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2012 2013 annual report - Marin Montessori School
annual report 2012 2013 Learning By Being Marin Montessori H e a d o f S c h o o l’ s L e t t e r 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 In many ways 2012-2013 was a watershed year for Marin Montessori School, opening the way to celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2013-2014. The essential components of a complete independent Montessori school were in place: an outstanding faculty, dedicated program leadership, effective administrative support and a committed and strategic Board of Trustees. These cornerstones provide the stability necessary to build a truly exceptional school, one that keeps a clear and intent focus on meeting the needs of the developing child. 2012-13 also brought us fully into the framework of the expanded and now complete school. The Jr. High Program and additional Upper Elementary classroom were no longer just visionary experiments, but practiced realities. The efforts of the last 5 years have come to successful fruition. The addition of the Jr. High has significantly changed the way we think about our school. Though our commitment to Montessori has always been unwavering, our families always had to consider when and where to make a conversion to another school for the middle years. Would their child’s Montessori background stand the test of change? Would they have to play catch up? Would the child be ready for high school down the road? Now, those questions have been resoundingly answered. With three years of graduates from our Jr. High school flourishing in high school, we know both the quality and effectiveness of a Marin Montessori education. However, the completion of the full program does not mean that we are done. From this new vantage point we have the opportunity to move our energies from institutional growth to institutional development and refinement. How best can we meet the needs of each individual child? When do we see signs of developmental transitions? What do they look like? How do we support the autonomy of the child and the integrity of his or her learning style? These questions bring depth and richness to our work. Their answers comprise the continuum of school improvement. Our Annual Report for 2012-2013 reflects a school moving from the institutional growth model of the last 50 years towards a sustainable model that will be the hallmark of the next 50 years. Financially, the school is sound and with the strategic leadership of the Board of Trustees will continue to be so. We will find ways to identify efficiencies in both the plant and the program. But where we will truly flourish is in doing the “big work” of ushering Montessori learning and teaching into the next 100 years, one year at a time. Thank you for joining us on this journey. Sincerely, Jim Munger Head of School B oa r d o f T r u st e e s P r e s i d e n t ’ s L e t t e r 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 pa r e n t s ’ a ss o c i at i o n P r e s i d e n t ’ s L e t t e r 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 Those of us with children at MMS today are fortunate indeed. The school’s thriving Montessori program, delivered in beautiful facilities on two campuses, serves our children from their toddler years through junior high school. Dedicated faculty work each day to observe and nurture each child’s intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and creative development. Our graduates transition smoothly to high school, the next step in their education. The school is financially sound. The 2012-2013 school year was busy and productive for Marin Montessori’s Parents’ Association. This happy state of affairs springs from decades of professional and volunteer commitment and energy, as dedicated faculty, staff, parents, and grandparents have worked to foster the development of the school itself as well as the children. Each of us today