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Updated 11-8-10

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Nazneen Askari – Nazneen has been our School Administrator since 2002. She has had the unique experience of growing up in a preschool setting. Her parents have owned and operated childcare centers in the area since 1981 and working at the schools was a part of a daily routine. Nazneen’s educational experiences include a Masters in Clinical Psychology and certification as a Montessori teacher.
Nazneen is married and has three children. Her philosophy for the school is to provide a healthy, nurturing environment that fosters independence and encourages developmentally appropriate learning skills.

BUSINESS MANAGER

Linda Jacobs - Linda has thirty something years experience in heathcare and accounting. I am married with three children and four grandchildren. I moved back home to College Station 18 years ago after living in the Houston area most of my childhood and as a young adult. My family has been a part of the Brazos Valley for several previous generations. My sons were off to college and we decided our daughter would benefit from College Station schools. She attended college, Aggie Class of 2003, and moving away after graduation returned to settle with her husband in College Station. My sons live in Austin and Houston with their families and we visit often. I enjoy my little dogs, reading, scrapbooking pictures for my grandsons, spending time with my husband and my family.

TEACHERS

Montessori 1 Class:

Salina Hernandez (Sept. 2002)

Teaching Credentials: Salina has been working with children since 1995.

About Her: Salina was born in Houston and now lives in Bryan. She has two children, a boy and girl.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Salina’s favorite thing about working with children is that they are honest and they speak their minds. She hopes that the things the children learn in her class will be lessons they can carry throughout their lives.

Lauren Delgado (Jan. 2008)

Teaching Credentials: Lauren has a bachelors degree in science for interdisciplinary studies. She is a Texas certified teacher for early childhood through fourth grade with an English as a second language supplemental.

About Her: Lauren was born in Dallas, but now lives in Bryan with her husband and two dogs. She enjoys reading, playing games, and baking.

Favorite Thing About Working with Children: Lauren’s favorite thing about working with children is their honesty. “Children aren’t afraid to tell you what they’re really thinking, and they are always open to trying new things.”

Robin Gallagher (Sept. 2010)

Danielle Starnes (Feb. 2011)

Montessori 2 Class:

Rania Hajali (July 2007)
Teaching Credentials: Rania is attending school for a degree in Early Childhood Education.
About Her: Rania has been married since 1996 and has two beautiful daughters. She is originally from Lebanon but has lived in College Station since 2001. She enjoys walking, reading, and drawing.
Favorite Thing About Working with Your Age Group: Rania loves exploring how much the children can learn so fast and to teach them new words.

Jyothi Raju (Sept. 2007) Jennifer Schulien (Sept. 2010) Jennifer Windwehen (Feb. 2009)

Stepping Stone 2:

Afsana Faridi (June 07)
Teaching Credentials: Afsana has a CDA on infant/toddler. She is certified trainer for infants and has a college degree.
About Her: Afsana is married with 2 children. She loves to decorate her house, cook, knit, spend time with her children and friends. She likes to watch good movies and listen to music.
What Have You Learned by Working with Kids: I have learned they need love, a good learning, educational environment where they can learn to trust.

Helen Roberts (Jan. 2010) Olivia Zidek (Aug. 2010) Sydney Miles (July 2010) Samantha Gatlin (Nov. 2010)

Stepping Stone 1:

Daisy Farhana (Jan. 2011) Annette Murphy (Aug. 2010) Hannah Marcak (Dec. 2010) Kahla Hubbard (Feb. 2011)

Seedling Room:

Karissa Gentry (June 09)

Zabida Vagizova (Jan. 09)

Kate Schulien (Jan. 11)

Floater Teachers: Emily Leopold Katelyn Richardson