Our Classroom

Montessori Classroom is bright, warm and inviting. The shelves are filled with intriguing learning materials which enable children to develop thinking through hands-on learning, and to become actively engaged in the learning process.

The role of a teacher is to introduce children to materials and then remain a "silent presence" in the classroom.

We have a well-equipped classroom that is developing all the time.

Montessori at Te Miro School is very fortunate to have beautiful, rural surroundings and lots of room for our children to play.

Our Teachers

Jan Neilson is the Lead Montessori Teacher. Jan has been a Montessori teacher for the last eight years. She has Montessori training in 6-9 and 9-12 through MWEI and NAMC. Jan describes her philosophy of Montessori education as holistic, personalised, and encompassing 21st century learning. Jan welcomes and involves parents to the class.

Bree O’Riley takes on the role of Montessori Teacher working in the class 3 days a week. She commenced her training in August 2011. Bree’s background includes a B.Soc.Sci majoring in Sociology and History and a Grad. Dip of Teaching.
Bree says, “Through my association with Te Miro School I developed an appreciation of the Montessori philosophy and was fortunate to be offered the opportunity to train and work here. I love working in a nurturing environment where children are assisted to master skills and Knowledge and encouraged to become responsible individuals.”

Barbara Stewart continues in the class as Montessori Teaching Assistant. Barbara has a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma of Teaching. She has completed a Montessori paper from AUT. She has taught at both the primary and secondary level before moving into adult education in the corporate sector.
Barbara says, “For me, the beautiful materials and the opportunity for children to personally be involved in extending their individual learning is a very powerful motivator for achievement.”