Montessori School Of Charlottesville

Posted: September 5, 2011

This school has a lot of problems. Some major montessori principles are ignored. Staff turnover is a big problem, this year there are at least five teachers from the now two not three locations that are not returning. I find the administration to be unreliable and unprofessional. The staff seem miserable. My children couldn't understand why so many of their friends were not returning and now my children will not be returning either. The enrollment at the Gordon Avenue location is extemely low with only a couple of boys in the Kindergarten group vs. the 10 or more of previous years.

Posted: June 20, 2010

We've had our daughter in their Children's House for two years and now in the summer "camp" program. We couldn't be happier with our daughter's experience as she learns math, reading, writing, science and nature as well as the importance of courtesy and practical life skills. It might be nice if the board published the minutes of board meetings online, but it isn't hard for parents to take part and get involved. I've had several interactions with Wendy, the head of school, and she seems to be doing a fine job despite having to deal with some bitter personal attacks from a former board member.