Who We Are
History
Founded in 1976 in the home of Mrs. Jo Wright, the Montessori School of Florence has grown from a single primary class to a vibrant school community that now includes programs from 2K through 5th grade. We moved to our current location in 1999 and have continued to thrive as a not-for-profit, parent-operated school.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide children and families in Florence, SC, with pre-school and elementary education of the highest quality, consistent with the principles of Montessori education. As an independent, non-denominational, not-for-profit school, we are dedicated to nurturing each child’s potential and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Accreditations
Our school is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association and licensed by the Department of Social Services. Our teachers are certified by the American Montessori Society and are dedicated to delivering an education that meets the highest standards.
Meet Our Faculty & Staff
Faculty
Elizabeth Kahn
Director
BA, College of Charleston; J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law
Classroom Teachers
Pre-Primary
Jacqueline Boatwright
Pre-Primary (2K) Teacher
AA, Florence-Darlington Technical College
Primary
Cierra (3K-5K) Arnold
Primary Assistant
AA, Florence-Darlington Technical College
Diana Groom
Primary (3K-5K) Teacher
BS, Francis Marion University
Primary and Elementary Montessori Certification, Palmetto Montessori Institute
Donna Fields
Primary (3K-5K) Teacher
BS, Francis Marion University
Primary Montessori Certification, Palmetto Montessori Institute
Lower Elementary
Amy Binder
Lower Elementary (1st-3rd) Teacher
BA, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Elementary Montessori Certification, The American Montessori Society
Carman Brown
Lower Elementary (1st-3rd) Assistant
AA, Louisburg College
Tamel Pierce
Lower Elementary (1st-3rd) Teacher
AA, Florence-Darlington Technical College
BS, Utah State University
Elementary Montessori Certification, Palmetto Montessori Institute
Upper Elementary
Beth Franck
Upper Elementary (4th-6th) Teacher
BA, East Carolina University
Elementary Montessori Certification, The American Montessori Society
Stephanie Harris
Upper Elementary (4th-6th) Teacher
BS, Coastal Carolina University
Upper Elementary(4th-6th) Teacher
Elementary Montessori Certification Pending, Palmetto Montessori Institute
Takiya Rogers
Upper Elementary (4th-6th) Teacher
Upper Elementary (4th-6th) Teacher
BS, College of Charleston
Elementary Montessori Certification Pending, Palmetto Montessori Institute
Esonya Woodberry
Upper Elementary (4th-6th) Assistant
Classroom Assistant Certification, The American Montessori Society
Special Teachers
