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Spotlight Post: Amy Wagner
Amy Wagner has been a Montessori teacher for 22 years, 13 of those years at West Side Montessori. Amy is passionate about meeting every child where they are and igniting a joy for learning. -
Consistency & Routines
The smallest discrepancy in a child's daily routine can disrupt their entire day! Consistency in parenting offers stability to your kids when they need it most. -
Spotlight Post: Kathy Heckert
Kathy Heckert is passionate about Montessori education and has worked at West Side Montessori for the past 26 years. Kathy taught for 8 years in the Children's House program before moving into administration. Kathy is the Director of Early Childhood Education and works with the children, parents, and teachers from 13 months - Kindergarten. -
Alum Collaborating with Mother on Art Installation
Christian Reichle ('05) and his mother, Monica Pritchard, have been collecting public responses for an art installation that will be featured in the Grand Rapids, Michigan 2021 ArtPrize competition. -
COVID-19 Response Plan Update
During these complex months of navigating the pandemic, our efforts and decision-making focused on the safety of our children, teachers, and community. As a result of layered mitigation strategies and the diligence of our families and staff, West Side completed the 2020-21 school year in-person without any transmission of COVID-19 in the school. -
Montessori Toilet Learning
Little House teacher Sarah Kreinbrink provides advice for parents of toddlers on how to guide children from diapers to independent toilet usage. -
Technology Teacher Wins Ohio STEM Advocate Award
Congratulations to WSM technology teacher Tom Burnworth! The Ohio Department of Education named Tom as the recipient of the 2021 Ohio STEM Advocate Award. The Ohio STEM Advocate Award recognizes an Ohioan who has demonstrated a passion for STEM education through public advocacy and participation in leadership organizations that advance STEM for all. -
French Students Win National Honors
Félicitations!Five West Side Middle School Students won high honors in Le Grand Concours, the National French Contest 2021. -
Two West Side Alums earn PhDs!
Congratulations to Christopher Motz (‘01) and Eric Cooke (‘04) for earning the highest degree possible in their respective fields. -
Montessori Materials: What are they?!
Last week, across the globe, Montessorians celebrated the life of Maria Montessori, who revolutionized the future of education. In honor of her work that we so deeply admire and treasure, we would like to share with you a deeper understanding of some of the material that is used in Montessori schools around the world. These unique materials and the training we have gone through as teachers make the Montessori method come alive at West Side Montessori!!! -
Staff Spotlight: Molly Bernhardt
Molly Bernhardt is a Lower Elementary teacher at West Side Montessori and has been teaching for 27 years.
"I love that a true Montessori experience allows the children to be themselves and create and construct who they will be. I love that children are free to follow a passion, or a need or a challenge and are trusted to make these choices." -
Lower Elementary Students Raise Money for Local Conservation Organization
Cardinal students raised $233.92 for the Green Ribbon Initiative! -
Positive Discipline
Children's House teacher Chelsea Seals discusses the basics of Positive Discipline from a Montessori perspective. -
Staff Spotlight: Chelsea Seals
Chelsea Seals is a Children's House teacher in the Emerald Room at the Perrysburg Campus.
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