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| Our Teachers and Faculty
 Julia Lincycomb is our school's Director. She has over eight years' experience working at Montessori schools in the Austin area. Ms. Julia received her Professional Administrators National Certification in 2007 before joining with Ms. Debi to open One World Montessori School.
Julia was born in Scotland and she spent most of her life living and traveling abroad, which helped to cultivate her interest in different cultures, beliefs and customs.
Music and singing have always been an important part of Ms. Julia's life, and she shares this love of music with the children by conducting a music program at the end of each summer.
Julia says her favorite part of being around children is making them laugh, and she believes that children have a lot to teach us about life. Ms. Julia is so proud to be a part of this wonderful school community.
Julia enjoys singing, reading, painting, vegetarian cooking, and traveling. She lives in North Austin with her husband, Jon, and their many pets.
Debi Brinker is the owner of One World Montessori School, as well as the Primary 1 Lead Teacher. In 1997, Ms. Debi received her 3-6 year-old (Stage II) International Montessori Diploma from London Montessori Centre, which is now known as Montessori Centre International. She received her Professional Administrator's Certification in 2007. Ms. Debi has been an educator for over sixteen years in both public and private schools around the globe, which has aided her as a teacher to develop her own cultural, integrative curriculum.
Debi says her experiences abroad made her more appreciative of different cultures, while helping to shape her unique teaching style. After teaching in many different types of schools, Ms. Debi finds the Montessori method to be the most effective.
When she is not in the classroom, Ms. Debi enjoys spending time with her two grown daughters. She is also an award- winning artist and a writer. She also enjoys painting, sewing, gardening, and interior design.
 Cynthia Langdon is our Primary 2 Lead Teacher.
Ms. Cynthia graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Psychology.
After being a social worker for seven years, she began working as a teacher in various schools before finally finding her calling while working in a Montessori school.
She received her 3-6 year old Montessori certification from the North American Montessori Center and joined One World Montessori School in 2008.
Adults and children alike are drawn to Cynthia's dynamic personality and sense of humor. Ms. Cynthia has a special gift for making children feel comfortable in her class.
Ms. Cynthia lives in Leander with her husband, their two daughters Olivia and Charlotte, and the world's sweetest golden retriever.
Viktoria Gorelik is our Primary 3 Lead Teacher. Ms. Viktoria graduated with honors from the City University of New York before moving to Texas and becoming a Montessori teacher. She received her Primary Montessori certification through the Princeton Center for Teacher Education, and her Infant/Toddler Montessori certification through the North American Montessori Center.
Originally from Russia, Viktoria brings her world travels with her to the classroom, along with her warm smile and calm demeanor.
Before joining One World Montessori School in 2009, Ms. Viktoria spent over seven years of experience as an educator, including owning her own in-home preschool. Ms. Viktoria's expertise and love for children is evident from the moment you meet her.
Ms. Viktoria lives in Cedar Park with her husband, Vadim, and their three precious children, Max, Katherine, and Sasha.  Crystal Maravi is the Lead Teacher for the Pre-Primary (toddler) class. She received her Montessori certification from the North American Montessori Center in 2006. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ms. Crystal brings over ten years of early childhood experience with her to the classroom. The toddlers love being in Ms. Crystal's class and especially enjoy the new songs that she teaches them every day. Crystal's enthusiasm for the Montessori philosophy is inspiring to watch. Ms. Crystal lives in Austin with her husband, Percy, and her adorable daughter, Cineva. Sandy Waters is Ms. Crystal's Assistant Teacher. Ms. Sandy has taught and directed in public and private Montessori schools for over 25 years. Ms. Sandy was raised in France, and has taught ESL to French students. Sandy enjoys spending time with her 18 month-old grandson, and she lives in Cedar Park with her husband, Philip. "It is not enough for the teacher to love the child. She must first love and understand the universe. She must prepare herself, and truly work at it." -Dr. Maria Montessori
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