Statement of Purpose:
The Sandwich Montessori School is dedicated to providing an outstanding learning environment for children between the ages of 2 years 9 months and 12 years. The school is dedicated to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, and follows a philosophy of child-centered education with an accent on the arts. Our goal is for each child to fulfill his or her potential in a safe, caring and challenging environment. The Sandwich Montessori School provides a stimulating environment for children to learn and express themselves with an emphasis on self-esteem.
Our Objectives:
- To nurture and encourage the utmost respect for the child, his or her peers, the community of the school,
and the world around us, where the rights and needs of the child are met and upheld - To develop and protect a positive self-image in the child
- To incorporate the principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori into an enriched learning environment
- To enhance creativity and independence through allowing responsible choices within the guidelines of the classroom
- To build a strong sense of community spirit by working together, learning from one another and valuing the opinions and differences of others
- To aid the child in the life long journey of problem solving, and critical thinking, and to help develop a love of learning
- To help the child become a self-assured, independent life-long learner
Virginia Collier, Head of School, is an experienced teacher and administrator of more than 25 years. She is highly respected and recommended in the Montessori and traditional school communities having teaching experience in preschool, kindergarten, first and second grades in both private and public settings. She received the honor of being nominated as the most outstanding teacher in New Hampshire in 1990. This is the fifth successful school that Ginger founded during the past 25 years. She currently holds a Director II certification from the Department of Early Education and Care, and is state teacher certified. Ginger attended New England Montessori Teacher Education Center and received her Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society. She graduated with a B.A. degree in Early Childhood Education.