Meet the Team
Dave Balough
Principal
Dave Balough
Principal
Co-Director, Greenbriar Community School
Lead Teacher, Homeschool Enrichment age 5-7
Dave has been in the alternative education movement since the seventies. He is the previous Chair for the National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools and the current President of the Board for Greenbriar Community School. Previously Dave has served as an Outward Bound instructor ,and has taught at Greenbriar since 1974. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in education. Dave has worn many hats at Greenbriar over the years. He is currently the lead teacher for the "littles" and involved with Game of Village.
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Cecelia (Panda) Kachinski
Monday Co-Op Director, Grant Writer, Project Manager
Cecelia (Panda) Kachinski
Monday Co-Op Director, Grant Writer, Project Manager
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Wendy Britt
Fluent Friday Director, Reading Interventionist, Administrative Director
Wendy Britt
Fluent Friday Director, Reading Interventionist, Administrative Director
Wendy was the spokesperson for Classical Conversations during its humble beginnings, taking the inspiring message of equipping and empowering parents through presentations at homeschool conventions all over Texas. She directed a small private campus fluctuating from fifteen to thirty families for ten years. As a private tutor, Wendy managed the education of homeschooling families, aligning the children’s levels and passions with the parent’s goals. It is her ongoing passion to equip others with the tools of learning, lost in our modern education methods.
Currently, she does all things poodle, all things Jesse, substitutes for Taylor ISD, and is delighted to be at Greenbriar Community School helping to build a strong foundation of reading and writing that empowers children to dive more deeply into their passions. Advocating for children and their parents to recapture two generations of education is her ongoing passion. Wendy will be tutoring students at Greenbriar referred by the parent or teacher. Each referral will trigger six sessions and can be repeated as often as availability allows.
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Nadja Profit
Village Scholars Team, Game of Village Teacher, Substitute
Nadja Profit
Village Scholars Team, Game of Village Teacher, Substitute
Camilo Cadavid
Natural Building Teacher, Substitute
Camilo Cadavid
Natural Building Teacher, Substitute
Catherine (Cat) Bleish Bonandin
Village Scholars Director
Catherine (Cat) Bleish Bonandin
Village Scholars Director
Co-Director, Greenbriar Community School
Lead Teacher, Livestock, Event Planning, Reading Intervention
Catherine is the Treasurer of Marsalom Inc, and acting Principal of the school at Greenbriar. She has a Master's in Public Administration in Nonprofit Management and is currently working on her Master's in Education and specialty dyslexia training. Catherine is a homeschool mother of 12 years, and long standing advocate for alternative education models and nature based learning. Catherine has lived at Greenbriar Intentional Community since 2020, and during that time has been a teacher of yoga, livestock, and ages 8-13 academics.
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Ayla Ricci
Special Program Director
Ayla Ricci
Special Program Director
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Corey Webb
Wildflower Team, Bluebonnets Teacher
Corey Webb
Wildflower Team, Bluebonnets Teacher
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Elizabeth Dailey
Lead Math Teacher
Elizabeth Dailey
Lead Math Teacher
Elizabeth Dailey is an esteemed math teacher at Greenbriar Community School, where she educates students from 2nd grade through college level. Holding bachelor's degrees in mathematics, philosophy, science, and geography, she brings a well-rounded approach to her teaching. Elizabeth teaches math during morning academics from Monday through Thursday, utilizing homeschooling curriculum and school workbooks to cater to students at varying academic levels. Elizabeth is a long time friend of the Greenbriar Community and supports initiatives that foster a nurturing environment. Her dedication and unique teaching ability make her an invaluable asset to Greenbriar Community School.
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Miale Davis
Wildflowers Director, Social Media Manager
Miale Davis
Wildflowers Director, Social Media Manager
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Brennan Courtney
Wildflower Team, Rosebuds Facilitator, Herbalist, Teacher
Brennan Courtney
Wildflower Team, Rosebuds Facilitator, Herbalist, Teacher
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Bee Espinola
Community Liaison
Bee Espinola
Community Liaison
Hello! My name is Bee Espinola. Since joining the Greenbriar community in the winter of 2021, when I first enrolled my two children (now teens!) I've been deeply involved in the life of the school. I officially became a staff member in the fall of 2022, and as of the fall of 2023, I am proud to call Greenbriar my home.
I provide support to the Clovers class, and create and distribute newsletters every week. One of my favorite aspects of my job is bridging the gap between the school and the community, fostering strong relationships and open communication.
Over the past two school years, I've also had the pleasure of leading various projects and teaching the Project Wonderland course and Game of Village, which included students of all ages. These experiences have been incredibly rewarding and have allowed me to contribute to the dynamic and innovative environment that makes Greenbriar so special.
I am committed to fostering a cohesive and supportive school environment and am always looking for ways to enhance our community. I am passionate about what I do and am honored to be a part of Greenbriar Community School.
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Lauren Hansen
Village Scholars Team, Game of Village Teacher
Lauren Hansen
Village Scholars Team, Game of Village Teacher