Leadership Team

Metropolitan Montessori Schools’ administrative team is comprised of early childhood education professionals with diverse backgrounds and experience. The administrative team has shared responsibilities which sustain and support the activities of our faculty and staff, which are the nucleus of our organization.

Greg Robers PresidentAn experienced international petroleum attorney, Greg has lived and worked around the world. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Engineering and Stanford University Business and Law Schools. Dedicated to early childhood education, he is the founder of the Cathedral House Montessori School and a sponsor of the Center in Houston for Infant Learning and Development.

Aaron Carrara Business Development ManagerAaron has fourteen years of experience in the early childhood education field and holds leadership positions in numerous professional and industry-related organizations. He is a past president of the Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children (HAAEYC), Past President and Board Chair of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC) and is a certified Touchpoints Trainer through Brazelton Touchpoints Center. Aaron is an Eagle Scout and graduate of the University of Texas.

Angele Seymour Communications/Technology ManagerAngele has worked as an activities coordinator and tutor for children with disabilities throughout her life. After graduating from Texas State University with a Marketing degree, she expanded her knowledge with computers and variety of electronic devices through her continued work experience. Angele is an active member of several communities programs in the Southeast Texas region including Beaumont Community Players (BCP) and KidMunity.

Teri Jackson Director of School OperationsTeri has served as administrator of Cathedral House Episcopal School since 1994. A certified Montessori teacher and trainer, she has worked in the early childhood education field for over 30 years. Teri is the President of the Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children (HAAEYC) and Houston Voting Representative on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children (TAEYC). Additionally she is a certified infant/toddler and primary teacher, a certified Touchpoints Trainer through Brazelton Touchpoints Center and a board member of the Montessori Administrator’s network.

Karen Gatten Director of OperationsKaren has more than thirty years of experience in the early childhood education field. She is a mentor and field consultant for the American Montessori Society and is a Certified Montessori Teacher through the National Center for Montessori Education (NCME). Karen is skilled in NAEYC (NAEYC) Accreditation and is a board member with the Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children (HAAEYC).

Ayesha Simpson Director of Staff DevelopmentAyesha has over 12 years of experience in the field of early childhood education. She is a standing board member of The Houston Area Association for the Education of Young Children(HAAEYC) and currently holds the position of Vice-President of Outreach. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University with a masters degree in Child Development. Ayesha is a certified Texas Trainer and Child Development Associate(CDA) Advisor.