This week we're shining a light on our Montessori Children's House and it's wonderful staff members! Mrs. Krista Jelsovsky, or "Miss Krista" as her students call her, is in our spotlight this week. Over the next two weeks we will meet Miss Katelyn, Montessori Children's House Teacher, and Miss Paige, Montessori Children's House Aide as well!
Miss Krista has a love for animals, as you can see from her list of pets below! Lately on Fridays her Golden Retriever "Benny" has been visiting the Montessori classroom, and our students have been simply in love with him. Other animals Miss Krista has hosted in her room over the years include snails, baby chicks, "Maude" the frog, fish, and even a garter snake and the occasional spider!
Continue reading to learn more about Miss Krista's experience and our Montessori program here at St. Mary School.
Grades you teach at SMS: I teach in the Montessori Children's House, which includes children ages 3-6 in Montessori Pre-K half day and full day programs, as well as full day Montessori Kindergarten.
Experience: I have a bachelor's degree from Buffalo State University in Education. I also have a Montessori Certification from the Buffalo Montessori training program. This is my 20th year teaching Montessori. My prior positions include The Montessori Children’s House in Youngstown, Director/Teacher at Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School in East Amherst, and Curious Minds Montessori school in Clarence. This is my 10th year here at SMS.
Spouse/children/pets:
Husband- Jason
Kids- Alex, Ayden and Ava
Dogs- Lisa Peaches, Benny
Cats- Chills, Bella and Grover
Hobbies: Watching my son play hockey, relaxing outside with my dogs.
Favorite food: Mexican
Something you always tell your students: “If you want good friends, you have to be a good friend.”
Click here to read more about our Montessori Children's House.
See what Miss Krista & her students have been up to so far this school year!
If you'd like the opportunity to meet Miss Krista, tour our Montessori classroom, and learn more about the benefits of a Montessori style education, click here to register for one of our enrollment events this January 2025.