Our Staff
Dinora Padilla-Avina Bio
My name is Dinora Padilla-Avina, I am an early childhood education professional and a devoted mother of four, holding a Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Texas Woman’s University. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve led two early childhood centers to achieve top ratings through Texas Rising Star. I also volunteer at my children’s schools and serve as a Pre-K Ministry Teacher, focusing on creating nurturing environments for young learners. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening and caring for my houseplants, reflecting my belief in nurturing growth in both nature and education.
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My name is Sierah Haines. I am 22 years old and originally from Houston, TX. I graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor Degree in 2D Studio Art. I have been the Assistant Manager since August 2024, and my favorite thing is combining experimental learning with art and play. Outside of work my hobbies include: poetry, art (of course!), and discovering Denton’s awesome music venues! I guide a lot of our programs here, so feel free to ask me any questions!
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My name is Katie Frizzell. I go to the University of North Texas, and I study elementary education! I have worked at Explorium for over two years and in my free time, I love to go to concerts and craft.
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My name is Abi Isaacs, and I’ve been a play expert and marketing assistant at Explorium since January 2024. One of the things I enjoy most about my job are the pop-up workshops, we’re always discovering something new! I’m currently a sophomore at North Central Texas College, majoring in Marketing and Advertising. In my free time, I love ballet, doing my nails, and watching movies.
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My name is Marlene Zamudio and I am a full time college student at Texas Woman’s University pursuing a EC-6 Education degree with a bilingual certification. I have been a Playexpert at Explorium since January 2024, and I really enjoy working in our homeschool enrichment program. Outside of work, I like trying new hobbies and one of my life goals is to visit every national park!