Mission Statement
The
mission of the Damariscotta Montessori School is to provide a carefully
planned, stimulating Montessori environment which will help children
develop within themselves the foundation for a lifetime of learning,
thinking and living. We are a child centered community that honors
individuality and encourages respect for one another and oneself.
We believe that the deep commitment and dedication of our small
community, which is made up of our school’s children, parents and staff
members, is vital in the fulfillment of this mission.
Our beautiful campus is located in Nobleboro, Maine on lovely tree-lined
Center Street and just minutes from Route 1.
Values of the Damariscotta Montessori School:
- Respect
– Self-respect, respect for
others, tolerance, honesty, integrity and responsibility.
- Compassion – Concern for one another, for humanity,
kindness, peacefulness, understanding, acceptance, and warmth.
- Love of Learning – Discovery, exploration, working
together, curiosity, and ownership.
- Service – A lifelong commitment to give something back
through service to others who are in need.
- Independence – Doing for oneself, understanding ones own
capabilities.
- Interdependence – Responsibility to and healthy
dependence upon one another, a love of community.
- Excellence – Quality in all that we do to serve the
children, and the cultivation of the pursuit of excellence within
our students.
- Universal Understanding – A global perspective, and an
understanding of being part of something bigger than oneself.
Executive Director
Arthur E.(Chip)DeLorenzo,
Jr.
Teaching and Support Staff
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| Executive Director |
Chip DeLorenzo |
| School Administrator |
Kimberley
Tolley |
| Primary Class Head Teacher
(Loon's Nest) |
Christy Lavigne |
| Primary Class Head Teacher |
Julie Wilson |
| Primary Class Assistant
Teacher (Puffin's Nest) |
Chrissy Bellows |
| Primary Class Assistant
Teacher |
Allison Fleming |
| Lower Elementary Head Teacher
(Heron's Nest) |
Jill Baum |
| Lower Elementary Assistant
Teacher |
Shawnaly Tabor |
| Upper Elementary Head
Teacher (Osprey's Nest) |
Karen
Bickmore |
| Upper Elementary Assistant
Teacher |
Kim Andrews |
| Music Lessons |
Kaity Newall |
| Art Teacher |
Todd Bross |
| Spanish Teachers |
Carolina Rushton, Chrissy Bellows |
School Board Members
| President |
Martha Monahan |
| Treasurer |
Diana Williams |
| Secretary |
Gabrielle Rigaud |
| Board Member |
Lynn Plourde |
| Board Member |
Dr. Patricia Matrai |
| Board Member |
Hylie West |
School's Blueprint
Our school uses a Blueprint to guide our
operating decisions. This document outlines how we will
operate within our chosen mission and values. If you would
like to read through our blueprint, please click on the link below:
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