Mission & Philosophy

We Believe

All children have the right to be respected for who they are, to be protected, and to live in a safe and caring society.

Our Mission

Jarrow Montessori School nurtures the development of the whole child through high-quality Montessori education. Our community supports each child’s joyful discovery of self in the journey to becoming a confident lifelong learner and compassionate citizen.

Our Vision

Jarrow Montessori School inspires curious learners who trust in their ability to innovate and create in our evolving world.

Peace Education
“Establishing lasting peace is the work of education.”
                                                             – Maria Montessori

With acceptance of the commonly shared belief that children are the key to promoting peace, it is the adults’ responsibility to help children on this journey. Both parents and teachers play a vital role in providing guidance and role modeling for children in alternative ways of thinking and acting.

Peace education is a vital and integrated part of school life. We help children develop an awareness of and respect for the dignity and diversity of life in general. It extends to respecting all living things (Cosmic Education), and embracing our individual responsibility to care for the environment in which we live.

Peace is promoted at Jarrow by:

• Helping children acquire age-appropriate techniques to resolve problems peacefully
• Teaching strategies for constructive problem solving
• Establishing a safe climate where acts of bullying are not tolerated
• Fostering a sense of community 
• Being respectful of one another and individual beliefs
• Care of all living things
• Developing language that helps to express feelings and ideas
• Exposing children to the world’s geographies and cultures
• Gaining a fuller understanding of the role we play in the global community
• Teaching children about the environment and how to preserve our fragile planet

Diversity Statement

Jarrow Montessori School honors and values a learning community with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and traditions. Experiencing and understanding diversity in a safe and positive environment enhances and enriches the educational experience for our children and families. Jarrow Montessori School commits to promoting a community that is accepting, inclusive, and respectful.

We Are Guided By

The teachings of Maria Montessori, who envisioned a world where we will no longer be the victim of events, but have the ability to direct and mold the future of humankind. We hope our children will be the agents of their futures. “We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.” -Maria Montessori

Every Jarrow student learns in a multi-aged environment that fosters a strong sense of integrity, community, and a love of learning while nurturing each child’s intellectual, physical, emotional, moral, and social self.