KLA Schools of Sweetwater 18101 State Hwy 71 W Austin, TX

The People Behind the Magic

At KLA Schools of Sweetwater, our educators are the heart of our school. Each teacher brings curiosity, compassion, and a deep respect for childhood into the classroom every day. Guided by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our staff creates meaningful learning experiences, nurtures strong relationships, and supports every child’s emotional, social, and academic growth. Together, we build a community where children feel seen, valued, and inspired to explore.

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Jeongwon Talkington

Bachelor of Arts in Japanese
Joined KLA in 2022 as an Infant Teacher.

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Cristina Gutierrez

Degree in Education as well as Graduate Program in Educational Psychology

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Elena Blay Ponce

Degree in Library Science and Documentation.

Nathalie Cruz-Ortiz

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Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Elementary Education with a minor in Secondary Math Education

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Azadeh Zanchanjian

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Machinery

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Savanah Galle

Joined KLA in 2024. Loves toddlers and the Reggio Emilia philosophy!

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McKinzie Matsumoto

Joined KLA in 2025

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Ashley Clark

Currently attending college for Pre-Health Science.

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Cynthia Aguilar

Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education

Beatrice Walter

Kitchen & Support Teacher

Originally from France, Beatrice completed her IB studies.