Even internationally, her leadership and knowledge have been recognized as evidenced by her invitation to present at the Annual International Education Summit in Beijing, China last summer where she presented and spoke on “Early Childhood Learning Ages 0-3.” Most importantly, Netra has the vital experience of being a teacher in the classroom for a number of years including Kindergarten and First Grade. Netra’s background includes over twenty years in education with a focus on early childhood and leadership. She began her educational career as a kindergarten teacher at Presbyterian Day School in Memphis. Thereafter, she has taught at four independent schools across the country, teaching first grade, directing summer school programs, and serving as interim assistant head of school in Albuquerque before moving to the Metroplex in 2014.

A 1992 graduate of Christian Brothers University in Memphis with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, Netra then earned a Master of Arts in Teaching: Curriculum and Instruction in 1999 from the University of Memphis. She was also selected in 2006 to participate in the highly regarded Project Zero Summer Institute at Harvard University where she took a deep dive into learning and intelligence. Netra has great enthusiasm for teaching, a love of the children and a Christ centered approach to education. Her almost instant and genuine connection with all she meets is remarkable to observe. Both her academic background and her professional experience fit beautifully with our beloved Saint Michael Episcopal School.

Netra, her husband Ty and their adult children (Kelsey studying to be a nurse and Kyle applying to medical schools) are delighted to be part of our school and our community.

She absolutely loves working with children, parents, and teachers (new and experienced).

Most of all, she loves being a support for children with a focus on developing their social-emotional skills to give them the foundation needed to become healthy, successful adults. Lesley is overjoyed to bring her enthusiasm for learning, optimism, and love for children to the SMES community.

Lesley has a wonderful family including her husband Jeff and two children: Jack (24) a Tarleton State University graduate and Emma (19) a sophomore at Rhodes College. She enjoys all outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and birding.

She began substitute teaching at ESD, and then Elizabeth made her way to her true passion of early childhood education. Elizabeth joined the SMES staff as a Twos teacher in 2013, after having been an SMES parent for 11 years. Elizabeth finds each day at school a joy and loves being at SMES!

Elizabeth holds a B.A. in Spanish and in Latin American Studies from Southern Methodist University and still loves to practice Spanish.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Dallas. She and her husband, Mike, have three daughters: Caroline, Margaret, and Emily. She also adores her two Boxers, Belle and Hans. In her free time, she loves to play Mahjong, travel, explore new restaurants, and spend time with her family.

She loved teaching Toddlers and Twos and took the opportunity of a brand-new role as the Director of Extended Programs. She is married to Brandon, and they have a daughter, Gwendolyn, who is six. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys all the great activities the Dallas area has to offer.

She grew up in Tyler, Texas. After graduation, Mandy worked in Washington D.C. as a congressional aide for a congressman from Texas for three years. She then moved to Dallas and began working in the banking industry. After four years working for a major bank, she began a career in the financial service software industry. She worked with financial institutions to create and customize software to help their financial services and resources. Mandy joined SMES in 2012.

She and her husband Mike have two children: Michael and Maggie. In her free time, she loves antiquing, Pilates, walking on the Northaven Trail and spending time with her family and friends.

In Rosa Elia’s earlier position, she created detailed training programs for employee success and initiated a first-ever reporting system that helped identify the appropriate distribution of labor among teams.

Rosa Elia holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Edward’s University, and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA) in Accounting from Dominican University,

Rosa Elia and her family spent many years in Austin before recently moving to Dallas. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fine dining and spending precious time with family and friends.

Charlotte graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Marketing, and received a Master’s degree from Southern Methodist University. She worked for a national advertising agency and in the nonprofit sector.

Charlotte enjoys entertaining, travelling, and games with friends and family.