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Teacher Philosophies



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (ECE)
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION
FULL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AID

Danielle Fisher

CENTRE OWNER

PROVIDING QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO ME AND I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT THE MONTESSORI METHOD OF TEACHING. MONTESSORI IS A VERY CHILD CENTRED APPROACH, SUPPORTING CHILDREN TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WITHIN A SPECIALLY PREPARED ENVIRONMENT. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS, WHERE I HAVE BEEN A TEACHER, MANAGER AND REGIONAL MANAGER. ALL OF THESE ROLES HAVE PROVIDED ME WITH THE KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO BE ABLE TO MOVE ONTO THE NEXT STEP IN MY CAREER AS A CENTRE OWNER. FAMILY IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. I AM MARRIED TO MY HUSBAND MATHEW AND WE HAVE TWO GIRLS, MYA AND HARPER. I LOVE SPENDING FAMILY TIME WITH THEM AND OUR GERMAN SHEPHERD, TWISTER. THERE IS NOTHING MORE REWARDING THAN WATCHING CHILDREN GROW, PROGRESS AND DEVELOP THROUGH THEIR TIME AT PRESCHOOL.



DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES (UK - NZQA ACCREDITED)
BA (HONS) PRIMARY EDUCATION (U - NZQA ACCREDITED)
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION
FULL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

“ Be KIND whenever possible ... it's ALWAYS possible!“ - Dalai Lama

Laura Howard

CENTRE MANAGER

CREATING ENVIRONMENTS OF PEACE, RESPECT AND WONDER IS SOMETHING I AM PASSIONATE IN, THIS HELPS CHILDREN TO FEEL COMFORTABLE IN MAKING THEIR OWN CHOICES AND LEADING THEIR OWN LEARNING JOURNEY. AS A TEACHER AND LEADER, I BELIEVE THAT KINDNESS AND RESPECT ARE PARAMOUNT. I PRIDE MYSELF IN DEVELOPING RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL TEACHERS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AS WELL AS BEING A ROLE MODEL OF KINDNESS. I HAVE A HUGE RESPECT FOR OUR WORLD AND THE PEOPLE, CULTURES AND BELIEFS THAT MAKE UP THIS WORLD; I HOPE TO INSTILL THIS RESPECT IN ALL CHILDREN. I STRIVE FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE FAITH IN THEMSELVES, KNOW THAT THEY MATTER AND ARE VALUED AND THE BELIEF THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE WHATEVER THEY WISH FOR.



GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
BSc ENDORSED IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
CERTIFICATE IN CHILDHOOD NUTRITION
PROVISIONALTEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

Laura Irwin

HEAD TEACHER 0-2 YEARS

I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING A RESPONSIVE AND CALM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT; ONE THAT RESPECTS CHILDREN THROUGH BUILDING RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST. WITH A CALM AND CARING NATURE I AIM TO MAINTAIN A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT ENABLING FREEDOM FOR EACH CHILD TO BECOME INDEPENDENT, CONFIDENT AND EMPOWERED IN DRIVING THEIR OWN LEARNING. AS A TEACHER IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME TO ENSURE EACH CHILD DEVELOPS MANA WHENUA A SENSE OF BELONGING, ESPECIALLY THROUGH RECOGNITION OF THEIR WHANAU, LANGUAGES AND CULTURE HELPING THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. I HOPE TO ROLE MODEL THE VALUES OF RESPECT, MANAAKITANGA (CARING FOR OTHERS) AND A SUSTAINABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LAND (KAITIAKITANGA) WHILE INSPIRING AND BEING INSPIRED BY OUR TAMARIKI EVERYDAY.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (PRIMARY)
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION
FULL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDERER

“ A person’s a person, no matter how small“ - Dr Seuss

Deanna Grindley

HEAD TEACHER 2-3 YEARS

AS A KAIAKO I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT BEING A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL FOR TAMARIKI, DEMONSTRATING AN INCLUSIVE PRACTICE, CARE AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE WIDER WORLD. I LOVE THE MONTESSORI CURRICULUM, AND THE WAY IT CELEBRATES TAMARIKI FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND INTERESTS, FOSTERING INDEPENDENCE AND ALLOW THEM TO GUIDE THEIR OWN LEARNING WITHIN A PEACEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. I BELIEVE AN INTEGRAL PART OF TEACHING INVOLVES BUILDING STRONG, NURTURING AND RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH TAMARIKI AND INVOLVING THEIR WHANAU IN THEIR LEARNING. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH THEM TO PROVIDE THE BEST LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR TAMARIKI. I AIM TO SUPPORT TAMARIKI IN FEELING CONFIDENT THAT WHO THEY ARE, AND THE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURE THEY MAY BRING WITH THEM, ARE VALUED AND CELEBRATED IN OUR LEARNING COMMUNITY.



DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION
FIRST AIDER

“ He waka eke noa “ - We're all in this together

Ashleigh Balmforth

HEAD TEACHER 3-6 YEARS

I QUALIFIED IN EARLY CHILDHOOD IN 2010, BRINGING A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE. MY LOVE AND PASSION FOR THE CALM AND PEACEFUL PHILOSOPHY LED ME ONTO STUDYING AND COMPLETING MY MONTESSORI DIPLOMA. CHILDREN STRIVE TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE AND AS A TEACHER, I BELIEVE THAT CREATING AN ENRICHED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT HELPS FOSTER FREEDOM WITH RESPONSIBILITY AND AN APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN LEARNING. I SEE MYSELF AS A PASSIONATE ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN AND HOPE TO EMPOWER THEM TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY, COLLABORATE WITH OTHERS AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND ABSORB THE VALUES OF KINDNESS, RESPECT AND COMPASSION.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

“ Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly “

Laura Cromie

TEACHER 0-2 YEARS

I HAVE A STRONG VIEW OF CHILDREN AS UNIQUE, COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS. AS A TEACHER, I BELIEVE MY BIGGEST ROLE IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS TO SUPPORT AND SCAFFORD EACH CHILD SO THAT THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR POTENTIAL. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO CREATE AND PROVIDE A SAFE AND CALM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN'S INQUISITIVE NATURE ARE FOSTERED AND WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE RISKS.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

“ Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly “

Ashley Merrick

TEACHER 0-2 YEARS

I HAVE A STRONG VIEW OF CHILDREN AS UNIQUE, COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS. AS A TEACHER, I BELIEVE MY BIGGEST ROLE IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS TO SUPPORT AND SCAFFORD EACH CHILD SO THAT THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR POTENTIAL. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO CREATE AND PROVIDE A SAFE AND CALM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN'S INQUISITIVE NATURE ARE FOSTERED AND WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE RISKS.



LEVEL 3 EARLY CHILDHOOD CERTIFICATE
PORSE NANNY CERTIFICATE
FIRST AIDER

Kelsey Taaffe

TEACHER 0-2 YEARS

I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE TAMARIKI FEEL TRUSTED AND RESPECTED TO LEAD THEIR OWN LEARNING JOURNEY. I BELIEVE THAT TAMARIKI SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH A CALM AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN LEARN TO DEVELOP RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS. AS A TEACHER IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME TO ENSURE EACH CHILD DEVELOPS MANA WHENUA A SENSE OF BELONGING WITH A GOAL OF NUTURING EACH CHILDS NATURAL DESIRE FOR KNOWLEDGE, UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT. I HOPE TO ALWAYS BE A ROLE MODEL OF COMPASSION AND KINDNESS WITH A FOCUS ON BUILDING RECIPRICOAL REALTIONSHIPS WITH CHILDREN AND THEIR WHANUA. THESE RELATIONSHIPS ENSURE WE ARE PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MEETS THE CHILDS EVER CHANGING INTERESTS AND NEEDS.



GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SPANISH
FIRST AIDER
FLUENT IN SPANISH

Roberta Coleman

TEACHER 2-3 YEARS

CONSTRUCTING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT CHERISHES SELF-MOTIVATED GROWTH FOR TAMARIKI IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR DEVELOPMENT. I BELIEVE IN PROVIDING A PEACEFUL, HAPPY PLACE DESIGNED FOR TAMARIKI TO FEEL CONFIDENT AND SAFE WHILE THRIVING TO THEIR BEST POTENTIAL. THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS FOR ME AS A TEACHER ARE TO BUILD STRONG, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL TAMARIKI AND THEIR WHANAU AS WELL AS CREATE A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE THAT CELEBRATES DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE. I BELIEVE EVERY CHILD TO BE A CAPABLE, INDIVIDUAL LEARNER AND I HOPE TO ENCOURAGE TAMARIKI TO DEVELOP A DEEP LOVE AND RESPECT FOR THEMSELVES, OTHERS, AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

“ Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly “

Jack Pilkinton

TEACHER 2-3 YEARS

I HAVE A STRONG VIEW OF CHILDREN AS UNIQUE, COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS. AS A TEACHER, I BELIEVE MY BIGGEST ROLE IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS TO SUPPORT AND SCAFFORD EACH CHILD SO THAT THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR POTENTIAL. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO CREATE AND PROVIDE A SAFE AND CALM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN'S INQUISITIVE NATURE ARE FOSTERED AND WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE RISKS.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

“ The goal in Early Childhood Education should be to activate the child's own desire to learn “ - Maria Montessori

