“Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it, and do not say a word.” -Maria Montessori It’s been said that people come into our lives for a reason. Or perhaps we come into one another’s lives for a hundred reasons or more. Some of them logical, well-reasoned, and some mysterious, accidental, or sweet with synchronicity. You might be here at Jarrow for a reason fairly obvious and clear, but I expect not only one. It was probably a number of forces at work that first inspired you to place your faith in Montessori. [Read More…]
Jarrow News
With One Voice
Recently, we have hosted a number of visitors at Jarrow, who’ve joined us both for special events and as prospective parents coming to tour. Again and again, there are comments about the stunning nature of our campus. And often those comments transcend the visual. Not only the grace of our classrooms, the architecture of our buildings and our splendid grounds inspire our guests, it’s the way it feels in our school. In his poem Andrea del Sarto, Robert Browning coined the phrase “Less is More” in 1855. German architect Ludwig Mies van dear Rose used it as a catchphrase in his work explaining [Read More…]
Joyful Leadership Announcement!
Dear Jarrow Parents, Just over a year ago, the Jarrow Board of Trustees entrusted Mercedes and me with Interim Leadership, as plans were put in place for finding a new Head of School. Our goals for this year included a deepening of pedagogical practices, an embrace of Jarrow’s best vision for community and collaboration, additional attention to safety, facilities, and the flow and beauty of our gathering spaces and classrooms. In addition, attention has been invested in best practices with regard to administrative details, school policies and daily routines. None of this would have been possible without your support and [Read More…]