contributes to the ongoing development of Marin Montessori School through our actions as collaborative members of the school community. With commitment to Montessori education and its pillars of grace and courtesy as a foundation, we advance the school’s mission by coming together in ways both formal and informal, from groups such as the Parents’ Association and the Board of Trustees to after-school carpools and get-togethers. All these activities and more augment and honor the efforts of all who have contributed over the past fifty years. I look forward to the years to come. Best regards, School began with Back-to-School Night and Coastal Clean-Up for those interested in environmental stewardship. We held our second annual family “Movie Night on the Green”—where more than forty families, kids and parents alike, gathered on the grassy field to play flashlight tag, share popcorn and watch “The Lorax” under the stars. In an effort to create community among Primary families, especially those new to MMS, we hosted three off-campus Primary Playdates. We closed out the fall with three drives: the Thanksgiving food drive that every year collects boxes and boxes of food for local food banks; a gift drive in which hundreds of toys were donated to Compass Family Services for families in need during the holidays; and a quickly assembled effort to solicit basic necessities for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. It was an incredibly busy fall! Spring included our annual Ring Mountain Invasive Species Removal, where parents and kids worked to eliminate non-native plants. Our biggest event was our second Spring Carnival, with over 300 members of our community from toddler on up to Junior High enjoying a variety of carnival games, a photo booth, face painting, prizes, food, and live music, including the MMS Junior High band and several family bands. I could not have done my job as president of the PA without the help of my amazing team. I am so grateful to them for their hard work and enthusiasm as we worked together to create engaging activities and events to bring our community together. I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to my Executive Team: Ramesh Allen (Volunteer Activation), Roni Grossman (Good Works), Tiffany Haginicols (Socials and Events), Robert Horowitz (PA Marketplace), and Courtney Smith (Community Engagement). I am honored to have been among such incredible people working so tirelessly on behalf of our remarkable community! Glenn Hopkins President Board of Trustees With great appreciation and affection, Debra Hakman PA President 2012-2013 B oa r d o f T r u st e e s 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 Executive Committee Glenn Hopkins, President Tiffany Rowe, Vice President Tim Ariowitsch, Treasurer Holly Scheetz, Secretary trustees Andrew Arenberg Steve Crane Nellie Draganic Sarah Fordney Chris Jones Alice Nguyen Woody Price Payton Stiewe Tony White G r a d u at e s + H o n o r e e s 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 Ninth Grade Teresa Feng Phoebe Hicks Daniel Parish Rachel Roll Sam Van Lokeren Martine Xenja E i gh t h G r a d e Chris Hall Olivia Meehan Gigi Munro Genevieve Pflueger Rio Quezada Jaxon Snipes Francis Strietmann Riley Yankie Marsh Sixth Grade Luka Bayon-Fraise Olivia Greenberg Charlotte Hall Emerson Harris Lila Janney Henry Lehrman Eleanor Scheetz Lauren Smart Brendan Wolf Erin Young Pa r e n t s ’ Ass o c i at i o n L e a d e r sh i p, R o o m Pa r e n t s + G e n e r o u s Vo lu n t e e r s 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 PA Executive Committee Generous Volunteers Debra Hakman President Marcella Alexis-Addae Richard Addae Julian Allen Ramesh Allen Amy Arenberg Andy Arenberg Victoria Argumedo Tim Ariowitsch Sommer Schafer-AuYeung Felix AuYeung Ammie Bach Peter Bardwick Whitney Bardwick Leslie Barrett Lauren Bauer Steven Bauer Nina Gunther Berman Chris Brand Nathalie Brand Joana Cochrane Leo Cochrane Alima