Iris
Primary
(Preschool through Kindergarten)
3 to 6-year-olds
A Montessori environment is unique in many ways. From the child-size furniture to the art hanging just at their level, it is a truly special place. With such gratitude, I look forward to the year ahead getting to know each of your children and families, and watching them learn and grow. My goal for each child is to feel at home, empowered, and inspired to follow his or her own unique interests. Your partnership is so important in this journey and in building our classroom community!
I look forward to a wonderful school year!
Best,
Kristi Johnson
"That humanity which is revealed in all its intellectual splendor during the tender age of childhood should be respected with a kind of religious veneration. It is like the sun which appears at dawn or a flower just beginning to bloom. Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child open himself up to life." - Maria Montessori
Kristi Johnson, Primary Guide
AMI Montessori Primary Certification, Montessori Training Center North East (MTCNE), Hartford, Connecticut
AMI Montessori Assistant Certification, Montessori Training Center North East (MTCNE)
B.A. University of Hartford, Montessori Studies
The Children's House experience (2023 - present):
Primary Guide
Kristi stepped into the world of Montessori by chance and quickly fell in love with the philosophy. She was drawn to the simplicity of learning, the joy of discovery, and the way Montessori fosters a child’s natural curiosity. She strives to create a space where children learn to respect one another, appreciate differences, and grow in independence and confidence.
Kristi moved to Michigan in the summer of 2023 from Massachusetts, where she work at a Montessori School for six years. Prior to her time in New England, Kristi grew up in South Carolina and Georgia. She enjoys backpacking, mountains, flyfishing, thrifting, and playing board games with her partner Taylor Vancil and their son Steven.
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