Meet our Staff - The Montessori Academy of Arlington, Private School Arlington TX

ADMINISTRATORS


			
						
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Pam Dunbar
				               Head of School and Latin Specialist
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 1995  |  Began Teaching: 4-6th Latin teacher—1999; 3rd Greek & Latin Roots—2001
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Amanda Rainey
				               Assistant Head of School
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 2009
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Lynette Engelke
				               Director of Marketing and Admissions
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 2017; 2007-2010 as Marketing Communications Specialist
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Ashley Carroll
				               Office Assistant
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 2018; Teacher Assistant: 2015
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Melanie Henshaw
				               Accountant
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 1996
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               Linda Martin
				               Office Coordinator
				            
 
				            
				                Started at TMA: 1995
				            
 
				            				         
				      
				      
				   
				
							
				   
				      
				      					         
				        				         
				         					            
				               David Reyes
				               Business Manager & Computer Lab Specialist
				            
 
				            
				                Began Teaching: 2016 | Started at TMA: 2011

INFANT PROGRAM

D’Shay Alexander
Infant Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2016 | Started at TMA: 2016

Zahra Khosravi
Infant Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2018 | Started at TMA: 2018

Mary Frances Nelson
Infant Teacher

Began Teaching: 2015 | Started at TMA: 2016

TODDLER

Kelle Carrington
Toddler Teacher Assistant/Extended Day Staff

Began Teaching: 2014 | Started at TMA: 2014

Jarese Fauls
Toddler Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2015 | Started at TMA: 2015

Terry Hidalgo
Toddler Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2010 | Started at TMA: 2017

Sylvie Leblanc
Extended Day Coordinator/Toddler Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 1997 | Started at TMA: 1997

Elaine Marshall
Toddler Teacher

Began Teaching: 2003 | Started at TMA: 2013

Amanda Zarbock
Toddler Teacher

Began Teaching: 2003 | Started at TMA: 2015

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Mallory Boyette
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2017 | Started at TMA: 2017

Rae Carew
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2016 | Started at TMA: 2016 & 2018

Ana Comer
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 1999 | Started at TMA: 2016

Ramona Jaber
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2006 | Started at TMA: 2006

Letty Marquez
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 1988 | Started at TMA: 1988

Lulu Moronu
Early Childhood Teacher

Began Teaching: 2005 | Started at TMA: November 2016

Diane Madrid-Forcucci
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Started at TMA: 2018

Dakota Montet
Early Childhood Intern

Started at TMA: 2014

Aubrey Wooden
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Began Teaching: 2017 | Started at TMA: 2017

ELEMENTARY

Price Barnes
Upper Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2014 | Started at TMA: 2014

Robin Dotson
Upper Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2006 | Started at TMA: 2006

Heidi Holguin
Lower Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2013 | Started at TMA: 2010

Takako Kusayanagi
Science Specialist/Elementary Extended Day Curriculum Coordinator

Began Teaching: 1987 | Started at TMA: 1990

Walt Montet
Movement Specialist

Began Teaching: 1991 | Started at TMA: 2001

Candy Proctor
Lower Elementary Lead Teacher

Began Teaching: 2002 | Started at TMA: 2007

Madeline Yzaguirre
Lower Elementary Teacher

Began Teaching: 2015 | Started at TMA: 2015

ENRICHMENTS

Jennifer Clarkson
Music Specialist

Began Teaching: 1996 | Started at TMA: 2010

Pam Dunbar
Head of School and Latin Specialist

Started at TMA: 1995 | Began Teaching: 4-6th Latin teacher—1999; 3rd Greek & Latin Roots—2001

Cindy Honeycutt
Drama Specialist

Began Teaching: 1991 | Started at TMA: 2009

David Reyes
Business Manager & Computer Lab Specialist

Began Teaching: 2016 | Started at TMA: 2011

Denisse Sanchez de la Barquera
Art & Spanish Specialist

Began Teaching: 2015 | Started at TMA: 2015

Jennifer Williams
Librarian and Conflict Resolution Specialist

Began Teaching: 2008 | Started at TMA: 2008

Upcoming Events

3rd/4th Levels at Camp Thurman April 21, 2019 Camp Thurman, 3001 Sarah Dr, Pantego, TX 76013, USA

Student Holiday/Professional Development Day April 22, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Earth Day Book Drop Off April 23, 2019 – April 24, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Complete your form and drop off books for the Earth Day Book Swap on April 25!

Upper Elementary Book of the Month April 24, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am

Earth Day Book Swap April 25, 2019 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

BOGO Scholastic Book Fair April 29, 2019 – May 2, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA All items are Buy 1, Get 1 FREE, so double up on fun books for summer!

Art Show April 29, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Art Show April 30, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Art Show May 1, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Art Show May 2, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Spring Thing May 2, 2019 at 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA We invite all Infant, Toddler, Early Childhood and Extension families to join us for this fun, casual, community event at TMA. We will have free activities for the kids, Extension teachers will be highlighting enrichment classes, and Extension students will be recognized as they become rising 1st Levels. There will also be a cultural booth…

Student Holiday/Inclement Weather Make-Up Day May 3, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA No Classes or Holiday Care

Art Show May 3, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Art Show May 4, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2019

Art Show May 5, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Art Show May 6, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Art Show May 7, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Art Show May 8, 2019 at 8:30 am – 5:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please make time in your day to visit and appreciate the amazing artwork our TMA students have created.

