Escuela's teachers combine excellent training, strong academic qualifications and experience with warmth, openness, and a strong respect for children and their parents. Our lead teachers have their Montessori training through either the American Montessori Society (AMS) or the Association Montessori International (AMI).
Primary - Red Room
Jill McCallum co-teaches in the Red Room with Lisa Pearl. After completing her Master's degree, Ms. Jill received a Montessori certification for ages three - six 11 years ago from AMS. This year Jill starts her 10th year at Escuela del Sol.
This begins Lisa's 7th year at Escuela del Sol and her 2nd year co-teaching with Ms. Jill in the Red Room. Lisa has a B.S. in Environmental Conservation from the University of Maine and her AMI Montessori certification for ages 3-6.
