OFFICE MANAGER

Bio coming soon!

FINANCE MANAGER

Kelly joined St. Mark's as the finance manager shortly after her 2 daughters started at the school. After taking some time off from the finance world she was ready to get back to the numbers and help maintain the financial soundness of the school.

Kelly has a family history with St. Mark's as her husband Jonathan attended the school as a child and her Mother-in-Law was a teacher for many years.

MARKETING DESIGNER

Jessica was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has lived in Austin for over 7 years. She first became a part of the St. Mark's family as a parent, and then subsequently became a substitute teacher and is now so excited to be at St. Mark's as the Marketing Designer and Events Coordinator.. She has a degree in graphic design from Auburn University and has a special interest in fostering creativity through play and art. She is also a certified children’s yoga instructor.

LADYBUGS CLASS- 2’S LEAD TEACHER

Ms. Mayra has taught at St. Mark's for many years as a Lead Teacher for one of our 2's classes. She completed her Child Development Associate certification in 2013. Ms. Mayra also teaches after school enrichment classes and provides childcare for St. Mark's Church.

LADYBUGS CLASS- 2’s ASSISTANT TEACHER

Daniela Rangel was born and raised in Austin, Texas. She’s been in early child education for 7 years. Daniela finds teaching very rewarding, and particularly enjoys seeing children hit their milestones. In her free time she enjoys exercising, reading, and watching her favorite shows. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as traveling. She’s excited to start her journey here at St. Mark’s, and can’t wait to see what this school year brings.

BEARS CLASS- 2’S LEAD TEACHER

My name is Ms. Stephanie, I am from San Marcos, Texas. I graduated from Texas State University in December 2020. I have my BA in Psychology with a minor in Family and Child Development. I have been a Toddler/Two's teacher for four years. I have always had a love for early childhood education and helping children reach developmental milestones. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment for children to grow and have fun! I am so excited to join the St. Marks team this year!

During my free time, I enjoy exploring the city, watching movies, thrifting, hiking, and volunteering.

BEARS CLASS- 2's ASSISTANT TEACHER

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BUTTERFLIES CLASS- 3’S LEAD TEACHER

Ms. Veronica has been a part of the St. Mark’s community for 14 years. Her passion includes helping children reach developmental milestones, encouraging children to interact with others to develop social skills, and helping children be creative in a play-based environment. She received her CDA in 2013.

Ms. Veronica previously worked in the airline industry for customer service and human resources. She has lived in Austin for over 30 years with her husband and two sons.

BUTTERFLIES CLASS- 3’S ASSISTANT TEACHER

Ms. Louise moved to Texas from England back in 2008 for a 6 month work posting with her husband, they loved Texas so much that they decided to call this home. Ms. Louise has 2 elementary age boys at Barton Hills and in her spare time, she and her family love to travel and are keen campers.

STARFISH CLASS- 3’s LEAD TEACHER

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STARFISH CLASS- 3’s’s ASSISTANT TEACHER

Ms. Kimbree is from Waco, Texas, and move to Austin in early 2020. Before working at St. Marks she was a nanny for 4 years. Her passion is to help children grow emotionally and socially. She joined the St. Mark's team in the summer of 2023 and fell in love with the school and community. She is looking forward to the school year. In her free time, she loves being outdoors and trying new restaurants.

OTTERS CLASS- 3’S LEAD TEACHER

Ms. Aileen has a degree in early childhood development from Texas Tech University. She has two sons in elementary school. She loves working with the amazing children utilizing her endless energy, spirit and wonderful organizational skills.

OTTERS CLASS- 3’S ASSISTANT TEACHER

Ms. Fern is a proud Texan native as she grew up in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley in Brownsville, Texas. From an early age her mother instilled in her the importance and benefit of what a private school education can provide. In Brownsville she attended The Episcopal Day School K-6, then attended St. Joseph Academy 7-12. During her time at St. Joseph she spent many of her service hours volunteering at elementary schools tutoring and assessing students.

Ms. Fern is a creative at heart so she decided to continue her education studying at The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a BA in Theatre and Dance with an Emphasis in Costume Design in May 2023. This is Ms. Ferns first year at St. Marks and she couldn’t be more excited! She loves the atmosphere and believes in cultivating a safe space for children to explore their education through social and emotional learning. She can’t wait to gain more classroom experience here and is looking forward to what’s to come!

OWLS CLASS- PRE-K LEAD TEACHER

Ms. Valerie is the lead teacher for one of our pre-k classes. She has a BA in Studio Art from The University of Texas. Originally from San Antonio, she has lived in Austin since 1989. Ms. Valerie loves the curiosity, creativity, and love of learning from her students. She believes that all children deserve patience and respect.

Some of Ms. Valerie’s favorite things other than the students at St. Mark's are spending time with her family (husband and three grown children), and hunting for vintage things. An example is she collects lunchboxes or Halloween decorations, and she enjoys watching live music.

OWLS CLASS- PRE-K ASSISTANT TEACHER

Ms. Laura studied Communication Sciences and Disorders at Baylor University. She grew up in Houston and lived in Moscow, Russia during her teenage years. Her favorite things about St. Mark's are the warm community and the seeing the fun and humorous side the children bring.

Outside of school, Ms. Laura likes to spend time with her husband, their dog Molly, and their family. She is also a huge movie fanatic and is also an active member of the Austin Hill Country Alumnae chapter of Kappa Delta.

FOXES CLASS- PRE-K LEAD TEACHER

Ms. Melissa has lived in Barton Hills for many years. She first became part of the St. Mark's family as a parent and subsequently became a substitute teacher and is currently a lead teacher for one of our Pre-K classes.

Ms. Melissa enjoyed a career in Human Resources after graduating from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She has been actively involved with children volunteering with Help One Student to Succeed (HOSTS), teaching Sunday school, and volunteering at BHE.

She has a special interest in helping children with pre-reading and writing skills, encouraging creativity and fostering independence and social emotional growth.

FOXES CLASS- PRE-K ASSISTANT TEACHER

Ms. Beth a Canadian moved to Austin with her family from the UK in 2015. Her son is in 7th grade at the local middle school. She is a huge fan of the great outdoors and loves to travel and cook with her family.

She is super thrilled to be part of the St. Mark's community and working with all the wonderful children. She most enjoys helping the students explore their creative and curious side. She loves to see them all learning together as a group in a respectful and nurturing environment.

MUSIC INSTRUCTOR

Ms. Sybi teaches music classes each day. Sybi was brought up in a musical family. Her father was the Minister of Music at a Baptist church in Houston, where Sybi began singing in choirs at the age of 3. Sybi continued making music in choirs, band, and orchestra through college. In addition to singing and playing the piano, Sybi is a harpist; and has played for civic groups, churches, and weddings. She currently directs a preschool choir at First Baptist Church, sings in the Sanctuary Choir, and plays in the handbell choir.

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Ms. Dani is a born and raised Austinite. She’s been in childcare for 5 years with babysitting experience in between. She enjoys working with children, watching them grow as well as helping them reach their milestones. 

During her free time, she likes to read books, paint and watch tv shows/sports. She is thrilled to be a member of St. Marks and looks forward to continue learning and growing alongside our community.

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Ms. Doris has been working with children over 20 years with various age groups. She attended Austin Community College and received her Certificate in Child Growth and Development. Ms. Doris is a mother to a lovely, amazing daughter, and loves to spend time with family . Ms. Doris enjoys working with children and experiencing their growth, creativity, interest and learning skills. She is thrilled to be part of the St. Mark's team and is looking forward to the school year, exploring with the children in all the areas of early childhood development.

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT

Ms. Cassie, originally from Austin, Texas, is a passionate educator with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, specializing in painting and drawing. She has been a dedicated summer camp staff member at St. Mark’s since 2019 and is a proud alumna, having attended St. Mark’s for pre-K in 2006. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Cassie enjoys painting, sewing, swing dancing, watching live music, and spending time with her dog, Kolache. With a deep appreciation for the humor and imagination of children, she strives to create a nurturing environment where students can grow, socialize, and learn through creativity and play.