The Chapelwood School is a fully-accredited educational program for young children between the ages of three months and pre-kindergarten.

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Arsineh Allahverdian

Teacher Assistant - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Arsineh Allahverdian

Teacher Assistant - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

I am a teacher assistant and I help out the lead teacher in any way I can. I clean the tables and the mats every single day. I monitor the kids when they are playing together. I also change diapers and help them wash their hands. My job allows me to be involved in the kids’ daily routine.

My favorite cartoon characters

Mickey and Minnie Mouse, because they are classic and wholesome.

If I could go anywhere in the world for two weeks, it would be . . .

Armenia because it is my homeland and I would love to see my family.

As a child, I wanted to grow up to be a . . .

Nurse or police officer

I think children are happiest when . . .

They are allowed to be themselves and play together.

When I drive, I listen to . . .

Sunny 99.1 on the radio

My favorite childhood memory

Going to the beach with my family every summer.

My favorite food

Hamburger

The best part of my job

Working with children, seeing them grow up, and being a part of their developmental stages.

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Caris Altimore

Associate Director, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Caris Altimore

Associate Director, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Martha Arce

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Martha Arce

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

As a lead teacher, my job is to implement meaningful lessons that cover a curriculum rich in experiences that nurture the whole child, and to ensure physical and emotional safety.

My favorite thing to do during summer

My kids and I get to go to Mexico City where we were born, and where my family lives; we get to immerse in our culture and be pampered by all our relatives. 

My favorite cartoon character

Has always been the Pink Panther because of the different kinds of trouble he would get into, and because as a young spectator I had to pay more attention to the story and the actions, rather than the spoken language.

If I could go anywhere in the world for two weeks, I would go to . . .

Greece, because I have always been amazed by what the Greek philosophers accomplished just by using knowledge and observation. 

I think children are happiest when

They PLAY, PLAY, PLAY. 

If I could trade lives with anyone for a day, I would be . . .

One of my three kids, because I think being “in their shoes” would give me a better perspective and understanding of how they see life and its many challenges.

When I drive, I like to listen to . . .

A variety of music, such as classical, 80’s pop, 90’s rock, Latin jazz, among others.

My favorite food

Any kind, what matters to me is the company.

The best part of my job

That I get to spend part of my day building a very important relationship with each and every one of my students, by coaching them, listening to them, helping them be proud of all the good things they can do, and helping them work on those big and small challenges that are part of being at school and making friends. Being a Preschool teacher makes me feel more, way more important than any CEO, because I get to nurture little kids’ minds - to me, no other job can be more important than that!

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Nomik Assatouri

Teacher - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Nomik Assatouri

Teacher - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

My name is Nomik Assatouri. I have been in the United States for 29 years and I have been working at Chapelwood for 17 years.

If I could go anywhere in the world for two weeks, it would be . . .

I would like to go to France and Germany to visit my brother and sister.

My favorite hobbies

Walking and cooking

When I was young, I wanted to be a . . .

Teacher

My favorite music

Christian music

My favorite food is . . .

I love Mediterranean food.

The best part of my job

Being around the children and teaching them. 

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Emily Ayala

Teacher Assistant - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Emily Ayala

Teacher Assistant - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Naomi Black

Music Teacher, Chapelwood School

Naomi Black

Music Teacher, Chapelwood School

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Mayra Cordova

Lead Teacher - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Mayra Cordova

Lead Teacher - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Maryanna Cuevas

Lead Teacher - 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Maryanna Cuevas

Lead Teacher - 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

My favorite summer activity

Going swimming

My favorite cartoon character

Eep Crood from The Croods. The reason is because she is very adventurous and curious. She is not afraid to explore new things.

My favorite subject in school

Language Arts in eighth grade. The reason was my teacher, Mr. Mieres. He introduced me to great books like Tiger Eyes and Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, by Judy Blume, which are some of the best books I've ever read.

When I was a child I always wanted to be . . . 

A nurse, because I've always wanted to help people in need.

My favorite childhood memory

The summer that I went bike riding with my best friend and her older brother. That day we rode all through Memorial Park and Spring Branch, which was very fun.

My favorite scripture

“Treat others as you want to be treated.” If everybody did that every day all day long I think this world would be a better place.

Something that makes me laugh

A person – my younger sister Melissa. She’s very funny and charismatic.

The best thing about my job

Working with children. Every day what I am teaching them will help them in the future.

