We can make a WORLD of difference! Our Mission: As part of our ongoing commitment to provide the highest quality of instruction, at Global Child Montessori we strive to: Model the knowledge, values and behaviour of the Montessori community of practice. Present children's work accurately and completely, and support learners as they reproduce that work. Assist children in developing problem solving, critical thinking, and social skills. We offer a balance of education, nature and learning through play - the Montessori Way. We believe in Child Led Learning,: activities and lessons are based on the children's current interests. Our teachers are trained to incorporate "Whole Brain Learning" through songs, movement, games and fun activities. Children have the opportunity to scaffold and learn from each other.more...See more text
In 1907, Maria Montessori developed an educational program to help the orphaned and poor children in her care. The children flourished under her guidance. Her ideas were quickly adopted worldwide and became a highly sought-after academic program with a focus on independence and respect for children's interests. In St. Albert, Global Child Montessori follows those same educational principles at its location in Akinsdale.
The family-run organization moved to St. Albert in 2010 after years of operating out of Sturgeon Heights School. Gloria Dryhorub took over the school in 2005 and puts her decades of experience to work every day. “I taught in Edmonton for 34 years. When I retired from teaching, this preschool needed a new director,” says Gloria. “I thought I had the qualifications and purchased it. I hired my daughter as a teacher and brought my grandsons in as students.” In addition to her daughter being the main teacher, Gloria’s sister-in-law and husband help out too.
My child loves her time at Global Child Montessori. We find the staff to be very helpful, caring and interactive.
I always feel i can talk to the teachers, and have great confidence in their learning program!
I would recommend this school to anyone who is looking for a place for their child(children)!
Very unfriendly staff, Unnecessary punishments for kids, Kids are not allowed to talk and move around freely, too many dry rules, kids are not allowed to interact with other kids freely (like children would do).
Example:
My kid got "the naughty chair" (many times) for moving his feet around during circle time, he also got "the naughty chair" for touching a toy (educational toy) with his feet. The teacher complained to me in front of my kid saying he doesn't understand me when I tell him "how would you feel If I come to your house and break all your toys" (which terrified my kid and made him cry because he thought the teachers threat was real and she was going to come and break his toys). She kept repeating her comment not even paying attention to my son's frustration and teary eyes. My son is only three years old.
They have no Idea on how to teach kids any thing about social interaction. They use the name "education" as a tool to make money and control kids in a very old fashion negative way.
My kid is out if that school and he is a very happy boy in his new school. I do not suggest Global Child Montessori to my worst enemy.
I sincerely regret my earlier post responding to this review. We were both highly emotional at the time, and I wish I had taken the time to cool down before responding. We all love our children above all else, and you were hurt when we were critical about your beautiful, intelligent child's behavior at school. I was upset, feeling that my school and my staff had been personally attacked. I sincerely hope that the new school has been a positive experience for him, and both you and he are very happy there. This review did cause me to think long and hard about what was happening. As a result I did let one assistant go, and things have been running much more smoothly since. I thank you for your feedback.
Gloria.
