South School Early Childhood Development Center

Pre-K 4 SA

The Pfluger/RDG team is collaborating with Holt and Pre-K 4 SA on the South School Early Childhood Education Center (ECE). This project will shape the lives of young learners from infancy to preschool, providing them with a nurturing and rich learning environment. The design includes:

20 state-of-the-art classrooms

Two gross motor rooms for enriching physical activities

Administrative spaces for seamless operations

The Family Café area–a practical on-site kitchen where families can gather during and after hours

Corporate offices and a training center for Pre-K 4 SA

The materials reflect the area's architectural spirit, prioritizing sustainable design. Through collaborative meetings with the stakeholders, the vision for this campus is to balance utility and aesthetics while adding an elegant touch of the local architectural language.

I grew up in the San Antonio area, though I was born at Fort Bragg, NC. My mom was an army nurse, and my dad was a pharmacist, so they always thought I'd end up in the medical field. For a while, I did too—I started college as a pre-med student. But a fender-bender during my freshman year changed everything. I got into a car accident with a professor, and because I was a student, the insurance companies assumed I was at fault. Determined to prove otherwise, I spent three days drafting detailed plans of the accident—before, during, and after. I ended up having way more fun doing that than my biology homework, and that's when I knew architecture was my true calling. I earned a BA in Architecture from Baylor University and a Master's in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis. Now, I'm passionate about creating spaces that will impact generations of students. The work we do has a lasting effect, and that's what keeps me motivated every day. When I'm not busy at work, you can find me running the parental taxi service for gymnastics, violin, and baseball practice. It's a great way to stay connected with my kids! But when I get the chance, I love cooking, reading, and planning our next family trip.

What's an unusual skill you have that people might not know about? I have always enjoyed dancing—not dancing like at a wedding reception, but actual technical dance. And after a long search, I finally found a local studio that offers adult-level classes! This year I'm taking jazz, ballet, and tap classes!

What's one piece of advice you'd give to someone starting their career? No one is going to advocate for you more than yourself. Don't undersell yourself. Push yourself, ask for help, and volunteer to take on more responsibility...set yourself apart from the crowd.