Mrs. Priscila Paixao

Preschool 3 Teacher

Portrait of a smiling woman with glasses and long brown hair against an autumn-themed backdrop

Hello, my name is Mrs. Priscila, and I am so excited to begin my 7th year here at Mother Teresa! I truly love working here and feel so blessed to teach and spend time with children each day. I am ready for a wonderful year ahead with your child!


My family and I are originally from Brazil, and we have lived in Clifton Park for 9 years. We are fluent in Portuguese and love sharing a bit of our culture. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business and a Master’s degree in Oil and Gas. Before moving to the United States, I worked at the largest oil company in Brazil. Before working here, I began volunteering at my daughter’s elementary school and quickly discovered my passion for early childhood education. Since then, I’ve known this is my true path. I love working with kids and helping them learn and grow!

At home, I have a wonderful family, my 14-year-old daughter, Julia, my husband Marcelo and our dog, Snow. Julia is very active and loves playing soccer and skiing. In my free time, my family and I love to travel, explore new cultures, and try different foods. We have a large wooden world map in our living room where we mark the places we’ve visited and the ones, we dream of exploring next!

I can’t wait to learn all about your children and make this a wonderful school year together! ❤️