Testimonials

January 2, 2011

Dear Mrs. Sue,

I wanted to take a minute to express our gratitude and appreciation for all of the dedication and compassion Round Rock Montessori provided in the development of our daughter Peyton through the first years of her life. As first time parents looking for childcare, we were “overwhelmed” to say the least. After reading several books, visiting countless websites and listening to the endless barrage of “ personal advise” from friends, family and strangers, we were as equally confused as we were confident in what we were looking for in a provider. “Oh my gosh, is choosing the right school going to be the single most important decision that my wife and I would ever make“? So far, it would sure appear that way. It became quite exhausting as we researched and visited numerous schools and daycare facilities throughout the city. Obviously, some were better than others as we went down our personal checklist of requirements that we felt were important. However, all of the worry and stress was lifted when we visited Round Rock Montessori.

As you know, Peyton began attending Round Rock Montessori in the original building at 18 months old. We began to notice changes in her almost immediately thereafter. Walking, talking, hand/eye coordination, dexterity and speech all quickly became highly defined. Her overall disposition and confidence simply soared. We could see our child changing right before our eyes. She has always been such a happy baby which we feel is primarily due to the loving, caring structured home life that is mirrored there at Round Rock Montessori. After all, “it takes a village to raise a child”.

Fast forward four years later. Peyton is now 5 years old, she has graduated from Round Rock Montessori and has begun Kindergarten. I can’t tell you how happy and proud we are of our little girl. Now most would say that I shouldn‘t do this and perhaps I am the only father that does, but since Peyton was born, I have always found myself secretly making comparisons between my child and other children her same age as it applies to growth and development. I am confident when I say that it is easy to notice the difference between Peyton and any other child that my not have had the opportunity to attend your school. She is excelling in her new school, and thanks to you, we are confident she will continue to maximize her potential through the coming years.

As Peyton is now attending Kindergarten, we look back at those first few critical years that she spent with you. As other Montessori schools may fall short, thank you for sticking to the true Montessori way of teaching. We personally want to thank Mrs. Srini and the rest of the Green Meadows staff for all of their extra efforts in helping prepare our child for “Big Kid” school. We are quite humbled by what Green Meadows has engraved into our child. Granted, we will miss the other children and friends, we will miss the other parents, we will miss the teachers and staff. We know we will miss out on the birthdays celebrations, barbeque lunches, Easter egg hunts, Halloween dress up, Christmas parties and other holiday events. But what we will not miss out on is the strong academic, social and ethical foundation that has been instilled into our child that will be with her forever. We struggle to find the words to describe the huge impact you have had on our child and this family. Thank you for your kindness, your generosity and your genuine devotion to our child’s future.

Sincerely yours,

Brooks, Stephanie and Peyton Nisbett

Mike or Stephanie Quinones

Round Rock, Texas

May 30, 2008

To all the teachers, past and present, of Round Rock Montessori School, and especially Ms. Sue:

As working parents we agonize over how our children are cared for during the work day. We worry that they will be loved and nurtured in our absence. Mike and I are no different. Our first child, Ally, came to Round Rock Montessori School when she was 14 months old. It was one of the hardest things we did, leaving her there for the first time. Because of Ms. Sue and the teachers of the school, Ally blossomed socially, emotionally, and academically, so that at age five, she started kindergarten well prepared. Never once did we doubt that she was loved, cherished and well nurtured during the day. As our second child, Dylan was born, there was no question as to where he would spend his first few years. Yet again, Ms. Sue and her staff of teachers helped Dylan develop into our wonderfully sweet and caring young boy. He too is ready for kindergarten having been in an atmosphere that encourages learning, leadership, and creativity.

With both of our children now in elementary school, we will no longer attend Round Rock Montessori School. For eight years, we have dropped them off in the morning, picked them up in the early evening and never once doubted what they received from the school. Not only do they understand the importance of education and learning, they have developed their self-esteem, their leadership ability, independent thinking, kindness, helpfulness and compassion.

We cannot thank you enough for the last eight years! Our children were so positively influenced by you and your school when it mattered the most. Please know that whatever they do in life, they started with such a happy and encouraging beginning.

Most sincerely,

Mike and Stephanie Quinones

Kim Gear

Round Rock, Texas

July 2009

Before enrolling my children in RRMS, I went to several other “schools”. These “schools” were little more than daycare centers. I chose RRMS based upon one criterion- strength in education… The school has grown into a beautiful place of learning and creativity, but the educational standards have remained the same. Excellence in education.

