Welcome to Growing Circle Children’s House, established in 2024! As the successor of Growing Circle Montessori, I am privileged to continue the rich legacy in our community.

“This is education… understood as a help to life”

We aim to make a lasting impact on young hearts, shaping memories that will endure long after their time as Montessori students.

  • Director & Lead Teacher

    Education is the foundation of human growth, and my mission is to provide children with a true, authentic learning experience. During my time at SUNY New Paltz, where I earned a B.A. in Early Childhood Education & Sociology in 2017, I discovered the Montessori Method. This philosophy resonated deeply with me, aligning with my belief in fostering a child’s innate love of learning. In 2022, I earned my Primary Montessori Teaching Certificate through Age of Montessori while assistant teaching at Growing Circle Montessori.

    My goal is to cultivate an environment where children lead their own learning while being guided with trust, respect, and love. I believe a school should serve as a safe haven—offering not only education but also resources and connections that support families and strengthen the community.

    At the heart of my teaching philosophy is the commitment to nurturing each child’s inner teacher, empowering them to follow their interests and develop a lifelong passion for knowledge. Through this work, I strive to uphold Dr. Montessori’s vision of cultivating a "hope for mankind."

  • Assistant Teacher

    One who teaches is always learning. My “why” to becoming a teacher is just that. The chance to give knowledge and understanding to a child and in return learning so much from them.

    Since graduation with my associates in early childhood education my goal has always been to work with children to achieve their individual needs. To grown their confidence in learning and learn that we can do hard things.

    With 12 years of Montessori teaching in a limited religious environment it was my dream to become part of a Montessori preschool environment. Growing circle has become a place of true peace and love for learning in a way that only the Montessori method can provide.

  • Classroom Assistant

    Attending SUNY New Paltz for a Masters in Special Education.

  • Founder of Growing Circle Montessori, Administrative Consultant

Parents Perspective

“I would give Growing Circle a solid five (out of five). It is an amazing program, amazing staff and amazing director. I have tried many of the other local daycare centers and programs and we absolutely love Growing Circle Montessori. The staff is gentle, polite, kind, interested in my children. We have been using Growing Circle since 2019, 4 years now. I can’t say enough good things!”

— HK

“I have 2 children currently attending the school. I definitely give them a 5 star rating for EXCELLENCE. We've had nothing but a good experience there. They are so caring and attentive. It's a small program so lots of one on one attention. We plan to send our 3 child as well. They are awesome!”

— VR

“My older daughter is in 2nd grade and my youngest daughter is finishing up with them this year. They have an amazing staff, I can't say enough about how patient and caring they are as well a concerned with the development of my kids. One major thing is that I can't believe how well prepared my kids are for kindergarten. They know how to read at a high level and it's all due to them. They have a good emphasis on the outdoors and nature, education and just overall being a good neighbor in the community”

— LS