School Staff
Mary Ann Jackson is our Head of School. She was a Montessori Assistant for three years before becoming a Montessori Teacher in 1975. Mrs. Jackson has dedicated her professional life to serving children as a certified AMI Montessori Directress. She has over 25 years of Montessori teaching experience and an excellent reputation in successfully working with all types of children - from the brightest to those with learning challenges. Mrs. Jackson has served on two Montessori school boards and parent boards of other private schools. She was also a past member of Yardley Borough Council and an Elected Auditor in Yardley Borough.
Team teaching with Mrs. Jackson is her son, R. Craig Jackson. Mr. Jackson is a Montessori preschool & kindergarten graduate and a certified AMS Montessori Teacher-Guide. Mr. Jackson completed a Masters of Education program at Cabrini College in 2010 and is a graduate of the Childcare Administrator Certification program at Bucks County Community College. Recognized for his leadership abilities while at Penn State, Mr. Jackson was President of the Student Government at Penn State’s Altoona Campus, a Lion Ambassador, and a Resident Advisor for student housing. Mr. Jackson was a past supervisor at Sesame Place where he worked summers in high school and college. He is a member of and currently does community service with the Kiwanis.
ALL STAFF MEMBERS HAVE RECEIVED CHILD ABUSE AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK CLEARANCES AND OUR TEACHING STAFF AND ALMOST ALL OF OUR OTHER STAFF HAVE CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
Teaching Staff
Mary Ann Jackson
AMI Certified (Association Montessori Internationale) - 1975
Phi Beta Kappa Graduate of Penn State – B.A. with Highest Distinction – Social Welfare
PA Private Academic State Certification - 1975
Owner/Head of School since its inception in 2004
R. Craig Jackson
AMS Certified (American Montessori Society) - 2007
B.S. – Penn State University – Business
Master’s Degree in Education – Cabrini College – 2010
PA Private Academic State Certification - 2008
Montessori Assistant and/or Intern - 2005 to 2007
Enrichment Staff
Francesca Axe (Spanish)
B.S. – Philadelphia University
Elementary Education Certification – Brooklyn College
Spanish Enrichment – 2004 to Present
Kathleen Heitmann (Music)
A.A. – Community College of Philadelphia
Teaching License from Kindermusik International
Music Enrichment – 2004 to Present
Additional and Substitute Staff
Susan R. Neuman
B.S. – Penn State University – Elementary Education
Montessori Assistant & Substitute – 1998 to Present
Kathryn Kennedy
AMS Toddler Certification – 1990
Montessori Toddler Teacher – 1990 to 1999
Montessori Primary Assistant – 1997 to 1984 and 2012 to Present