SJMS Connect is an organization of parents, teachers, administrators, alumni, and supporters of St. Joseph Montessori School. We support each others personal and professional endeavors so we can in turn support SJMS. We host periodic evening socials because many connectors cannot meet in the morning.

We meet regularly to:

Learn more about each other's professions and interests both at meetings and by referencing our online directory (see below).
Create an awareness of how we can support each other.
Expand our sphere of influence by connecting with other successful people.
Provide tips, leads and referrals to each other once we know, like and trust each other.
Track our successes so we can demonstrate the advantages of belonging to the organization.
Continually search for ways to support SJMS.

“During my son’s first year at SJMS, I was struck by the incredible community that St. Joe’s fostered, not only for my son, but also for the parents, teachers, and faculty. Over and over, I kept encountering people in meaningful, genuine, supportive relationships. I knew I wanted to be better connected to the other parents at St. Joe’s but I wasn’t sure how. In our second year at the school, I was grateful to be personally invited to attend the SJMS Connect meeting that takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 8:30am at the Market. I had read about the meetings in newsletters, but assumed they were just for business people. My full time work is serving as a pastor for a local United Methodist church. I was a bit nervous and unsure what to expect. What I found was a well structured, welcoming environment that was easy to step into and encouraged support of the various kind of work that all of us do. Not only did I make some new friends, but I made incredible connections both professionally and personally. My church found a new insurance agent, non-profit consultant, photographer, and even volunteers. I had someone to call when I had questions about the sale of our home. I’m even in the process of finding a ski instructor for my boys this winter. Fellow parents, I encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity to connect with one another and further enjoy the rich community that exists as a part of this extraordinary school.”

— April Blaine, Former SJMS Parent and Lead Pastor at Hilliard United Methodist Church

SJMS Connect Directory

DANIEL R. PROND

Father of SJMS Graduate Emerson Prond (2015)
Residential/Commercial Mortgage Lender with 25 years of Banking Experience. I specialize in helping people secure financing on a new home purchase, refinancing of individual’s current home, construction loans, and commercial loans to acquire real estate.

Sam Moore

Father of SJMS Graduate Thomas Moore (2003)
Father of SJMS Graduate William Moore (2007)
Sam and his family have been longtime members of the SJMS Community. Sam is an independent agent with Goosehead Insurance and is able to find the right coverage at competitive prices for all of your insurance needs. Whether you need home, auto, life, flood, specialty insurance, or an umbrella policy, Sam is able to help.

Goosehead Insurance
Agent Owner
7720 Rivers Edge Drive, Suite 225
Columbus, OH 43235
Direct:614-706-7774
Mobile: 614-634-2065

Stacie Downs
Mother of former SJMS student Kotlen Medors.
Stacie has been a Multi-line Insurance agent since 2008 and has experience on both the independent side, as well as the direct writer side of the business. By utilizing her extensive experience and knowledge of the insurance industry, she is better equipped to service all your personal and/or commercial insurance needs.

Insurance Broker
(614) 769-1326
Insurance@staciedowns.com
staciedowns.com

GRETCHEN CLARK HAMMOND, PHD, MSW, LSW, LCDCIII, TTS

Mother of Maya and Kyla Hammond
Mighty Crow Media works with non-profit organizations to strengthen program performance, secure funds, evaluate outcomes, and train and educate staff. We also provide web design, technology consultation, infrastructure development, and project management services.

MICHELLE DANIEL

Mother of SJMS Graduate Harper Daniel (2015) and former SJMS student Duke Daniel
I am a natural light portrait photographer. My goal is to capture the real smiles and personalities of my clients, from infants to adults, not just the sit and “say cheese” ones.

Michelle Daniel Photography
(614) 354-4066
michelle@michelledanielphotography.com
michelledanielphotography.com

JAMES REESE

Father of Natalie Reese and former SJMS students, Jack, Nick, and Morgan Reese
Being a stay-at-home father, my hobbies have grown into a successful business. For 25 years, my brother and I have curated art collections for small and large companies including the Hilton Columbus Downtown, and the Greater Columbus Convention Center including the interactive head sculpture titled, “As We Are."

In the past 10 years, I have grown my other hobby of video production into capturing stories of individuals and companies who have something wonderful to share.

Reese Brothers Production
Consultant
(614) 562-9373
jim@reesebrothersproduction.com
reesebrothersproductions.com/home.html

Monk’s Copy Shop

The Monk´s Copy Shop, Inc. is a leading supplier of Digital Printing Services located in the Central Ohio Area but equipped to serve you anywhere. We produce professionally finished output of manuals, training materials, software documentation, and many other types of printed materials from both hardcopy and digital originals. Digital files in both PC and Mac formats of most popular software can be accepted by e-mail, FTP and CD or DVD media, and printed on the latest Xerox laser printers in color or grayscale.

Monks is located in downtown Columbus Ohio. Call us at 614-461-6438 for more details or assistance. You will find our prices competitive and our service exceptional!

Hours of operation: Open Monday-Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 PM

Bethia Woolf

Mother of Zoe Dehus
Co-Owner, Columbus Food Adventures, Columbus Brew Adventures, Columbus City Adventures
Looking for something fun to do, a way to show off Columbus to out of town visitors, the perfect gift or a new idea for corporate entertaining? Columbus Food Adventures, Columbus Brew Adventures and Columbus City Adventures offer a wide variety of tours whether your interests are architecture, craft beer, exploring new neighborhoods or immigrant cuisines.

Columbus Food Adventures
201 W Hubbard Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 440-3177
https://columbusfoodadventures.com/