The current group of members meets for theme-based discussions, and organizes visits to various New Hampshire Montessori classrooms/ schools. We had our first conference in the summer of 2006 with a Montessori trainer who gave a overview and review of the Montessori math materials. We have had quarterly meetings since that time at various members' schools.
Next Meeting:
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Country Village Montessori SchoolClaire Doody
2 Overlook Drive Amherst
672-3882
Previous Meetings
NHMA Meeting Summary 2/9/08(Full Meeting Notes)
The New Hampshire Montessori Association met Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Newport Montessori School in Newport. Teachers from all over the state came together to see this new facility and to discuss topics in Montessori education in NH.
Christy Whipple, NMS founder and owner, introduced herself to the group and described the program and plans for expansion. NMS has two preschool-kindergarten programs, and will add an elementary class in fall 2008. Plans are in place to expand the building as needed for the growth of the elementary levels.
We have a web site in place for NHMA. We will expand the website with an introduction to Montessori, meeting summaries, teacher-to-teacher resource information and photos of children from programs around the state. In the future we will add information for parents, job postings and communication for teachers, heads of schools and parents.
In April, from the 1st to the 6th, we will have a statewide open house. Individual schools will hold events, inviting anyone interested to learn about Montessori. Schools that are planning events include Bedford Montessori, Bedford, Merrimack Valley Montessori, Salem, Country Village Montessori, Amherst, White Pines Montessori, Bethlehem, Newport Montessori, Newport, Claremont Montessori, Claremont and Montessori Children's School, Concord. The events will be promoted in local newspapers and other news outlets.
Our next meeting is planned for Saturday, May 10 at the Country Village Montessori School in Amherst.
Submitted by Laura Mammarelli