ALEXA ROCKWELL Assistant Teacher - Senior Elementary

As a child, I spent my formative years in Pagosa Springs, CO. My parents lived for the outdoors. My early years were spent in the San Juan Mountains; hiking, biking, skiing, and horseback riding the sacred rocky trails. When we moved to Santa Fe, I developed a profound love for the arts. The deep cultural roots and artistic diversity of New Mexico introduced me to the world of dance and theater.

My primary focus for many years following has been theatre and dance; I immersed myself in Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian dance styles. After 3 years of training, I started teaching adults, teens, and children about the culturally rich and ancient origins of belly dance. I received my certification as a SEEDs instructor. This is a program for young women promoting and went on to create my own successful SEEDs program.  I went on to receive my Bachelor's in Theatre with an emphasis in Costume Design, and Studio Arts from Northern Arizona University.

 Through teaching children to dance and ski, and spending time with my 18 nieces and nephews, I found I had a passion and a love for spending my time with children. I am delighted to join the diverse community at La Mariposa Montessori, and I am thrilled to share my love of nature, horses, theater, dance, sewing, the arts and much, much more with your beautiful children!