About Ms. Jalee

Jalee Schofield grew up in the small town of Woodruff located in Northern Utah. She is the 7^th of 10 children. She currently lives in North Ogden with her husband Eric, their 7 year old daughter, Sloane, 5 year old son Sawyer, and a 1 year old son Dax. Sloane is very active and independent with a love for crafts, gymnastics, and friends. She keeps her parents and those around her busy and laughing. Sawyer has Down Syndrome and is developing at his own pace. Since he has learned to walk, he has not stopped running. He is a happy and healthy little guy who loves his mom, Curious George, and riding the bus to school. Dax has just discovered his love for stairs, being outside, and playing in any water, especially the bathtub.

Jalee graduated in 2009 from Utah Valley University with her Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education. She currently holds a Level 2 Utah State Teaching License. She is a Montessori certified Classroom Director of Elementary Education, ages 6-9 through the Institute of Guided Studies.

Jalee began working at Maria Montessori Academy in 2011, one year after it opened. For her first year she was the assistant to Ms. Kaley Parsons. Not only did this year give her a chance to form a strong lasting friendship with Ms. Kaley, but it allowed her to grow as a person and a teacher as she went through the process of growth as a Montessori teacher. In 2012, Jalee was blessed with the opportunity to become the lead teacher in her own classroom. The last 9 years, have been a wonderful journey of growth and love. It has been a journey that is not always easy, but with the help of wonderful friends, co-workers, and family, it has been a journey of great worth.

Jalee enjoys being with her family, especially her husband and children. She loves to find time to spend with her siblings and reminisce about growing up. Her favorite season is autumn, and she loves living in a place where all the seasons are so different. Some of her favorite things are reading, laughing, being with her family, being with her students, hamburgers and fries (especially Red Robin and Five Guys), Sweedish Fish, Starburst, the color blue, and being outside.

Her husband says she is an “awkward gift receiver,” but she loves to give to others.

Her goal as a Montessori teacher is to continue to grow in peace education and be able to share her love of learning with her students and let them know she loves and believes in them.