Staff
Directress & Teacher:
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Jean Chorbajian Jean received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics from Iowa State University. She has worked in research at the Geophysical Institute in College, Alaska and worked on her doctorate in Applied Mathematics and Physics at the University of Alaska. After the birth of her first daughter, Jean learned about Montessori as her daughter attended a school in Pittsburgh. When the family moved to Toledo and found there were no Montessori schools, Jean took Montessori training from Dr. Helen Billings and opened her own Montessori school. She operated that school for 15 years before moving to Colorado. Jean loves to see the children learning so many things that will help them in their later school years- especially mathematics.
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| Academic Coordinator : | Beth Weekley |
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Caroline Osofsky I have always enjoyed working with children including having my own summer camp for neighborhood children as a teenager. After completing my BA in Sociology from Randolph-Macon College in Virginia, I moved to Boulder in 1992 where I decided to take courses in Elementary Education at the University of Colorado. Through this coursework I discovered the Montessori philosophy and decided to pursue a career as a Montessori teacher. After my internship at Jarrow Montessori, I was fortunate to have my own class for several years before taking a sabbatical to raise my own children. I am excited to have this opportunity to learn and grow with the children and families at the Montessori Academy of Lafayette!
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Music Teacher:
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Ms. Amy Haywood , singer, storyteller, writer, and mother of two, grew up in Asia and sang in bands throughout high school. She worked summers in an orphanage in Viet Nam which sparked a lifelong devotion to young children. Amy obtained a BA in education and a second BA in English Literature at Guilford College with a minor in Music. She has been teaching Musicare since 1987. In 1999, Amy and four other Musicare instructors created, Camp Oonie Koonie Cha, an early childhood music camp in Winston-Salem. Musicare and Camp OKC, nourish Amy's profound interest in children. In addition to educating children, Amy conducted workshops for teachers through Smart Start in North Carolina, and she was a key note presenter at the South Carolina early childhood educators conference. Amy and her music partner, Claire Valine have won two Parents' Choice Awards for children's music recordings. They have five works. |
Spanish & Music Instruction
We also offer Spanish instruction and music classes with professionals in these areas. Both are provided two afternoons a week and are included with the afternoon tuition and fees for these days.
Careers
We are always looking for qualified individuals to join us. Please contact us for more information. A great experience and satisfaction are guaranteed.