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Elisabeth McAllister (Director/Educator) specializes in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. She has a background in Montessori and is a certified guide in the Primary environment. Elisabeth's philosophy on education is to follow the child. She leads with love, kindness and peace. Her passion is helping children thrive by offering freedom within limits and teaching valuable skills such as gardening, emotional regulation, mindfulness, conscious communication and independence.

Elisabeth is a Certified Children's Yoga Instructor who has had her own business, "Shine Your Light Yoga" for more than ten years in Austin. She specializes in yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and Qi Gong. She is also very passionate about wellness, nature, gardening, cooking, juicing, and hiking.

Elisabeth is also a mother to two wonderful daughters and a grandmother to three curious, intelligent, and beautiful young boys all 2 years old and younger.


Maya (Admin) majored in business, and minored in psychology at UCO. Her favorite thing about being apart of our amazing school is that she gets to utilize her degree to play a role in nurturing the development of young minds. Maya is a mom to two amazing little boys and has raises them in a Waldorf/Montessori lifestyle. 
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Elisabeth and Maya have a strong passion for Early Childhood Education and are happy to provide a safe space that nurtures children's natural development with curiosity and imagination. We guide with kindness and compassion with emphasis on conscious communication and education.

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Their combined experiences, passions, and unique specialties create an optimal learning environment for children of all ages.
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