Growing, learning, and giving TOGETHER!

For more than 10 years, New School Montessori has been so much more than a workplace to me. It has been my second home, a place where I've built friendships, found purpose, celebrated milestones, and watched something incredibly special happen: children growing into who they are meant to be.

But my connection to NSM goes far beyond being part of the staff. It's personal. It's my family.

Three of my greatest blessings, Cael, Logan, and Sadie, have been part of this school, too. Cael has already graduated, and Logan and Sadie are continuing their own journeys here. I've had the privilege of watching each of them grow, learn, discover their strengths, make friendships, and create memories that will stay with them long after their school days are over.

And the beautiful thing? NSM has grown right alongside us.

This community has been there through so many chapters of our lives. We've celebrated accomplishments, shared laughter, learned lessons, and watched our children become more confident, independent, compassionate little humans. Somewhere along the way, the school became family, and our family became part of its story.

Growing. Giving. Learning. Together. That's more than a motto to me. It's what I believe makes New School Montessori so special.

I want every child who walks through our doors to have the same opportunities to grow, explore, feel supported, and discover their potential. I want our incredible teachers to have the resources and professional development they deserve. I want families to have access to the opportunities that make a lasting difference in their children's lives.

That's why I'm participating in ExtraGive and asking you to be part of something that means so much to me.

Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference. Your generosity supports scholarships, enriching programs, dedicated teachers, and the experiences that help shape our children's futures.

If NSM has ever touched your life, supported your family, or made a difference for someone you love, I hope you'll consider giving back.

Do it for the children growing up today. Do it for the families who call NSM home. Do it for the teachers who give so much of themselves. And do it for the next generation who will carry these lessons with them into the world.

After more than a decade, I can honestly say that this school has given my family so much. Now, I want to help make sure it can continue giving that same gift to others.

Thank you for growing, giving, and learning alongside us. 

- Johanna