Lower Elementary
1st - 3rd Grade
LOWER ELEMENTARY- DUAL LANGUAGE
Liz Rincon
Liz grew up as bilingual, and believes that being able to share experiences and ideas across cultures and languages has a positive transformative power for the individual and the community. She holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Bilingual and Montessori Education from SMU. She has received Primary Montessori training in both Spanish (PAMS) and English (AMI).
LOWER ELEMENTARY- DUAL LANGUAGE
Clara Flores
Flores graduated from University of North Texas in Dallas in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.
LOWER ELEMENTARY - GEN ED
Ty Rhodes
Ty Rhodes is a native of Nacogdoches with a M.Ed from Texas A&M Commerce. Her passion for education stems from the teachers in her life who helped to mentor her and complete her “village” as a child. Rhodes is excited to begin her new journey as a Montessori Guide where she will be joining her son, Jericho.
LOWER ELEMENTARY - GEN ED
Tina Dilaney
In her ten years as an educator, Delaney has taught in special education, self-contained, reading and GT classrooms. Her main goal is helping students self-actualize by providing holistic education and guidance of thinking.
LOWER ELEMENTARY- DUAL LANGUAGE
Josellyn Valero
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Valero has a degree in Journalism, specialized in Corporate Communication. She lived in Licheria for most of her life and moved to Texas to become a teacher. Valero, who is friendly and loves helping others is grateful to be at Prestonwood Montessori!
LOWER ELEMENTARY - DUAL LANGUAGE
Jorge Alvarez
Born in Mexico City, Mr. Alverez is a philosopher and teacher at heart. He has 28 years of experience in education and I taught all the way from kinder to grad school. His first 13 years of teaching were in Mexico City, High School and College. The last 15 have been in Texas Public Schools, during which time he earned his American Montessori Institute (6-12) Certificate. He is a father of three humans and two furry ones. Avid reader, and learner. He loves to cook and create things with his hands.
LOWER ELEMENTARY - GEN ED
Zachary Manriquez
I was born and raised in DTX! I’ve had a passion for education since my middle school teacher, Ms. Brown, told me I would make a great teacher. I most recently taught 6th grade Reading at ED Walker. My wife is a counselor at Sachse High School and we have two geriatric dogs at home named Albert and Slayer.
One Pack One Goal!
LOWER ELEMENTARY-GEN ED
Kiharrah Johnson
Hi! My name is Kiharrah Johnson and I am coming up on my 3rd year in the classroom. I began my teaching career in Dallas ISD at the Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez. I feel incredibly lucky to have began teaching in a Public Montessori. I hope to learn from the incredible Montessorians at Prestonwood, and continue to create access and equity for all students to receive a Montessori education.
Montessori Materials
The Montessori Method also uses hands-on materials to teach math and science. Through materials such as the classic golden beads, number rods, and spindle boxes, children learn the basics of mathematical and scientific concepts. These concepts, in turn, prepare the child for more advanced lessons.
