Meet the Team

Dedicated & Certified

Ashley Dickerson

Director

Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, Ashley joined Salado Montessori in 2018. She has worn many hats from starting as the After School Teacher, then transitioning to the Office Administrator, and now being voted in as the Director. Now having almost a decade of experience with the local community and Montessori education, Ashley is prepared to lead the school and follow the child!

Claudia Villalpando

Lead Guide

A native Texan, this wife and mother of 4 has vast experience working in daycares and classrooms throughout Central Texas. She received a Child Development Associates (CDA) in 2011 and is excited to complete her AMI 3-6 Primary diploma in July 2026. She joined Salado Montessori in 2021 and is excited to lead the classroom!

Jazmine Johnson

Classroom Assistant

Jazmine recently moved to Texas from her hometown Oakdale, California. She graduated high school in 2023 and is an aspiring marine biologist. Jazmine has worked as an after school teacher and a coach for elementary aged children.

Tatum Miller

Nap & After Care Teacher

Tatum is a native Texan, and began her journey into childcare during the pandemic as a nanny. The concept of "freedom within limits" is what initially attracted her to learning more about Montessori. Tatum is currently working towards a degree in social work.

Alissa McClure

Founder/Volunteer

Alissa has moved around much of her life, but has made Central Texas her home. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and was the visionary of the school's development and founding. The beginnings of the school started as her dream and became a reality with its opening in 2018.