Cari Jones

Job Title

Forest Room Assistant

How many total years have you worked in Montessori?

15

How many years have you worked at Compass?

8

Level of education and professional credentials

BA in Psychology

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

To be able to stay with children for three years and see the growth, confidence and independence blossom.

What is your favorite lesson in Montessori?

The stamp game is my favorite Montessori material.  It can be used for so many different kinds of math problems. 

How were you introduced to the world of Montessori? 

I always knew I wanted to be in education.  When I started learning about different education models, Montessori was the only one that stood out to me.  And I knew I didn't want to teach in any other setting!

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

I can read really fast!

List one passion you have outside of work

I love to read!