CK Montessori

Diana Zegers is the founder of Central Kitsap Montessori. She is a certified Montessori teacher through the Montessori Education Institute of the Pacific Northwest, an American Montessori Society affiliate. She opened her first school in 1991 which has since expanded to have four classes. She is well respected in the community. Diana is also the author of 'Discover Music', a curriculum that is being taught in over 1,400 Montessori classrooms. Diana is a frequent seminar presenter and enjoys teaching adults about Montessori method at the local community college. Jillian McClendon has been around Montessori nearly her whole life. After getting her Bachelors degree she took her Montessori training through United Montessori Association and joined her mom at Central Kitsap Montessori. Jillian has worked both in the classroom and the office. She appreciates a very high quality of work and ensures that the works she makes are done well and in line with the Montessori style of teaching. Jillian has also written a book titled, 'The Call to Love'.

At CK Montessori we follow the philosophy of teaching developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. You will notice when looking through our materials that our lessons are based on reality. A large part of Dr. Montessori's philosophy stems from the fact that children naturally love to learn and do not need to be drawn in by colorful borders and cartoon animals. In fact these additions can distract and even confuse the young child who wants to learn and is fascinated by reality.

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