Our Teachers

Jessie Field

Director
Jessie joined Creative Montessori School in 2013. Jessie discovered the Montessori method when her children went through the program at Creative Montessori School. After observing their growth, volunteering in the classroom, and earning her Montessori credentials, she took over the program. Formerly a state-certified teacher and public elementary school teacher, she brings her training, knowledge, and understanding of child development to help guide the curriculum, staff, and school climate at Creative Montessori School.

Jessie Field

Jennifer Highland

Lead Teacher
Jennifer has experience as a Montessori parent, assistant, lead teacher, and director of her own program. With over 30 years of experience in the Montessori environment, Jennifer’s training in both primary and elementary Montessori education allows her to teach students at all levels of development. Her understanding of the curriculum sequence as well as calm, focused one-on-one lessons provide students with the scaffolding they need to succeed.

Jennifer Highland

Kanchan Ramkumar Singh

Assistant
Kanchan has a master’s degree in economics and a postgraduate diploma in international business. She began her interest in Montessori when her daughter attended CMS. Kanchan has completed the Montessori Assistant Teacher Preparation course and continued to grow in her Montessori experience with her years at Creative Montessori School. Her patience, commitment, and dedication to the students add to the warm classroom environment.

Kanchan Ramkumar Singh

Angela England

Assistant
Angela received her BA from Asbury University. Angela’s three children all attended Creative Montessori School. With her children now in school, Angela is able to join us as a full-time assistant. Angela brings with her a sense of order, focus, and gentleness that allows her to guide students as they grow in all Montessori areas.

Angela England

About the Founder

Susan Vorhis

Susan Vorhis founded Creative Montessori School in 1998 and continues to serve as the president of the board. She has a master’s degree in early childhood education and a teaching certificate from the American Montessori Society for ages 2 ½ to 6. She has been teaching Montessori for over 30 years and brings her expertise as an advisor to the current staff.

Susan Vorhis

“I adored every one of the teachers and could feel their genuine love for our children in everything they did.”

Meredith / Parent