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I graduated from San Marcos High School in 1978 and went on to graduate from Southwest Texas State University in 1983 where I received my Bachelors in Business Administration. I also received my teaching certificate in Business and Physical Education.
I then went on to receive a Masters in Educational Administration and a Mid Management certificate in 1993 from Southwest Texas State University.
Switching gears, I taught High School and coached at Klein Oak High School from 1984-1995. It was that year where I finally found my calling and came to Wonderland where I have been Principal since 1995.
Holy greetings! I have been a part of the Wonderland family for twelve years! I love Wonderland because of our motto - “Praising Him with every breath we take!” 😍
Hello, my name is Valeria Baracatt, I'm from Bolivia (South America). I came to the United states about 18 years ago. I lived four years in College Station and then we moved to San Marcos. I have three children: Diego 14 and Geronimo and Kevin 12 years old, they keep me very busy with various activities.
My husband also is from Bolivia and his name is Diego.
When I'm not working, I like to go to the river, spend time with my family, cook and bake. Every year we try to go back to Bolivia to see our families.
I've worked at Wonderland School since 2018. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new.
I was born in Harlingen, Tx and raised in Beautiful San Marcos. I'm married to my high school sweetheart and together we have 5 sons! I graduated San Marcos High School in 2011, and I'm about to start taking classes to become a Paraeducator. I will be certified by mid- November. In my spare time I'm usually busy with whatever sport my boys are playing at the moment. From basketball, baseball, football and soccer, we do it all! This is my first year working at Wonderland as a 2-year-old Teacher and I'm so very excited! I can't wait to teach little minds.
First and foremost I have been in childcare for over 8 years or so. I have had an amazing experience getting to meet such bright young children and their loving families. I've been a part of the Wonderland family for nearing 2 years and how great it has been to me. I'm looking forward to have the opportunity to teach more young minds and prepare them for the future.
My name is Holly North. My husband Mike and I have been married 29 years and live in Kyle on the Halifax Ranch where we've raised our kids. I have worked with kids since I was a teenager. Babysitting and working at a daycare led me to my education degree which led me to teaching. I have taught elementary music, pre-k, kindergarten and chapel. I've helped in special education and also been a substitute teacher. I started up and directed two different Mother's Day out programs. This ministry had been such a blessing to me while my kids were young. It was rewarding to be on the other side to be able to Minister to families with young children. I'm looking forward to working at Wonderland and being apart of the Pre-K team.
I graduated from Texas A&M. I was a public school teacher for 30 years. I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and K-5 reading intervention. I am excited to be the resource teacher here this year.
After graduating from ETSU in Commerce, Texas with a degree in Social Science, I began working in a small, family owned school in Houston as Administrative Assistant to the principal. After four years of working in the office, I began teaching first grade. Later I taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades at Catholic schools in Port Lavaca and La Grange before “retiring” and moving to San Marcos, where I found Wonderland! This is my third year here and my eighteenth year teaching.
I attended Southwest Texas State University and graduated from University of Houston in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Sciences and Merchandising. After graduation, I worked in business management for 21 years until going into education. I earned my teaching certification through Texas Teachers and have spent the last 20 years as an educator.
Matt Contreras is a San Marcos native, and a Wonderland alumnus. While in college here, Matt was a private tennis coach giving lessons around the San Marcos area.
Matt enjoys coaching kids and teaching Physical Education and Sports Specific Training.
He is currently the head middle and high school tennis coach, as well as the Head Middle School Football coach at San Marcos Academy.
I was born and raised in Santiniketan, India. I received my MFA in printmaking from Visva-Bharati University (2005), India. I was a National Scholar in India before earning her second MFA at Louisiana State University in 2010.
I worked as a visual designer in Communication across the Curriculum program at LSU. I participated in many solo and group exhibitions in India, Japan, Australia, England, Canada, and the United States.
I published a poetry chapbook Come Back River (Finishing Line Press) in 2014. I taught art in middle school and also taught art classes to children with disabilities and economically disadvantaged children and youth in India.
I have curated art shows at the San Marcos Public Library and at the Activity Center. I am a member of San Marcos Art League. I have taught art at El Centro, San Marcos and conducted art camp at the Wonderland School and San Marcos Public Library in summer 2019. I also give private one on one art lessons to children.
I live with my husband and daughter in San Marcos.
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