About Us
Accreditation
The Montessori School of San Antonio is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Southwest. ISAS is an organization of 89 schools spread across Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, and Louisiana. ISAS is recognized by the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission. Other local schools accredited by ISAS include San Antonio Academy, St. Luke’s, Saint Mary’s Hall, Keystone School, and TMI.
ISAS accreditation requires adherence to a set of rigorous standards of best practices of independent schools. Following a thorough self-study, an accreditation team composed of experts from other ISAS schools conducts a three-day visit every 10 years, scrutinizing every aspect of the school’s programs and operations. Documented responses to the recommendations of the visiting team are required at interim intervals.
MSSA Faculty & Staff
Administration
Emily Lund, Head of School: B.S., M.Ed, AMS
Theresa Powers, Asst Head of School:B.F.A, M.F.A, AMS
Brandon Petrosky, Business Manager: BBA
Maru Galarza, Director of Admission:
Chris Noel, Director of Communications: B.S
Jon Ollis, Director of Facilities
Jessica Harrison, Counselor
Cynthia Gonzalez, Information Technology: M.Ed, AMS
Michelle Felix, Nurse
Jule Metoyer, Admin Asst/Admission Asst
Raygan Sessums, Receptionist/Registrar
Elizabeth Holland, Bookkeeper
Daniel Torres, Counselor
Teachers & Assistants
PRIMARY
Angie Jones, Teacher: B.A., AMS
Kathleen Kapp, Classroom Assistant
Lisa Fish, Teacher: B.A., IMC, MACTE
Jimena Hastings, Classroom Assistant
Gabriella Christal, Teacher: B.S., AMS
Judy Korge, Classroom Assistant
Susan McGinty, Teacher: B.A., NAMC
Barbara Munoz Aguirre, Classroom Assistant: B.S., AMI
Sofia Garcia, Teacher: AMI
Nancy Alvarado, Classroom Assistant
LOWER ELEMENTARY
McKenna Dahl, Teacher: B.S., MACTE
Lynn Ortiz, Classroom Assistant
Pranita Patel, Teacher: B.S., AMS
Angela Updike, Classroom Assistant: B.A., B.S., M.S.
Lauren Talley, Teacher
Michelle Bovill, Classroom Assistant
Cristina Gonzalez, Teacher
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UPPER ELEMENTARY
John Pettit, Teacher: B.A., MACTE
Addison Valadez, Classroom Assistant: A.A.
Anne Shadle, Teacher: B.S., NAMC
Judi Abbott, Classroom Assistant: AMS
Cassandra Treviño, Teacher: B.S., AMS, NAMC
Reem Rashid, Classroom Assistant: MBA
Shannon Pettit, Teacher: B.A., AMS, NAMCÂ
Brynn Lott, Classroom Assistant
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Josh Duelm, History Teacher: B.A, M.A
Shauna Cardenas, English Teacher: B.A., M.A.
Athena Klock, Math Teacher: B.S., M.S.
Lorraine Spencer, Science Teacher: B.S., M.S.Â
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Becca Morgan, Music Teacher: M.M., Kodaly
Michelle Taylor, Music Teacher: B.A.
Carmen Harris, Spanish Teacher: B.A., NAMC
Maria del Pilar Camelo, Spanish Teacher
Leticia Obregon, PE Teacher: Doctoral Candidate, AMI
Brenda Rackley, PE Teacher: B.S.
Vincent Alvarado, PE Teacher
Margo McCarthy, Art Teacher: B.S., M.F.A.
Lisa Christal, Librarian: MACTE
Kristina Richards, Asst Librarian: B.A.
Sumi Chaudhuri, Learning Support Specialist: M.Ed., AMS
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS/CHILDCARE
Leticia Obregon, Director of After School Programs
Charissa Bailey, Coordinator of Athletics & Club Sports:Â
Patty Escobedo, Childcare Coordinator
Blanca Rivas, Childcare Instructor
Danielle Alvarez, Childcare Instructor
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MSSA Board of Trustees
With 11 members from a variety of professional backgrounds, but all with a common passion for MSSA and Montessori education, MSSA Board of Trustees meets regularly with Head of School Emily Lund and MSSA Business Manager, Brandon Petrosky. The primary work of the Board of Trustees is to ensure and protect the long-term welfare and interest of the school and its mission. Each Trustee holds office for one or two three-year terms, not to exceed six years. Specific committees outlined in the Board By-Laws allow members to focus on specific objectives. These committees include: Executive Committee, Finance Committee, Institutional Advancement Committee, Committee on Trustees and other committees created as needed (Security, Policy Review, Building, etc.). Board members include ten current parents—with 16 current students and one alumni parent—with two MSSA graduates.
To ensure the institution remains financially strong for our children’s children and to preserve and actively support the school in the realization of its mission.
2025 - 2026 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Natalie Jones
Board Chair
Jen Yantis
Board Vice Chair
Andrew Morales
Institutional Advancement Chair
Monica Hall
Committee on Trustees Chair
Sarah Shakil
SECRETARY
David Gibson
treasurer
Board Members
Page Judson
Alex Nava
Ben Newman
Erin Reese
Alex Train
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