About Montessori West Christian School
Rooted in Faith. Guided by Montessori.
At Montessori West Christian School we believe every child is created by God with an innate curiosity, a love of order, and the capacity to grow in wisdom and joy. Our program is built on the timeless insights of Dr. Maria Montessori and enriched with a Christ-centered worldview, so children develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically—one purposeful day at a time.
Our Montessori Heritage
More than a century ago, Italian physician Dr. Maria Montessori observed that children flourish when we “follow the child.” She designed hands-on materials and a carefully prepared environment that allow students to choose meaningful activities, concentrate deeply, and master new skills at their own pace. When this approach is honored, children naturally demonstrate:
- a love of work & order
- sustained, joyful concentration
- independence and self-discipline
- genuine kindness, obedience, and initiative
We see these same hallmarks—Montessori called them the traits of a “normalized” child—emerge in our classrooms every day.
The Montessori Curriculum
| Area | What Children Experience | Skills They Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Life | Pouring, buttoning, food prep, grace & courtesy | Coordination, concentration, independence |
| Sensorial | Pink Tower, sound cylinders, color tablets | Discrimination of size, weight, texture, pitch |
| Language | Sandpaper letters, movable alphabet, rich vocabulary games | Phonemic awareness, reading, expressive speech |
| Mathematics | Number rods, bead chains, spindle boxes | Quantity–symbol association, operations to four digits |
| Culture & Geography | Puzzle maps, continent globes, music & art from around the world | Global awareness, respect for diversity |
| Science & Nature | Botany puzzles, hands-on experiments, outdoor observation | Inquiry, classification, love for God’s creation |
Meet The Staff
Wendy Meadows
Head of School and Primary Guide
Guides children with joy and curiosity as Head of School with 30 years of Montessori experience.
Heather Forrester
Assistant Director
Assistant Director with a passion for family, faith, and Montessori after years in law enforcement.
Chloe Horton
Preprimary Guide
Preprimary guide who nurtures children’s natural interests through hands-on, joyful Montessori experiences.
Haissen Barrios
Preprimary Guide
Spanish-speaking Montessori guide passionate about early childhood, outdoor living, and nurturing children’s independent learning.
The Prepared Environment
Montessori called teachers “directresses”—guides who serve the child’s work. Our educators are trained in both Montessori methodology and early-childhood best practices. They
- observe each learner’s interests,
- introduce new materials at the right moment,
- model grace and courtesy, and
- step back so children can experience the triumph of self-discovery.
Rather than directing all activity, they link each child to the environment, fostering ownership, confidence, and a genuine love of learning.
Faith & Character
Why Families Choose Montessori West
Christ-Centered Mission
Academic excellence grounded in faith.
Authentic Montessori
Proven, research-backed pedagogy.
Bilingual Advantage
Natural Spanish immersion during peak language years.
Caring Community
Low ratios, nurturing teachers, supportive parents.
Whole-Child Focus
Intellectual, spiritual, social, and physical growth.
Safe, Inspiring Campus
Beautiful spaces designed for exploration and peace.