Elementary School

PRE-K - 4TH GRADE

At the elementary school, learning is synonymous with creating, discovering, and exploring.

Our curriculum includes traditional academics as well as social-emotional learning activities, art, computer coding, and project-based learning. This diverse approach ensures scholars develop a strong foundation of core knowledge and critical thinking skills. Our elementary school curriculum is designed to instill a love of learning at an early age, promoting habits of success to prepare young scholars for the road to college.

For Parents

2021-2022 Academic Calendar Bell Schedule Uniform Dress Code School Supply List Bus Schedule Parent & Scholar Handbook (English) Parent & Scholar Handbook (Spanish) Dietary Accommodation Form Monthly Cafeteria Menu

Academic Calendar 2021-2022

Staff Directory

Campus Leadership Team

  • Mariela Rubio-Mensik

    Principal

    mmensik@austinachieve.org

    Mariela Rubio-Mensik

    Principal

    Johns Hopkins University, 2016, Masters of Science in Elementary Education

    Mariela was born and raised in Houston, Texas but fell in love with Austin while attending The University of Texas. While in college, Mariela worked with refugee youth, sparking a curiosity in the education system often questioning why supports were unavailable for students in low-income areas. With a hope to fight educational inequity, Mariela joined Teach For America Houston in 2014. After three years and a longing for food trucks and Greenbelt hikes, Mariela moved her three dogs and fiancé to Austin last year. When Mariela is not teaching, she enjoys drinking coffee and snuggling her daughter, Eiza.

  • Aschon Habibi

    Senior Director of Special Services

    ahabibi@austinachieve.org

    Aschon Habibi

    Senior Director of Special Services

    M.Ed, Special Education, Texas State University; BA, Psychology, Texas State University

    A native Austinite, Ashcon has taught students with various disabilities at both an elementary autism unit and a functional life skills unit. He also has served as a coach in swimming, bowling and track and field for Special Olympics Texas. During his graduate studies, Ashcon developed a keen interest in applied behavior analysis and positive behavior support for at-risk students. Outside of education, he is an avid foodie who loves to try new restaurants and enjoy the beautiful outdoor activities Austin offers.

  • Cole Carothers

    Assistant Principal of Operations

    Cole Carothers

    Assistant Principal of Operations

    ccarothers@austinachieve.org

  • Jessi Lopez Duong

    Assistant Principal, Lower Elementary

    jlopez@austinachieve.org

    Jessi Lopez Duong

    Assistant Principal, Lower Elementary

    Jessi was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, but moved to Austin to attend college at St. Edward's University. She joined Austin Achieve in 2014 and has served as a Reading Intervention teacher, 6th grade Reading Teacher and Dean of Instruction. Prior to joining AAPS, she taught Pre-K and Kinder in Dallas, TX, through Teach For America for 3 years and earned her Master's from SMU in early literacy instruction. She loves all things early literacy and is so excited to be at the Lower Elementary to work alongside and support teachers in the incredible work they do.

  • Keith Hartle

    Assistant Principal, Upper Elementary

    khartle@austinachieve.org

    Keith Hartle

    Assistant Principal, Upper Elementary

    B.A. Business Management, Texas State University

    Keith grew up in San Antonio, TX. After graduating from Texas State University, he chose to pursue his passion for helping youth achieve success at Austin Achieve. Keith has spent his last 4 years teaching at AAPS with the goal of ensuring his students receive the best possible education in the East Austin area. He is excited to bring this passion and energy to the work that he loves at the elementary school this year!

FAMILY & SCHOLAR SUPPORT STAFF

  • Zulema Arista

    Zulema Arista

    Child Nutrition Server

  • Catarino Becerra

    Catarino Becerra

    Day Porter

  • Maria Benitez de Ugarte

    Maria Benitez de Ugarte

    Child Nutrition Porter

  • Ricardo Bravo

    Ricardo Bravo

    IT Helpdesk Associate

    rbravo@austinachieve.org

  • Stephany Brown

    Stephany Brown

    Social Work Intern

    sbrown@austinachieve.org

  • Imelda Castillo

    Imelda Castillo

    Child Nutrition Porter

  • Alberto Cerna

    Alberto Cerna

    Front Office Coordinator

    acerna@austinachieve.org

  • Ashley Diaz

    Ashley Diaz

    Front Office Clerk

    ashley.diaz@austinachieve.org

  • Sonia Enriquez

    Sonia Enriquez

    Child Nutrition Porter

  • Miriam Gutierrez

    Miriam Gutierrez

    Social Worker

    mgutierrez@austinachieve.org

  • Catherine Lucey-Meagher

    Catherine Lucey-Meagher

    Dyslexia Specialist

    cluceymeagher@austinachieve.org

  • Alejandra Martinez

    Alejandra Martinez

    Child Nutrition Cashier

  • Cecilia Lopez

    Cecilia Lopez

    Section 504 Coordinator

    clopez@austinachieve.org

  • Mine Orta

    Mine Orta

    Child Nutrition Provider

  • Steven Parma

    Steven Parma

    Campus Testing Coordinator

    sparma@austinachieve.org

  • Dana Reichman

    Dana Reichman

    Social Worker

    dreichman@austinachieve.org

  • Kelly Rynd

    Kelly Rynd

    Social Worker

    krynd@austinachieve.org

  • Yola Segrets

    Yola Segrets

    Child Nutrition PRovider

  • Lauren Sekel

    Lauren Sekel

    ARD Facilitator

    lsekel@austinachieve.org

  • Consuelo Suarez Rodriguez

    Consuelo Suarez Rodriguez

    Child Nutrition Provider

  • Gerardo Ramirez

    Gerardo Ramirez

    Front Office Coordinator

  • Leticia Rocha Jimenez

    Leticia Rocha Jimenez

    Child Nutrition Porter

  • Maria Cueva-Riofrio

    Maria Cueva-Riofrio

    Child Nutrition Campus Lead

  • Ana Piedra-Reynoso

    Ana Piedra-Reynoso

    Child Nutrition Provider

  • Lorena Sierra

    Lorena Sierra

    Front Office Clerk

    lsierra@austinachieve.org

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