Teacher Information

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The teachers at First Step School are dedicated to your child's education and welfare, from infancy to pre-school to advanced education, which is why they take great care and attention when planning the curriculum for each term. Your child deserves a balanced experience including in-class learning and outdoor physical activity. For more information about our curriculum speak to our staff or stop by the office. We would be glad to assist you!

Professional Development Day in Austin, Tx (above)

SPLASH DINNER AT TEACHER CONFERENCE 2022 (Below)

First Step School Administration

Ms. Kimberly Schulle: Kimberly is a full-time Assistant Director at First Step School. She is CDA certified and is obtaining her teaching certificate through on-line classes! Kimberly has 20+ years of experience in working with young children and has been employed at First Step for 17 years.

Mrs. Kailtyn Wright: Kaitlyn is the Assistant Director. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Tina Owens, the Owner/Director so she knows the ins-and-outs of the business. She is a huge asset to the school and assists the office staff and the teachers. She holds a degree in Animal Science at Texas State University. Go Cats!!!

First Step School Administrators work as a TEAM!

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Mrs. Kaitlyn Wright (assistant director) and Mrs. Tina Owens (owner/director) Mrs. Kimberly Schulle (assistant director)

First Step School Staff

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Mrs. Kamrin Thomas: Mrs. Kamrin is our Preschool 2 teacher. She comes with a positive attitude and loves working with children. We are fortunate to have her! Kamrin truly loves her "job!" She has recently earned her Child Development associate degree in Preschool. She is amazing!

Ms. Cecilia DeLaRosa: Cecilia is a caregiver of our infants. She has a true love for the children and their families. Cecilia's mother worked in our infant room many years ago and Cecilia would volunteer as a teen. Now she has returned as our full-time infant teacher. She has her CDA with Infants.

Mrs. Monica: Mrs. Monica is our Preschool 1 teacher. She was a Kindergarten teacher in Mexico for 6 years. She brings with her a joy for learning, respect and an invested interest in the students. We welcome her to our First Step School family!

Ms. Maci Tinney: Maci is our one-year-old teacher who is also attending Texas State University. She has some previous childcare experience and is learning very fast. We are glad to have her aboard our team!

Mrs. Sandra is our fulltime Toddler 2 teacher. She is from Brazil where she was a Spanish teacher. She knows three languages! (Portuguese, Spanish and English. She has previous experience in early education and a positive attitude about everything. She loves to learn and in turn, she loves her students to learn!

Mia Concha: Ms. Mia was our 2-year-old teacher for about 1 year. Her college schedule has not allowed her to work as many hours, but she still comes to substitute from time to time. We love Ms. Mia!

Ms. Chasidy: Ms. Chasidy in one of our infant teachers. She is new to the early education field and is eager to learn. The infants love her already. She is patient and seems to go with the flow.

Merylene Thomas: Was employeed with First Step for 17 years. She is truly missed!

Pam Fitzwater: Mrs. Pam was the lead infant teacher. She was an asset to our school. She was a great teacher that follows school policy and works hard daily to make sure that the babies get the most of their day. Mrs. Pam was employed at First Step School for 16 years. We will miss you!

Our First Step School Family!

Mrs. Tina, (Owner/Director), Mrs. Kaitlyn (Assistant Director and Haysleigh Jo, Tina's granddaughter!

One of our Favorites-----Don Monopoli!

Director; Tina Owens and Assistant Director, Kimberly Schmidt with all the door prizes we won at the Professional Development Day!

Wearing Lime Green in honor of Mrs. Tina's daughter Konleigh Eben who is a survivor of an ATV accident.

Ms. Cece and Ryder on First Friday Dress Up, Theme: Superhero

Dedicated approach

At First Step School we believe a bright future starts with a good education as early as infancy. In fact, 85% of a child's IQ is developed by the age of 3! Our dedicated teachers have years of experience and regularly consult with the Director, fellow faculty members and observe/evaluate the students to ensure a curriculum that has your child's best interests in mind and that they are getting the most of their day.

Support and encouragement

At First Step School in San Marcos, TX we strive to create a nurturing environment for all students to grow and develop, not only intellectually but also socially and emotionally. We will combine the values they have learned from you, their parents, while furthering their education and practical real-life skills in a way that will benefit them for the rest of their lives, from infancy and up.

Development

Based in San Marcos, TX we strongly focus on helping our students realize their full potential not only by providing a comprehensive curriculum for all levels, from infancy and up, but also through encouragement. We take the time to know each student, finding out about their goals and interests as a person and a student. Nothing makes our teachers happier than seeing a child thrive and succeed.

A group of teachers in their Frist Step School attire!

RECERTIFICATION: We just did our recertification in June of 2022 and remaining the highest rating of 4 STARS!

SPLASH Conference: Theme was SUPERHERO!

Mrs. Pam Fitzwater (infant teacher) demonstrating and teaching about healthy hygiene during Dental Month.

Mrs. Kaitlyn, Mrs. Kamrin & Mrs. Kimberly celebrating TACOS on Teacher Appreciation Week!

DJ from Conscious Discipline: We got to meet the HERO of Conscious Discipline. He is living proof that it works!

Ms. Kimberly dressed for the Around the World Unit!

The teachers took a moment to take a group photo during our First Step School Christmas Party!

Right before the children go on stage at SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS!

Mrs. Kaitlyn, Mrs. Tina and Haysleigh Jo celebrating Dr. Suess' Birthday

Ms. Kimberly, Mrs. Kamrin, Mrs. Tina & Mrs. Kaitlyn getting ready for the Keynote Speakers!

Pre-K Graduation 2024: Celebrating the class of 2024

Mrs. Cece wearing her SESAME STREET shirt for First Friday Dress UP!

Mrs. Kaitlyn, STEVEN FITE, Mrs. Tina and Mrs. Kimberly.

Steven Fite is a wonderful children's music artist!

Congratulations on earning your CDA'S!!

Mrs. Samantha earned her CDA in PRESCHOOL!

Mrs. Kimberly earned her CDA in PRESCHOOL and Ms. Cecilcia earned her CDA in INFANTS!

Mrs. Kamrin and her daughter Kinsleigh. She loves having her sweet girl at work with her every day!

Ms. Maci with the Easter Bunny who comes to visit us every year!

Teache Training in Austin, Tx! Always read to learn!

Mrs. Kamrin, Mrs. Kaitlyn, Mrs. Tina and Ms. Kimberly posing with Stephen from Frog Street! SPLASH

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Below: Mrs. Kaitly and Mrs. Kamrin, Favorite Decade Dress Up: The 80's

Frog Street Curriculum Conference

Adopt a Police Officer Community Service

Excited because Mrs. Kimberly won the Scholarship for SPLASH conference!

First Friday Dress Up: Rainbow theme