Our Team

 Jane Stewart, Founder – Mrs. Stewart was involved in the education of children with autism for more than twenty-nine years, starting with her tenure as Chairman of the Autism Project for the Houston Junior Woman’s Club.  She served as President of the Board of Directors of Spring Branch Academy, a school for emotionally disturbed children and children with autism, until its merger with Avondale House where she also served on the Board.  Stewart taught at the Briarwood School prior to founding The Westview School in 1981.  She was also a founder of the PDD/Interactional Disorders Association of Houston, a support group and resource for parents of children with PDD/autism.

 Donna Marshall, Director – Mrs. Marshall has been with The Westview School for eighteen years.  She began her career at Westview working with preschool students and before moving to administration, she was Kindergarten teacher and Curriculum Level Coordinator for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten.  Her degree is in Special Education, although she holds teaching certificates for regular and special education.

 Russell Avery, Middle School Principal - Mr. Avery has been with The Westview School since August 1, 2008.  Before joining The Westview School, he worked several years as a special education teacher and an assistant principal in the public school system.  He earned a Master in Educational Administration at The University of St. Thomas and he currently holds certification in the areas of Generic Special Education, Principal, and Superintendent.

Jenny Jumonville Thompson, Development Director  - Mrs. Thompson has been with The Westview School since May 1, 2008.  Prior to joining the administration at The Westview School, Jenny started her career as a third grade teacher for seven years, and then moved to Development/Fundraising for the last five years.  She attended undergrad and graduate school at the University of Oklahoma graduating with a degree in Education.