ACM Gallery Educators are committed to enriching visitor experiences by providing creative educational activities and outstanding customer service.  Learn about our friendly faces on the Museum floor.

Nancy Almanza

Matt Brown

John Clapham

Miriam Damvar

Doreen Esparza

Bianca Hernandez

Audrey Maatsch, Curriculum Coordinator

Sarah Morris

Dylan Paschall, Gallery Manager

Jenny Pizano

Marcela Ramos

Jordan Roberts

Jackie Young, Gallery Education Coordinator


Nancy Almanza

  Name: Nancy Almanza
 
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
 
Favorite children’s book: "Tacky" book series and "Diary of a Worm"
 
Favorite cartoon character: Woody from "Toy Story"


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John Clapham

 
 
Name:
John Clapham
 
Hometown: Austin, Texas
 
Favorite part about working at the museum:  Learning from/interacting with children and parents
 
Favorite activity to lead: Bowling/Spinart
 
Favorite children’s book: "Officer Buckle and Gloria"
 
Favorite cartoon character: Calvin and Hobbes
 
You would never guess that: I play two instruments (guitar and cello).

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Audrey Maatsch

   
Name: Audrey Maatsch
 
Hometown: Born in Omaha, Nebraska, raised in San Antonio
 
Favorite part about working at the museum: Playing and getting to be creative
 
Favorite activity to lead: craft activity - puppets and hats
 
Favorite children’s book: "The Little Prince"
 
Favorite cartoon character: Jem! She's truly outrageous-rageous
 
You would never guess that: I AM Guitar Hero.

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Dylan Paschall

   
Name: Dylan Paschall
 
Hometown: Austin, Texas
 
Favorite part about working at the museum: Having fun while learning and working.
 
Favorite activity to lead: Community Nights
 
Favorite children’s book: "Caps for Sale"
 
Favorite cartoon character: David the Gnome
 
You would never guess that: I can sing the alphabet backwards while wiggling my ears. 

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Jordan Roberts

   
Name: Jordan Roberts
 
Hometown: Austin, Texas
 
Favorite part about working at the museum: playing in the gallery and making crafts
 
Favorite activity to lead: craft activities
 
Favorite children’s book: "Olivia"
 
Favorite cartoon character: Batman
 
You would never guess that: I love to paint and go camping.

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Jackie Young

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Name: Jackie Young
 
Hometown: Austin, Texas; Stavanger, Norway; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
 
Favorite part about working at the museum: I love working in an environment that encourages play and informal education.
 
Favorite activity to lead: Storytime!
 
Favorite children’s book: All of the Ramona Quimby books by Beverly Cleary
 
Favorite cartoon character: Strawberry Shortcake and Rainbow Brite
 
You would never guess that: I'm pretty scared of the dark, and I really love ballet.

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