Miss Jessica

Assistant Teacher

Jessica brings a background in Early Childhood Education and Development and Sociology to MindGarden. She works alongside our Seedlings children. In her own words:

“What I love about the Charlotte Mason approach, and the philosophy behind MindGarden Learning, is the focus on children as a whole being, and how we can support and nurture children in meaningful and purposeful ways, beyond what lies within the textbooks.

My teaching style is very student-centered, involved, and relationship-based. I see myself less as a strict authority figure and more as a team leader, guiding and learning alongside your children as we build a strong, supportive classroom community. I believe children thrive when they feel seen, heard, and truly known. I love building a strong classroom community where students know they belong.

Over the years, I’ve also had the opportunity to learn from Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Waldorf education. I appreciate the unique strengths of each approach and enjoy thoughtfully weaving together aspects of each with the Charlotte Mason philosophy to create meaningful learning experiences for children.

I love to find enrichment where you’d least expect it. I love bringing lessons to life through nature, hands-on experiences, and real-world exploration.

I want my students to always feel they have a trusted, encouraging friend in me. I love the passion and excitement that children have, and the thirst for knowledge and understanding of the world around them. I love looking through their lens to see things how they do.

When I am not teaching with MindGarden Learning, you’ll usually find me with my children, exploring the outdoors and the fun activities our area has to offer, reading a good book, or discovering a great local coffee shop.

I look forward to getting to know your family and working together to support your child’s journey this year.”