Michele Shipley

Director 

• B.A. History
• M.A. Education
• 22 years of experience in education and chlidcare.
• Over 10 years of Children's Ministry Leadership
• Member of NAEYC
• As someone who has been called to serve in early childhood education, I deeply value the role we play in shaping young hearts and minds. I believe in creating a space where children feel safe, loved, and guided to grow socially-emotionall

Sarah Price Francisco

Office Manager

Hi everyone! I'm Sarah Francisco, the office manager here at Tarrytown Children’s Center! I grew up in Lake Travis and earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Texas Tech University. After university, I worked in office management, gaining experience in organization and team support. I then spent two wonderful years in Madrid with my husband Alberto, and ou

Jasmine Guerrero

Pre-K 4 Teacher

Hello, my name is Jasmine Guerrero, and I’m honored to be your child’s Pre-K teacher. I’m originally from Boerne, Texas, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology with over five years of experience in early childhood education, including time at a Nature School. Guiding children as they grow and discover the world is my passion, and I’m excited to be part of this 

Viviana Pastor

Pre-K 4 Assistant Teacher

• 20+ Years Experience

My name is Viviana Pastor, and I am the Pre-K 4 Assistant Teacher at TCC. I was born in Lima, Peru, and have been living in the United States since 1996. I have been married for 24 years and have two children. I love teaching and enjoy helping young children learn, grow, and explore the world around them. Before moving to the US, I worked 

Jackie Cruz

Lead Jr. Pre-K Teacher

• 5 Years Experience

Hello! I am Ms. Jackie, the lead Jr. Pre-K teacher at TCC. I love nurturing young learners and watching their curiosity and creativity grow every day. I’m an Austinite who enjoys trying new foods, staying active, and spending time with family. I also have two boy cats, who I adore. 

Alesha Marburger

Jr. Pre-K Assistant Teacher 

• 10 Years Experience

My name is Alesha Marburger and I’m the Assistant Teacher in the Jr. Pre-K class. I have been a part of the TCC family since 2013. I have a wonderful husband named Chris, and we have been married since 2017. I have a 20-year-old son named Blane who is going to TSTC in Waco. to become a diesel mechanic. I received my CDA and have been a