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Rachel Cushing

Teacher Assistant - Infants, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Rachel Cushing

Teacher Assistant - Infants, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Krista Drury

Registar, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Krista Drury

Registar, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Margaret Dvoracek

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Margaret Dvoracek

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

My primary job responsibility is teaching young three-year-olds in Chapelwood’s School for Young Children.

My favorite summer activity

Spending time with my dogs hiking in cooler places and volunteering for various animal welfare organizations.

If I could go anywhere in the world for two weeks it would be . . .

Floating down the Amazon River in the middle of the jungle with an extremely knowledgable guide. 

If I could trade lives with anyone for a day it would be with . . .

Any of the children in my class so I could continually strive to be the teacher they wished they had.

I think children are happiest when . . .

They’re allowed to be children and explore their world freely. 

My favorite movie quote

“There’s always tomorrow for dreams to come true,” from Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.  I often sing this to the children in my class when they don’t get to finish something they were working on before they have to leave for the day.

If I couldn’t be a teacher, I would be

A veterinarian, so I could give free care to those who need it most. 

My favorite children’s book

Dragons Love Tacos, because it usually leads to a classroom taco party that the children have the opportunity to plan from start to finish. That being said, my favorite food is of course, tacos!       

The best part of my job

I’m surrounded by the love of young children all day long and I’m constantly inspired by all the love they have to share with others. 

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Graeme Etzler

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Graeme Etzler

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Trina Favor

Lead Teacher - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Trina Favor

Lead Teacher - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Virginia Fernandez

Lead Teacher - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Virginia Fernandez

Lead Teacher - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

My favorite hobbies

My hobbies include listening to different kinds of music, reading self-help books, novels, and solving sodukos.

If I could trade lives with anyone for a day, it would be . . .

I would trade lives with myself from the future to see how all my hard work and dedication pays off in the future.

When I drive, I listen to . . .

Music in Spanish

What makes me laugh

Life makes me laugh.

My favorite childhood memory

When we used to go to my grandpas house to celebrate birthdays and holidays, because the whole family would get together at their place and we were more than 50 people!

My favorite scripture

Psalms 28-7: The Lord is my strength and my breastplate, my heart had faith in him and I am helped; for this cause my heart is full of rapture, and i will give him praise in my song.

My favorite children’s book

The Little Engine That Could by Watly Piper

The best part of my job

Interacting with children, parents, and my coworkers every day. I love and enjoy being around young children.

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Melizant Havakian

Teacher Assistant - 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Melizant Havakian

Teacher Assistant - 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Seanne Henry

Teacher Assistant - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Seanne Henry

Teacher Assistant - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Caren Hoffpauir

Teacher Assistant - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Caren Hoffpauir

Teacher Assistant - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Kristen Hoh

Teacher Assistant - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Kristen Hoh

Teacher Assistant - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Christy Johnston

Ministry Assistant, Chapelwood School of Young Children

Christy Johnston

Ministry Assistant, Chapelwood School of Young Children

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Tina Karimi

Teacher Assistant - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Tina Karimi

Teacher Assistant - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Tammy Karnoski

Teacher Assistant - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Tammy Karnoski

Teacher Assistant - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Kattya Lagrange

Teacher Assistant - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Kattya Lagrange

Teacher Assistant - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

I am the teacher assistant in the 2 1/2 year old class. My job responsibility is to keep the children safe and happy and assist the teacher in the class. 

My favorite summer activity

Traveling to places that I have never been.

My favorite cartoon character

Winnie the Pooh, because he is a very tender bear.

My favorite subject in school

Music, because I like music and dance.

If I could go anywhere in the world for two weeks it would be . . .

Anywhere in Europe, because anywhere you go it’s beautiful.

When I drive I like to listen to

The news, because I like to know what is going in my city, country and everywhere in the world (APR Station).

My favorite childhood memory

When I played with all my cousins when we got together.

My favorite food

Italian

The best part of my job

I enjoy listening to the kids when they talk to me.

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Qing Liu

Lead Teacher - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Qing Liu

Lead Teacher - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

My favorite subject in school

Geometry. It was a subject which can be so concrete you see it everywhere around you, yet can be so abstract it becomes invisible when you try hard to "see" it. 

My favorite hobbies

I love to play with puzzles. My daughter gives me a puzzle for Christmas and another one for my birthday, every year. She knows what I love.

As a child, I wanted to grow up to be . . .

I wanted to be a teacher... look where I am now!

If I couldn’t be a teacher, I would probably be . . .

A detective! I am always fascinated by Forensic Files, CSI, Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie...

