PRINCIPAL
Ashley Toole
Toole believes every person should feel a sense of belonging and that each interaction with a child or adult is an opportunity to learn and to have that person feel seen, heard, and valued. Toole has a strong vision, proven track record of increasing student achievement, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes for all students.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Dr. James Davis
Dr. Davis is excited about the opportunity to provide instructional leadership and support to staff and students at Prestonwood Montessori at E.D. Walker. His leadership style reflects the belief that academic achievement, safety, equity, consistency, and enthusiasm contribute to a positive school culture and climate.
PRINCIPAL RESIDENT
Charmon Barksdale
E.D. WALKER CAMPUS COORDINATOR
JULIE SIBLEY
Sibley is a lifelong educator with degrees from Texas A&M and Texas A&M Commerce. As a high school teacher, corporate trainer, children’s pastor, librarian and now campus coordinator at Walker and Prestonwood, Ms. Sibley has always been guided by 3 values: wisdom, grace and most importantly, encouragement. One thing she hopes to accomplish in life is to guide, empower and encourage those around her to discover their unique talents, find their passion and make a difference.
MEDIA SPECIALIST
KAREN LOCKLEAR
After finishing her undergraduate degree in English, Locklear spent the next twenty-two years teaching high school before making the decision to get a library science certificate. She enjoys being a librarian and loves the different hats that she gets to wear. Most of all, she loves working with the kids!
DEMO TEACHER
ADRIANA LOW
Low is a proud alumna of Dallas ISD. Her twelve years as an educator, along with her personal experiences as a student, have made her a strong advocate for bilingual education and racial equity. She feels blessed to be able to support students at Prestonwood in their language acquisition journey!
NURSE
ZELDA SAXTON
“I love school nursing, and I love working with kids, I could arrive in a bad mood, and just seeing these students gives me a high every day. You can make school nursing anything you want it to be, and I want it to encompass as much as I can and keep my students healthy, mentally and physically. When we do that, our kids are going to do their best.”
CRC
MELANIE DESANTIAGO
Melanie De Santiago is currently the CRC at Prestonwood Montessori. Before Prestonwood she joined E.D Walker in 2020 as a Clerk. Once she heard about Prestonwood, she knew she needed to join! As a CRC creating a safe and confident spot for parents is always a priority.
OFFICE MANAGER
SAHARA BAUTISTA
Bautista is from Irvin, TX. She has worked in Dallas ISD for eight years. Bautista is self-driven and appreciates systems and organization. In every position that she has served, she gives it her all to ensure the success of her community.
