Maria Ueda joined Sunny Hollow Montessori as a part-time Early Childhood float in the summer of 2024. Originally from Japan, she graduated summa cum laude from Macalester College in May 2025 with a double major in Psychology and English Literature. This fall, she is excited to step into a full-time Aide role and to continue growing alongside the children and team at Sunny Hollow. Outside of work, she enjoys reading and taking long walks (especially when the leaves start to turn!).