Pinewoods Montessori

Jennifer Sewell has taught at Pinewoods for six years. She has a Bachelor’s degree and, in addition to her full Montessori credential in Early Childhood Education, is a certified Kindermusik teacher. Jennifer is committed to the traditional Montessori philosophy and has created a classroom environment that is not only stimulating and fun but teaches peace and respect. Working with children with unique occupational therapy needs is a special interest of hers.

In addition to teaching one of our primary classrooms, Jennifer provides Kindermusik for all of our students- toddlers through upper elementary. Our elementary students have formed a percussion band and have performed at a local assisted living center and for special events at Pinewoods. Jennifer has also taught our extended day program for kindergarten age students. She is serving as  head of school.

Jennifer enjoys time with her family, cooking, and decorating. She also enjoys volunteer work.

Jo Ann Rubin has been with Pinewoods for eleven years. She has a Master’s degree and her full Montessori teaching credential in Early Childhood and both Lower and Upper Elementary. Jo Ann is a talented teacher loved by children and parents alike. She is dedicated to each student in her class and is gifted at providing  individualized instruction based on the unique learning style of each. Her students have consistently achieved well above average in reading, writing, and math. Her classroom is also rich with literature, science, geography, history, geometry, and art activities and units.

In her free time, Jo Ann enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and going to tag sales.

This is Lindsay's second year at Pinewoods. She has a Bachelors of Science degree in History Education and is certified as a kindergarten teacher. She is currently working towards her add-on licensure for Pre-K at NC Central University.  Lindsay earned her primary Montessori certification from the North Carolina Center for Montessori Teacher Education located in Apex, NC which is a licensed AMS training program.  Lindsay taught at George Watts Magnet Montessori for 2 ½ years. 

Lindsay recently moved to Efland from Durham, where she has lived all her life. Lindsay feels the move has been a great choice for her at this point in her life.  She takes pleasure in gardening with her husband at Fickle Creek Farm in Efland.  Lindsay is also an animal lover.  When Lindsay is not on the farm gardening, she enjoys traveling.