Heather joined the Wave team in June 2024. She is an experienced Montessori Assistant Guide, having worked for 5 years at a Montessori school in Minnesota before moving out west and another year at a Montessori school in Spokane. Heather is enrolled in the AMI 3-6 Guide program starting May 2025 at Montessori Northwest! Heather and her partner have a sweet medium hound mix and a new English golden retriever puppy. They enjoy traveling and pet sitting/house sitting.

Aurora began her time with Wave as a volunteer in the aftercare program in the Spring of 2025. She loved it so much she returned as an Assistant Teacher in January 2026. Aurora has always loved literature and language, and she's especially drawn to the way stories shape how we understand the world and one another. She values quiet, intentional work and feels most at home in environments that encourage reflection, curiosity, and independence. Montessori philosophy resonates with her because it allows space for thoughtfulness and authenticity, and she strives to bring those values into her work each day. She believes learning is deeply personal, and she approaches her role with care, presence, and a genuine love for meaningful connection.

Alicia (ah-lee-see-a) is a Long Beach local and currently lives with her partner and Australian Shepherd puppy dog named Kevin! Alicia has always wanted to work with children and started at Wave of the Future Preschool in June 2024. Alicia completed her AMI 3-6 Orientation certification (60 hours) through Montessori Northwest in April 2025. She loves art and when she’s not working at the preschool you can find her at Adrift Spa in her 2nd job as a nail tech.

Brianne has worked for Wave since April of 2026. She has had many roles in her decade of experience in education, including teaching at the local middle school and in Oregon, as well as leading Summer programs for Ocean Beach School District. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Movement Studies from Central Washington University. She enjoys working with all different age groups and has thoroughly enjoyed her time getting to know the students and families at Wave. She also has experience working for the local government at Pacific County Health and Human Services as the Developmental Disabilities Coordinator where she assisted and helped to meet the needs of youth, families, and other individuals in Pacific County. 

Brianne has visited the Long Beach Peninsula her entire life and has permanently resided here for the last 10 years and loves being a part of the local community. She loves sports, outdoors/camping, cooking, antique stores/yard sales, puzzle books, working on her garden, and reading. She also has two gorgeous cats and one adorable dog.