Educators
Meet The Team
Taylore Oldfield-Jackson
Owner and director
Dr. Oldfield-Jackson is excited for this new adventure as the director and co-owner of The Willow School. Her passion has always been education. Dr. Taylore Oldfield-Jackson is an Early Childhood- 6th grade certified teacher in the state of Texas. She also holds certifications in ESL, Special Education, & Gifted and Talented. Dr. Oldfield-Jackson taught in the Texas public school system for 7 years and spent the last two years as a full-time education consultant for a private literacy consulting firm. Mrs. Oldfield-Jackson has a B.S. in Education, B.A. in Spanish, M.A. in Curriculum and Learning, and an EdD in Learning and Organizational Change.
Kyah Spence
Owner and administrator
Mrs. Kyah Spence is thrilled to be co-owner of The Willow School. She spent the last 10 years as an Emergency Manager to better prepare organizations and communities when disasters strike. She worked in disaster recovery for the State of New Mexico and then as the Divisional Emergency Manager for a large healthcare system in Texas. She has been an Adjunct Lecturer II for the University of New Mexico Emergency Services Academy since 2012. She has her B.S. in Emergency Administration and Management and M.S. in Emergency Management and Homeland Security. She most recently became a licensed loan originator.
Katherine Prudencio
Administrator
Ms. Katherine Prudencio is thrilled to be part of The Willow School. She began her Montessori career as an assistant and fell in love with the teaching philosophy as she observed how the children learned. This prompted her to attend the Houston Montessori Center for her training in primary education. Combined she has over five years of experience as an assistant and teacher. She loves to cultivate a love of learning and reading especially since she struggled to learn how to read.
Jennifer Preciado
Primary Guide
Jennifer was born and raised in Beloit, Wisconsin. She is the youngest of three children. She and her husband have been together for 10 years and have two beautiful boys, who keep them quite busy. They enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with their extended family. They moved to Texas in search of better job opportunities, more advanced schools for their children, and to be closer to family. Jennifer has worked in the retail industry for over 15 years but has always had an interest in teaching. She is so grateful to have just gained her AMS certification in Early Childhood from Houston Montessori. Jennifer looks forward to helping the children grow in all areas of the curriculum.
Luis Moreno
STEM Instructor
Adriana Talamantes
Primary Assistant
Adriana Talamantes is excited to join the Willow School as a teaching assistant. Adriana has two children of her own and enjoyed being able to stay at home and raise them when they were younger. After spending time at home with her children, she became a dedicated elderly caregiver and a Human Resources Intern. Adriana realized her love for working with children, so she enrolled in the paraprofessional certification program at McLennan Community College. She received her paraprofessional certification in June of 2022.
Enzhe (Angel) Wang
Toddler Guide
Originally from Shanghai, China, Mrs. Enzhe Wang moved to California in 2014 to pursue further education. Her teaching experience dates back to 2014, starting as a Teacher Assistant at Montessori School at Five Canyons, where she focused on bilingual music instruction and resource management. From 2016 to 2020 she served as a teaching assistant at various schools until she served as a Lead Teacher at Danville Montessori School, where she strengthened her classroom management skills and effectively collaborated with colleagues. Over the years, she developed a strong foundation in early childhood education, earning multiple credentials, including a B.S. in Early Childhood Development from California State University, East Bay, Associate Infant & Toddler Credential and an Associate Early Childhood Credential both from American Montessori Society, a Child Development Teacher Permit, a Early Childhood Teacher Credential from Montessori Institute of Advanced Studies, LLC, and a Certificate of China Montessori Preschool Teacher. Mrs. Wang is dedicated to fostering positive relationships and supporting students' growth at The Willow School.
Lorena Laws
Toddler Guide
Mrs. Lorena Laws is more than excited to be the toddlers’ teacher and guide them as they begin their own journey. She has an amazing husband and three wonderful little boys. She has many years of experience working in a Montessori environment and absolutely loves the Montessori teaching method.
Zuliema Gonzalez
Toddler Assistant
Mrs. Zuliema Gonzalez is excited to enter into the field of education as a toddler assistant. For the last several years she has been a pastry chef and has enjoyed baking for all of her clients' special occasions. Her love for working with children led her to The Willow School in hopes of a new and fun experience!
Glorie DeLeon
Infant Guide
Mrs. Glorie De León is so happy to be the infant teacher assistant. She is happily married and has two children, ages 13 and 14. She loves children and is excited to grow and learn with them. Glorie has begun her Certified Childcare Professional classes and will receive her certification in the spring of 2025.
Gloria Carillo
Infant Assistant
Originally from Colombia, Gloria moved to the United States two years ago to be closer to her two daughters and four grandchildren. With a background as a scrub nurse in Colombia, she brings a caring and attentive approach to her role. As the Teacher Assistant for the Infant class, Gloria loves witnessing the rapid growth and development of the little ones. Her nurturing nature and dedication make her an invaluable member of our team.
Chloe McKee
Infant Assistant
Ms. Chloe is very excited to be a part of The Willow School team. She is the oldest of three siblings. She has lived in Texas almost her whole life, besides a three-year stint in Wisconsin for her father's job in the military. She is currently in school for a degree in early childcare. Her favorite food is shrimp alfredo and pizza. She likes to sew costumes for competitions.