Pathways Staff

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    Denise Blazek - DIRECTOR

    As a long time member of Dripping Springs Methodist Church, Mrs. Blazek began her time at Pathways as a parent…to her now 22 year old daughter, Brooke, and 20 year old son, Wyatt.  Once her youngest started kindergarten, she started teaching at Pathways and has never looked back.  In her 15 years at Pathways, Mrs. Blazek has worked in several roles including as a 2 year-old teacher, part of the support staff team, and in the extended day program.  She brings her passion for early childhood education, knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice, business management background, and faithful devotion to the lord to the position of Director of Pathways school.   She and her husband, Shawn, have lived in Dripping Springs for over 24 years where they raised their two children and also have a landscaping company together.  Denise earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration at Texas A&M University with minors in Marketing and Management.   In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, vacationing at the beach (any beach), and visiting her kids at A&M where they currently attend (Gig 'Em!).


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    Lupe Driska - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

    Mrs. Driska moved to Dripping Springs in 1993 and began teaching at Pathways in 1995. She has worn a few hats while at Pathways, including Classroom teacher, Summer Camp Director, Science camp teacher, and now Assistant Director. She has thoroughly enjoyed working with all the staff, parents and many children who all hold a place in her heart. She feels blessed to work with an amazing team at Pathways School and loves meeting new families each year. When not at school, Mrs. Driska enjoys exploring new trails with her family to either bike or hike. Basically, she loves spending time in nature with friends and family. She is married to Donald now (39 years) and they have 2 sweet sons and one amazing grandson!

 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS

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    Denise Cooper

    Mon/Tues/Wed

  • A smiling woman with long gray hair, wearing a green blouse and colorful earrings, standing outdoors with a blurred background of trees.

    Lee Ann Sizemore

    Thurs/Friday

TWO – YEAR OLD TEAM

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    Landi diDonato

    MWF Teacher

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    Penny Boykin

    MWF Teacher

  • Luisa Acosta

    M-F Teacher

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    Lauren Milam

    2’s Support Staff

  • A smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a black top and large earrings, outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Angie Smith

    2’s Support Staff

  • A young woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and freckles smiling outdoors, wearing a white t-shirt with black horizontal stripes and blue jeans, with green foliage in the background.

    Erin Serfass

    2’s Support Staff

  • Woman with short brown hair wearing a blue floral dress and white earrings smiling outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Sarah Bale

    2’s Support Staff

  • Deanna Robbins

    2’s Support Staff

THREE – YEAR OLD TEACHERS

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    Jean Boutin

    T/TH Teacher

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    Jennifer Sullivan

    M-F Teacher

  • Woman with dark hair wearing a colorful embroidered blouse outdoors with green trees in the background.

    Marie Espinosa

    MWF & T/Th Teacher

  • Young woman with blonde, shoulder-length hair styled in loose waves, smiling, wearing a beige t-shirt, gold earrings, and layered necklaces, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Danielle Willms

    MWF Teacher

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    Courtney Siddons

    M-F Teacher

PRE-K TEACHERS

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    Annette Leinneweber

    MWF & T/Th Teacher

  • A woman with long, light brown hair smiling outdoors, wearing a sleeveless, striped top and large, decorative earrings, with green foliage in the background.

    Sara Peterson

    M-F Teacher

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    Elizabeth Dunk

    M-F Teacher

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    Tami Cook

    MWF Teacher

KINDERGARTEN & Bridge

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    Darby Broussard

    Bridge Teacher

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    Kinnison Bryan

    Kindergarten Teacher

support squad & Enrichment

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    Lee Ann Sizemore

    Hall Support M/T/W

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    Stephanie deDuFour

    Hall Support M-F

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    Shellie Deringer

    Hall Support M/W/F, Bridge & Kinder P.E.

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    Janelle Huurman

    Hall & Bridge/K Support M/W/F

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    Landi diDonato

    Hall Support T/Th

  • Mitzi Hovre

    Bridge/K Support T/Th, Hall Support M/W/F

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    Karen Raymond

    Science Teacher