Glendale Montessori

Nurturing the whole child

Michelle Senn

Lower Elementary Teacher

What I love most about Montessori:
Montessori provides a beautiful balance of freedom and structure that allows children to develop their independence and love of learning.  Teachers serve as guides supporting the children as they move through the curriculum at their own pace, and the engaging hands-on materials foster students' understanding and curiosity.

My favorite classroom material:
The Golden Beads

What brings me joy outside the classroom:
Reading, nature, time with family and friends, and listening to music on road trips.

Michelle Senn // Lower Elementary Teacher

 

FAVORITE MONTESSORI QUOTE:

“The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”

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"My son has attended Glendale Montessori since he was 2.5. He's now 10 and in the fifth grade. We were lucky and they expanded from only going up to the 2nd grade to offer all the way to 6th. All the teachers and staff have been wonderful, but the 1st & 2nd grades with Hal and Terri are magical. I cannot express what amazing teachers they are: warm, encouraging, full of enthusiasm. I know my son will treasure the time he spent with them. As I look now for a junior high, i know that my kid has a quest for knowledge that cannot be extinguished. I feel so grateful to have stumbled upon this school. I was not familiar with Montessori when we arrived but I see now how working at your own pace helps all the children. If your child is interested in moving more quickly ahead they are encouraged, and if your child has learning disabilities they are able to proceed at their own pace without stigma."

- Parent (2014)