Connan Steve Crane Susan Crane Lucretia Daley Doug Dillard Michele Dillard Katie Donnelley Nellie Draganic Mariecolette Edwards Melissa Elbaz Meg Ellsworth Judi Evans Teresa Federer Megan Filippini Jenny Finden-Watson Sarah Fordney Adam Gasner Cary Gasner Elizabeth Gassel Heather Gayner Elizabeth Gerber Frank Gerber Marnie Glickman Michelle Goodman Nicholas Gordon Julie Greenberg Reetika Grewal Roni Grossman Anne Marie Haddock Leo Haginicols Tiffany Haginicols Debra Hakman Kevin Hakman Julie Hanft Jordan Harris Julie Harris Shailah Hathiramani Glenn Hopkins Robert Horowitz Keith Hubert Pete Hudson Ramesh Allen Volunteer Activation Robert Horowitz PA Marketplace Tiffany Haginicols PA Socials and Events Roni Grossman Good Works Courtney Smith Community Engagement Room Parents Sandpiper Nathalie Brand Aarti Ubhi Great Blue Heron Ammie Bach Melissa Elbaz Pelican Lauren Bauer Quail Tiffany Haginicols Ramesh Allen Sarah Fordney Mourning Dove Dorlon Simonds Meg Ellsworth Cary Gasner Red Tail Hawk Eliza Riley Tiffany Rowe Alima Connan Burrowing Owl Susan Crane Belted Kingfisher Whitney Bardwick Great White Egret Noelle Montgomery Junior High Ambassadors Steve Jagoda Julie Simon Munro Tara Meehan Trish Jacob Steve Jagoda Dan Janney Chris Jones Amy Kalish David Kalish Andrew Kayser June Mee Kim Sierra Knolle Eric Krussman Simmone LaCorte Stephanie Lytar Jessica Malek-Madani Tara Meehan Paige Meuse Heather Millar Francine Mitchell Noelle Montgomery Julie Simon Munro Maura Narbut Alice Nguyen Tess Offord Karen Ordovas Trey Parsons Heather Pedersen Frannie Pope-Hohman Woody Price Jennifer Raby JC Raby Eliza Riley John Riley Ben Rowe Tiffany Rowe Michael Rutchik Lauren Salita Julie Salz Maya Sarda Holly Scheetz Ned Scheetz Hilah Schutt Dorlon Simonds Dylan Simonds Courtney Smith Jeff Snipes Susan Stanco Bettina Stiewe Payton Stiewe Peter Strietmann LuzMaria Strohm Marney Tenney Patrick Tenney Thea Thompson Elisabeth Thurston Fraser Jane Timberlake Greg Tull Aarti Ubhi Anne Vahcic Judith Ward Alexis White Tony White Kelli Wunderlich Pam Yatsko Stone Ben Zack Au c t i o n Vo lu n t e e r s a n d D o n o r s 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 Thank you to our generous, creative, fun-loving 2013 Farmer’s Fête team! Tara Meehan Contributions Chair Paige Meuse Event Production Chair Payton Stiewe Family Sponsorships Chair Marney Tenney Party Book Chair Auction & Party Book Committee Volunteers Richard Addae Ramesh Allen Amy Arenberg Leslie Barrett Lauren Bauer Nathalie Brand Joana Cochrane Leo Cochrane Eileen Crocker Michele Dillard Mariecolette Edwards Melissa Elbaz Meg Ellsworth Teresa Federer Megan Filippini Jenny Finden-Watson Cary Gasner Beth Gassel Elizabeth Gerber Michelle Goodman Reetika Grewal Anne Marie Haddock Kevin Hakman Julie Harris Annie Hope Robert Horowitz Trish Jacob Amy Kalish June Mee Kim Eric Krussman Jessica Malek-Madani Heather Millar Francine Mitchell Tony Mitchell Julie Simon Munro Maura Narbut Tess Offord Jennifer Raby Eliza Riley John Riley Tiffany Rowe Dorlon Simonds Marit Sivertsen Courtney Smith Bettina Stiewe Elisabeth Thurston Fraser Jane Timberlake Aarti Ubhi Judith Ward Kelli Wunderlich MMS Staff Fran Corcoran Pam Cordingley John Cortez Aubyn Demian Cheryl Jagoda Cindy Koehn Jim Munger Deb Snyder Cam Taylor Colin Xu Family Sponsors Mindy and Tim Ariowitsch Joana and Leo Cochrane Michele and Doug Dillard Teresa Federer and Peter Levinson Cary and Adam Gasner Paige and Chad Meuse Esther and Jim Munger Dorlon and Dylan Simonds Sally and Jeff Snipes Bettina and Payton Stiewe Marney and Patrick Tenney Jane Timberlake and Taylor Walker Benefactors Daphne Crocker-White and Tony White Elizabeth and Frank Gerber Julie and Jordan Harris Amy and David Kalish Noelle Montgomery and Dan Janney Alice Nguyen and Alistair Roberts Karen Quint Courtney and Greg Smith Jessica and Benjamin Zack Party Book Donors Marcella Alexis-Addae and Richard Addae Ramesh and Julian Allen The Bauer Family Belvedere Tennis