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think he would have experienced the same growth without Summit. We’re very proud of him and happy with his development.”
Toddler Program begins. 100th anniversary of Maria Montessori’s first school.
Wayne Lippert ’89 has fond memories of his years in Montessori and attributes his current success to the “strong sense of order, freedom to select work that interested me and was at my level, guidance of the teachers and the consistency of the materials.” He and his wife, Chris, have three children at the Summit – Lily, 9, and six-year-old twins, Holland and Trey, both in Montessori. “They’re learning the same values that were instilled in me,” Mr. Lippert says, “and those fundamental aspects of learning in reading, math, and science are laying a good, solid foundation for them.”
2008 Lori Meier & Meg Sanders begin. First Early Childhood Education Symposium.
2009 Mary Humpert awarded Schilderink Chair. Lauren Mahoney begins.
Looking back on the development of The Summit’s Montessori education program, Mrs. Schueler credits the faith and vision of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, as well as ongoing cooperation between parents, teachers and administration with its success. “The teachers really make our program with their dedication,” she said. “They stay with it, they build it, have such passion for what they do and always want to make it better for the children.”
2010 World Language Program expands. Bible Stories begin. Ai Li Brown, Amy McDonald, Jennifer McGrath, Barbara Powers & Caroline Rollins begin.
She believes in the unlimited potential of the children in her care. Her goal is to see that all of the children become independent and critical thinkers so they can reach their highest potential. “If you believe in the potential of children, they will exceed your expectations,” she says.
2011 Toddler Program Expands (2, 3 and 5 days). Lavina Ambani, Katia Palek, Rebecca Penker, Jill Puffer, Meredith Schiff ’02 & Lauren Yarnell begin.
Sister Eileen Connelly is news editor of the Catholic Telegraph.
2012 An enhanced Character Education Program curriculum begins. Fourth class of Extended Early Enrichment begins. Fifth Annual Early Childhood Education Symposium. Michelle Blake & Mary Walsh begin. In 2012 Millie Castellini traces the letter “b” in shaving cream on a mirrored surface.
Logo design: Marie (Moeggenberg) Day ‘07
2013 Summit Montessori 29 29 Summit celebrates 50 Magazine years.