Jennifer brings diverse experience and a love of both teaching and music making to her roles at Hilltop. She holds M.A.’s in Latin American Studies and Education, and she completed her Montessori AMI elementary training at the Washington Montessori Institute prior to moving from the DC area with her family.

Jennifer taught music in both public and private school settings before joining Hilltop in 2013 as an Upper Elementary classroom teacher. She has enjoyed multiple approaches to music education, and has completed Level I training in Orff Schulwerk — a student-centered process of music teaching that closely parallels the main tenets of Montessori philosopy and pedagogy. Jennifer especially enjoys the multiple age groups she works with in her role as music director.

From Andean Music ensemble back at UT Austin, to taking up strings in support of Hilltop’s violin program, Jennifer has loved learning new instruments. As we all respond to the wildly precarious times facing our world, it is an awesome gift to witness the curiosity, humor, and individuality of our astounding student body.