Saint Joseph Montessori School was founded by two of us young mothers back in 2016. We had been full time Montessori teachers but believed it was time to focus on our own families and the home.  We wanted our children to receive the loving, orderly approach to learning that the Montessori method provides, and trying to do it alone made us both throw up our hands. 

Inviting in other families to join us allowed us to spread out some of the work. Soon we were growing and hiring a teacher to take our places in the classroom. Becoming a nonprofit allowed me to step away for a season, return as head of school, and now turn over the reins to our new director, Alycia Valentiny.   

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Complementing and not replacing the home has been our mission since day one. We also believe in the power of community to give our children not only the gift of friendship and life long learning, but also give our families the blessing of doing the hardest work together: bringing our children into the faith that will root their lives in God's peace. Thanks to the legacy of Dr. Maria Montessori and the model of our holy patron, St. Joseph, we are thrilled to be able to welcome many of you into this beautiful work.