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Faculty / Team
Faculty / Team
- Campus Leadership Team
- Campus Administration Team
- Primary Guides
- Lower Guides
- Upper Guides
- Middle School Guides
- Special Guides/ Support Guides
- Co-Educators
- Campus Nutrition/ Maintenance
Campus Leadership Team
MR. RICARDO SANCHEZ CASTILLO
I am a proud Venezuelan, father, and husband, with a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, majoring in Marketing, and have been in education for over 9 years. As the principal of the Giraffes at Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy, my focus is on fostering a safe, nurturing environment for our students while maintaining a balance between the needs of teachers, parents, and students. I am a relationship-centered leader who believes in the power of connections and the importance of modeling the behaviors we wish to see in others. I am committed to showing that balance between work and family life, ensuring our community thrives both inside and outside the classroom.
Principal Sanchez
MRS. SASHA HAMPTON
I am excited to bring my passion for education and commitment to student success to Downtown Montessori Academy. I am particularly drawn to the Montessori philosophy and its emphasis on fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in students. I look forward to working alongside each of you to continue the tradition of excellence and to support our students in reaching their full potential.
Mrs. Hampton
Ms. Adriana Garza
Campus Administration Team
Primary Guides
LESLIE BRISENDINE
Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
lbrisendine@dallasisd.org
TAYLOR MOORE
Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
taymoore@dallasisd.org
MARISELA ROCHA
Bilingual Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
marirocha@dallasisd.org
MARCELA ORTIZ
Bilingual Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
mraymundoortiz@dallasisd.org
BIANCA CRUZ ARCE
Bilingual Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
bcruzarce@dallasisd.org
Lower Guides
BRITTANY BOARD
Lower Guide
1st-2nd Grade
bboard@dallasisd.org
IMAN SANTANA
Lower Guide
1st-2nd Grade
ithompson@dallasisd.org
APRIL BLAIR
Lower Guide
1st-2nd Grade
ablair@dallasisd.org
Alejandro_Segura
Bilingual Lower Guide
1st-2nd Grade
jseguramillan@dallasisd.org
Chandler Beard
Lower Guide
2nd-3rd Grade
chabeard@dallasisd.org
Imelda Gonzalez
Bilingual Lower Guide
2nd-3rd Grade
imegonzalez@dallasisd.org
Upper Guides
Middle School Guides
Special Guides/ Support Guides
TARIQ FAHMI
PE/Health Guide
tfahmi@dallasisd.org
Marvin Gonzalez
Library Multimedia Specialist - Media Center
magonzalez@dallasisd.org
Heather Gream
Fine Arts Teacher
hgream@dallasisd.org
Marla Smith
Music Teacher
Natosha Hawk
Gifted/Talented Teacher
nhawk@dallasisd.org
Patrick Desso
SPED Teacher
pdesso@dallasisd.org
Officer Webb
Public Safety Officer
latowebb@dallasisd.org
Co-Educators
Brenda Rubero
Teacher Assistant Pre-K Bilingual
bruberomelendez@dallasisd.org
Giselle Contreras
Teacher Assistant Pre-K
gicontreras@dallasisd.org
Jocelyne Sanchez
Teacher Assistant Pre-K Bilingual
jocesanchez@dallasisd.org
Sonja Sauls
Teacher Assistant Pre-K
ssauls@dallasisd.org
Melisa Flores
Teacher Assistant Pre-K Bilingual
mefloreshernandez@dallasisd.org
Letha Cannon
Teacher Assistant Special Education
lecannon@dallasisd.org
