Growth & Perspective
Maria Montessori Academy is in the midst of tremendous growth and these moments can feel chaotic, fearful, frenzied, confusing or these moments can feel like an opportunity for reflection, growth, and learning. I chose to move through this experience with the latter, positive view.
Since 2009, I have personally witnessed our students and physical facilities evolve from early childhood through adolescence. It is extremely exciting to see the dream realized as we build the school addition that will house the Junior High students in just a few months. This moment also causes me to reflect on the wonderful teachers, families, and other community members that have made this growth possible.
Other educators and families are recognizing our growth and success. This recognition is evident as tours of MMA happen on a regular basis where potential families, college students, university professors, other school administrators and teachers visit to see the awesome things happening in our building. MMA exemplifies qualities of successful implementation of Montessori education in the public sector.
The growth happening at MMA is not limited to our physical building. Students are growing in their learning and development. Teachers’ classroom and academic expectations are growing. As teachers and parents navigate this growth, we must practice the model for our children to first seek to understand and then to be understood.
Successful navigation of the changes happening at MMA will also require communication. As we communicate with others, we are exposed to alternative views, which is an opportunity to grow our own minds.
Nicoletta Householder