Mayada Thanwan

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. 

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.

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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

Traditional campus

Far West

6420 Hart Ln
Austin, TX 78731

Traditional campus

North Austin

11124 Jollyville Rd
Austin, TX 78759

Spanish immersion campus

Parmer Ln.

12412 Tomanet Trail
Austin, TX 78758