Born and raised in San Benito, TX, Montez has always had a passion for singing. Montez is a graduate from the University of Texas at Brownsville and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music with an All Level Teacher Certification. Montez recently earned a Kodaly Specialist certification from Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. In 2017, Montez was selected as Fred Booth's Elementary Teacher of the Year and awarded San Benito CISD's District Elementary Teacher of the Year. Montez is currently on her 9th year of teaching and 7th year at Fred Booth Elementary.