My children have gained a solid basis for which the rest of their lifetime education will stand firmly upon. They love attending and half the time, I have to drag them home because they don’t want to leave. The curriculum the school offers makes learning fun for the children. RRMS is truly second to none!

July 8, 2009

Dear Ms. Sue,

I just wanted to thank you for everything that you and your staff do for Tara.  I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have Tara attend your school.

Ms. Srini, Ms. Shelley and Ms. Nirosha have all gone above and beyond to be more than just a teacher to Tara.  I know that Tara looks up to them, not only to learn, but also on how she should treat others.  I know this because it shows when we play “school” and when she relates to me as if we were in her class.

Tara started at your school almost 1 ½ years ago.  Having been mostly a stay-at-home mom for the first 2 ½ years of her life, I was very ambivalent about letting anyone else take care of her.  I’m also a therapist for kids, so I was also worried for her safety and her emotional well-being.  Needless to say, I spent a total of 10 hours searching for the safest Montessori school or daycare in this area, all the way from South Austin to Round Rock.  I didn’t care how far I had to drive to get the best care for Tara.

After researching all, and I mean ALL the daycare centers and Montessori schools in this area, including their childcare licensing reports, I chose your school because your school had the best ratings on safety and compliance.  After the first two weeks at your school, I realized that my husband and I had made the right choice for Tara, not just for safety reasons, but also because of the extra care and love you and your staff show to all the kids at your school.

I remember when Tara had a problem getting along with a particular boy in her class last summer.  I thank you and all your staff in addressing this matter so well.  You were loving and caring with Tara, but you were also compassionate with this boy as well.  You did not take sides.  And I saw at that point just how you and your staff were committed to helping ALL the kids.  Now I see this boy doing very well and, in fact, Tara includes him in naming all her friends at your school.

Tara started in Ms. April’s class in February of 2008, where she knew she was loved right away from Day One.  I remember she started reading her friends’ names by June that same year.  Tara will be 4 years old in September and she’s already reading three-lettered words and she can count to 30.  She knows that 4 is more than 3 and that 2 is less than 3.  She comes home and shows me what she learned in Yoga and she can name some of the body parts in Spanish.

I know Tara’s receiving a great head start in her education, and not because she’s forced to learn, but because she’s inspired to learn and because it’s fun to learn.  I know that her teachers challenge her to think and to discover, but that they do not pressure her into learning what she’s not interested in or what she’s not ready for.  And again, I know this because it shows when she plays “teacher” with me, and she is an excellent “teacher,” just like Ms. Srini, Ms. Shelley and Ms. Nirosha.

Again, thank you for all that you do for all your kids, and please pass this onto Tara’s teachers.  I am so very grateful for all of you and your school!

Sincerely,

Kim, “Tara’s Mom”

Dear Ms. Sue,

I am not sure that you would remember me, however I was a student of yours for almost four years (Kinder to 2nd grade) at Montessori Children’s House in Killeen in the early 1990s. I have been trying to find you to get in touch for years now. I recently found the website for your school and I knew when I saw your picture that you were my former teacher!

My name is Heather Morse, formerly Larson. I have two younger brothers that are twins, named Eric and Craig. You used to share your lunch with me and I was a penpal to your niece. You also let me borrow a red outfit from Sri Lanka for a Christmas program that we did one year.

You taught me how to read and write. You taught me all of my multiplications tables and made me memorize them! You taught me the names of the planets and how to grow seeds. I clearly remember picking okra out of our school garden and wondering why anyone would want to eat such an ugly plant. The most important thing that you taught me was how to be a respectful person. I learned to be polite, caring and slow to anger and harsh words. This lesson has served me well as I am now a teacher myself!

I graduated with honors from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s degree in Music. I am now a band director in Killeen ISD and I thoroughly enjoy my career! I am also looking forward to beginning work on my Masters degree in the near future. I am married now and we have a little boy who just turned three; his name is Ian.

I was very pleased to see that you are still working with children. I hope that you are doing well and the intent of my contact is just to show you my appreciation. I have very fond memories of you and you had a very positive impact on my life. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

Sincerely,

Heather Morse

Assistant Band Director

Live Oak Ridge & Nolan Middle Schools