Teacher - Stars

Jennifer was raised in Idaho. After graduating from high school, she moved to New Jersey where she attended college and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in English Literature with a concentration in Elementary Education. She was a program director for a non-profit organization for six years working with at-risk youth. After staying home for several years to raise her two boys, she taught preschool for two years and then loved teaching toddlers for one year. Her greatest joy in life is spending time with her husband Anthony, and two boys Anthony and Nicholas. She also enjoys reading, hiking and skiing. A surprising fact about Jennifer is that she knows more than a few football facts.

Teacher - Stars

Austin joined the Montessori Community School in 2016. He loves the process, values, and community at MCS. He spent 3 years teaching children ages 2-5 within home and classroom settings, specializing in ABA therapy and other early learning academics. Austin is very interested in community building, creative problem-solving, honoring individual needs, and learning naturally at one's own pace. In his free time Austin likes to read, exercise, go hiking, listen to music, watch films, and attend live performances.

Assistant & Extended Day Teacher - Stars

Kara loves learning new things. Her older sister Annie Hays has taught her a lot about the Montessori method. Kara loves the respect that it gives to each child from the moment they are born. Kara was so happy there was a position open in the extended day program so she could have the opportunity to be in this magical world. Kara also loves to spend time outdoors and make new friends.