The Rose & Buds Story
Rose & Buds is a compilation of many learning and teaching styles: the independence and mixed-age environment from Montessori, the focus on play and the child from Reggio Emilia, and the outdoors and minimalistic theories (less technology please!) of Waldorf. There is not one learning style for all children, but rather each child has their own ways of absorbing, seeing, and being.
Rose & Buds is a progressive playschool. Rose & Buds is a nurturing, safe, inclusive and loving space for your child. Rose & Buds is nature focused and health and food conscious. Rose & Buds teaches care for the environment, the world around us, and each other.
Rose
Director/Teacher
Rose’s love of teaching began in 2012 at the Austin Children’s Museum (now the Thinkery), where she developed STEAM curriculum, built robots and performed many science experiments. Rose has teaching experiences as a Kindergarten, First Grade and Preschool teacher in NYC public and private schools. Building a small school and community of staff and families has been her dream for a long time. Rose graduated from Duke University (BA), Sotheby’s Institute of Art (MA) and has an Med in Early Childhood Education, from CUNY Hunter College.
Lizzy
Supporting Director/Teacher
Lizzy has worked in early childhood education for 20 years. Lizzy has held many roles and worn many hats throughout her career. Her experiences range from AISD and Austin public charter schools, to private Montessori schools and the renowned UT Child Development Center. From Special Education and Paraprofessional work, to grant-writing, project managing, and staff training, Lizzy has exceptional skills and expertise in all assets of managing and leading a classroom of students as well as a school of staff and families. Lizzy loves spending time with her teenage daughter, cats, and sparkles.
Christina
Teacher/Social Media & Marketing
Christina has a love of dance, music, and movement and incorporates this into her teaching practices. Christina taught dance and gymnastics to toddlers and her prior experience as an ABA therapist adds valuable insight on teaching to the individualized needs of the students. Christina has endless creative outlets, artistic skills and hobbies and can often be seen drawing, painting, and chalking alongside our Buds (while humming or singing a favorite tune). With her calligraphy, face-painting, art-making, sewing and crafting she is always teaching with style. When not at school, Christina is spending time with her newborn and family.
Yogi Vanush
Yoga & Sound Teacher
Vanush is our peaceful, full-of-magic Yoga instructor. He shares instruments from around the world, while teaching breathing techniques and movements that help calm and regulate the body and mind. Vanush can be seen sharing his yoga practice around Austin. He is also a massage therapist and doula.
