Gizem Nigg

Assistant Teacher

Hello! My name is Gizem Nigg and I am happy to be working at St. Mary’s Montessori School. I have always wanted to be around children to help nourish their growth. I have a bachelor's degree from Istanbul Aydin University in early childhood education. I gained experience in child development through many internships and various programs during my studies in Turkey. The opportunity came for me to work in the United States when I applied through an Au Pair program in 2019. I was with families in Chino, San Francisco, and Houston where I worked with infants and toddlers for multiple years. I decided to further my education at California State University of Long Beach during 2022 to improve my professional English. I really like to travel in my free time and have been fortunate enough to have seen 18 states with my husband during our road trips. I have always been a fan of the beach and experiencing new activities. Overall, I am honored to have joined the team at St. Mary’s Montessori School, and I look forward to helping everyone grow!