Cara Garland

Job Title

Mental Health Provider (Elementary & Farm School)

How many total years have you worked in Montessori?

How many years have you worked at Compass?

Level of education and professional credentials

Masters in Counseling Psychology/Counselor Education, Licensed Professional Counselor, School Counselor

What is the most inspiring thing about working at Compass, with students and/or in Montessori?

I love that we meet students where they are at and students can learn from a variety of learning styles

What is your favorite lesson in Montessori?

Stamp Game!

How were you introduced to the world of Montessori?

My mom was a pre-school Montessori teacher and I went to a Montessori pre-school as well!

Fun fact - If we held a staff talent show, I'd wow everyone with my talent doing.....fill in the blank!

Reciting the alphabet backwards!

List one passion you have outside of work.

Paddle Boarding