Oviedo Montessori School was established in 1998. It is a child size environment with a safe, secure atmosphere. We accept only 45 children. There is an acre of playground for gardening, running and climbing. Classes are multi-aged for children 2 years old - Kindergarten
Ms. Karen Nelson, Directress
My goals for Oviedo Montessori and teachers are to continuously improve the program and stay current in our knowledge, and to give your child the opportunity to develop the intellectual foundation and self-confidence that will benefit him for the rest of his life. I opened Oviedo Montessori School because I believe that the True Montessori Method is the most satisfying and challenging way for a child to learn. When children are allowed to work at their own pace and find their own levels, it is exciting to see how quickly they advance in their knowledge. I have a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida, a Florida Teaching certificate for Elementary Education grades K-6 and Prekindergarten/Primary Education age 3-grade 3, an Advanced Director’s Credential, Montessori Certification from the American Montessori Society (AMS), CPR and First Aide.
Ms. Migdalia Torres
I have been working as a Montessori Teacher since 1998, and have enjoyed working in Oviedo Montessori School since 2004. I have a BA in Elementary Education & Special Education from Colegio Universitario Metropolitano, Puerto Rico, and Montessori Certification for ages 2-6. I also attend seminars and workshops to keep my education current and am certified in CPR and first aide. Because Spanish is my first language, I teach the children conversational Spanish as well as help integrate new children that only speak Spanish. Montessori is a different method of learning, beginning with the teachers preparing the environment for the children. Montessori students learn through hands on experiences and work at their own pace, so a prepared environment is very important. Children work in a multi-age classroom where they can learn from their peers.
Ms. Shobha Sastry
I find teaching Montessori very interesting, because children learn at their own pace. I have been teaching Montessori education for more than 10 years including teaching in Oviedo Montessori School since 2004. I have a BS in math and science from Bangalore University, India, and Montessori Certification as well as certified in CPR and First aide. I attend Montessori workshops continuously to improve and update the program. Montessori education means a lot to me. It gives me great satisfaction when the children learn independently as a natural step in the learning process. The Montessori approach to education in consciously designed to recognize different learning styles. Montessori students learn through hands on experience. Its curriculum is carefully structured and integrated from concrete to abstract. My goal is to help children learn to their maximum capacity.
Ms. Kimmy Mansour
I have an A.S. degree from Kingdom of Jordan, and CDA. I have 13 years of experience in preschools, and I have been working with Oviedo Montessori School since 2004. I am trained in the Montessori Method and certified in CPR and First Aide, and participated in numerous educational activities and training sessions including a Montessori Music Workshop. I chose to work with Oviedo Montessori School because it is a role model in the field, providing the children with the care and attention they need to grow and learn in a healthy environment. The Montessori classroom offers a variety of opportunities for children to experience freedom within an attractively structured and welcoming classroom. Another thing I like about the Oviedo Montessori School is that it has an excellent reputation, and the administration always strives to maintain this by recruiting excellent teachers who are patient and understanding of children, especially those children who need extra attention.
Ms. Irma Chang
My name is Lutuan Irma Chang. I have a Master Degree in early childhood development and education at University of Central Florida to teach young children in pre-k to 3rd grade. I am also a Certified Montessori teacher for 3-6 years old children with North American Montessori Center. I began working at OMS in 2007. Teaching in a Montessori school is very important to me because I believe that with the Montessori Method and Montessori learning materials every child has an opportunity to become an independent, self-confident, and competent individual. My children are Montessori Students.
Ms. Jennifer Allen
I attended UCF then transferred to the Art Institute of Dallas to study graphic design. I was introduced to my first Montessori school shortly after moving to Dallas, where I was blessed to have worked with an amazing teacher as a Montessori assistant. I began to run the art program and loved every minute of it. When I moved back to Florida, I knew I wanted to continue the same line of work. I love working with such amazing children and having the opportunity to watch them grow and learn. I am currently taking introductory Child Care courses and will then begin Montessori training for certification.
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
Our son started Oviedo Montessori in April 2006, just in time to start the summer Pre-K program. Our original plan was to transfer him to our local public school for Kindergarten. We always thought our son was a reader because he knew all of his sight words. It was quickly brought to our attention; upon evaluation that not only was he not a reader he did not know his phonics. The staff took action and started him on his road to reading, using several hands on methods.
His strengths were in math and social studies and the encouraging staff together with the Montessori Method allowed him to excel without restraint. This in turn made him feel proud and eager to learn. He enjoyed going to school and was always ready for a challenge.
Impressed with his progress at the end of the summer, coupled with the fact that each child is assessed as an individual rather than a group, we decided to leave our son at Oviedo Montessori for Kindergarten.
We knew our son would excel anywhere he went because of the core skills taught at Oviedo Montessori. At the end of Kindergarten our son was confidently reading grade 3 and 4 chapter books. He left the Montessori School with high levels of confidence in reading and math.
However, we were still surprised in March of 2007 when we started researching local private schools and looking at their first grade curriculums. During observation days at two private schools, our son was given placement tests. Both schools told us that he was both socially and academically prepared to start second grade. We took their advice and allowed him to be placed in second grade. He is now an honor roll student at a local private school.
At Oviedo Montessori the children are taught inner discipline, creativity and respect for others. This school is great for children from all backgrounds. I could go on and on, my husband and I were so impressed with this school.
Gary and Angela Bailey
ADDITIONAL TESTIMONIALS
Thank you for showing Jacob the joy of reading! Jacob loves to read and do math and it is because he has fantastic teachers to show him. Jacob loves to tell people about other countries and this is from his wonderful teachers at Oviedo Montessori, We were truly blessed to have him there. Thank you for guiding, caring, educating, and loving my son the past 3+ years. Oviedo Montessori has given Jacob a foundation that is incomparable. I will miss feeling secure in that when he is at school he is getting the best education from the best team around.
Love, The Wolf’s
Thank you so much for everything these past three years. Stephen has come so far since he first started attending Oviedo Montessori and we are so impressed with all his learning as well as social gains. Thank you for making his preschool experience so wonderful!!
Yours, Susanne and Stephen
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