Bereniz Riojas Duenez, Primary Guide, is originally from Baja California, Mexico. She had the opportunity to live in different cities within Mexico as well as Montreal and Houston. She moved to Calgary in 2016 and joined CMS. Bereniz holds two undergraduate degrees, one in International Business and one in Early Childhood Education. She earned her AMS Early Childhood teaching credentials in 2007. She has seen from first hand the universality of the Montessori Education while working in Mexico, the United States, and now here in Canada. She and her husband enjoy traveling the world together; some of her favourite trips include Japan, Spain, and France. She enjoys cooking, international movies, exploring nature, and outdoor activities with her family.