Sophie Mabey

TEACHER 3-6 YEARS

I HAVE BEEN WORKING AS A TEACHER SINCE 2016. I HAVE WORKED WITH 0-3 YEAR OLDS FOR TWO AND A HALF YEARS AND AM CURRENTLY WORKING WITH 3-6 YEAR OLDS.
I HAVE A PASSION FOR TEACHING CHILDREN AND I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A POSITIVE, RESPECTFUL AND RECIPROCAL RELATIONSHIPS IN A CALM, CARE-FREE ENVIRONMENT SO THEY CAN THRIVE TO THEIR BEST POTENTIAL. THIS ALIGNS CLOSELY WITH THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY.
HAVING A RESPECTFUL AND NURTURING MANNER TOWARDS TEACHING AND LEARNING, FAMILIES, COLLEGUES AND CHILDREN IS WHAT I AIM FOR IN MY PRACTICE. CHILDREN ARE VALUABLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY AND IT'S MY AIM TO TEACH AND GUIDE THEM TO BECOME GREAT LEADERS FOR OUR FUTURE.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

“ Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly “

Liana Dion

TEACHER 3-6 YEARS

I HAVE A STRONG VIEW OF CHILDREN AS UNIQUE, COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS. AS A TEACHER, I BELIEVE MY BIGGEST ROLE IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS TO SUPPORT AND SCAFFORD EACH CHILD SO THAT THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR POTENTIAL. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO CREATE AND PROVIDE A SAFE AND CALM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN'S INQUISITIVE NATURE ARE FOSTERED AND WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE RISKS.
I CAME TO NEW ZEALAND FROM THE PHILIPPINES AND HAVE NEJOYED IMMERSING MYSELF INTO THE KIWI CULTURE AND WOULD LOVE TO SHARE MY CULTURE WITH THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AT THE STABLES MONTESSORI



BTchLn (PRIMARY)
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

Whaowhia te kete matauranga - Fill the basket of knowledge.

Sam Gale

TEACHER 3-6 YEARS

I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT PROVIDING A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIORNMENT FOR ALL TAMARIKI THAT INSPIRES A LOVE OF LEARNING. I AIM TO FACILITATE LEARNING EXPERIENCES BASED ON THE UNIQUE INTERESTS AND CURIOSITY OF TAMARIKI, IN A SAFE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT. I BELIEVE THAT THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF HANDS ON EXPERIENCES AND CREATIVITY, ALL TAMARIKI CAN BECOME SKILLED PROBLEM SOLVERS AND INNOVATIVE THINKERS. THIS LEARNING WILL MOTIVATE THEIR INTERESTS AND TAMARIKI WILL BECOME LIFELONG LEARNERS.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (ECE)
DIPLOMA IN MONTESSORI EDUCATION
FULL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

Rebecca Ou

TEACHER 3-6 YEARS

I BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE INDIVIDUALS AND SHOULD BE TAUGHT IN A FASHION THAT ADDRESSES THEIR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING STYLES AND PASSIONS AS FREQUENTLY AS THERE IS OPPORTUNITY. CONSEQUENTLY, I BELIEVE THAT EDUCATION SHOULD BE INQUIRY BASED AND REALTED TO EXISTING SCHEMA AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE. IF WE ALLOW THE STUDENT'S NATURAL CURIOSITY TO LEAD THEIR VOYAGE INTO THE UNKNOWN, NOT ONLY WILL THEY BE MORE INTERESTED IN THE TOPIC, BUT IT THEN BECOMES PERSONAL TO THEM AND FAR MORE IMPORTANT.
I ALSO BELIEVE THAT BEING INCLUSIVE OF DIFFERENT CULTURES AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF CHILDREN'S BACKGROUNDS WILL CREATE AN OPEN AND GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR CHIDLREN TO EXPLORE AND HELP THEM TO BE A GLOBAL CITIZEN.



BACHELOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)
PROVISIONAL TEACHER REGISTRATION
FIRST AIDER

“ The goal of ECE education should be to activate the child's natural desire to learn “ - Maria Montessori.

Emily Judge

TEACHER 3-6 YEARS

WORKING ALONGSIDE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IS SOMETHING I AM VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT. I BELIEVE THE PARENTS ARE THE EXPERTS OF THEIR OWN CHILDREN, SO I VALUE COLLABORATING WITH FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE QUALITY LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN. MY AIM IN TEACHING IS TO INSPIRE CHILDREN TO BE EXCITED AND ENTUISATIC ABOUT LEARNING, AS THIS SURFACES THE FOUNDATION FOR MOTIVATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING. I PRIDE MYSELF IN CREATING A PREPARED ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS PEACE AND IS FILLED WITH ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. IN MY TEACHING PRACTICE I ENSURE I AM ALWAYS LISTENING TO THE CHILD TO SEEK UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR INTERESTS, SKILLS AND STRENGTHS, AND THIS INFORMS MY TEACHING APPROACHES. WORKING WITH AND ALONGSIDE THE CHILDREN EMPOWERS THE CHILDREN TO FEEL A SENSE OF FREEDOM TO LEAD AND DIRECT THEIR OWN LEARNING. THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE "FREE OF CHOICE IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST OF ALL MENTAL PROCESSES". I WANT ALL CHILDREN TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF BELIEF IN THEMSELVES AND TO HAVE FAITH THAT THEY CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING THEY PUT THEIR MINDS TO.





“ Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly “

Peyton Calvert

SUPPORT TEACHER

I HAVE A STRONG VIEW OF CHILDREN AS UNIQUE, COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS. AS A TEACHER, I BELIEVE MY BIGGEST ROLE IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS TO SUPPORT AND SCAFFORD EACH CHILD SO THAT THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR POTENTIAL. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO CREATE AND PROVIDE A SAFE AND CALM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN'S INQUISITIVE NATURE ARE FOSTERED AND WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE RISKS.





“ Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly “

Sarah Taaffe

SUPPORT TEACHER

I HAVE A STRONG VIEW OF CHILDREN AS UNIQUE, COMPETENT AND CONFIDENT LEARNERS. AS A TEACHER, I BELIEVE MY BIGGEST ROLE IN THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS TO SUPPORT AND SCAFFORD EACH CHILD SO THAT THEY DEVELOP TO THEIR POTENTIAL. I ALSO BELIEVE THAT IT IS IMPORTANT TO CREATE AND PROVIDE A SAFE AND CALM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN'S INQUISITIVE NATURE ARE FOSTERED AND WHERE CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO TAKE RISKS.





“ IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT CAR YOU DRIVE, WHAT HOUSE YOU LIVE IN OR HOW MUCH MONEY YOU HAVE, BUT THAT YOU ARE IMPORTANT IN THE LIFE OF A CHILD “

Wendy Graham

SUPPORT TEACHER

BEING RAISED IN A LOVING FAMILY ENVIRONMENT, AND NOW AS A GRANDMOTHER, I BELIEVE IT IS A PRIVILIDGE AND HONOUR TO HELP RAISE A CHILD INTO ADULTHOOD. SHOWING KINDNESS AND PRAISING A CHILD IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT. EVERY CHILD HAS THE RIGHT TO DO WELL IN LIFE AND I BELIEVE I CAN HELP IN THIS PROCESS BY SHOWING RESPECT, KINDNESS AND ENCOURAGEMENT, WHILE HELPING THEM TO LEARN AND ACHIEVE, THROUGH A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.





“ The human hand allows the mind to reveal itself “ - Maria Montessori

Angela Donaldson

SUPPORT TEACHER

BEING A NANA HELPED ME REALISE MY PASSION FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. I HOLD STRONG BELIEFS AROUND RESPECT, MANNERS AND COURTESY AND FIND THIS FITS PERFECTLY WITHIN THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY. I ENJOY SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO BECOME THE ADULTS OF OUR FUTURE. ARTS AND CRAFTS ARE MY LOVE AND YOU WILL ALWAYS FIND ME PLANNING FUN ACTIVITIES TO HELP THE CHILDREN EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVE SIDES. I LOVE BEING PART OF THIS WONDERFUL TEACHING TEAM AND THE WHOLE STABLES WHANAU!





“ Order is one of the needs of life, when it is satisfied, produces a real happiness “ - Maria Montessori

Lyn Beattie

CENTRE ADMINISTRATOR

I'M LYN, I'VE BEEN WORKING IN PRESCHOOL ADMINISTRATION FOR OVER 10 YEARS NOW. I ENJOY INTERACTING WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN AND FEEL VERY LUCKY TO BE PART OF THIS FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT. I AM HERE TO HELP YOU WITH EVERYTHING ADMIN AND HOPE TO BE A FRIENDLY AND APPROACHABLE FACE IF YOU NEED ME.

Michelle Hill

CENTRE COOK

AS WE MAKE OUR WAY THROUGH LIFE, EVERY EXPERIENCE, CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY SHAPES US AS A PERSON IN SOME WAY. SOME ARE DIFFICULT AND REQUIRE COURAGE TO TAKE THAT FIRST STEP BUT EVERYTHING THAT WE STRIVE TO ACHIEVE BUILDS OUR CONFIDENCE AND RESILIENCE. I HAVE DEEP RESPECT FOR THE MONTESSORI PHILOSOPHY. I BELIEVE THAT THROUGH FOLLOWING THE INTERESTS OF THE CHILD AND PROVIDING THEM WITH A PREPARED ENVIRONMENT RICH WITH DISCOVERY WE CAN WALK ALONGSIDE THEM AND GENTLY GUIDE THEM THROUGH THEIR LIFE AND LEARNING JOURNEY TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE