Primary South - Lead Directress

Sandra Smith

Ms. Smith became a valued member of the Montessori Children’s School (MCS) in 2000, initially joining as after-school staff. By the fall of that year, she transitioned to the role of Toddler Assistant.

Her dedication to Montessori education led her to pursue Montessori Certification for Primary, receiving her training at the Center for Montessori Teacher Education in North Carolina. She now serves as the Lead Directress in Primary South, where she is passionate about creating a loving and structured learning environment. Ms. Smith believes that a Montessori classroom offers the ideal setting for children to thrive and aims to guide her students toward becoming lifelong learners.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Smith enjoys practicing gentle yoga, engaging in breathing exercises, journaling, and caring for her plants. She also cherishes traveling to visit family and loved ones.

Mark Your Calendars:

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Closed for
Winter Break

MCS will be closed from Dec 21st- Jan 2nd. Staff will return on Jan 3rd, and students will return on Jan 6th.

We would like to wish all of our MCS Families a very happy, healthy holiday season! Have a wonderful winter break with your loved ones and we look forward to seeing you all again in 2025! 

ATTENTION MCS FAMILIES/STAFF:

Due to the risk of severe weather, mcs will operate on a slightly earlier than half-day schedule for tuesday, 1/9/24. The early release schedule will be as follows:

ELEMENTARY – 11:15AM

PRIMARY – 11:30AM

STEPPING STONES – 11:45AM

*NO AFTER CARE ON 1/9/24

WE WILL FOLLOW UP WITH ANY UPDATES

Happy Spring Break!

Montessori Children’s School & the MCS Office is closed for Spring Break from Mon., March 25- Fri., March 29, 2024.  The Office will reopen on Mon., April 1, 2024 and students return on Tues., April 2, 2024.  

Please feel free to email admin@mcsjax.org 
and we will return any emails on April 1st