Our Mission
It is the mission of The Glen Montessori School to meet four objectives:
- Provide an educational experience that upholds the tenets of education and development as espoused by Dr. Maria Montessori.
- Provide this experience to children of diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Create an environment that encourages active parental involvement in the education of the children. This manifests itself through a Parent Association and a parent-led Board of Directors.
- Ensure the future viability of the school by practicing sound business principles and obtaining non-tuition related funding.
History of the School
In 1986, five mothers who shared a vision for creating a Montessori School in the Sewickley Valley formed The Glen Montessori School. They knew the power of the Montessori methods for teaching children and they wanted that for their own children as well as the community at large. In addition, they recognized the power of combining direct parent involvement and guidance with an educational philosophy that encouraged independence and development at a child’s own pace. In the Fall of 1986, the school welcomed its first class of 15 students. A second classroom was added the following year taking enrollment to 48 students.
In 2001, The Glen relocated to a larger facility in Emsworth that has large classrooms and office space to support The Glen’s growth. There is a beautiful outdoor play area for the children to enjoy, as well as a nearby park to support school functions.