Montessori Tides School – Jacksonville Beach, FL

Anna Porter is an inspiring girl who twinkles in the sky above for all to see. In an interview with this former Montessori Tides student, she gave understanding to the process of living a life that flows from within. Continually she finds strength leaning in her own unique individuality and choosing to put energy toward those things that will bring her satisfaction. In her words, “I’ve never been one to seek the approval of others”. She credits this freedom to the Montessori approach to life.

Now that Anna is a freshman in college she is right where she needs to be to capture the vision of every opportunity that feeds her passion. Just like in high school when she followed her desire to be a part of the swim team, she didn’t know

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In the video below, Kathy Graham, founder and Director and noted leader in the field of Montessori education, shares a sweet welcoming to a new beginning. At Montessori Tides, new beginnings are like that in the natural. Plant a seed on good soil and it will root and grow. A child’s heart is better known as good soil at Montessori Tides. As many understand, seeds require much time, patients, and loving care to grow. Throughout this year, Montessori Tides is partnering with you in nurturing these seeds as they grow and develop into a solid and cognitive foundation, including more than just reading, writing, literature, math, science, cultural studies, and the arts, but a secure foundation of joy, respect and self-discipline the rest of their life will build upon.

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Dawson Pickett has positioned herself to be available to meet the needs of others around the world. In an interview with this former Montessori Tides student she shared the stepping stones that have illuminated her path creating a bridge to numerous opportunities to be a shining star to the world.

“It started at the early age of 8,” said Pickett. “I started a food drive for the local USO.” She recalls driving to Mayport and witnessing the needs of military families. “I typed a flyer on my computer and put one on every neighbor’s door. Once a week I pulled my wagon and collected as many non- perishables as I could to help feed these families. ” At that time her school, Montessori Tides agreed to participate in this worthy cause. During the following ten years, Pickett was able