Cecilia received her Primary diploma (AMS) from Xavier University in 1977. She received her Elementary diploma (AMI) from Washington Montessori Institute in 1994. She has a B.S. in Speech Pathology and Audiology, and an M.A. in Education. Cecilia has worked in Dallas at the primary and elementary level at Montessori Children’s House and School and St Alcuin Montessori School. She later served as Head of School at The Barbara Gordon Montessori School. Cecilia has two children who are graduates of St. Alcuin.  She currently serves on the Board at Montessori Children’s House and School.