Dr. David LaViscount

David earned his Bachelor of Arts in French from Louisiana State University, his Master of Arts in Teaching from Louisiana College, and his Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration from the University of New Orleans.

He holds an AMS Administrator Credential through the Houston Montessori Center and has approximately 15 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, school administration, and educational leadership.

David currently serves as the Head of School at Westside Montessori School, an independent, nonprofit Montessori school in Houston, Texas. Previously, he served as a principal at a public charter Montessori school in New Orleans, Louisiana.

In addition to his school-building leadership experience, Dr. LaViscount previously served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. He currently serves as a leadership coach at Teachers College, supporting master's degree students pursuing principal certification.

Dr. LaViscount has presented at the American Montessori Society's annual conference, The Montessori Event. His professional interests include educational leadership, organizational development, teacher preparation, and strengthening school communities.