Sweetwater Springs Community School

Mrs. Jeannie Michelle Ross is a highly qualified Reading Specialist and Learning Handicapped Specialist dedicated to transforming the lives of children and teens who struggle with reading and spelling, particularly those with dyslexia and specific learning disabilities. With a Master's Degree earned Summa Cum Laude, Mrs. Ross employs explicit, evidence-based methodologies such as Structured Linguistic Phonics and the Orton-Gillingham approach to create personalized, systematic lessons that cater to each child's unique learning needs. Her commitment to fostering an understanding of language through speech-to-print instruction has consistently yielded remarkable results, enabling students to achieve fluency in reading. What sets Mrs. Ross apart is her individualized approach; she conducts one-on-one virtual lessons that adapt to the specific challenges faced by each student, ensuring a low-stress learning environment that promotes confidence and success. Parents have witnessed significant progress in their children's abilities and self-esteem, often noting the stark contrast between traditional educational settings and the tailored support provided by Mrs. Ross. This unique combination of expertise, empathy, and dedication makes her tutoring services an invaluable resource for families navigating the complexities of learning differences.

Montessori Achievement Centre opened on September 4, 1984 with twelve students and two teachers, founded and directed by Patricia J. Wheeler. Today our six teachers work with about forty-two children ages 2 to 6 in Spring Valley, serving families across East County. In 2004 we earned full accreditation from the Montessori School Accreditation Commission (MSAC/AMS), the second Montessori school in the county to do so. Certified Montessori educators lead a traditional program in mixed-age classrooms: practical life, sensorial work, and early math and language taught with hands-on materials rather than worksheets. The Half Day program is a focused morning work cycle, and Full Day adds lunch, rest or quiet time, afternoon activities and outdoor play. Our summer program mixes Montessori work with art, gardening, group games and time outside. The Montessori day runs 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Families pay a weekly rate for a three-, four- or five-day schedule, with a 15% sibling discount, and hourly extended care covers 7:00 to 8:30 in the morning and 1:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon.