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[quote=Anonymous]Hi Moms,

I am a certified Montessori teacher and Head of School looking for space for a new school in the DC area. I have worked at some of the schools that you are discussing.

I understand your point of view and I have promised parents that all Montessori schools do not have "Diva's" for Administrators and teachers who act as though they should wear the “Miss Arrogance Crown”. It is embarrassing to acknowledge that these prima donnas are in the Montessori profession. Montessori certainly promoted respect for the child. Teachers who claim to embrace her philosophy should practice what they preach. True believers in the Montessori Method (not found BTW in some of the schools you mentioned) also develop wonderful relationships with the children as well as the families.

Unfortunately, some of these schools do not even reach the Montessori goals. If you visit, ask if the children have a 3 hour work period on most days that is not interrupted. Authentic Montessori schools do have a 3 hour work time and the children are not pulled out of class for so called enrichment every 20 minutes. No one can do everything well. Enrichment is great, but one of the schools is so weak that you mentioned that the teachers spend time on the enrichment to entertain the children because they do not know how to connect the children to the Montessori materials and the philosophy. Now that so many Montessori schools have violated the integrity of the Method, it is hard to find a school that is a good example. Please keep looking. A Montessori school that follows the child is one of the best gifts you can ever give your child for life. It is true. I have seen the results often and the outcomes are amazing.

Your red flags were right on target. I am glad you can see through the glitz and the bling. However, please know we are not all like that. Neither was Dr. Montessori.

Best wishes to all.

Lindakl PhD (ABD) AMS
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