Jan Wenzel, Pre-Primary Classroom 2

What I Love About CMH:

I love the atmosphere of the school.  It is a warm, friendly, welcoming and
beautiful place.  We have a very caring staff and wonderful families.  I am
very blessed to have the opportunity to be part of this school.

Accomplishments:

I have three great children:  Emily, Ben, and Katie
I am a lifelong Girl Scout.
I am an active member of my church.
I have worked in both Elementary and Special Ed. classrooms with children of any different ability levels.

Work History:

Pre-Primary Montessori Classroom:

• The Summit Country Day School
• Terry's Montessori School
• Reading Community Schools
• Cincinnati Public Schools
• Children's Meeting House

Special Education:

• Sycamore Community Schools
• Indian Hill Exempted Village Schools

Kings Island:

• Admissions department
• Finance department (Moneyroom)

Education:

Eastern Kentucky University - B.S. in both Special Ed. and Elementary Ed.

Xavier University -  M. Ed. in Montessori Education

Post Graduate credits from:  University of Cincinnati, Miami University, Walsh University

Leslie Massey, Pre-Primary Classroom 2

Krista Audax, Pre-Primary Classroom 2

EDUCATION: 

Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

School of Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Philosophy with a minor in music.
Certification in SUZUKI PIANO Volumes 1-5.
KINDERMUSIC certification.
University of Cincinnati, graduate class work.
Montessori training and internship for 3-6 age group through NCME.  (National Center for Montessori Education).

WORK HISTORY: 

Follett Publishing Company summer internship in Customer Service Dept.  Chicago, Illinois.
Jeune Fille au Pair (nanny) for a family in the South of France, Montepellier for 1 year.
Suzuki Piano Instructor: Univ. of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music Prepartory Dept., College of Mount Saint Josephs, Musical Arts Center

BERMUDA SUZUKI ACADEMY: Taught over 50 students on the lovely island of Bermuda, where I met my husband, Philippe who is from Paris, France.
Moved to Rhode Island for 2 years, stay-at-home mother to our one and only wonderful daughter, Colette, who is now 15 and attending Loveland High School.
Ohio Dept. of Education:  part-time Field Representative for 2 years.
THE CHILDS PLACE MONTESSORI, Mason Ohio. Taught with 3-6 age group for 1 year.
PARK MONTESSORI, Sharonville Ohio.  Taught, 3-6 age group for 7 years. 

INTERESTS: 

I love to travel and explore the world and learn about other cultures. I love the fine arts and history. I have a deep respect  and appreciation for nature. I love hiking with my family, walking our 2 dogs, dinner with friends and  my yoga practice.

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT CMH:

I am excited and grateful to be a new member at CMH where I can truly sense a strong feeling of a caring and committed community!