Preschool Staff

I love everything about preschool: the curious little minds, the adventurous spirits, and the sweet little hearts of all of my children! I feel so blessed to be a part of St. Catherine's Preschool.  I am a Michigan native but have been in Texas for over 20 years.  As a Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame graduate, I    earned a B.A. in Early Elementary and also a Kindergarten Endorsement. With over 20 years of Early Childhood experience, I was a kindergarten teacher in Westlake for Eanes ISD, but also have experience with early elementary and special education in Galveston, Texas and South Bend, Indiana. I taught Pre-K in Austin before opening St. Catherine's Preschool in 2018.  My husband (an Austin native) and I have been married for 18 years.  We have two teenage children: a son and daughter. Our family also consists of a dog, two cats, and backyard chickens. I look forward to meeting your little ones and making them an extended part of my family as we learn and grow together—and have a whole lot of fun doing it! 

You may find me at my children's sporting events or enjoying a local establishment with family and friends.  Make sure to say "Hello" if you see me around Austin or at mass!

Favorite quotes: "Highlight my strengths and my weaknesses will disappear." - an old Maori proverb.
"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire." - St. Catherine of Siena

  Ms. Maggie, Preschool Assistant and Floater
  Ms. Belinda, Pre-K Teacher
       Ms. Marcella, Pre-K Assistant Teacher
  Ms. Juliana, 3's Lead Teacher
        Ms. Tracy, 3's Assistant Teacher
  Ms. Cassie, 3's Lead Teacher.
 Ms. Andrea, 3's Assistant Teacher
  Ms. Jenny, 3's Lead Teacher
  Ms. Heather, 3's Assistant Teacher
  Ms. Elvita, 2's Lead Teacher
  Ms. Vivian, 2's Assistant Teacher
  Ms. Liz, 2's Lead Teacher
  Ms. Stephanie, 2's Assistant Teacher

Our awesome and talented teachers complete 24 pre-service training hours when initially hired.  The content covered in the courses meets DFPS, Child Care Licensing standards for Texas child care providers. In addition, Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers also complete at least 24 hours each year of early childhood continuing education training.  All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified.
 

• You are excited to educate and make a difference in 2-5 year-old children’s lives.
• You recognize the value and importance of quality play-based learning.
• You appreciate playing and learning alongside children.
• You enjoy being down on the floor teaching and interacting with children.
• You demonstrate God’s love through play, stories, and problem-solving.
• You are looking for a supportive, professional, and positive team to work with!
• Early childhood experience preferred.