Kamloops Montessori Academy
Kamloops Montessori Academy is located on the corner of Greystone Crescent in beautiful Aberdeen. Our classroom is a calm, caring & peaceful learning environment that both children and parents love. The classroom is a carefully prepared environment that fosters independence, concentration, self-motivation and a lifelong love of learning. We believe our school supports the child's need for purposeful activities in an atmosphere of respect and encouragement.
At Kamloops Montessori Academy, we see that education is a never ending process and that learning is innate. Using Montessori materials and methods, our teachers are able to teach children about the world they live in through work within the curriculum areas. These areas are: Practical Life, Sensorial, Mathematics, Language, Science, Geography, Art and Music. The materials in the classroom are self-correcting and utilize all the senses in learning. Because the Montessori environment s designed to encourage freedom of movement, there is ample opportunity for a child's social development. We study subjects using a didactic, hands-on approach and enrich our learning through guest speakers and field trips. Lessons are given by a trained directress (teacher) to the child through group lessons or one to one interactions. Each students' individuality is cherished in an atmosphere that fosters independence, responsibility, freedom, self-esteem and respect.
Our school is multi-age spanning from 2 to 6 years of age. We find this span in ages a benefit because the older children help the younger ones creating a strong sense of community. In helping others, children reinforce what they have already learned and strengthen their sense of responsibility. The younger children in turn benefit because children love to learn from their peers and look forward to when they will be the older child able to help others.
The Kamloops Montessori Academy offers two preschool programs; a morning class that runs from 8:45- 11:15am and an afternoon class that runs from 12.30-3:00pm. Wealso offer early arrival, lunch and after school programs to meet the needs of our families.
In our early arrival program, students have the opportunity to drop off their child at 8:00am in a supervised class. The lunch program operates from 11:15am-12:00noon.
The after school program runs from 3:00pm-5:00pm and starts with outside play, planned activities and snack time.
At Kamloops Montessori Academy, we promote respect, independence, respect and kindness within our classroom, which is a great environment for your child to grow both academically and socially!
Teachers
Michealla McNamara
Michealla completed her Early Childhood Education at UCC in 1999 and has since been employed at the Kamloops Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten and the Kamloops Montessori Academy. After completing her ECE education, Michealla went to Calgary Alberta, where she completed her practical training and examinations via the Montessori St. Nicholas Centre. In December 2001, Michealla received her Montessori Teaching Diploma from Montessori Centre International, London, England.
Michealla thoroughly enjoys teaching the Montessori method and plans to continue expanding her knowledge in this area through distance education and workshops.
Kirsten Pejril
Kirsten was born and grew up in Savona, British Columbia. She always had a natural admiration for children, so in 2008 Kirsten decided to follow her heart and become a teacher. In June 2010, she completed the Bachelor of Elementary Education degree from Thompson Rivers University. She also has received her Bachelor of Arts degree as well as her Early Childhood Educator Assistant diploma. After learning about and gaining respect for Montessori education, Kirsten completed her Montessori teacher training through “The Center for Guided Montessori Studies” in December 2010. She looks forward to learning more about the Montessori method and is excited to be a part in your child's education.
Irene Penzkofer
Irene Penzkofer was born in the Philippines. In 1999 she received her Bachelor of Arts degree - major in English from the University of Mindanao - Philippines. She has also completed a six month caregiver course for the care of children and the elderly. In 2002, she moved to Kamloops and took a position in child care. She started working at the Kamloops Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten in May 2007. She enjoys learning with children and teachers and looks forward to furthering her career/training at Kamloops Montessori. In December of 2007, she completed her teacher assistant course (Early Childhood Education) at Thompson Rivers University and in March of 2009 she completed her Foundations in the Montessori method training at Western Montessori Teacher's College. Irene is always looking forward to the school year and to enhance the learning experience for the children.
Contact
Phone: (250) 372-9943
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