Meet our Administration

María Isabel Campos

Executive Director

I am an East Austin native and Head Start alum with more than 20 years of experience in public service and advocacy for children and families. Throughout my career, I have helped develop eight Head Start schools across Texas, led regional efforts during the 2020 Census, and founded the research-based “Mi Hermana’s Keeper” initiative to support Latina youth. Most recently, I led advocacy initiatives for Communities In Schools of Central Texas, supporting students and families across a six-county region. I am honored to serve as Executive Director of Mainspring Schools and to support the organization’s mission of helping children and families thrive.

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Jess Hicks

Director of Education

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After 10 years of working in early childhood education, I can say that Mainspring is a unique and special place. I was drawn to the mission and philosophy of the school, and knew I needed to be a part. This beautiful community holds space for creativity, play, and connection.

Brendan Wells

Director of Operations

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I love the creative environment that Mainspring bolsters, not only for the children, but also for the teachers in our program. Children at these ages are so wonderfully curious about the world they live in; I'm glad I get the chance to experience the discovery and amazement they find out there.

Anisha Wynn

Director of Family Services

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I attended Mainspring when it was Austin Community Nursery School. I am a mother of five, three of my children also attended Mainspring, and my granddaughter attends now. I consider this place home! I'm so grateful to be around such amazing people.

Alex Rosental

Business Manager

Every single day our staff truly does embody the mission to provide the very best care to the most deserving families in any number of ways. It could be caring for a child needing comfort, supporting a parent through trying times, or even reaching out to another staff member and showing that we are here for each other as well. Seeing all of that makes me very proud to be able to contribute my part to this family made of families.

Ashley Clements

Kitchen Manager

Good nutrition habits that are formed early help establish a foundation for a kiddo's future as a strong, healthy and happy adult. After working on reshaping adult's eating habits for the past 7 years, I'm excited for the opportunity to provide Mainspring students with meals created to boost their brain power and fuel their growth.

Larry Golyzniak

Facilities Manager

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”

― W.B. Yeats

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María Isabel Campos