Our Staff

Jamie is a seventh-generation Texan who grew up in Houston and Sugar Land before moving to New York, where she gained a Master’s in early childhood from Bank Street College. While living in New York for 21 years, Jamie taught preschoolers at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan and the Rodeph Sholom School while managing an after-school program for K-8th grade. She then served as the Children’s Minister at St. Bartholomew’s Church, where she created the summer camp in the parish hall on 5oth Street and Park Avenue.

In 2005, Jamie returned to Houston as the Lay Minister for Children’s Education for St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, where she created the Family Table Service and worked closely with Jerome Berryman, who created Godly Play, the Montessori Christian storytelling curriculum. She then served as Missioner for Christian Formation for Bishop Andy Doyle in the Diocese of Texas from 2011 until 2020. Before coming to St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Jamie consulted with Episcopal Relief & Development on The One Thousand Days of Love Campaign, developing Christian formation resources for churches and then homes due to COVID-19.

Culminating her dedication to the Episcopal church and her passion for teaching young children as the head of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School is her dream job. Jamie and her husband live in Sugar Creek. She has two grown stepsons, one a Dr. and one almost a lawyer – who both attended Montessori schools.

Rev. Grace has been the Rector at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church since 2015. After Jimmy received a B.A. in Communications and Art History from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, he served as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at Trinity Episcopal Church in Houston. In 2002, Jimmy began his studies at the Virginia Theological Seminary. He graduated in 2005 and was ordained into the Episcopal Church that year. Following his service at Epiphany Church and Christ Church Cathedral, Rev, Grace found his home at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. Jimmy is married and has three sons.

Amber has taught in several Montessori schools in Houston since 1994 and received her American Montessori Society Early Childhood credential through the Houston Montessori Center in 1996. After twenty years in the classroom, Amber was promoted to administration in 2023. As the Assistant Head of School, she manages the front office, including tuition and enrollment. As the Montessori Coordinator, Amber works with the teachers to ensure consistency between the Toddler and Early Childhood programs. She lived in the Heights for most of her life, then moved to Pasadena, where she lives with her husband, youngest son, and her grandparents. When Amber is not teaching, she enjoys reading, gardening, painting, and spending time with animals.

Martha has been teaching in the Early Childhood environment at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School since 2010. She has been involved in early childhood education since 2002 when she started as a teaching assistant. In 2004, Martha received her American Montessori Society Early Childhood credential through the North American Montessori Center. She is a native Houstonian who loves being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Rosalie joined St. Andrew’s in 2020 as a teacher in the Early Childhood environment. Previously, she taught at Montessori Country Day School and has ten years of experience in toddler and early childhood classrooms. Rosalie has also completed coursework towards her degree in Early Childhood Education. When she is not working, Rosalie loves to craft, take road trips, and spend time with her children and family.

Avary is thrilled to be at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School as an Early Childhood teacher. She attended St. Anne and St. Agnes before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Sam Houston State University. With five years of teaching experience in private and public Montessori environments, she creates engaging and inclusive learning environments. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with family, rowing, and reading. Avary is committed to empowering students, fostering a love for learning, and building a supportive classroom community.

Tuan has been teaching in the Early Childhood environment of St. Andrew’s since 2012. Tuan holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Houston. She is certified in Elementary Education and is also certified as a Montessori Assistant. Tuan was born in Vietnam and came to the U.S. when she was seven. Outside of teaching, she enjoys practicing hot yoga, reading, watching Asian dramas, and spending time with her family.

Mari has worked at St. Andrew’s since 2014 (except for an “adventure year” in Montana). She received her American Montessori Society Infant & Toddler credential through the Houston Montessori Center in 2016. Mari is a native Houstonian raised by a Montessori educator and attended several Montessori schools in the Houston area. In her spare time, she enjoys creating in the kitchen, gardening, and spending time with her pets & family.

Elsa joined St. Andrew’s in August 2014 as a teacher in the toddler environment. While Elsa was working toward her undergraduate degree at Houston Community College, she discovered the Montessori philosophy. She decided to take a break from college to attend classes at the Houston Montessori Center. Elsa received her American Montessori Society Infant & Toddler credential through the Houston Montessori Center in 2011. Elsa was born in Mexico, and her family moved to the United States when she was three. When she is not at St. Andrew’s, she enjoys exploring nature in Houston and East Texas with her husband and her daughter. Elsa also enjoys camping, reading, and cross-stitching.

Gredel is a teacher in the toddler environment. Gredel first worked at St. Andrew’s from 2005 to 2013, and she rejoined the school in 2015. Gredel has worked in Montessori environments since 2005. She was certified as a Montessori Infant & Toddler Assistant in 2007 and a Montessori Early Childhood Assistant in 2008. In 2013, Gredel received her American Montessori Society Early Childhood credential through the Houston Montessori Center. When Gredel is not at St. Andrew’s, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, watching movies, gardening, reading, and having a good cup of coffee or tea.

Monica rejoined St. Andrew’s in March 2022. She had previously worked in both the toddler and early childhood environments from 2012-2020. She received her Infant/Toddler certification in 2010 and has worked with children from ages Birth-3 years for sixteen years. She is from Houston and lives with her husband. When not at work, Monica likes to read books, listen to music, and spend time with family.

David has worked as a teacher’s aide since 2016. He is a member of Summerhouse Houston, which is a day program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. David works at St. Andrew’s Monday-Thursday afternoons, helping with classroom laundry and dishes. David takes his work very seriously, and he is always concerned about the well-being of his peers and other people around him. We are very thankful to have David as a member of our family.