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 over 25 years of experience and holds a degree in Child and Family Development. She has worked in va... (Read More)

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Crystal Lucha

Pedagogista

Crystal has 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Child and Family Development from San Diego State Uni... (Read More)

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Ileana Northup

Finance & Admissions Coordinator

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)

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Jessica Bagwell

Operations Coordinator

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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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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Diana Jenschke

Classroom Support

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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Debbi Cho

Child Guide

Ms. Debbi is a certified Texas educator with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Hous... (Read More)

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Sarah Wamsley

Child Guide

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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Gabriella Galen

Child Guide

Ms. Gabriella holds a Bachelor's degree in Classical Civilization with minors in Anthropology and Biology from Loyola University Chicago. She has expe... (Read More)

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Anna Oliver

Child Guide

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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Judith Arlet Hernandez de Vides

Child Guide

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

Child Guide

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

Child Guide

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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Ana Maria Salazar

Child Guide

Ms. Anamaria has worked in early childhood education for the past 6 years. She prioritizes cultivating a loving and welcoming environment in her class... (Read More)

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Jennifer Reyna

Child Guide

Ms. Jennifer holds an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and has taught previously at Olas Spanish Immersion School and Val Verde Academy... (Read More)

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Leslie Anguiano

Child Guide

Ms. Leslie has been working in early childhood for the past 5 years. She is passionate about teaching through play using art, music, and hands-on acti... (Read More)

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Michelle Ely

Child Guide

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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Liza Ortiz

Child Guide

Ms. Liza holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of North Texas. She is planning on pursuing a Master's in School Psychology. She ... (Read More)

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Lorenza Trujillo

Child Guide

Ms. Lorenza has been working with children since her daughter began preschool in 1992, although she prides herself on also helping to raise her younge... (Read More)

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Grace Kim

Child Guide

Ms. Grace holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art Therapy from Long Island University and a Master's Degree in Education from Hanyang University in Seoul. Sh... (Read More)

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Amy Ruiz

Child Guide

Ms. Amy holds a Child Development Associate Credential. She has worked in early childhood education since 1993. Ms. Amy brings a sense of warmth and c... (Read More)