“Emily has a special gift for connecting with children on a deep and personal level. Her unique intuition allows her to understand what children need to thrive. Under Emily’s guidance, I have seen my daughter blossom from a shy three-year-old to a strong and confident five-year-old. Emily truly has a talent for nurturing children and inspiring them to their fullest potential.”
-Parent of a 5 year old student
“Miss Emily has been such a godsend in our lives. She very creatively and compassionately shepherded our academically hesitant, and physically expressive preschooler towards whatever ignited his imagination, building on his strengths until he had the confidence to tackle the challenges of focused work. She never lost faith in his ability and loved him wholeheartedly even during a difficult phase of him being disruptive to others. She went above and beyond in helping me as a parent to problem solve difficult behaviors and to see more clearly from my son’s perspective. Her gifts in truly knowing each child and how to support them from where they’re at, shine brightly in the classroom. Her students are clearly at home with her fun-loving and compassionate spirit and her endless energy for her work. There’s no doubt this is her calling! I’m tremendously grateful she has been in my children’s lives for these very important year.”
-Parent of a 5 year old student
“Our daughter has been lucky enough to have Miss Emily as a guide for three years, and we consider it a blessing for the entire family! She has a special way of engaging kiddos so that they feel completely cared for, while still challenging them to try their best and keep on learning. Miss Emily has provided an environment where our kids trust her wholly, which allows them to feel at ease and safe to make mistakes. Even through distance learning Miss Emily did an incredible job of keeping kids learning, progressing, and connected to the curriculum. She has always gone above and beyond to provide a rich, multi-sensory experience for students, while staying true to Montessori and allowing plenty of space for them to explore on their own. She is a wonderful communicator and takes such passion in her role, our only critique is that we wish we could have another three years with her!”
-Parent of a 5 year old student
“Miss Emily is a wonderful and nurturing educator that has helped our family immensely. My daughter is diagnosed with intellectual disability and has global developmental delays. Her kindergarten and first grade years were pivotal in building her confidence and Miss Emily was wonderfully accommodating and encouraging. It is clear she sees every child as an individual and adapts to their wide variety of needs. She came up with strategies for encouraging independence that were simple yet genius and effective! Miss Emily was a great advocate for our child, explaining her strengths and abilities to other educators who may not have otherwise seen how capable she is when given the proper opportunities. Her philosophies of kindness and respect were key in incorporating our daughter into the class and she was very thoughtful in her approach to foster understanding. When learning had to go online due to the pandemic, we were very impressed at the thoughtfulness and extra effort she took in order to incorporate hands-on learning in the home. Miss Emily helped our child on her educational journey in so many ways by always going above and beyond what was expected.”
-Parent of a 5 year old student
"MITP’s unique contribution is that the teachers there instill a love and respect for nature and for all flora and fauna. The kids spend as much time as possible outside, exploring their surroundings. They are encouraged to look carefully and notice the small and delicate. "
-Parents of 5 year old student
"Words cannot even express our thanks! For the past 2 years, first with one daughter, then with our other, Montessori In The Pine’s care and concern was an awesome introduction to school and a wonderful transition (first time being away from mom) and they were so well- prepared for kindergarten! We are so grateful for the school’s role in our family as someone truly caring for our kids!"
-Parents of 2 alumni students
