Go Like the Wind Montessori School

I am very pleased with this school. Acedemics are number one on my list and I feel that so far it has been a good fit for my son. I do find that the teacher of hos class is not very personable and I sometimes feel that I have to pry for information, but my son is doing fine so maybe that is why. I would like it more if the staff addressed me when I came in to pick up my son but at the same time I can tell that he is really learning a lot and is making great strives in his development.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has been fantastic for our son. He loves school and has not missed a single day. The teachers care and are extremely well trained in both content and method. We like the Christian philosophies. Parents are involved and are part of the global school culture. We give GLTW a two thumbs up! :)
--Submitted by a parent

I can not say enough good things about Go Like the Wind (GLTW). GLTW has a program for infants all the way through 8th grade. This is my fourth year with GLTW. I have a child in the toddler program and a child in the pre-primary program. What impresses me most is the focus on the development of the whole child. The environment encourages the children to love learning. It is about more than academics. The teachers create an environment that nurtures the child to think about grace and courtesy, music and arts, practical skills and physical activities. The child leads the way, with the teachers guiding them. As an example, my 5 year old expressed a sincere interest in Mother Theresa. Her teacher, recognizing this as a wonderful teaching opportunity, purchased the book Great Peacemakers to be used in the classroom curriculum. Go Like the Wind Montessori is my school of choice!
--Submitted by a parent

Mediocre teachers and very poor leadership (administration) describe this school. For tuition exceeding $10K a year, there are many other private schools in Ann Arbor that are better.
--Submitted by a parent

I would disagree with the previous opinion of the school's teachers. I have two children in the preschool, one with an experienced teacher and one with a relatively new teacher. Both of my children are receiving an excellent education. Both of their teachers are caring with the children, professional with the parents and dedicated to the Montessori philosophy. One of the things I am particularly pleased with is the consistancy of excellence between both of their classrooms. The two classrooms have differences of style but no difference in the quality of the education. I look forward to my children being at Go Like the Wind all the way through Middle School!
--Submitted by a parent

Facilities are very good. They have large class rooms. They have large indoor play area, indoor basketball court, Music class. They have been increasing cost regularly and seems little high. There teachers have large difference. Some have lot of experience and some have very few. Over all this preschool is good if you get an experienced teacher. If you get a new teachers you are better off find another school as cost is high and teachers have to maintain order in class room before teaching.
--Submitted by a parent

Go Like the Wind Montessori has shown us that children can and do excel when placed in an school environment that truly honors who they are as individuals first. Certainly, GLTW has a Montessori curriculum they follow over each three-year classroom experience, but they do so with the individual child in mind. We had always thought the 'Montessori thing' was just popular amongst parents, now we understand it is popular because it offers what we, as parents, want for our children when done well. We are beyond grateful we chose Go Like the Wind for our child. It continues to be one of the top three decisions we've ever made for our child!
--Submitted by a parent

This school is amazing. Knowing that I am getting a high level of education is very important to me as well as my family. I agree that building is a bit dated, but it makes the school feel more approachable. The classroom I work in feels almost like a home to me now and I have only been in it for half of the school year! You can be free with opinions and creativity. Along with the building itself, the grounds are wonderful. Acres over acres of land surround the building. I am very grateful to have spent so many years here. Truly a great school for students as well as parents and family.
--Submitted by a student

I have read some people commenting about the school facility being dated. I am shocked that people find the looks of a building more important than the quality of education. If these parents valued education than they would that know this school rocks!! There is no getting around it, this school is special and the teachers are wonderful. The director of the school is awesome. He is always available, approachable, and excited about his school. You can see this by all the family involvement programs that they put on. The teachers really care about the children and there education. They all seem highly trained. My main concern is education and this school provides the best! They do not treat kids like babies, they treat them with respect and value their true potential and make them believe in themselves. You really cant understand until you visit this place and feel it out for yourself. We had to move so I am no longer in the Ann Arbor area, but I can honestly say that this is the best school my children have ever been to. I am sad that I had to leave.
--Submitted by a parent

GLTW is Montessori school at its finest. The teachers are well-trained and loving. They really do care about each child and each family. It is a wonderfully diverse environment where children are taught to respect themselves, each other, and their surroundings. Our daughter is just finishing second grade and is absolutely thriving at GLTW and loving school. We have been active in the PTSA and have found a community of families that we are happy to be a part of. Each of the teachers in the enrichment classes (art, Spanish, music, and gym) are wonderful as well. They go out of their way to make a connection to each child, to support them in the subject, and to encourage them to grow regardless of how much/little talent they have for that subject. This is a fanstastic school for academic success, social development, and personal growth.
--Submitted by a parent