My Bio

My name is Natassia DeWyke and I am thrilled to embark on my ninth year at San Tan as a Montessori Lower Elementary Lead Guide!

Growing up an Air Force brat, I had the opportunity to travel the world and experience great culture, food, and art. This inspired my passion for photography, which led me to The University of Arizona where I attained my BFA in Photography in 2007. An itch in my heart guided me toward Montessori in 2014, which in turn led me to the Khalsa Montessori Teacher Education Program where I earned my Montessori Early Childhood Education and Elementary I certifications from the American Montessori Society. In 2022, I also earned an Elementary Reading Certificate from AMS.

I have had the privilege to be part of San Tan’s Montessori Elementary program for the past 10 years, starting from just one classroom and growing to nine! During this time I have also served as the Montessori team lead, Academic

Content Specialist, and a member of the Marigold Committee. Montessori is not only a passion for me as an educator, but as a mother as well. I am fortunate to watch my own children experience the gift of this beautiful method alongside me and with the support of my incredible husband.

When not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, growing our homestead, camping, yoga, brunching, photography, baking, traveling, hand lettering, exploring local coffee shops, and embroidery/cross stitch/quilting/sewing!

Birthday: January 17

These are a few of my favorite things.....

Color(s): yellow

Flower(s): sunflowers, dahlias, ranunculus, peonies

Healthy Snack(s): fresh fruit & veggies, popcorn (especially Lesser Evil), Barebells protein bars

“Junk Food” Treat(s): Bosa doughnuts, Rise Up Bakery pastries, anything dark chocolate or cookie butter!

Drink(s): iced Americano or cold brew (splash of ½ and ½), unsweetened iced tea, Olipop fruit punch

Scent(s)/Essential Oil(s): coffee, citrus, natural scents (sensitive to artificial scents/additives)

Game(s): Speak Out, Uno

Sit-Down Restaurant(s): Olive Mill, The Coffee Shop, Sauce, Prep & Pastry, Cibo

Fast Food Restaurant(s): Salad ‘n Go

Place(s) to Receive a Gift Card: Steadfast Coffee, Peixoto, Joann, Target, Amazon

Most used school/office supply: binder & bulldog clips, fine point pens & Sharpies, label maker

Things I collect: plants!

Heroes: my abuelito, Miguel Angel Capella

Hobbies: photography, baking, quilting/embroidery/cross-stitch, yoga, camping, brunching