Kristin Whitlock Principal Nardin Montessori Program

Hello!
The Montessori learning environment fosters respect for others, independent learning, appreciation of nature, and supports children while they gain an intrinsic pleasure from learning.
 
I had the privilege of being a Montessori classroom teacher for 20 years before I assumed my current administrative position.   When I reflect back on those classroom years I am struck by the wonder of childhood.   Watching a young child become independent through his involvement in the classroom is an awesome sight.   The Montessori classroom supports the natural development of the young child through a carefully designed environment that is esthetically pleasing and enticing to the child.   As a classroom teacher my job was to facilitate a child in his classroom experiences, and then allow him to celebrate the joy of personal success.
    
For the past 14 years, I have held the position of Director of the Nardin Montessori program.   It is my experience as a classroom teacher that guides me now as an administrator to remain focused on the child, the family, and the Nardin community. A solid relationship between the school and the family is imperative to the child's success.   We build these relationships through parent workshops, classroom observations, social gatherings, and open communication.
 
I would like to end with a quote from Maria Montessori.   "In serving the child, one serves life."

I hope that this website has given you some valuable information.   If I can answer any questions for you, please feel free to contact me personally at (716) 881-6565 or e-mail me at montessori@nardin.org.

Kristin Whitlock
Principal
Nardin Montessori Program