Meet the Team
The heart of Colibrí is our teaching team — CDA-certified or university-trained in early childhood or bilingual education, with decades of combined classroom experience.
Ms. Shirley
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy
CDA in Infant & Toddler Education
15+ years of teaching experience
Passionate about helping children learn Spanish naturally
Focused on building curiosity, confidence, and independence in every child
Ms. Salma
Co-Founder, Admissions
Co-founder of Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy
Bachelor's degree in Business Management
CDA in Preschool Bilingual Education
Leads our admissions process — often the first friendly face families meet on their tour
Believes children are intelligent, joyful, and deeply perceptive
Ms. Johanna
From Costa Rica, university graduate
Passionate about early childhood and bilingual education
Loves teaching Spanish in fun, natural ways
Experience in social outreach programs for children, including Costa Rica's National Children's Rehabilitation Center
Ms. Lupita
Based in the Cedar Park area for over 10 years
Started as a school volunteer and substitute teacher, Pre-K through 5th grade
Experience teaching children 18 months to 4 years old
With Colibrí since 2021
Teaches with love, patience, and positive guidance
Ms. Ana
Degree in Contemporary Dance
16 years as a dance teacher, plus 6 years as a preschool teacher
Focus on motor, emotional, and social development through art, creativity, and movement
With Colibrí since 2021
Believes every child is a unique world that deserves love, respect, and care
Ms. Shirley
Co-Founder
Co-founder of Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy
CDA in Infant & Toddler Education
15+ years of teaching experience
Passionate about helping children learn Spanish naturally
Focused on building curiosity, confidence, and independence in every child
Ms. Salma
Co-Founder, Admissions
Co-founder of Colibrí Bilingual Child Academy
Bachelor's degree in Business Management
CDA in Preschool Bilingual Education
Leads our admissions process — often the first friendly face families meet on their tour
Believes children are intelligent, joyful, and deeply perceptive
Ms. Johanna
From Costa Rica, university graduate
Passionate about early childhood and bilingual education
Loves teaching Spanish in fun, natural ways
Experience in social outreach programs for children, including Costa Rica's National Children's Rehabilitation Center
Ms. Lupita
Based in the Cedar Park area for over 10 years
Started as a school volunteer and substitute teacher, Pre-K through 5th grade
Experience teaching children 18 months to 4 years old
With Colibrí since 2021
Teaches with love, patience, and positive guidance
Ms. Ana
Degree in Contemporary Dance
16 years as a dance teacher, plus 6 years as a preschool teacher
Focus on motor, emotional, and social development through art, creativity, and movement
With Colibrí since 2021
Believes every child is a unique world that deserves love, respect, and care
Trained for This Age, Not Just Assigned to It
Every teacher at Colibrí holds real credentials in early childhood or bilingual education — CDA certifications, university training, or both — not just general childcare experience. It’s part of what supports our Texas Rising Star 4-Star rating, and it’s who’s actually in the classroom with your child every day.