Club Cavallo Point Joana Cochrane Cooley Ranch Michele and Doug Dillard Dixie Restaurant Dosa Restaurant Nellie and Zarko Draganic Melissa and Elliott Elbaz Meg Ellsworth Teresa Federer and Peter Levinson The Fillmore Elisabeth Thurston Fraser and Dod Fraser Beth and James Gassel The Gayner Family Jodi and Michelle Goodman The Haddock Family Katie Donnelly and Keith Hubert Trish and Karl Jacob Rachel Jans Marche aux Fleurs Restaurant Jessica and Mo Malek-Madani The Meadow Club The Meehan Family Chad Meuse Milvali Salon Miss Sara’s Ballet School Francine Mitchell Julie Simon Munro Peter Mortimer The Plexico Family The Raby Family San Francisco Museum of Modern Art The Simon Family Dorlon and Dylan Simonds Courtney and Greg Smith Sally and Jeff Snipes Bettina Stiewe Marney and Patrick Tenney The Tiburon Peninsula Club West Marin Food and Farm Tours Cash Donations Individuals Lauren and Steven Bauer Judi and Rob Evans Alyssa and Greg Harper Julie Simon Munro Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rugg Dorlon and Dylan Simonds Cash Donations Corporations First Republic Bank Fred Water Jordan Shields Insurance Lautze & Lautze, CPAs & Financial Advisors Real Goods Solar Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers Tricorp Hearn Construction Linda Tull, Realtor/Pacific Union International Zobha Fund-the-Children Donors Julian and Ramesh Allen Mindy and Tim Ariowitsch Whitney and Peter Bardwick Nathalie and Chris Brand Fran and Bruce Corcoran Pam and Bill Cordingley Daphne Crocker-White and Tony White Maria-Pia DeLeon and William Chuang Michele and Doug Dillard Nellie and Zarko Draganic Megan Filippini and Charles Dietrich Erin Foley-Wirts and Robb Wirts Sarah Fordney and Erik Bringard Elisabeth Thurston Fraser and Dod Fraser Cary and Adam Gasner Beth and James Gassel Heather and Adam Gayner Elizabeth and Frank Gerber Jodi and Michelle Goodman Betsy Gordon and J.B. Merlin Reetika and Sajot Grewal Anne Marie and Greg Haddock Debra and Kevin Hakman Jamie Hanna and Glenn Hopkins Tracy Heins and Jason Lehman Kelley Jamison Sara Klein and John Ryan Simmone LaCorte and Nicholas Heldfond Jessica and Mo Malek-Madani Noelle Montgomery and Dan Janney Colleen McAree and Brendan Egan Tara and Bryan Meehan Paige and Chad Meuse Francine and Tony Mitchell Esther and Jim Munger Julie Simon Munro Alice Nguyen and Alistair Roberts Jill Ostrem and Sunil Agarwal Jennifer and Graham Pellettieri Karen Quint Jennifer and JC Raby Linnea and Aaron Rich Tiffany and Benjamin Rowe Carla Rummo and Paul Williams Holly and Ned Scheetz Margy Sheehy Eve Morehouse Simon and Ryan Simon Dorlon and Dylan Simonds Courtney and Greg Smith Deborah and James Snyder Bettina and Payton Stiewe LuzMaria and Jeff Strohm Rochelle Szuba and Michael Rutchik Marney and Patrick Tenney Marina and Jonathan Thompson Thea Thompson and Michael Payne Maysie Tift and Nyles Lannon Jane Timberlake and Taylor Walker Linda and Greg Tull Judith Ward and Rod Hall Diana and Brent Wolf Pamela Yatsko Stone and Brewer Stone Jenny and Martin Watson A n n u a l F u n d D o n o r s 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 ( A s of J une 3 0 , 2 0 1 3 ) Students benefitted directly from the $292,060 raised by the extended Marin Montessori School community through the 2012-2013 Annual Fund. Eighty-two percent of MMS parents donated to the fund. Every gift was wisely utilized and greatly appreciated. Leaders (up to $25,000) Dorlon and Dylan Simonds Patrons (up to $15,000) Jamie Hanna and Glenn Hopkins Trish and Karl Jacob Tara and Bryan Meehan Courtney and Greg Smith Anonymous Benefactors (up to $10,000) Mindy and Tim Ariowitsch Lauren and Steven Bauer Joana and Leo Cochrane Michele and Doug Dillard Elizabeth and Frank Gerber Tracy Heins and Jason Lehman Julie Simon Munro Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Partners (up to $5,000) Nellie and Zarko Draganic Cary and Adam Gasner Julie and Jordan Harris Amy and S. David Kalish Mr. and Mrs. John