New Director, Sophia Paul, Begins August 26!

Mrs. Paul has dedicated over two decades to the field of Early Childhood Education, making a significant impact on countless young lives. Born and raised in India within a loving Catholic family, Mrs. Paul’s journey took a transformative turn when she moved to the United States with her husband in 1997. Together, they built a beautiful family, blessed with a son and a daughter.

Currently residing in California, Mrs. Paul is on the brink of an exciting new chapter as she prepares to relocate to Austin, TX at the end of August.

Mrs. Paul has a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Education and has completed more than 28 units in Early Childhood Education, including Adult Supervision and Administration for preschool and Childcare Centers. Mrs. Paul is a certified Catechist as well.

Her professional journey is a testament to her passion and commitment to education. She has spent five years as a primary, elementary, and high school teacher, in India and followed by five years as a PreK lead teacher in Cupertino, California. Mrs. Paul was the founding director of Queen of Apostles Preschool. For the past twelve years, she has served as the director at Queen of Apostles school in San Jose, California, where her leadership and dedication have left an indelible mark.

Mrs. Paul has been deeply involved and volunteer in her community through the San Jose Cursillo Retreat Movement and her church. She serves as a Eucharistic Minister at her current church.

Mrs. Paul is thrilled to take on the role of Director at St. Louis Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) in Austin. She is committed to fostering a safe, loving, and enriching environment for students, deeply rooted in Catholic values. Mrs. Paul looks forward to collaborating with a talented team of educators and staff to positively impact the lives of children and their families.

Grateful for the support from the executive team, the parents and teachers. Mrs. Paul embraces new beginnings with enthusiasm and determination. She believes in making a difference, one child at a time, and encourages everyone to Never Give Up!

We are particularly grateful to Carolina Alvarez, who will continue to serve as interim Director through the end of August and then will serve as a consultant as we continue to discern the Montessori method for ECDC. Not only has Carolina guided us through a tremendous transition, but she has paved the way for renewed facilities and beautified environments for our children in ECDC.

While Mrs. Paul will be onsite on August 26 due to her move, she has already been taking time to get to know our teachers and is quite ready to get to work! You may start hearing from her even before her arrival!