Ms. Natasha Jamal is the Owner and Executive Director of Preston Park Montessori Academy. Ms. Natasha holds the American Montessori Society Administration Certification and brings over ten years of experience in Montessori Administration and within classrooms along with extensive experience as a Montessori Director.

Ms. Natasha believes that children find a strong passion for learning through a nurturing environment that promotes independence. Natasha has a daily active presence in the operations of PPMA.

Ms. Natasha is a mother of two children who also attend Preston Park Montessori Academy and brings the perspective of a parent in all decision-making.

Center Director

Ms. Amy Mahagan is the Center Director of PPMA and holds the Texas Director's Certification. She comes from over 20 years of childcare experience including experiences in preschool administration and within the classroom as a lead teacher.

Ms. Amy sees children as individuals who are working to find the ability to control or express the big emotions within themselves. She enjoys helping them find and utilize the words to communicate their wants or needs. She believes early education provides a necessary foundation that children will carry into adulthood. 

Ms. Amy is a mother to four and a grandmother to seven with one who attends PPMA!

Ms. Abby comes with over a decade of experience in Early Childhood Education including experiences in Montessori classrooms with variety of ages and as an assistant director. She holds an associates degree in Psychology and a Bachelor's in progress in Family Studies.

Ms. Abby believes that each child has an innate desire to learn and that when presented with a stimulating environment and trained hands, they will thrive.

Ms. Abby has two children of her own with one who attends PPMA!