Head of School Welcome
Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year at Discovery Garden Montessori School (DGMS)!
Our entire DGMS team is buzzing with excitement as we prepare our beautiful environments to welcome your children. The classrooms are carefully arranged and refreshed for another year of joyful learning. While we continue to strengthen our authentic Montessori program, we’ve also made meaningful improvements to support the growth of our students, staff, and community.
I am thrilled to introduce some of the new faces joining our DGMS family this year:
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Mrs. Alexandra Klinger (AMI certified) will lead the Lilies (Primary) classroom, bringing over 10 years of Montessori experience and a passion for child-centered learning.
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Mrs. Gabrielle Leos (A.A, B.A candidate), who is currently pursuing her Montessori credential, will become the Directress of the Magnolias (Toddler) classroom.
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Joining our assistant teaching team, we welcome Ms. Lucy Rodery, (B.FA candidate) - Daffodils and Mr. Andrey Shamshurin (M.A) - Roses, both bringing fresh energy and experience to the classrooms.
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Mrs. Hayden Bell (B.A, Sociology) will serve as our full-time Administrative Assistant, ready to support families and staff with her dedication and care.
We are also celebrating the accomplishments of our returning team:
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Mrs. Mary (Roses, Lower Elementary) has successfully completed her Montessori credentialing.
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Mrs. Morgan Groves (Lilies) began her Toddler Montessori training this summer, deepening her expertise to support our youngest learners.
These individuals are just a few of the 31 incredible staff members who make DGMS a nurturing and inspiring place for our students. I am deeply grateful for their commitment and heart.
As we celebrate DGMS's 15th Anniversary, our theme for the year is “The Prepared Environment – Thriving Beyond the Classroom.” Over the past year, it became clear how much families and staff value meaningful connections—with each other, with resources, and with the broader community. To honor this, we will be focusing on five key goals for the 2025-2026 school year:
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Connecting child development resources with parents, teachers, and students.
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Elevating staff potential through curriculum alignment and leadership opportunities.
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Bringing parents together through shared experiences.
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Inviting local organizations to see the value of Montessori education and DGMS.
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Expanding our Board of Directors to support future growth.
Your partnership and support are what make this community thrive. Together, we will continue to create an environment where children grow into confident, compassionate, and capable individuals.
I cannot wait to see the smiles and energy of our students as they walk through our
doors. Thank you for being a part of the DGMS family.
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Sincerely,
Andrea Shreni, Head of School
Vision or Goal
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To instill a love of learning in every child.
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To assure a solid grounding in the basics of education that will help them achieve their potential.
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To nurture, inspire and support each child’s individual development with an enriched and welcoming community.
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To actively recruit and serve all children in hopes to attract a diverse group of students.
Mission
Our mission of Discovery Garden Montessori School is to prepare an outstanding Montessori environment that fosters collaboration, cooperation, and peace, and to provide experiences for each child to develop to their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally. Through the dynamic partnership of the child, caregiver, and teacher, a consistent Montessori framework for education is created, offering the tools for a journey of lifelong learning.
Our Staff
We believe in the power of collaboration and the importance of fostering relationships between our students and teachers. Our amazing dedicated team of teachers and assistant teachers are trained in the Montessori philosophy and are dedicated to helping your child reach their full potential.
