Our Team
Deanne Repich
Deanne Repich was born in Lincoln, Nebraska. She went the path of being a “high achiever” in school, but always felt the stress and anxiety of trying to fit a mold that wasn’t her true quirky self. After striving to achieve and being awarded the National Merit Scholarship, prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship, and others…
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Erik Repich
Erik was born in Buffalo Grove, Illinois and graduated from Devry Institute of Technology with a degree in Computer Science. After graduation his passion for technology brought him to Austin, where he worked for several technology companies to expand, develop, and innovate online…
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Jessica Martinez
Hello! My name is Jessica Martinez, and I am the PBL (Project-Based Learning) Teacher. I have a son starting his third year at Great Minds. I’ve always enjoyed being part of a learning environment, and the one at Great Minds is truly special. Having a dialogue and thinking outside of the box …
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Andrea Vasquez
Hello! My name is Andrea Vasquez. I am the Vice Principal, and SEL (Social-Emotional) Learning teacher here at Great Minds. I was born in El Salvador but I have been living in Austin most of my life. My hobbies are hiking, exercising, and photography. I am also a huge foodie! I have a Bachelor of Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Business from Texas State University…
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Zachary Bonin
My name is Zachary Bonin. I am the math teacher from the lower levels through grade 7. I’m 30 years old, and I grew up in Louisiana. There, I got my bachelor’s degree in engineering (majoring in civil engineering) and worked as…
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LaWanda Townsend
Hello Families! My name is LaWanda Townsend, and I am excited to join the tribe at Great Minds Learning Community. I grew up in Houston, Texas, graduating from Houston Christian University with a Bachelor’s in Christianity and Entrepreneurship. As the child of a lifelong teacher, I began to provide tutoring in the…
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Nichole Ringler
Hi! My name is Nichole and I am one of the ELA teachers. I graduated from NC State with a degree in Education. I’m certified to teach up to sixth grade. I’ve worked in the school districts in many different roles as an educator…
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K.J. Breston
Hello, My name is Kiara, but everyone calls me KJ! I am a San Francisco native turned Austinite! I moved to Austin in 2017 after receiving my Bachelors in Finance and Management. After eight years of being a corporate accountant, I’m excited…
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Mariana Levratti
Hello! My name is Mariana Levratti.
Born in Mexico City, and migrated to the United States at 15 years of age. After high school I decided to study culinary arts at Le Cordon Bleu and graduated in 2014.
My hobbies, of course, include cooking, traveling, trying new things, specially foods,…
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Alyssa Ottaviani
Hi! My name is Alyssa Ottaviani, and I am a senior at the University of Texas at Austin. I am a psychology major with a minor in educational psychology. I also sing in a school choir during my fall and spring semesters. I enjoy swimming, dancing, singing, and spending time with friends and family. I have two…
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