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.
Laura
Arts & Nature Teacher/ Spanish Teacher
Laura es una artista de Colombia. Es muy creativa y le encanta planificar el plan de estudios y los proyectos. También estudia títeres y aporta mucha imaginación al aula.
Laura is an artist from Columbia. She is very creative and loves to plan the curriculum and projects. She is also studying puppetry and brings much imagination to the classroom.
Alex
Teacher / Researcher
Alexandra wears many hats at Rose & Buds. Her positive energy and patience adds to the loving, nurturing environment that is our first and foremost priority. Encouraging curiosity and open-ended play, Alex helps build independence, confidence, and resiliency in our students. Prior experiences and education include Little Thinkers Preschool and Children’s Discovery Center, as well as a degree in Applied Learning and Development (BS) from UT’s Education Department. Alex aids in the outside research of other teaching methods and learning materials. At Rose & Buds, we are constantly adapting to the students’ needs and interests; Alex supports the team by gathering alternative approaches and a fresh perspective. Outside school time, Alex tends to her garden and loving pets.
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.
