The Nest at Palm Valley

Ashlie is an AMI-trained Adolescent Guide with a gift for creating calm, purposeful classrooms where students feel both grounded and inspired. With a strong background in the arts and a bachelor's degree in theater, she brings a thoughtful balance of structure and creativity to her teaching, helping adolescents stay focused, engaged, and invested in their own learning journeys.

Over the past three years, Ashlie has been an integral force in shaping a middle school environment rooted in trust, accountability, and meaningful academic work. Ashlie brings a rich background in the humanities, creative expression, and real-world application that deepens and enriches the adolescent program. Her ability to weave storytelling, reflection, and hands- on experiences into daily learning fosters both intellectual engagement and emotional growth. With her steady presence and thoughtful leadership, Ashlie creates a classroom culture where adolescents build confidence, develop resilience, and experience a true sense of belonging.

Ashlie is known for her strong classroom presence and her ability to guide adolescents through challenges with both clarity and compassion. She excels at helping students stay on task while also nurturing their curiosity and self-expression. Her practical wisdom, steady leadership, and intuitive sense of what adolescents need to feel seen and successful make her a cherished figure among both students and families.

As a native Texan, Ashlie feels deeply connected to her community and brings that same sense of connection into her work with students, forming trust-based relationships that support growth inside and outside the classroom. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and sharing adventures with her two beloved dachshunds.

Mr. Charlie is a dynamic and deeply respected STEM educator with over 20 years of experience and a passion for creating learning environments that are both academically rigorous and emotionally grounded. With an interdisciplinary background spanning electrical engineering, chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, anatomy, earth systems, computer science, and mathematics, Charlie brings a depth and breadth of knowledge rarely found in a single educator.

But it's not just his academic expertise that sets him apart, it's the culture he creates in the classroom. Charlie builds learning communities where students are not only challenged intellectually but supported in their emotional and social growth. His students engage in meaningful conversations about values, leadership, and responsibility, often studying thinkers like Brené Brown to develop emotional literacy and a strong sense of self. The result is a classroom that fosters curiosity, confidence, compassion, and courage.

Charlie is the architect of high-impact, original STEM curricula designed to ignite creative problem-solving and spark a genuine passion for learning. His students don't just absorb content, they learn to think deeply, ask hard questions, and collaborate with purpose. His commitment to student voice, mutual respect, and academic excellence has made a lasting impression on every child and family lucky enough to be part of his classroom.

As both an educator and mentor, Charlie is a highly effective collaborator, supporting the success of students and colleagues alike. He is a cornerstone of the community, and the kind of teacher who leaves a lifelong mark not just through what he teaches, but through how he teaches it.

Tiffany is a passionate and highly respected educator and leader, serving as the Director of The Nest at Palm Valley and the Primary Program Trainer for The Nest at Anderson Mill. With a calm, confident presence and an unwavering commitment to children and families, she brings excellence to every space she leads, whether guiding a classroom or supporting a team of teachers. Tiffany began her journey in early childhood education at a young age and quickly discovered that caring for children was not just a job, it was her calling. While working at an AMI-certified Montessori school in Houston, she fell in love with Montessori philosophy and its powerful focus on independence, respect, and the child's natural drive to learn. That moment shaped her path, and she has since spent years mastering both the art and science of Montessori education.

As a classroom teacher, Tiffany is unmatched. She brings a sense of order, warmth, and clarity that transforms learning environments into places of deep engagement and growth. Her tone with children is loving yet purposeful, and she leads with intention, empathy, and skill. Families often describe her as the anchor of the classroom experience, going above and beyond to ensure every child feels safe, supported, and known.

Now, as a school director and trainer, Tiffany brings that same excellence to her leadership. Because of her deep classroom experience, she mentors and supports educators with authenticity and insight, offering practical guidance grounded in what it truly means to lead a high-quality Montessori classroom. Her gift for customer service, connection, and professionalism make her an invaluable part of The Nest community.

Tiffany's passion for education, love for children, and unwavering professionalism are felt in every classroom she touches, and the ripple effects of her leadership are seen in the confidence of teachers, the trust of families, and the joy of the children in her care.