Pathways Staff

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    MARY FERNANDEZ - DIRECTOR

    Mrs. Fernandez moved to the Dripping Springs area in 2014 where she initially began teaching at Pathways as a 3s teacher and later the Music & Movement teacher. (She still loves to sing and dance!) Mary has a BA from Oglethorpe University and MS from University of North Texas, both in Early Childhood Education. She also has 14 years of experience as a classroom teacher and program director at Parish Episcopal School in Dallas. Needless to say, she enjoys and has a passion for teaching preschool children and believes they deserve to be loved wholeheartedly, nurtured spiritually, challenged appropriately, and taken seriously in their school experience! In addition to her professional experience, she is also wife to husband, Jan (of 25+ years), and mom to 3 awesome kids: Isabel, Evan, and Lily.

  • A middle-aged woman with gray hair in loose waves, wearing a floral patterned shirt, smiling outdoors with blurred green foliage in the background.

    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

  • Portrait of a woman with dark brown hair, wearing a blue and white striped shirt, gold hoop earrings, and a necklace with a cross, smiling outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Denise Blazek

    T/Th Teacher

  • A woman with glasses and earrings, smiling outdoors in front of green foliage, wearing a blue patterned sleeveless top and a necklace.

    Penny Boykin

    MWF Teacher

  • Luisa Acosta

    M-F Teacher

  • A young woman with blonde hair wearing a black top and jewelry, smiling outdoors with blurred green foliage background.

    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

  • A young woman with long wavy hair smiling outdoors against a background of green foliage, wearing a black Grateful Dead t-shirt and layered jewelry.

    Cheyenne Bacon

    2’s Support Staff

THREE – YEAR OLD TEACHERS

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    Jean Boutin

    T/TH Teacher

  • A woman with curly blonde hair, wearing a navy blue shirt and a floral necklace, smiling outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    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

  • A woman smiling outdoors, wearing a green shirt and black jacket, with trees and greenery in the background.

    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

  • Portrait of a smiling woman with short red hair, wearing a white sleeveless blouse and gold jewelry, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Elizabeth Dunk

    M-F Teacher

  • A woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and light makeup smiling outdoors, wearing a black and white patterned top, earrings, and a cross necklace, with greenery in the background.

    Tami Cook

    MWF Teacher

KINDERGARTEN & Bridge

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    Darby Broussard

    Bridge Teacher

  • A smiling woman with wavy brown hair outdoors, wearing a cream t-shirt with colorful floral designs and the word 'KINDERGARTEN' written across the front.

    Kinnison Bryan

    Kindergarten Teacher

support squad & Enrichment

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    Lee Ann Sizemore

    Hall Support MTW

  • Smiling woman with short dark hair, wearing sunglasses and a gray heathered polo shirt, standing outdoors in front of green shrubs.

    Stephanie deDuFour

    Hall Support M-F

  • A woman with dark hair wearing a black dress and a gold necklace standing outdoors with greenery in the background.

    Shellie Deringer

    Hall Support MWF, Bridge & Kinder P.E.

  • Portrait of a smiling middle-aged woman with blonde hair, wearing a blue top and a cross necklace, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Janelle Huurman

    Hall & Bridge/K Support MWF

  • A smiling older woman with gray hair, wearing a black top, gold earrings, a delicate necklace, and standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Landi diDonato

    Hall Support Tues/Thurs

  • A woman with dark hair, light skin, and green eyes smiling outdoors, wearing a light blue and white striped shirt, gold hoop earrings, and a cross necklace, with a background of green blurred trees.

    Denise Blazek

    Hall Support MWF

  • A woman with short brown hair, wearing earrings and an orange floral blouse, smiling outdoors with a blurred green background.

    Cari Coble

    Bridge, Kinder Support

  • A woman with dark hair in a ponytail wearing large hoop earrings and a black sleeveless top, standing outdoors with blurred green foliage in the background.

    Karen Raymond

    Science Teacher