Meet the Team

Dave Balough
Principal

Dave Balough
Principal
President, Marsalom Inc Board of Directors
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.
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.

Catherine (Cat) Bleish Bonandin
Vice Principal

Catherine (Cat) Bleish Bonandin
Vice Principal
Treasurer, Marsalom Inc. Board of Directors
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.
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.

Bee Espinola
Communications Director

Bee Espinola
Communications Director
Communications Director
Hello! My name is Bee Espinola, and I am the Communications Director at Greenbriar Community School. 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.
As the Communications Director, I handle a wide range of responsibilities that help keep our school running smoothly. I tour visitors, manage registration and enrollment paperwork, and assist parents/guardians, and students in settling in for the school day. I communicate student absences with teachers, manage school orders and deliveries, and oversee maintenance to ensure our facilities are always in working order. Additionally, I provide support to our dedicated staff and teachers during the school day, create and distribute newsletters every week, answer emails and phone calls, and design school event fliers. 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.
Hello! My name is Bee Espinola, and I am the Communications Director at Greenbriar Community School. 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.
As the Communications Director, I handle a wide range of responsibilities that help keep our school running smoothly. I tour visitors, manage registration and enrollment paperwork, and assist parents/guardians, and students in settling in for the school day. I communicate student absences with teachers, manage school orders and deliveries, and oversee maintenance to ensure our facilities are always in working order. Additionally, I provide support to our dedicated staff and teachers during the school day, create and distribute newsletters every week, answer emails and phone calls, and design school event fliers. 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.

Elizabeth Dailey
Lead Math Teacher

Elizabeth Dailey
Lead Math Teacher
Lead Math Teacher Ages 7+
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.
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.

Wendy Britt
Reading Interventionist

Wendy Britt
Reading Interventionist
Wendy was a homeschool mother for twenty years, which is still her most important role for her daughter Jesse, a student at Greenbriar. Her other daughters, Lisbeth and Hope, are finishing their Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Athletic Training respectfully. Wendy has three simple philosophies regarding education. First, when teaching, scale to ‘Easy+1' regardless of age or subject. Second, when interacting, model and expect kindness and respect. Thirdly, when inspiring, consider 'who or what is stopping you?’ With these philosophies guiding her through every interaction, she has taught language arts of all levels to all abilities and ages from one-on-one emergent readers through classrooms of elementary grammar to college preparation specializing in filling the gaps of incomplete education.
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.
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.

Nadja Profit
Substitute Teacher

Nadja Profit
Substitute Teacher
Lead Teacher, Game of Village
Lead Teacher, Homeschool Enrichment Ages 8-14
Assistant Teacher, Project Wonderland
Hello there. I’m Nadia (AKA Nadja) Profit and I originally hail from "midwestern" (upstate) New York though I’ve now lived in Central Texas since 2002. I am a single mom of 2 native Texans, a GA-PA 1998 Appalachian Trail hiker, an Army Veteran and a "Jack of many trades". I have been working with children/young adults since my first babysitting gig at 10 (or maybe even 8) years old have held numerous jobs from after school care and summer camp counselor at the YMCA to College Staff Counselor for the EOP (Equal Opportunity Program) summer program to homeschool co-op teacher. I have a background in art (printmaking, photography, metal sculpture, painting etc.) earning a BFA from Alfred University at the turn of the century, I am trained as a birthing doula and most recently graduated from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine with the degree of MAcCHM (Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization). My homeschool journey began when my family stumbled across unschooling, in 2009, when my now 17-year-old was 3. We attended conferences and joined local groups of like-minded families who practiced partnership parenting and child led learning. When not in class or studying for her Texas Medical Board exams, she enjoys gulf coast beach trips, road trips, camping and her tiny home Texas life.
Lead Teacher, Homeschool Enrichment Ages 8-14
Assistant Teacher, Project Wonderland
Hello there. I’m Nadia (AKA Nadja) Profit and I originally hail from "midwestern" (upstate) New York though I’ve now lived in Central Texas since 2002. I am a single mom of 2 native Texans, a GA-PA 1998 Appalachian Trail hiker, an Army Veteran and a "Jack of many trades". I have been working with children/young adults since my first babysitting gig at 10 (or maybe even 8) years old have held numerous jobs from after school care and summer camp counselor at the YMCA to College Staff Counselor for the EOP (Equal Opportunity Program) summer program to homeschool co-op teacher. I have a background in art (printmaking, photography, metal sculpture, painting etc.) earning a BFA from Alfred University at the turn of the century, I am trained as a birthing doula and most recently graduated from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine with the degree of MAcCHM (Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization). My homeschool journey began when my family stumbled across unschooling, in 2009, when my now 17-year-old was 3. We attended conferences and joined local groups of like-minded families who practiced partnership parenting and child led learning. When not in class or studying for her Texas Medical Board exams, she enjoys gulf coast beach trips, road trips, camping and her tiny home Texas life.

Miale Abalos
Social Media Director

Miale Abalos
Social Media Director
Miale Abalos is the creative force behind Greenbriar’s online presence as our Social Media Director and Content Creator, as well as the dedicated co-coordinator of the Rosebuds toddler meetup. As a proud resident of Greenbriar, she brings a deep passion for community connection, homeschooling, and alternative education. Miale’s mission is to capture and share the magic of our school with the world. Through her work, she invites everyone to experience the wonder and warmth that define Greenbriar.