Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy

We also had horrible issues with the administration at this school. It is a beautiful campus and the teachers we dealt with, all of which have also now left the school, were wonderful, but the administration is severely judgmental, non-cooperative, and lacks all professionalism. Extremely disappointing for a Montessori Academy. We expected so much more.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school especially if you can start your children out in the preschool. The staff is dedicated. If you are a veteran of Montessori, this is your place. If you're thinking of Montessori, read more about it and then come here. I have 3 children at this school and couldn't be happier nor could they.
--Submitted by a parent

I do not recommend this school to anyone because of the administration. When visiting, she assured us that she could work with our child and meet their needs. Once enrolled, it was the exact opposite. Afterwards, she was unprofessional and made rude comments about our child. We have learned that other parents have removed their children from the school and teachers have left because of the administrator and her actions. I believe this school will become a better institution once a change in administration has taken place.
--Submitted by a parent

all 3 of my boys used to go to this school and they LOVED IT!!! Ms. Sue was the BEST TEACHER EVER...HANDS DOWN!!!!!
--Submitted by a parent

I am tremendously pleased with the progress my grandchildren are making at JSB Montessori. The administration and teachers take in account individual learning and emotional needs of each child and are innovative in meeting these.

We recently moved to Birmingham and have been very pleased with the montessori method of learning. The teachers are all wonderful and the student body is very diverse and accepting.
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers and staff were wonderful. I was very pleased with the academic aspects of the school and the school had many extracurricular activities for the children. The problem is the administration. She discourages parent involvement and is critical in front of the children. My child now attends a different school with a similar philosophy and he is thriving. I think if/when Bruno Montessori undergoes a change in administration it will once again be a wonderful school.
--Submitted by a parent

I attend jsb. I am in 8th grade, and I love it! I have been there for 3 1/2 years. Its hard to leave, because I love my teachers and friends!
--Submitted by a student

Our 2 yr old attended JSB Academy 2006-2007. If you're looking to enroll your child in a school that will facilitate his/her holistic educational process you've found it. The quality of the toddler program is ideal. Our son's teachers provided individualized assistance to all the students in their class. They were gentle, kind & loving toward the children and stern when the need arose(Thx K & A). Not to take anything away from genetics, but our son has the cognitive ability of someone much older than himself. This is the least of his abilities but, he not only knows his numbers & letters, but he can identify them and place appropriately! We were active parents and were pleased that our involvement was encouraged. JSB has much to offer; strong Montessori based program that offers extracurricular activities such as music, arts and many other opportunities for your child to flourish.
--Submitted by a parent

My children came from the Public School System and starting in Montessori in the 2nd and 3rd grade. We were at a dissadvantage because we did not start in preschool, but did not take long to see the results. I am very please with the student/teacher ratio. I had never been exposed to the Montessori methods, but we will not return to the public school systems.
--Submitted by a parent