Jennie Glass

I cherished the time I spent in a Montessori school as a child, and I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. I spent many years babysitting and working with children in various settings. After graduating from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Journalism and a minor in French, I found a job in advertising, but I missed being around children, and the variety and excitement that they bring. I knew I wanted to work with children under age 6, but I didn't want just day care, so I found my way back to Montessori. I received my 3-to-6-year-old certification from Houston Montessori Center in 2002, and then headed back to the mountains of Colorado. I taught as a Primary lead for three years at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, and then as an Assistant Youth Progams Director for a year before returning to Texas. I've had wonderful teaching experiences here as an Elementary assistant for two years, and a Primary lead for two years.

My son, my joy, came into my life in September 2009, and after taking some time off, I am so excited and grateful to be joining Primavera as a K-1 guide! I feel as if the universe has always been leading me to this place, and I am ready to finally plant the seed of my authentic self here and watch it grow and bloom! As a mother now, I am also so grateful and excited that my son gets to experience such a wonderful community and education all the way through high school!

I am eager to learn more from the incredible staff here; to be a part of the awesome growth of the school and its community; and to share my passions, which include peace education, caring for the Earth, cultural studies & geography, writing, and art. Professionally, I am also driven by current research on brain development, the effects of media on children, sensory integration, and learning differences between boys and girls. My goal is to create a classroom environment that provides a balance between social, emotional, physical, spiritual, and cognitive growth for the children—an environment where each child is respected for their individuality.

“One test of the correctness of educational procedure is the happiness of the child."..…Maria Montessori