Welcome to Aria Montessori School. As we enter our 97th year we cherish the philosophies and influences that Maria Montessori bestowed upon us on her visit to the school in 1917. At Aria we believe that all children are born intelligent, curious and creative and we aim to help each child develop these skills naturally in a sensitive environment. We endeavor to empower each child with self confidence and develop within them a sense of self worth and belief in their own ability to learn and retain new skills and information.
Students at Aria have an understanding of the world around them and their peers. They learn in an atmosphere of cooperation and respect as teachers and students work closely to develop their learning skills in all areas of their lives. We believe that children should have a rounded education which is equally balanced between educational skills and social development. Our classrooms reflect a peaceful, nurturing environment which encourages children to develop their internal sense of purpose and motivation.
Mr. and Mrs. Schofield-Smith, school principals, have over 20 years of experience working with children of varying ages. Originally from England, they used their Bachelors in Early Childhood Education with Honors, to develop a chain of successful schools. At Aria they have embraced the respected reputation which has been developed since its conception in 1913 and aim to build upon this taking the school into its hundredth year. The Aria teaching team is fully credentialed and experienced in delivering the Montessori curriculum to the wonderful students at our school.
Please continue to work through our website to gain an understanding of the precision learning that is delivered at Aria Montessori School. If you find that you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Mr. or Mrs. Schofield-Smith on (626) 793-3741.