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Our older son, Nathan, began his Progressive Montessori experience in January 2004 when he was 2 years old. We began to see changes immediately! He fell in love with school and would even get upset when he had to stay home. Nathan's birthday is in December so he was unable to begin kindergarten until he was almost 6 years old. His Progressive teachers told me they believed he was advanced and might need more of an academic challenge in school--and they were correct! Nathan entered kindergarten being able to read and spell well beyond the 2nd grade level! This year he is in 1st grade and his reading test scores place him reading at the 4th grade level. All of this is directly related to the education he received at Progressive Montessori!

I am a social studies teacher and I was amazed when Nathan came home, at age 3, listing and locating the continents and oceans on a map. He is now studying multiplication because his 1st grade teacher feels that the addition and subtraction they are learning in class is too simple for Nathan. Because of Nathan's abilities he will be placed in all advanced classes this school year. By 3rd grade he will be enrolled in classes that are two grade levels ahead of his assigned grade level. Needless to say, we didn't need to question whether or not Nathan's younger brother, Caleb, would attend Progressive Montessori. In fact, he is currently enrolled--and loving it!

Any time I meet a parent who is questioning where to send his/her child I always recommend Progressive Montessori. The staff, parents, and students are so welcoming. We are still in close contact with some of the parents and students that were in Nathan's toddler class. Caleb is thriving in his studies and never ceases to amaze us with his knowledge and skills. Nathan still visits from time to time when I pick up his brother. Nathan has fond memories of his time at Progressive and has even asked for a job!

If you are reading this and your child is not enrolled at Progressive Montessori, please take time to visit the school and I believe that you will not leave there without enrolling your child. Your child(ren) will love the teachers, lessons, and social environment. You will love knowing that your child is with people who are going to nurture and enrich your child's life and education.

Thank you for reading our success story!
Sandy Thornberry