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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
MR. XAVIER YOUNG
I am a native Texan from fort worth, texas. I have a special love for my hometown! I’m a Texas Rangers fan! I love visiting the rodeos and museums in the city. I also have a LOVE for farming because I grew up on a farm in Tennessee Colony, Texas. I love a great adventure and i’m excited to be here at Downtown Montessori at Ida B. Wells Academy.
Mr. Young
MS. JENNIFER MINER
Demonstration Teacher
JMINER@dallasisd.org
Office (972) 794-3472
MS. ALMETHIA SMITH
Substitute Counselor
almsmith@dallasisd.org
Campus Administration Team
Primary Guides
LESLIE BRISENDINE
Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
lbrisendine@dallasisd.org
CELESTE ALDABA
Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
caldaba@dallasisd.org
TAYLOR MOORE
Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
taymoore@dallasisd.org
IMAN SANTANA
Primary Guide
PK3-Kinder
ithompson@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-3rd Grade
bboard@dallasisd.org
JAZMINE ROBINSON
Lower Guide
1st-3rd Grade
jazmrobinson@dallasisd.org
TARIQ FAHMI
Lower Guide
1st-3rd Grade
tfahmi@dallasisd.org
APRIL BLAIR
Lower Guide
1st-3rd Grade
ablair@dallasisd.org
LORENA GUTIERREZ
Bilingual Lower Guide
1st-3rd Grade
logutierrez@dallasisd.org
GABRIELA GARCES
Bilingual Lower Guide
1st-3rd Grade
gabgomez@dallasisd.org