About Us

Mission Statement

Mariposa Montessori School is a vibrant community of educators and families dedicated to authentic, holistic, and nurturing Montessori education. Our community cultivates and honors children’s innate love of learning as they prepare for a life of purpose, integrity and academic accomplishment. We are committed to providing the necessary tools for our children to reach their fullest potential.

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

Whitney Falcon - Head of School/Founder
Nichole Gant - Young Children's Community Lead Guide
Monica Isaac - Young Children's Community Lead Guide
Jessica Carrasco - Young Children's Community Assistant
Kimberly Duncan - Children's House Lead Guide
Cheryl Hankamer - Children's House Assistant
Tristan Kladzyk - Children's House Lead Guide
James Brownlee - Children's House Assistant
Erin Sheppard - Nido Lead Guide
Katie Deane - Nido Assistant
Julia Mather - Nido Assistant