YCC

It is a delight to be here at Headwaters. I have a Bachelors in English from UT at Austin, and have spent many years working in schools - from UT Austin as a LAN Administrator, through volunteering at an elementary school supporting struggling readers, and volunteering and then working in a middle school.  I’ve also spent the last 20 years teaching childbirth classes. Through it all, I have learned to surround myself with lovely people and fully experience the joy in these connections.  

 

I have been married for 26 years to Dan Brown (not that one) and we have 3 remarkable children who all attended Montessori preschool, for which I am immensely grateful. 

 

For fun, I read, hike, and focus on the good. 

Aloha mai kakou (greetings to the world), my name is Martina Mai’lani Campa. I am a 26 year old female, originally born in Killeen, Texas but raised in Makakilo, Hawai’i at the age of 4 to 23. I came to the mainland to learn about the state of where I was born and my Mexican heritage. Being here in Texas and moving so far from my favorite people on this Earth, I’ve learned what I want to do with my life and that is malama aku ai (to help/serve). I’ve worked with children since I was 19 years old starting at the Salvation Army center called Kroc Center as a day camp counselor. After the summer of 2015, I switch my degrees from Visual Arts to Education and worked in several capacities within the education field. I was a day camp counselor, tutor for homeless children, hotel nanny/ babysitter, preschool teacher assistant, preschool teacher, special needs teacher assistant, paraprofessional, registered behavior technician and have return to my roots in Early Childhood education. I have two associates, and almost complete with my bachelors in Psychology and Early Childhood Education. Yet even with all this experience, I find fulfillment in helping teachers and caregivers succeed their roles with their students and children. My family always taught me to be caring, selfless, and happy in whatever I choose to do and I find that within this field. 

 

Mahalo nui loa heluhelu ana (thank you very much for reading). 

I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where I was encouraged by my family to find strength in learning, engage in community building, and work towards positive social change. I received my BA in Anthropology and Art History as well as a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Texas. I have worked in a variety of professions including public libraries, archives and art museums, the health and wellness sector, and as a substitute teacher.

I first came to Headwaters as a parent; my three boys are now in the Elementary program. I am looking forward to being in service to our amazing teachers and staff. In my free time I like to cook, read, run, garden and enjoy the outdoors with my family.

 

Starting as a Headwaters substitute in the fall of 2017, I had visited all three campuses but there was something special about the YCC community. I'm thrilled to now be a part of the Hummingbird team.

Hola, my name is Rosabel but my co-workers at Springs Campus call me Rosa.

 

I’m original from Lima, Perú, and was working there as a secretary at a Broker Insurance Company for many years. Since I came to the USA, I have worked taking care of children as a nanny/babysitter.

 

Later, I had the chance to work at Stepping Stone School in the Nido room and then at a Montessori school (NAMS) as an Assistant Guide in the Primary classroom for three years. I love the Maria Montessori philosophy and can see how easily and peacefully kids can learn in their own space at such an early stage of life.

 

I took a break from teaching when I became pregnant with my twin boys (now my tween boys). Recently, I began working as a substitute teacher at Headwaters Creek Campus and Mariposa Montessori, before joining Headwaters Spring Campus full-time.

Getting back to working with kids, I realized that I still have the connection, joy and passion to be around them--observing, helping, teaching, and giving my support when they run into difficulties.

 

I feel lucky to be part of this great Headwaters community, and at Spring Campus with all the wonderful people here. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

My name is Paula Sanchez and I am a guide in the Wrens Casita. I started working at our school as a substitute teacher in April 2009. I worked in Primary until spring 2013, when I had my daughter. I had the opportunity to move to the Young Children’s Community and I love it! During my time here, I’ve realized the impact a teacher can make and how a community like Headwaters can make a difference in a child’s life.

What I love about Montessori is how it allows children from an early age to be independent, and how we can create works based on their interests. What I love most about the YCC age group is that the world  is new to them and everything can be a learning experience. You can see the excitement on their faces when they are successful at a task after trying a few times. I feel very fortunate to experience Headwaters as a guide and a parent–my daughters Andrea  and Camila are excited about school. This is a special community, and I feel very blessed that my family is a part of it.

What I love about our school is the culture, and the way each relationship unfolds as a staff member, a parent, and a student. You can see that everyone deeply cares about each other. I am inspired by the many different ways to teach. I love getting to know each student and his or her family, and I’m glad to be a part of Headwaters.