Mayada Thanwan
Lead Toddler Guide
Mayada was born in Baghdad, Iraq, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science. She moved to Austin, Texas, in 2011. Mayada has a total of 16 years of experience as an educator. She was the vice principal at the Hussein Primary School in Baghdad. After moving to the US, she continued her educational career at International Montessori – Jollyville in the toddler classroom for 12 years. During that time, she studied and obtained her Montessori Toddler certification through the North American Montessori Center. She loves the Montessori philosophy and the freedom of the classroom environment. Children advance as they are ready, guided by the teacher and their individualized learning plans.Â
Our Programs
All our Lead Teachers are Montessori certified to ensure we provide an authentic experience to our children. They educate and guide with the utmost excellence, kindness, patience, and a high standard of responsibility.
18 months - 3 years old
Toddlers
Our classrooms are prepared learning environments encouraging children to explore & grow.
3 years - 6 years old
Primary
We offer a unique, authentic, learning environment. This age is at the core of our approach.
18 months - 6 years old
Spanish Immersion
We believe the best way for a young mind to excel in a foreign language is through complete immersion.
Our Schools
Spanish immersion campus
Parmer Ln.
12412 Tomanet Trail
Austin, TX 78758