My favorite childhood memory

When I was probably seven, my parents took me for a picnic, which was a true treat. I remember running around in the warm sun. I remember the taste of the orange my mom gave me and I can still smell the grass today!

​My favorite children’s book

My all-time favorite book is The Wizard of Oz. Still haven't watched the movie yet. I believe the version in my imagination is the best one. 

My favorite food

Japanese food although I rarely feel full while leaving a Japanese restaurant. A bowl of hot noodle soup means heaven to me on a cold winter day. 

The best part of my job

When I see a child who cried so hard on the first day of school is actually laughing so proudly at the graduation.

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Lori Maddox

Director, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Lori Maddox

Director, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Katie Manning

Lead Teacher - Toddlers and 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Katie Manning

Lead Teacher - Toddlers and 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

I am the lead teacher for a young toddlers class. I have the best job ever because I get to love on little ones, showing them God's love, telling them about God and Jesus, and just being able to influence and watch children as they grow and learn.

My favorite subject in school

In high school I loved English. We had to write a lot, which allowed me to escape into the joys of writing about new worlds and experiences. In college I loved all my psychology classes because I learned so much on how people think and feel. 

My favorite hobbies

Reading, singing, and dancing. I am part of the choir at my church. I also dance ballet, tap, jazz, soft shoe Irish, and hard shoe Irish at the same dance studio as my girls.

When I was a child I wanted to grow up to be . . .  

A homeschool mom and have kids of my own as well as adopt lots of children from other countries.

I think children are happiest when . . .

They feel loved and know someone is there for them, to show things that bring them joy and excitement as well as to comfort them when they’re hurt or sad.

If I could trade lives with anyone it would be . . .

Any one of my three children so I could have a glimpse into their lives

When I drive, I like to listen to . . .

KSBJ and Air1 (Christian radio stations)

My favorite scripture

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him may not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

The best part of my job

The big hugs, the smiles and laughter, as well as watching their joy and wonder when we play with sensory items like bubbles, shaving cream, rice, sand, paint, etc.

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Juanita Martinez

Teacher Assistant - Infants, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Juanita Martinez

Teacher Assistant - Infants, Chapelwood School for Young Children

My favorite cartoon character

Dora the Explorer, because she teaches kids different things around the world.

My favorite subject in school

Art, because I love to draw and paint.

I think children are happiest when . . .

They like what they're doing. 

If I couldn't be a teacher, I would be

An accountant.

When I drive, I listen to . . .

Tejano and country music

My favorite children’s book

Horton Hatches an Egg.

My favorite foods

Fajitas, enchiladas, chiles relleños, and barbeque sliced beef sandwiches. 

The best part of my job

Working with infants. I love working with them.

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Kim McCoy

Lead Teacher - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Kim McCoy

Lead Teacher - 3.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Alma Menn

Spanish Teacher, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Alma Menn

Spanish Teacher, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Anto Mkrtchyan

Lead Teacher - Infants, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Anto Mkrtchyan

Lead Teacher - Infants, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Theresa Morris

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Theresa Morris

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Amanda Newton

Lead Teacher - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Amanda Newton

Lead Teacher - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Bahar Oromchi

Associate Director of Children's Nursery, Administrative Assistant to Hospitality & Chapelwood School for Young Children

Bahar Oromchi

Associate Director of Children's Nursery, Administrative Assistant to Hospitality & Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Nilda Paredes

Art Teacher, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Nilda Paredes

Art Teacher, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Tamara Payne

Lead Teacher - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Tamara Payne

Lead Teacher - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Sabrina Rena

Lead Teacher - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Sabrina Rena

Lead Teacher - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Anna Rodriguez

Teacher Assistant - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Anna Rodriguez

Teacher Assistant - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Cristal Ruiz

Teacher Assistant - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Cristal Ruiz

Teacher Assistant - 2.5 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Jennifer Sander

Teacher Assistant - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Jennifer Sander

Teacher Assistant - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Donna Scully

Teacher Assistant - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Donna Scully

Teacher Assistant - 4 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Marian Shelton

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Marian Shelton

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Carol Simpson

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Carol Simpson

Lead Teacher - 3 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Martha Soliz

Teacher Assistant - Toddlers and 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Martha Soliz

Teacher Assistant - Toddlers and 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Kendra Thiessen

Lead Teacher - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Kendra Thiessen

Lead Teacher - Toddlers, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Abi Von Feldt

Nurse, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Abi Von Feldt

Nurse, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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Anahid Zadouri

Teacher Assistant - 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

Anahid Zadouri

Teacher Assistant - 2 year olds, Chapelwood School for Young Children

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