our history

博彩软件app排名 was founded by ten Rogers Park parents in September of 1966 in a converted space at St. Ignatius parish and has provided quality education to the children of Chicago ever since.

In 1975, the school moved its site to Bethany Lutheran Church at 1244 W. Thorndale. 博彩软件app排名 gradually expanded to offer a Toddler class, five Children's House classrooms, and after school care for working families. The 博彩软件app排名 elementary program launched in 1991 and in three years, the class grew from its initial enrollment of 7 to 18 students.

In 1994, 博彩软件app排名 opened a 9-12 program and a year later, with the continued growth of the elementary program, new space was leased at 1020 West Bryn Mawr in the Edgewater Presbyterian Church. This building housed our 6-9 and 9-12 classrooms and after-school elementary program. The combination of growth and separate buildings created the need to look for a single site to house both our programs. This search spanned over 10 years.

In 2004, 博彩软件app排名 purchased and began construction on our current home, a 47,000 sq. ft. educational facility at 1800 West Balmoral. Thanks to the hard work, support, and continued energy of 博彩软件app排名 parents, a state-of-the-art school that incorporates the Montessori philosophy into its design opened in January 2006. The facility includes Montessori programming from Toddler to Middle School, two gyms, library, green roof, playgrounds, and green space.

In 2014, enrollment demands and a desire to expand led the school to develop plans for a 14,000 square foot addition to the existing building. The expansion allowed the school to add a middle school wing with science stations, a central group presentation area, and breakout learning spaces. Dedicated library, drama, music, and resource rooms were added along with additional administration office space and rooftop recreation playspace and gardens. The large gym was retrofitted with commercial grade lighting, sound, and audiovisual equipment for use in staging performances and hosting events. The expansion also enabled the school to grow its lower and upper elementary program by renovating the existing building to add two new classrooms.

academic staff

博彩软件app排名 attracts and retains an experienced and dedicated faculty. Our teachers hold Bachelors or Masters degrees, are Montessori certified, and have many years of in-class experience.

early childhood
teaching staff

Our early childhood staff creates a special sense of continuity and belonging for the youngest members of our community. Their knowledge of child development and Montessori education, as well as their practical expertise, make for an environment that is both child and parent friendly.

elementary/
middle school
teaching staff

At the elementary level, our Montessori trained classroom teachers are joined by specialists who lead the co-curricular programming of Spanish, drama, art, music, and physical education. Many of our teachers have taught at 博彩软件app排名 for over 15 years. Their loyalty, talent, and professionalism are exceptional, and their dedication and commitment to children have garnered 博彩软件app排名 a reputation for excellence in Montessori education.

montessori teacher training

Montessori teacher training is specific to age groups:

• Toddler (2 year olds)
• Children's House (3-6 year olds)
• Lower Elementary (6-9 year olds)
• Upper Elementary (9-12 year olds)
• Middle School/Adolescent (12-14 year olds).

博彩软件app排名 partners with a variety of both AMI and AMS Montessori training centers throughout the United States for teacher training.

governance

博彩软件app排名 is a board-governed 501(c)(3) organization. The Board of Directors meets approximately eight times per year, and focuses on the school's strategic direction and long term sustainability in line with our mission and core values. Committees of the board include business finance, diversity and inclusion, marketing, committee on trustees, advancement, and alumni relations.

board members

Joe Negussie

Board President

Kirsten Andersen

Vice President

Kirsten Fedderke

Secretary

Julie Hopmayer

Treasurer

Ben Blair

博彩软件app排名 Principal

Dan Roberts

JeNai Stanley

Lisa Kaplan

Amie Dowker

Liz Epstein

Tim Farrell

Micah Gerchenson

Liz Iverson

Alexa James

Haley Shridharani

Azahdi Williams-Babi

Joe Ramum

Blair Robertson

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