IMPACTING LIVES THROUGH MONTESSORI EDUCATION Hudson Country Montessori School of New Rochelle Rebecca McCuller “Every time a former student walks through our doors and we see their face light up as they tell stories of their time at Hudson, we realize we have touched the lives of many, many children throughout the years.”
Hudson Country Montessori School of New Rochell 340 Quaker Ridge Road New Rochelle, NY (914) 636-6202 | hudsoncountry.org
Joyful learning has been taking place every day for the last 45 years at Hudson Country Montessori School in New Rochelle. Hudson Country Montessori School is dedicated to providing children with a well prepared environment that sparks children’s interest while building their concentration and organization skills. Guided by experienced and dedicated teachers, children chose their work and carry it to completion at their own pace. Materials are sequentially presented and linked to the Common Core Standards to allow children to not only learn concepts, but to garner a deep understanding of those concepts. Children are not only permitted to explore their environment, but encouraged to interact with it until their curiosity is satisfied.Hudson is a true Montessori community. The teachers and staff work closely collaborating to ensure the success of every child. Families are greeted each morning by several staff members and at the end of the day children are returned to their families by staff members allowing everyone to have close relationships centered around meeting the needs of children. This peaceful, respectful, Montessori community offers programs for toddlers through eighth grade with extended hours available. With an enrollment of 220 and a staff of 40 teachers, Hudson Country ensures the individual instruction and attention each student deserves. Hudson also offers a wonderful summer day camp. Visit our website for more information.
OVER 43 YEARS OF EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE AND LOVING CARE Liberty Montessori Schools Pushpa Jagoda Ph.D “I wanted to create an ideal learning environment for all children as I did for my own.”
Toddler through Pre-K 155 Beechmont Drive New Rochelle, NY (914) 636-3461 Pre-K through Elementary 631 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, N.Y. 10543 (914) 777-1382 libertymontessorischools.com
With the vision to serve the needs of young children and their families, Pushpa Jagoda has fulfilled a lifelong dream as educator and mother. As director and founder of the Liberty Montessori Schools, she successfully owns and operates two preschool facilities that have become a “home away from home” for children 18 months through 3rd grade. “I wanted to create an ideal learning environment for all children as I did for my own,” explains Pushpa Jagoda, herself a Montessori graduate and mother of three. “My goal was to set up a nurturing environment where we understand and are sensitive to the overall needs of the contemporary child. Our open-door policy allows parents to observe classes and to participate in their activities. We encourage parent involvement and welcome feedback on how to best serve each child’s individual needs.” A busy mother, Dr. Jagoda’s centers are state-of-the-art facilities designed to accommodate yearround childcare. They offer a creative, personal approach to learning in the Montessori tradition with a loving, qualified staff that provide a safe, exciting place for children. “Our schools are wonderfully diverse,” says Dr. Jagoda. “We have bilingual teachers who teach languages such as French, German, Chinese, Spanish and Japanese as well as cultural awareness. We offer music, arts and crafts, math, reading, computer and science in an international setting.” The schools offer Kindergarten and Third Grade Montessori Enrichment Programs and unique Challenger Programs, designed to stimulate the intellectually advanced student who are already enrolled in the Montessori program and met all prerequisites. The fun-filled Liberty summer science camp, held during July and August, is designed to motivate the curious young scientist between the ages 18 months and 7 years. They welcome new families to visit or tour either location by appointment only. (Extended after hours for working parents.)
February 2017 | WestchesterFamily.com
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