Primary East - Lead Directress & Primary Coordinator

Kelsey Keller

Kelsey began her journey with Montessori Children’s School (MCS) in 2014 as a Teacher Assistant in the Primary West Classroom. She completed the Trillium Montessori Teacher Assistant Training in 2019 and took on the role of Self-Guided Lead in Primary East in 2021, working under the mentorship of Primary Level Coordinator Maegan Brusaw. In the Spring of 2025, Kelsey took on the role as Primary Level Coordinator.

Kelsey has recently earned her Primary Montessori Diploma in Early Childhood (3-6) from the North American Montessori Center. She has held a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Kentucky since 2011.

Passionate about the Montessori philosophy, Kelsey values how it allows children to pursue their interests and learn at their own pace. She has two children who are enthusiastic about their experiences at MCS.

Outside of her professional life, Kelsey enjoys spending time at the beach—her happy place! She also loves gathering with friends and family and cheering on her children at soccer games.

Mark Your Calendars:

🎉 The Decadent December Auction Is Almost Here!!

Join us on December 6th, 7–11 PM, for our semi-formal annual celebration featuring live music, amazing food, fun games, exciting prizes, and incredible auction items, including awesome baskets and amazing vacation trips!

🍸 Tickets are on sale now and include 2 free drink tickets (21+ event).

Get your tickets here!
👉 http://onecau.se/decadent2025

Let’s make this December truly decadent! 🥂

Winter Weather Update for Tues. December 9, 2025. MCS will have a two hour delay on 12/9/25 for all staff and students.

Rainfall, snow mix, and sub-freezing temperatures expected. overnight.

Please stay safe & warm! Stay tuned for any additional updates

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