Staff
The staff of The Montessori School of Baton Rouge has proudly served the Baton Rouge community for over 40 years. With six certified Montessori teachers and combined experience of 75 years we strive to offer an authentic Montessori environment. The classroom is a carefully prepared environment where children move freely and select work that captures their interests. Children flourish in this enriched environment. They are treated with respect and dignity that is often lacking in more traditional, regimented classrooms. An enjoyment of learning is developed that continues on throughout the child's school years and beyond.
We have two classrooms with 25 children ranging in age from 3 – 6. Kathy Nelson, Kelly Maddox and Annell Hiersche direct the work of the children in our north class. Anne Fernandez, Debbie Clary, Maria Pentas and Carolyn Meyer facilitate the work of the children in the south class.
Our school functions with the assistance of Molly Williams as the administrator.
We are a non-profit organization and a Board of Directors made up of parents and teachers helps to guide our school.
To observe the Montessori Method in practice, parents are invited to visit The Montessori School of Baton Rouge during the school year. Here they will witness first hand the wonderful environment created specifically for young minds to learn and develop. Please call (225) 766-9942 for an appointment.
Daily Schedule
A.M. Session 8:00-12:15 | Full Day Session 8:00-3:15
8:00-8:30 |
Children arrive and are greeted at door by a teacher. |
8:30-10:30 |
Work Time – Children choose individual work or small group activities. Teachers observe, guide, and give individual lessons. |
10:30-11:00 |
Playground time if weather permits, or indoor games, songs, activities, stories, etc. |
11:00-11:30 |
Special Subjects: Ballet, Tap, Tumbling and Spanish |
11:30-12:15 |
Lunch hour |
12:15 |
AM session children depart and full day children begin a period of rest. |
1:30-2:45 |
Work Time continues – Children choose individual work or small group activities. Teachers observe, guide, and give individual lessons. |
2:45-3:00 |
Playground time if weather permits, or indoor games, songs, activities, stories, etc. |
3:00 |
Prepare for dismissal. Teachers hand out papers, notices. Dismissal – children are called to leave one at a time as parent or guardian arrives for car pool. |
3:30-5:30 |
Remaining children become a part of what we call Playgroup. Our Montessori classrooms are closed down and our children are supervised by college students until 5:30. |