Sunrise Montessori School

Victoria Gentry

Born and raised in San Francisco, Victoria has spent the last 31 years as a teacher, 29 of which have been at Sunrise Montessori.  She has a Montessori teaching credential, has taught traditional preschool, as well as Kindergarten in the public school system, and served as a mentor for preschool student teachers through Napa Valley College.  Victoria enjoys reading, gardening, music, and theater.


Yolanda Sanchez

Originally from Jalisco, Mexico, Yolanda and her family now make Napa their home.  She holds a Montessori Credential in Early Childhood and has been at Sunrise since 2002. In addition to being a proud mother, Yolanda loves to dance and ride her bicycle.  Each year she coaches our students in the lively and popular Ballet Folklorico presentation, which enhances their understanding of cultural traditions, music, and dance.


Dinora Medrano

In addition to her role as an assistant teacher in the Willow room, Dinora is an active mother of three boys, Daniel, Gaby, and Martin, all of whom are students at Sunrise Montessori.  She enjoys kickboxing, cycling, movies, and spending time with her family.  She holds an AA degree in Early Childhood Education and has completed her Montessori training at Contra Costa College.  Dinora teaches Spanish and coaches our students in Ballet Folklorico.