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.
Head of School
Arthur E.(Chip)
DeLorenzo, Jr.
Teaching and Support Staff
| Head of School |
Chip DeLorenzo |
| School
Administrator/Admissions |
Kimberley Tolley |
| Primary Class Head Teacher
(Loon's Nest) |
Casey Beaudoin |
| Primary Class Head Teacher
(Puffin's Nest) |
Linda Murray |
| Primary Class Assistant
Teacher (Puffin's Nest) |
Wini Ceretta |
| Primary Class Assistant
Teacher (Loon's Nest) |
Allison Roberts |
| Lower Elementary Teacher |
Shawnaly Tabor |
| Lower Elementary Assistant
Teacher |
Natasha Domina |
| Upper Elementary Head
Teacher (Osprey's Nest) |
Karen
Gardiner |
| Upper Elementary Assistant
Teacher |
Chrissy Bellows |
| Middle School Teacher |
Samantha Mehlhorn |
| Middle School Science Teacher |
James Kary |
| Middle School Latin Teacher |
Sally Johns |
| Music Lessons |
Kaity Newall |
| Art Teacher |
Liz Profetty |
| Choral Teacher |
Wini Ceretta |
| Primary/Elementary Spanish
Teacher |
Chrissy Bellows |
School Board Members
| President |
Dr. Patricia Matrai |
| Vice President |
Misse Carolyn |
| Treasurer |
Anne Geisler |
| Secretary |
Diana Williams |
| Board Member |
Doug Rushton |
Damariscotta Montessori School's Annual
Report
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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