Fall Reviews of 2014 -see more reviews on “Accolades”
The Suiter Family, September 2014
Both of our children attended the full 3 year program at Countryside Montessori. The Montessori environment helped them develop a love of learning that has carried far beyond graduation day. Not only did they learn a great deal of the foundations for learning – math, reading, writing, science, and geography, they also learned a sense of responsibility, self-confidence, and a sincere appreciation for aesthetics – the beauty of flowers and the world around them. The added bonus of learning foreign languages has only encouraged them to want to learn more. My children have both easily transitioned into public schools for their elementary years. Countryside and Mrs. Hanne will always be special to our family. The Suiter Family
Aimee Born Peters, August 2014
We were actually going to register our 3.5 yr old at another local Montessori, but after getting some negative reviews there, and exploring alternate options, we found Countryside to be very refreshing! They not only eagerly answered ALL of our questions and doubts, but provided 2 pages or references with the application. So thorough, organized and structured, while still providing a warmth and hospitality that made you feel you were “coming home”. My daughter – who’s VERY cautious and never takes to strangers – walked in on her 1st day and has loved it EVERY day so far! What a relief to see her thriving and learning with her hands, at her pace, being challenged and yet learning self-discipline all at the same time! We’re very excited for this to be her home for the next 3 years!
Kenneth Grafenreed, June 2014
Our son has only been here for a week but the staff has been very patient and helpful with his first experience away from us. They have really put our fears at ease. We look forward and are hopeful for many fun years here!
Jessica Cooney
Countryside Montessori has been the most amazing experience for our entire family. We have been in awe of the intellectual and social growth of our oldest child (age 5) since his enrollment and are thrilled that we have found such an amazing place for our other two children when they are old enough. It is clear that Ms. Hanne and her staff care very deeply for the children and their growth as independent, global thinkers. The children are surrounded by interesting and inviting learning opportunities each day including but not limited to traditional Montessori lessons (which is a fascinating learning ideology I encourage all to learn more about). There is an environment of mutual respect between teachers and students and to watch the benefits of that interaction come home each day, makes this mother very happy. I very highly recommend this school!
Mark Titshaw and Tracy Cook, 2013
