Welcome to Terra Viva! From One parent to another!

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 Hi there,

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

My name is Andrea C. Lopez, and I’m the founder of Terra Viva Schools Inc. But more importantly, I’m a fellow parent who once stared at a very small pile of Montessori materials and one (very energetic) child—my own—and thought, “Well... here goes nothing.”

Back in 2014, this entire community began with just the two of us. I was the teacher, the lunch lady, the janitor, and yes, the student sometimes too (kids have a way of turning the tables on you!). What started as a licensed little Montessori program on the second floor of a Church Building has now grown into something I could’ve never imagined: a vibrant, joyful community of more than 100 families.

I truly believe that children thrive when parents feel seen, supported, and connected—and that’s exactly the kind of space we’ve worked hard to create. We’re not just a school or a program. We’re a family. (A slightly chaotic, snack-loving, nap-needing family—but a family nonetheless.)

I can’t wait to get to know you and your little one. Below is a photo of my first student and child, now almost 12 years old and my original little place—where it all started!.

With warmth,






Andrea Lopez
Founder & Fellow Parent
Terra Viva Montessori Bilingual


Luke Sky age 2. Lakeshore Rd
Luke Sky's classmates!




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