About Us
Building a Love of Learning
Philosophy
Salado Montessori educates the human potential through a partnership between home and school which fosters intellectual growth, independence, responsibility, and a sense of self-worth.
We are a non-profit Primary (3-6) Montessori community that provides a beautiful, safe, nurturing, orderly and child-size prepared environment for students between the ages of 3 - 6.
Our children's house is a place for the child to feel comfort, compassion and most importantly, confidence.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide excellent Montessori education for our students.
Our attention is on the five areas of Montessori focus: practical life skills, sensorial development, language, mathematics, and culture.
Salado Montessori’s long-term vision includes:
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Prepare Primary students for success in any school environment
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Produce students who possess a deep sense of confidence and pride in their work
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Produce people who have a life-long love of growth, personal development, and commitment to excellence
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Provide all students with an appreciation and understanding of music, mathematics, language arts, science, engineering, movement, art, and interpersonal relations (etiquette and grace)
School History
Salado Montessori was founded as a non-profit in 2016 by a small group of parents and local Montessori advocates, including but not limited to Alissa & Jake McClure, Dea Howard, Mira Rasmussen and Lara Franklin-Whitley. Renovations began in 2017 as a nation-wide search was conducted for a Montessori Director/Lead Guide who wanted the opportunity to start and grow a Montessori campus. In January 2018, Chelsey Webb guided the inaugural class.
Currently, Jake McClure is the Chairman of the Board of Directors. 2025 Board Members include: Alexis Nybroten, Alison Sutherland, and Jeff McClure.