St. Michaels Episcopal Day School. A Reggio-Emilia Inspired Preschool Based in Austin, TX

Meet Our Educators
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Rebecca Beavers

Head of School

Rebecca is a seasoned childcare professional with a wealth of experience spanning over 25 years. Throughout her career, she has worked in various role... (Read More)

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Crystal Lucha

Atelierista

Crystal has worked in Early Childhood Education for 15 years and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Development from San Diego State Univer... (Read More)

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Sarah Wamsley

Literacy Consultant

Sarah was an early education teacher before staying home with her 3 children for the last 7 years. Her youngest, Giles, is a student in the Lambs clas... (Read More)

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Monica Stelly

Outdoor Educator

Ms. Monica is an early childhood educator and director with 20+ years experience in Austin/Westlake. She views herself as a developmentalist and natur... (Read More)

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Kayla Gonzalez

Kayla (Kinder-Bridge)

Ms. Kayla joined SMEDS after relocating from Dallas, where she worked at the JCC for 7 years in their Early Childhood Center. She has a degree in Earl... (Read More)

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Karen Liston

Kinder Bridge (Dolphins Classroom)

Ms. Karen came to St Michael’s in 2014 after years of elementary education experience. She discovered the Reggio-inspired philosophy at SMEDS better a... (Read More)

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Debbi Cho

Pre Kindergarten (Owls Classroom)

Ms. Debbi is a certified teacher with a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood-4th grade. Inspired by her 4th grade teacher, ... (Read More)

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Anna Oliver

Pre Kindergarten (Owls Classroom)

Ms. Anna is a native Texan, born and raised in East Texas. Anna is an identical twin, with sister Lana. She has been in early childhood education for ... (Read More)

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Jessica Bagwell

Threes (Lambs Classroom)

Ms. Jessica graduated from St. Edward's University with a degree in Writing & Rhetoric. She is a certified yoga instructor who practices and teaches r... (Read More)

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Diana Jenschke

(Threes Classroom)

Ms. Diana was born and raised in Fredericksburg, and she has two children of her own. After 30 years working for the Comptroller’s Office at State of ... (Read More)

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Judith Arlet Hernandez de Vides

Threes Classroom

Ms. Judith is originally from El Salvador, where she worked as a preschool coordinator and teacher for 13 years. She has a Bachelor's of Science Degre... (Read More)

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Veronica Parish

Threes Classroom

Ms. Veronica is in her first year at St. Michael's and has over 10 years of experience working in early childhood education, including classroom educa... (Read More)

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Claire Bond

Twos Classroom

Claire Bond grew up in The Woodlands, Texas and moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas. She graduated in Maywith a degree in Human Developm... (Read More)

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Lorenza Trujillo

Twos (Puppies Classroom)

Ms. Lorenza is in her second year at St. Michael's and has been working with children since her daughter began preschool in 1992, although she prides ... (Read More)

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Michelle Ely

Toddlers Classroom

Michelle grew up in Louisiana and graduated from Louisiana State University. She began her journey in early childhood education when her own children ... (Read More)

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Ileana Northup

Toddlers Classroom

Ileana Northup is originally from El Salvador, but moved to Denver, Colorado working as an Au-Pair for several years for a family of 5 with children r... (Read More)