Welcome to Room 104 Ms. Dance & Mrs. Newmon's class

Where we strive for independence, independence is a part of the Montessori philosophy.

 

"If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence. It must initiate them into those kinds of activities which keep them from being a burden to others because of their inabilities."  Maria Montessori

 

In our classroom we allow the child to have freedom within limits. This is:

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Our Mission

Our Mission:

To provide quality care and education that fosters the child’s natural ability to learn while promoting self confidence, social/cognitive development and independence. We uphold this mission by providing services to families who may not otherwise afford the benefits of quality early childhood education.

The MLK Montessori School Mission

Martin Luther King Montessori School ("MLKMS") currently provides a comprehensive full day, full year preschool and kindergarten program for children ages three to six years. One of only two Montessori schools in the United States to offer a quality Montessori education to low-income families at an affordable cost, we’ve enriched the lives of more than 5,000 children since our start in 1968. At MLKMS students receive much more than an academic jumpstart. Representing humanness in all its forms, those who pass through our halls are encouraged to embrace a diverse world and a brighter future.

Our Board of Directors

Rob Kruger, President | Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom

Brandon White, Vice President | FWCS

Ja'Cole Hornaday, Secretary | Community Volunteer

Chris Douse, Secretary | IPFW

Terri Payne | Timothy L. Johnson Academy

Denita Washington | EACS

Lon Bohnke | St. Francis University

Emily Szaferski | Burt, Blee, Dixon, Sutton & Bloom

Greta McKinney, Director | MLK Montessori School

Martha Fleming | Welfare Dept. Division of Family Resources

Jennifer Nickell | FWCS