Meet Ms. Makayla
Nurturing, Patient, and Wholeheartedly Present
With a background in special education, general education, and behavior therapy, Makayla brings calm confidence, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping every child feel seen, supported, and safe.
About Makayla
With a lifelong passion for working with children, Makayla leads our Primary Spark Studio with experience, warmth, and a strong foundation in education. Before Sage, she worked as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher at Godley ISD, supporting learners in kindergarten, special education, and general education classrooms, and worked one-on-one with children as a Registered Behavior Technician. That range of experience gives her a well-rounded understanding of how to help each learner grow in confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
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Makayla is currently pursuing her Montessori certification, deepening the foundation she brings to the prepared environment every day.
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Kindergarten classroom experience
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Registered Behavior Technician with training in ABA-based behavior support
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Certified in CPR and CPI
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Experience in special education and general education classrooms
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Experience supporting children with autism and developmental differences
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Currently pursuing Montessori certification
What She Loves About Early Childhood
Certified in CPR, CPI, and ABA-based behavior support
Experience supporting children with autism and developmental differences
Makayla believes early childhood is about so much more than letters and numbers. It's about developing confidence, social-emotional awareness, and a sense of belonging. She finds joy in hands-on work like arts and crafts, sensory play, storytelling, and cooperative games that spark imagination and build community.
Loves crafting, storytelling, and creating joyful learning moments
“Every child deserves to feel understood, encouraged, and celebrated. That’s what I aim to bring to the studio each day.” — Ms. Makayla
What Families Can Expect
Deeply values structure, safety, and respect in the classroom
Has a natural gift for reading the room and quietly stepping in to meet needs as they arise​
As Lead Guide, Makayla sets the rhythm of the Primary Spark Studio. She guards the routines, structure, and respect that let young learners work independently and care for their community. Parents can expect her to be attentive, quick to respond to a need, and to communicate with kindness and clarity. She is grounded in the belief that each child brings something valuable to the studio.
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Deeply values structure, safety, and respect in the studio
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Has a natural gift for reading the room and quietly stepping in to meet needs as they arise
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Communicates with families warmly and clearly
The Capstone Year: Kinder in Primary
​Makayla brings kindergarten classroom experience to this important year. She understands how 5- and 6-year-olds grow, and she honors the fact that each child arrives at his or her capstone year on his or her own timeline. There is no race and no one-size-fits-all pace. Some learners are ready to dive into new challenges, while others need time to strengthen the foundations they've built. Makayla meets each child where he or she is, then invites the next step when that child is ready.
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When a learner has finished the capstone year and is ready socially, emotionally, and academically, he or she moves on to the Adventure Studio with confidence, independence, and a love of learning.