Administration

Teresa Aquino

Head of School

Ms. Aquino has a distinguished career in Montessori education spanning over two decades. She holds multiple AMI certifications, including AMI 0-3, 3-6, and Montessori Coaching. Her educational background also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines.

Her professional experience is extensive and varied. As an Education Director at a local Montessori School, Ms. Aquino successfully transformed eight locations into thriving Montessori schools. She developed and implemented community engagement programs, sourced and procured materials, and facilitated training sessions for both teaching and non-teaching staff. These efforts led to three of the eight schools attaining AMI recognition status for ages 0-6.

Ms. Aquino also served as the Education Director and Montessori Coach at Family Star Montessori in Denver, CO. In this capacity, she aligned Montessori pedagogy with Early Head Start/Head Start requirements, created record-keeping systems for students, and facilitated workshops for staff. Her work was instrumental in enhancing organizational relationships and achieving educational goals.

Ms. Aquino is also currently serving on the Board of the Montessori Institute of North Texas (MINT). MINT is a permanent training center for all levels of development to serve the growing need for AMI-credentialed teachers in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.

Additionally, Ms. Aquino was also a Classroom Guide at Waypoint Montessori, for over 15 years. During her tenure, she guided a class of 28 children, prepared environments tailored to the students’ needs, and engaged parents through comprehensive communication and evaluation processes.

Tricia Tuscana

Financial Director

Tricia has over 37 years' experience in accounting for both corporations and nonprofits. Tricia holds a Bachelor of Arts Accounting from the Forbes School of Business & Technology where she graduated summa cum laude. Having worked with the school from 2003 to 2017, Tricia returns to Waypoint with a great understanding of the school's legacy, history, and culture, in addition to taking wonderful care of the finances. Tricia enjoys reading, spending time with her three grandchildren, her two children, and doing 5Ks with her pup, Anny.

Joined Waypoint Montessori in 2003 and 2023.

Carlos Lopez
Facilities Director

Carlos and his wife Mariana have been married for 17 years. They have 3 children, Carlos 16 years old, Jason 11 years old, and Daniel 18 months. Carlos is a talented and energetic young man who has experience working in general building maintenance and repairs.

Joined Waypoint Montessori in 2024.

Josefa Zingg

Director - Almost Home

With over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, Ms. Josefa is a dedicated educator who specializes in nurturing young children during their most formative years. She holds a degree in Early Childhood Education, an AMI diploma for Children from Birth to 3 years old, and a Center Director Certificate. Her work is grounded in a deep passion for cultivating environments where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to develop a love for learning.

Originally from Venezuela, she has called Texas home for the past 16 years. Her strong family values, shaped by being a wife, mother of four, and grandmother to seven, inform her approach to education. She believes that care, patience, and integrity are essential in guiding young children and supporting their growth.

Outside the classroom, Ms. Josefa enjoys gardening, taking walks in nature, and relaxing by the lake. She finds peace in calm, quiet settings and brings that same sense of serenity into her work with children each day.

Jaime Duncan

Communications Coordinator - Administration

Jaime graduated from Oklahoma Christian University with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies and Child Development and brings 17 years of experience in child care and teaching to our community. A native of New York, she has also called Connecticut, Oklahoma, Missouri, and Texas home. Jaime describes herself as a “big nerd” who loves both video games and tabletop games, as well as a variety of creative hobbies including crochet, watercolor painting, jewelry making, sewing, and cosplay. She and her husband have been married for nearly 18 years and share life with their 12-year-old daughter, along with a dog and a cat. Jaime’s easygoing, open-minded, and friendly nature shines through in all she does, making her a wonderful addition to our team.

Pamela Pospisil

Office Recordkeeping

Pamela has over 42 years of Administrative office experience. She worked in various industries from Directory publishing, Oil & Gas, to Luxury Home Building. Pamela enjoys gardening, walking, movies, quality time with her children, grandson, and friends.

Joined Waypoint Montessori in 2009 and 2015.