My daughter still asks if she can go to Miss Jesse’s school. She was fortunate to attend her Waldorf school for a year where she thrived in the natural environment and rhythms and structure that Jesse created. She formed friendships with children that she is still very close to today at her school. I appreciated Jesse’s grounded, calm presence and compassion. I highly recommend sending your child to learn with Miss Jesse!
— Laura Rose, Listening Touch & Embody Soul Wisdom
We are so grateful to have had our daughter attend school with Miss Jesse. Jesse creates a calm, intentional, and sacred space for children to explore and learn. She treats every moment with the children with reverence for their experience. She curates a loving environment where the children learn to be kind, thoughtful, and connected to their peers. Miss Jesse is a fantastic teacher for kids of all ages!
— Noëlle DeWitt Pierrat, Boulder Baby Body
We feel incredibly fortunate that our daughter’s very first school experience was with Miss Jesse. As a naturally shy child who was often hesitant around new adults, she connected with Jesse almost immediately—a testament to Jesse’s calm, grounding presence and her remarkable ability to truly see each child as an individual. Jesse created an environment that was not only nurturing but also deeply engaging. Her ability to weave curriculum into gentle, creative experiences made every day feel like an adventure. Even now, five years later, our daughter still talks about the stories, songs, and moments she shared with Jesse. To this day, she insists: “Jesse is the best teacher in the world.” As parents, we felt at ease every morning leaving our child in Jesse’s care. Her warmth, intuition, and dedication to the Waldorf approach shine through in everything she does. Any family would be lucky to have her as part of their child’s educational journey.
— Janelle Karls, mother of three
I had the pleasure of getting to know Jesse as an educator when our son attended her preschool program. I recommend Jesse’s Waldorf-inspired play-based school with great enthusiasm to any family seeking nurturing and developmentally aligned care for their children.

Jesse brings a depth of experience to her work, having guided and supported young people for many years with both passion and wisdom. Her approach is rooted in the time-honored principles of Waldorf education, prioritizing rhythm, creativity, imagination, nature, and the whole child, while also being deeply attuned to the needs of modern families.

Her school is a warm and welcoming environment where children are encouraged to explore, create, and grow at their own pace. Play is central to the daily rhythm as a vital part of how children make sense of the world around them. Through a thoughtfully designed play-based program, Jesse cultivates curiosity, empathy, collaboration, and confidence.

One of the most striking qualities of Jesse’s leadership is her intuitive ability to foster both wonder and stability. Children feel truly seen and valued in her presence. While weaving storytelling, song and games into daily rhythm, facilitating outdoor-based adventures, and creating a peaceful, homelike atmosphere, Jesse ensures that each child’s inner spark is honored.

Jesse’s school exemplifies the best of Waldorf ideals: reverence for childhood, beauty in the everyday, and group care as an art form. I wholeheartedly recommend her school to anyone seeking a deeply enriching and soulful start to their child’s educational journey.
— Katie Moore, homeschool mom of four and PhD, Science

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office@garden-school-lyons.com

418 High Street
Lyons, CO 80540