Michelle Clark

Job Title

Upper Elementary Co-Lead Teacher, Wheat Ridge Campus in the Earth Room

How many total years have you worked in Montessori?

11

How many years have you worked at Compass?

9

Level of education and professional credentials

Masters in Montessori Education

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

I am drawn to Montessori because it meets children where they are and addresses all aspects of their development. I love that they're able to follow their passions and bring creativity into their learning.

What is your favorite lesson in Montessori?

I love all of the geometry materials, especially the iron insets to learn about equivalence and the Pythagorean theorem. 

How were you introduced to the world of Montessori? 

I was lucky enough to attend a Montessori school as a child. I started in the toddler program and ended in middle school. I wasn't planning to become a teacher but was drawn back to Montessori after I graduated college. 

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

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List one passion you have outside of work

Traveling