Project Play Discovery School

Alera is the founder and owner of Project Play, she has her BA in elementary education from Baylor University and is a certified Gifted and Talented and ESL teacher. After college Alera went on to teach as an elementary educator in both the public and private school settings. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2015 and was awarded numerous education awards throughout her eight years in the classroom. Alera is thrilled to be leading our Discovery School team once again this year and cannot wait to welcome all our new families.

 Lynda has had the blessing of spending 34 years in education, teaching kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 4th grade and spending the last 12 years as a school librarian. After graduating from The University of Houston at Clear Lake City with a BS degree in elementary education with a kindergarten endorsement, Lynda taught in Baytown (Goose Creek Consolidated ISD), and Georgetown ISD. Lynda was named Teacher of the Year in 2004 and has continued her mission by being a director of a summer reading program. While she has said goodbye to public school her most favorite job of all is being Grammy to 2 boys, ages 3 and 1. Lynda is so thrilled to be teaching Kindergarten this year at Project Play!

 Margaret Taylor is originally from Keller, Texas. She earned a BA in Anthropology from Southwestern University in 2017. Margaret then went on to work for the Williamson Museum in Georgetown, Texas as their museum curator. Margaret is passionate about child development, museum studies, interactive play, and individualized and accessible learning. She is a mother to two toddlers- Mae and Franklin. Margaret is thrilled to combine her personal and professional passions as a Discovery Teacher again this year!  This will be Mrs. Taylor's third school season with us. 

 Isabel Shrouder is originally from the DFW area, she has a B.S in Child Development and will be pursuing her Master's at TWU this Fall. With a passion for nurturing young minds and a wealth of real-world experience, she is committed to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for all students. Isabel has worked with children as a psychiatric nursing professional for over 10 years. She strives to provide a safe and stimulating environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and critical thinking. As a parent of two toddlers she will bring a unique understanding and empathy to the classroom with an unwavering commitment to nurturing and developing young minds.  

 Deshea brings a wealth of experience to her role as a preschool teacher. As a mom of two, she understands the importance of creating a warm, supportive environment where children can thrive. Her passion for early childhood education blossomed during her time as a daycare teacher, where she loved fostering young children's growth and curiosity. In addition to her teaching role, she now runs a thriving catering business with her husband, blending her love for nurturing with her passion for creativity. Deshea's passions include fitness and movement, baking  and traveling! 

Amanda is an enthusiastic and dedicated preschool teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds. With years of experience in early childhood education, she creates an energetic and creative learning environment where children feel safe and inspired to explore. Amanda has worked as a lead teacher, assistant teacher and Music Director at a local preschool. Known for her caring approach, Amanda believes in the importance of building strong relationships with her students to foster their social and emotional growth. With a natural gift for connecting with children and a commitment to their development, Amanda Camp continues to make a lasting impact in the world of early childhood education. 

Bella is an energetic and loving educator with an Associate of Arts in Teaching and is currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. With over seven years of experience, Bella is passionate about fostering young minds. She currently serves as the Lead Teacher of River Trails Elementary After-School program. A fun fact about Bella is that she just completed an internship at Walt Disney World, where she gained valuable experience working with  individuals from across the globe. Bella is thrilled to be co- teaching the Tiny Tykes program this year.