School Accountant

Janice Mayer

Janice Mayer has been a part of Child’s View since the early days.  As a member of the Church we are housed in, Janice was instrumental in gaining agreement for a space for the school to lease.  Her youngest daughter began at Child’s View just before our move from the Markham School to the Church in 1990.  Janice’s older daughter also attended a Montessori School.

Janice’s primary role has been that of Accountant.  Over the years, however, she has been part of the school in some degree or another in every way imaginable, from Accountant to chief nose wiper to fixer upper to a shoulder to lean on to Assistant Administrator.  She has a huge heart and is a major support to the school.

Classroom Teachers

All classroom Guides have training and certification in the Montessori method of education.  Classroom Assistants have education and/or experience in Montessori and/or Early Childhood Education. First Aid and CPR certification is required for all primary staff members. A criminal record check through Children's Services is required on all staff.

Crane Room Guide

Jessica Mallett

Jessica grew up in Colorado and attended a public Montessori school through 6th grade. It is because of her experience as a Montessori student that she is convinced of it value as an environment conducive to learning. Jessica considers learning to include all aspects of development; social, emotional, physical and psychological. The dynamic educational experience afforded to Jessica through Montessori is what inspired her to pursue teacher training. She moved from Colorado to Portland in 2004 to attend the Montessori Institute Northwest. Her Primary Diploma was conferred in June 2006 and in June 2007 she received her Bachelors Degree in Human Studies from Marylhurst University. 

Jessica loves to write a good "old fashioned" letter, married her best friend from high school, and loves to go camping. She discovered a talent for drawing in college, and is interested in art; not as a connoiseur but as a sensorial process. Jessica considers herself to be a life-long learner; she has a love for learning and considers a great remedy to boredom an educational program on OPB. History, nature, science, people/culture, and art are incredibly interesting things to Jessica.  

Crane Room Assistant Teacher
      & Summer Elementary Teacher

Erin Scovill

Erin Scovill was raised in Portland Oregon and received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Portland State University in 2005, with an emphasis on Elementary Education.  As she was earning her degree in 2003, she began assisting part-time at a local Montessori School.  It is there that over the next nine years she was taught and grew her love for the Montessori philosophy.  Erin came to Child's View as our Afternoon Assistant during the 2010-11 school year. During the Summer she stepped into the role of Summer Elementary Teacher. During the school year she is the Crane Room Assistant Teacher.

She lives in a house in Aloha with her husband, two dogs, and four chickens.  No kids, but two beautiful nephews.  Erin loves gardening, art, day hiking, hot springs, traveling, concerts and disc golf. 

Dove Room Guide

Mariah Stewart-Hencke

Mariah Stewart-Hencke holds an international diploma in AMI curriculum for ages 3 - 6.  In addition to her Montessori education and work experience, she has served children and families as a community organizer and public school volunteer for 15 years.  She is deeply committed to creating a safe and inviting environment in which young children may unfold and thrive.

Mariah grew up in Appalachia.  She loves spending time with her family, is a health nut foodie, and looks forward every day to walking her big Rottweiler/Mastiff mutt, Princess.  Mariah is a fan of poetry and is writing a novel in her spare time.