Meet the Team
Mrs. Patschke (She/Her)
Triple A Manager
Ms. Polcyn (She/Her)
Triple A Program Coordinator
Ms. Torrie (She/Her)
Triple A Administrative Assistant
Torrie De La Cruz joined the Triple A team in August of 2021. She was born and raised in Texas. After high school, Torrie worked as a nanny, babysitter and pet sitter. She has experience working with children of all abilities and ages. Torrie’s goal is to provide a safe, healthy and happy learning environment for every child. When Torrie is not working, she is usually spending time with her fiancé, her family, and her dogs. She has special interests in music, art, and binge watching the latest Netflix hits.
Mrs. Solorio (She/Her)
Group A Leader (Kinder)
Stephanie Solorio first joined the Triple A team in 2021 as a staff support staff, then transitioned into a group leader role. Stephanie was born and raised in Morgan Hill, California, and has studied Administrative Justice. She also holds a certificate in Communications from Gavilan Community College. She loves working in the spirited culture and diversity here at Meridian, and thrives on making connections with staff, students, families and friends. In her free time, Mrs. Solorio, her wife, and kids enjoy shopping, exploring new restaurants, refurbishing furniture, reading, and vacationing.
Ms. Aviña (She/Her)
Group B Leader (Kinder)
Ms. Marr (She/Her)
Group D Leader (1st Grade)
Ms. O' Neal (She/Her)
Group E Leader (1st Grade)
Kayla O’Neal was born in the bay area of California, and recently moved to Texas. This is her first year in our Triple A program but it is not her first year working in childcare. She started working with little kids when she was 14. She is now starting college to get a degree in education, in hopes to become a 1st grade teacher. When she is not working or doing school, she is with her daughter. Together they enjoy being in nature, going to the pool, and sitting on the couch watching Disney movies.
Mr. Robert (He/Him)
Group F Leader (2nd Grade)
Robert Trevino was born in Puerto Rico, raised in Austin, and now resides in Round Rock, TX. He joined the Triple A team in December of 2021 as Support Staff, and is currently pursuing a teacher’s certification. Robert is a formally trained multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer and professional musician. He also holds an associates degree in Music Business and Technology, and has a background in retail management. In his spare time, he enjoys drawing, cooking, gardening, woodworking and spending quality time with his wife, son, daughter and grandson.
Teacher Silverstein
Ariee Silverstein joined Triple A in July of 2023. Ariee has moved all over the country. Ariee was born and raised in New Jersey and eventually ventured off to California and Texas, being exposed and educated on all walks of life. Ariee found most success in History and English classes throughout school. Ariee is a creative and expressive individual who encourages education towards inner self-reflection through gardening, artistic activities, writing, discussion, and supports children’s confidence and safety. Ariee mostly enjoys attending music shows, art trades, and community support.
Mrs. Camarillo (She/Her)
Group H Leader (3rd Grade)
Ms. Erin (She/Her)
Group I Leader (3rd Grade)
Ms. Thompson (She/Her)
Group J Leader (4th Grade)
Ms. De La Torre (She/Her)
Group K Leader (4th Grade)
Jessica De La Torre started working for Triple A in 2021. Ever since she graduated high school, she’s been growing and learning endlessly. This includes improving her English, since Spanish is her first language. She’s always open to feedback for improvement. She is a people person who loves to communicate with others, establish relationships and is very passionate doing what she does. Ms. De La Torre became a mommy in April of 2023. She has a love for children and their development that will last forever.
Mr. Kennedy (He/Him)
Group L Leader (4th/5th Grade)
Mr. Kennedy joined the Meridian Triple A team in August of 2021 as a 2nd/3rd grade group leader. He has returned as a 4th/5th grade group leader. Outside of work, he enjoys things like playing and watching soccer, hiking and hanging out with friends.
Ms. Stimmel (She/Her)
Group M Leader (5th Grade)
Brianna is from Round Rock, TX. She has been babysitting since 2017 and she finds joy engaging in fun activities with the kids. She enjoys going out in nature and taking pictures on her camera, as well as writing poetry and a variety of literature in her free time. She loves to read, watch criminal justice shows, and spend time with her friends and family.
Ms. Edmondson (She/Her)
Christian Edmondson joined the Triple A team as support staff in October of 2022. She was born in Austin, Texas, and enjoys the places that Texas has to offer, such as the parks and shopping malls. She also has an appreciation for alone time, and likes to make the most of that time by reading, listening to music, and checking up on her friends. As the youngest sibling, she's been shown a great example of how to treat younger children by her two brothers.
Ms. Morales (She/Her)
Wednesday 4th-5th Leader / Support Staff
Ms. Marbel (She/Her)
Support Staff
Marbellyn Lopez joined the Triple A program as a support staff in August of 2023. She’s been a student at Meridian ever since it opened when she was in kindergarten. She is now a Senior at Meridian. She loves arts and crafts, and has been a big fan of the IB arts programs for years. She hopes to help out the school that has become her home before graduation.
Ms. Mathew (She/Her)
Support Staff
Ms. Morris (She/Her)
Support Staff
Callie Morris joined the program in November of 2022. She was born in Texas, and she's currently a senior at Meridian School. Callie has a love for volleyball and has been playing for 9 years now. She also loves to read and draw. She has always enjoyed looking after kids, and has had experience helping in one of the Triple A A la Carte programs. She was previously an assistant teacher for the orchestra program.
Ms. Kay (She/Her)
Support Staff
Mrs. Nell (She/Her)
Support Staff
Nell Osmar joined the Triple A team in February of 2024. She has worked in child education for more than 10 years in public and Montessori schools. She enjoys watching that light bulb moment go on in children as they obtain that sense of accomplishment in their work. She has lived in Georgetown for over 20 years and likes to stay busy and get things done. In her down time she enjoys walks, yoga, eating out, her bible study groups, watching her daughter perform on stage, and hanging out with her husband of 25 years.
Ms. Zhy (She/Her)
Support Staff
Zhy joined the Triple A team in August of 2023. She was born and raised in Killeen, Texas. She comes from a large mixed race family. She loves to cook and read books in her spare time.
Mrs. Beaver (She/Her)
Triple A Substitute
*Group Leaders and Groups are Subject to Change