About Us

Mission Statement

Mariposa Montessori School is dedicated to creating a true community for the families of South Austin, built on the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori.  We will do this by maintaining the standards set forth by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and by providing many opportunities for not only the children to grow and learn, but the parents, teachers, and the larger community as well.  We will work together to create the best possible early childhood experience for the children of our school.  The children will be supported and respected on every level; spiritually, emotionally, academically, and socially.  We will also do our best to unite and expand the Montessori community of Austin, by organizing events, sharing speakers, and creating opportunities for growth within the Montessori community.

A Brief History of our School...

Mariposa Montessori School was founded in 2007 by Whitney Falcon, an American Montessori Society certified Guide on the birth -3 year old level.  Having moved to Austin in 2003 with her family, Whitney was interested in finding a place of employment, as well as a school for her children to attend.  In turn, Whitney found that an additional Montessori School that followed the standards set forth by the American Montessori Society was needed in Austin.  Her vision to create an environment that would meet those standards began to take shape as she worked at several schools from 2003-2006.  Friends, family members, and respected directors of other Montessori Schools in the area urged Whitney to move forward with the idea of opening her own school.  The outpouring of support was too much for her to deny.  After almost a year of hard work, overcoming monumental challenges, and many hard lessons learned, Mariposa Montessori School was born!

Our Staff

Tina Mowrey - School Director
Whitney Falcon - Young Children's Community Lead Guide and Owner
Monica Isaac - Young Children's Community Assistant
Jessica Carrasco - Young Children's Community Assistant
Kimberly Duncan - Children's House Lead Guide
Cheryl Hankamer - Children's House Assistant & After Care
Tristan Kladzyk - Children's House Lead Guide
James Brownlee - Children's House Assistant
Lina Sendejar- Nido Environment Lead Guide
Katie Deane - Nido Assistant
Amina Uben - Nido Assistant