Jennifer Mathewson

Job Title

Upper Elementary Guide in the Garnet Room, Golden Campus

How many total years have you worked in Montessori?

8

How many years have you worked at Compass?

8

Level of education and professional credentials

Master of Education

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

I love seeing the children grow over the three-year cycle. It is inspiring to be a witness as well as a mentor in this process. I also love dancing with them during and after school.

What is your favorite lesson in Montessori?

 I love the math materials in general and how they take abstract ideas and turn them into a tangible process for the kids.

How were you introduced to the world of Montessori? 

While looking for a preschool for my oldest, we stumbled upon Compass and fell in love. Having come from a regular-education classroom setting as a teacher, Montessori wasn't familiar to me, but I will never go back.

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

Probably dancing, but I doubt I would enter because I'd be too embarrassed. 

List one passion you have outside of work

snowboarding/snowskating