Auburn Velasquez was born and raised in Monterey. She began her studies at an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training center held at the Montessori Institute of Los Angeles. She began her career opening a good size Montessori school at the Monterey Fair Grounds called Albert Monterey Montessori School. Auburn also received her Bachelors degree in Sociology from the University of Santa Cruz and worked in the field of social services as a social worker/ counselor. Heading in the direction of social services she begin dedicated her time and efforts to implementing and building a recovery outreach program for addicted women and their children. After successfully contributing to this cause she opened Auburn’s House Montessori School with her Husband devoting her life’s work toward inspiring and helping children.

Joe Velasquez was born and raised in the Monterey Peninsula. Joe’s talents and experience gives much contribution to his role as Administrator and Social Liaison for Auburn’s House Montessori School. Joe’s passion with the community and hard work is the support and backbone of success at Auburn’s House Montessori School. A business Owner and Creative Superhero, Joe has always promoted live music events in the community and has contributed  to saving the art of live music. Joe also worked for The City of Seaside in Public Works department for 15 years.