Krehbiel, Jr. Fran and Jim McGlothlin Paige and Chad Meuse Noelle Montgomery and Dan Janney Alice Nguyen and Alistair Roberts Holly and Ned Scheetz Hilah and Jake Schutt Marney and Patrick Tenney Cristina and Marimar Torres William White Supporters (up to $2,500) Ramesh and Julian Allen Amy and Andy Arenberg Victoria Argumedo and Nick Gordon Whitney and Peter Bardwick Kate Baxter and Stan Gillmar Nina and Andrew Berman Pam and Bill Cordingley Susan and Steve Crane Lucretia and James Daley Katherine Dinh and Woody Price Judi and Rob Evans Teresa Federer and Peter Levinson Sarah Fordney and Erik Bringard Nathalie Fraise and Ricardo Bayon Beth and James Gassel Debbie and Dan Gerber Reetika and Sajot Grewal Roni and Adam Grossman The Haddock Family Sandra and Christoph Hartmann Karen Smart Hill Elsie and Henry Hillman Frannie and Robert Hohman Christopher Jones Ana and Ben Jordan Sierra Knolle and Ken Bullock Cindy Koehn and Camden Hicks Judy and Hugo Kostelni Simmone LaCorte and Nicholas Heldfond Jessica and Mo Malek-Madani Esther and Jim Munger Karen Ordovas and Antonio Westphalen Kathie and Trey Parsons Heather and Jason Pedersen Heather Pelant and David Clausen Karen Quint Jennifer and JC Raby Eliza and John Riley Carla Rummo and Paul Williams Maya Sarda and Michael Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Schutt, Jr. Rochelle Szuba and Michael Rutchik Jane Timberlake and Taylor Walker Linda and Greg Tull Judith Ward and Rod Hall Alexis White and Pete Sutherland Jennifer White and Robert Horowitz Pamela Yatsko Stone and Brewer Stone Jessica and Benjamin Zack C. Laura and Fan Zhang Friends (up to $500) Eva and Steven Aaron Uzma and Shazad Akhtar Osher and John Alevizakis Marcella Alexis-Addae and Richard Addae Yikhoi and Tsomei AuYeung The Bach Family Leslie and Michael Barrett Maureen Bennett Stella and Alan Bernhard Nathalie and Chris Brand Brie Burkett Laika and Colin Chow Cheryl Chretien Kristen and John Coleman Alima and Yann Connan Fran Corcoran Christina Cordingley Kaylie Cordingley Will Cordingley Leo Crane Sophia Crane Eileen Crocker and Jeff Farmer Linda Davis Aubyn and André Demian Dr. and Mrs. Yousef Demian Megan Filippini and Charles Dietrich Patricia Dinner Katie Donnelly and Keith Hubert Sandra Ellsworth Heather Feng Maureen Finn Kelli and Gilbert Fleitas Erin Foley-Wirts and Robb Wirts Elisabeth Thurston Fraser and Dod Fraser Kathryn Fuetsch-Strietmann and Peter Strietmann Marnie Glickman Jodi and Michelle Goodman Tiffany and Leo Haginicols Pamela and J. David Hakman Blanca and Robert Hall Julie and Josh Hanft Miho and Mike Hatfield Marje and Tony Helfet Iris Heusler Kate and Chris Hobbs Annie Hope and Mark Csikszentmihalyi Victor and Donna Horwitz Cheryl and Steve Jagoda Zachary Jagoda Ann and Harley Jessup Christina Jun Mary Ann and Andrew Kayser Liesbeth and Melissa Koning Leila and Steffen Kuehr Melissa and Omar Lari Susan Larson Jules Layman Patricia and Carl Lundberg Minnie McBride Nick McCormack Samantha Martin-Evans Heather Millar and Peter Young Francine and Tony Mitchell Amanda and Peter Mortimer Donald Munro The Murray Family Maura and Laurance Narbut Carri and Blake O’Neill Tess and Keith Offord Jill Ostrem and Sunil Agarwal Samantha and Doug Penman Alicia and Tom Pflueger Stephanie and Jon Plexico Pamela Randolph Linnea and Aaron Rich James Repath Kara and Matt Roche Shari Roll Tiffany and Benjamin Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Allen Rugg The Schafer-AuYeung Family Markus Shayeb Margy Sheehy Anna Shimko and Peter Hudson Eve Morehouse Simon and Ryan Simon Deborah and James Snyder Bettina and Payton Stiewe LuzMaria and Jeff Strohm Marina and Jonathan Thompson Thea Thompson and Michael Payne Tilda Thompson Maysie Tift and Nyles Lannon Frederick Tressel James and Patricia Watson Jenny and Martin Watson Susan White Diana and Brent Wolf Kelli and Clint Wunderlich Luchi and Seann Xenja Anna and Alexander Yarbrough Anonymous (5) Matching Gifts Bank of the West Matching