Upper Elementary Puberty Education May 8, 2019 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Upper Elementary Book of the Month May 8, 2019 at 10:30 am – 11:00 am The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Upper Elementary Dissection May 9, 2019 at 8:30 am – 11:00 am The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Upper Elementary Outdoor Day of Discovery May 9, 2019 at 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Community Service Hours Due May 10, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Spring Community Service hours must be logged by Friday, May 10. Community Service Opportunities and directions for logging hours can be found on the Parent Portal under the ParentsWeb heading.

Last Elementary Enrichment Friday May 10, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Performance under the Portico & Stepping Up Ceremony May 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please join us at TMA for the Performance under the Portico and Stepping Up Ceremony. Hear wonderful music performed by our elementary students and celebrate the completion of another school year. TMA’s 6th level graduates will be recognized and lead the procession signifying another year of growth for rising 1st Level through 5th Level students.

Mother's Day May 12, 2019

Parent/Teacher Conferences May 13, 2019 – May 17, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Latin Play Rehearsals May 13, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Mosaic, 817 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013, USA

Extension Drama Performance (students arrive @ 5:30) May 13, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Theatre Arlington, 305 W Main St, Arlington, TX 76010, USA The spring performance is a culmination of everything Extension students have been working on in Drama class this year. All Drama Extension students are expected to attend and must arrive no later than 5:30 pm. Performances will begin at 6:00 pm.What to WearAll students should wear a white shirt with jeans or pants. Students should…

Latin Play Rehearsals May 14, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Mosaic, 817 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013, USA

Latin Play Rehearsals May 15, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Mosaic, 817 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013, USA

Latin Play Rehearsals May 16, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Mosaic, 817 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013, USA

Upper Elementary Latin Play & Graduation May 16, 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Mosaic, 817 W Park Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013, USA Please join us for the Upper Elementary Latin play performed and directed by students. Graduates will be recognized immediately after the play. Student performers should arrive by 5:30 pm.

Last Day of Classes and End of Spring Term May 17, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Elementary Game Day and Pizza Day May 17, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Staff Work Week - No Class, Holiday Care is available May 20, 2019 – May 24, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please contact David to sign up for Holiday Care.

Memorial Day Holiday May 27, 2019

Summer Term Begins Year-Round and Camp TMA May 28, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Father's Day June 16, 2019

Student Holiday - No Class, Holiday Care is available (except July 4) July 1, 2019 – July 5, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Holiday Care available except for July 4. Contact David to sign up.

Independence Day July 4, 2019

Last Day of Summer Term August 2, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Staff Work Week - No Class or Holiday Care August 5, 2019 – August 9, 2019 No Class or Holiday Care

Fall Term Begins - First Day of 2019-20 Fall Semester August 12, 2019 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Labor Day Holiday - No Class or Holiday Care September 2, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Columbus Day Holiday October 14, 2019

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Student Holiday October 14, 2019 at 8:30 am – 4:00 pm There are no classes this day. Childcare is provided for Early Childhood and Elementary students between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. No care is available for the Infant or Toddler programs; please feel free to bring your child to your conference with you.

Daylight Saving Time ends November 3, 2019

Veterans Day November 11, 2019

Thanksgiving Holiday - No Class or Holiday Care November 27, 2019 – November 29, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2019

Last Day of Classes and end of Fall Term December 20, 2019 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Winter Break - No Class or Holiday Care December 23, 2019 – January 3, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

New Year's Eve December 31, 2019

New Year's Day January 1, 2020

Spring Term Begins and Classes Resume January 6, 2020 at 8:30 am – 3:30 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

MLK, Jr. Day - Student Holiday, No Class or Holiday Care January 20, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Valentine's Day February 14, 2020

President's Day Holiday February 17, 2020

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Student Holiday February 17, 2020 at 8:30 am – 4:00 pm The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA There are no classes this day. Childcare is provided for Early Childhood and Elementary students between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm in the Multipurpose Room. No care is available for the Infant or Toddler programs; please feel free to bring your child to your conference with you.

Daylight Saving Time starts March 8, 2020

Spring Break - No Class, Holiday Care Available March 9, 2020 – March 11, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Spring Break - No Class or Holiday Care March 12, 2020 – March 13, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Student Holiday - No Class or Holiday Care April 10, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Professional Development Day - No Class or Holiday Care April 13, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Inclement Weather Make-Up Day - No Class or Holiday Care May 1, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Mother's Day May 10, 2020

Last Day of Class and End of Spring Term May 15, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA

Staff Work Week - Holiday Care Available May 18, 2020 – May 22, 2020 The Montessori Academy of Arlington, 3428 W Arkansas Ln, Arlington, TX 76016, USA Please contact David to sign up for Holiday Care.

Memorial Day May 25, 2020

Father's Day June 21, 2020

Independence Day July 4, 2020

ADMINISTRATORS

Pam Dunbar

Amanda Rainey

Lynette Engelke

Ashley Carroll

Melanie Henshaw

Linda Martin

David Reyes

INFANT PROGRAM

D’Shay Alexander

Zahra Khosravi

Mary Frances Nelson

TODDLER

Kelle Carrington

Jarese Fauls

Terry Hidalgo

Sylvie Leblanc

Elaine Marshall

Amanda Zarbock

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Mallory Boyette

Rae Carew

Ana Comer

Ramona Jaber

Letty Marquez

Lulu Moronu

Diane Madrid-Forcucci

Dakota Montet

Aubrey Wooden

ELEMENTARY

Price Barnes

Robin Dotson

Heidi Holguin

Takako Kusayanagi

Walt Montet

Candy Proctor

Madeline Yzaguirre

ENRICHMENTS

Jennifer Clarkson

Pam Dunbar

Cindy Honeycutt

Takako Kusayanagi

Walt Montet

David Reyes

Denisse Sanchez de la Barquera

Jennifer Williams