Meet our Director

Jen Montgomery-Rice, M.Ed.


Center Director/ Owner

 Jen holds a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education (K-9) from UMASS Lowell. Jen has been a store manager, licensed day care provider and classroom teacher for many years. In addition, Jen serves as a volunteer trainer, one-on-one tutor and Board member for Literacy Volunteers of Bangor. Jen has two adult children and one grandchild [who attends Parkside]. A full-time team including a program director, lead teachers, teachers and assistants will oversee classroom activities