Casey Casteel, Founder and Director

I am a self proclaimed "school nerd" and love learning about all things education,and school related. I love getting to know the unique  "personality " schools to help support families in finding their best fit school and supporting educators with their unique needs.

Learning, and educating others are two of my favorite things, and I absolutely love to combine the two to help others. I have spent my entire career (and life)  in schools in one way or another and I have a passion for helping families, supporting teachers, and educating people of all ages.

I have over 20 years experience working with children, families, and schools in a variety of settings. I have experience as a teacher in public, private, special, and charter schools for Preschool- High school age students in the classroom, and as a specialty teacher of Art, Drama, Yoga, Dance, and Movement enrichment. My teaching experience also includes work  in specialized schools, with students with social and emotional and behavioral difficulties, and students with various learning differences. For nearly a decade, I was the owner, director, and instructor of a successful educational enrichment business that provided camps, classes, workshops and professional development in nearly  60 Houston area schools and organizations. I have since visited additional schools on tours, as a trainer and in additional contact roles.

I have had the unique experience to visit beyond tours, and experience schools as they function on a daily basis to capture a true picture of the full environment.

I have also served as a school counselor at a private school with an International community of students from over 50 countries as well as a learning specialist for Preschool- High school students.

In Fall 2018, I  created the "Parents guide to Houston area preschools" that included information submitted from nearly 100 Houston area schools ad well as information on how to pick a preschool. 

Additionally, I have a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in Psychology and Education and a Master's degree in professional counseling. Currently I am completing my LPC (Licensed professional counselor) license  and RPT (Registered play therapist) credentials.  I am also working on my CEP (Certified educational planner) certificate.

As a lifelong learner, I have acquired hundreds of hours in continuing education in various subjects in just the last few years and provided hundreds of training to educators, organizations and families.

In addition to educating others, I love to learn!