SETTING THE BAR

When most people think of sending their children off to school, they think of the academic learning that will occur. For Jeff and Andrea Wolheter, school also needed to mirror their values as well as walk alongside them in raising their children. While that is a tall bill of sale, they both agree that their children’s time at Oak Farm Montessori helped support their children to become the adults they want them to be. “The school, church, family and community are all important components. Oak Farm Montessori had those values that translated very well with our beliefs.” Jeff shared. While they homeschooled their four children for many years, and it was a good fit for that season of life, Montessori has provided the opportunity to foster lifelong learning. Andrea said, “We know that going to food banks, opportunities to serve others, mentoring, and understanding that they are part of a larger community has impacted our children. They have the skills and passion to learn what is important to them.” Another key component that differs between traditional and Montessori for the Wolheter’s is less structure; allowing for freedom to fail in a safe environment. ”Learning to fail is part of life. Because of the difficulty of classes he has had here at OFMS, we are