JENNIFER O’BRIEN
English Teacher, Maternelles
Originally from Montpellier, France, Jennifer grew up in California before
eventually settling in Washington. She holds a BFA in Dance from
Cornish College of the Arts, a Master's in Early Childhood Education
from Eastern Washington University, and is Montessori certified through
NAMC. Since entering the field of education in 2016, Jennifer has taught
children ranging from toddlers through Pre-K, bringing warmth,
creativity, and a genuine passion for early childhood development into
her classrooms. Her path has also included leadership roles as a school
director and assistant admissions director at a private elementary school,
giving her a well-rounded perspective on early childhood education from
both the classroom and administrative sides.
In her free time, Jennifer enjoys gardening, baking and exploring the outdoors with her daughter and
husband. Jennifer is thrilled to return to teaching and looks forward to creating a nurturing, engaging
space where young learners can grow, explore, and thrive
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