Gift Program Disney VoluntEARS “Ears to You” Fund The Fremont Group Foundation Matching Gifts Program Goldman Sachs & Co. Matching Gift Program JPMorgan Chase Foundation (2) Oracle Matching Gift Program TPG Global, LLC Walt Disney Company Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program & Community Support Campaign (2) Gifts made in honor/memory of Pam Cordingley (Ann and Harley Jessup) Bernard J. DePaul, Sr. (The Haddock Family) Marsha Donnelly (Katie Donnelly and Keith Hubert) Hee Joong Jun, my loving father (Christina Jun) Ciara Wentworth (Marnie Glickman) Marin Montessori strives to ensure the accuracy of all information contained in this report. We will be distressed to know we’ve listed you incorrectly but ask you to please let us know so that we can get it right the next time. MMS values every contribution and greatly appreciates your support. Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Review r e s u lt s f r o m o p e r at i o n s f u n c t i o n a l e x p e n s e b r e a k d ow n Program Services Managament and Administration Advancement Eleven Months Ended June 30, 2013 Revenue Net Tuition and Fees $4,290,163 Advancement $704,875 Other $9,212 Total Revenue $5,004,250 11 Month Transition Expenses Program Services $4,202,790 Management and Administration $ 338,009 Advancement $393,406 Total Expenses $4,934,205 Positive Change in Net Assets Change in Net Assets Net Increase in Cash $ 70,045 Positive Cash Flow $ 26,068 A d m i n i s t r at i o n , Fa c u lt y a n d S ta f f 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 Administration Faculty Jim Munger, Head of School Jules Layman, Lower School Director Linda Davis, Elementary Level Advisor Robb Wirts, Jr. High Director Fran Corcoran, Director of Operations Deborah Snyder, Director of Finance Cheryl Jagoda, Director of Admissions Cindy Koehn, Director of Advancement Aubyn Demian, Advancement Associate Pam Cordingley, Advancement Consultant Gail Evans, School Registrar Pamela Randolph, School Secretary Colin Xu, Accounting/IT Manager Cam Taylor, Facilities Manager John Cortez, Maintenance/Transportation Matt Godfrey, Transportation Bret Mosley, Transportation Richard Lindley, Transportation Peter Hudson, Transportation Coordinator Karen Shelton, Learning Specialist Toddler and Primary Lynn Gulick, Sandpiper Cheryl Chretien, Great Blue Heron Colleen McAree, Quail Roshini Fernando, Mourning Dove Pam Wisner, Pelican Lower Elementary Emily Arend, Red Tail Hawk Zil Jaeger, Red Tail Hawk Ciara Wentworth, Burrowing Owl Upper Elementary Joni Perry, Great White Egret Kelley Jamison, Belted Kingfisher Junior High Robb Wirts, Director/Teacher Erin Foley-Wirts, Lead Teacher Liesbeth Koning, Teacher Minnie McBride, Teacher Nick McCormack, Teacher Anna Yarbrough, Teacher Assistants Marissa Matthews, Sandpiper Desiree Atkins, Great Blue Heron Linnea Rich, Quail Arlene Magdanz, Mourning Dove Melissa Lari, Pelican Tabatha Thomas, Pelican Kelly Hale, Red Tail Hawk Rachel Williams, Burrowing Owl Lesley Greer, Great White Egret Libby Oberlin, Belted Kingfisher Heather Brinesh, Belted Kingfisher ASC, PE & Outdoor Education Staff Brie Jennings Burkett, Garden Program Tina Jun, Primary ASC Tanya Tonneson, Primary ASC and Support Assistant Francisco Sosa, Elementary PE Iris Heusler, Movement Specialist Jessie DeJonghe, Elementary ASC Coordinator Susan Larson, Primary Support Assistant Design: i4Design, Sausalito CA m i ss i o n s tat e m e n t The Mission of Marin Montessori School, in adherence to the principles of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) as envisioned by Dr. Maria Montessori, is to nurture the development of each child in our diverse community to his or her fullest potential— an independent, responsible, compassionate, learned individual who thinks critically and realizes clearly his or her role in the world. Thus, our mission is to provide education for life. Marin Montessori School 5200 Paradise Drive Corte Madera, CA 94925
