North Avondale Montessori Elementary School

At first thought this school was perfect for both my sons to attend. However I have been shown otherwise. The teachers within this school only care and take time out for students who are considered the"elite". The school who job is to be a support to the students and parents turn around and discriminate against certain groups of children. I Hate NAM and the teachers and new principal Roger Lewis.
--Submitted by a parent

We went from another public school, and I thought i was just going to have to move out of the city, This school is great and now my son is more into school than ever;
--Submitted by a parent

This school is AMAZING!! Mr. Lewis is a fantastic principal and leader (so much so that we followed him from Schiel PSAE to NAM), my oldest daughters teacher is the most caring, wonderful and warm person you could ever hope to have teaching your children, and my youngest daughters teacher is also very caring, involved and concerned with her students. I don't know what it is exactly that defines "Montessori" education, but my children are surrounded by people who are dedicated to giving them the best educational experience available.....beyond that, I don't know what more you could want. The school has an abundance of very bright, exceptional kids....they offer loads of before and after school programs, the curriculum is moderately challenging. I honestly can't say enough about this school. HIghly recommended!!
--Submitted by a parent

Nothing at all about this school is Montessori, with the exception of grouping the grades/grade levels. Input from parents (an important part of the parent-teacher-child triangle/development model) is not supported by the current administration. I'd strongly advise touring AND observing before you believe the hype.
--Submitted by a parent

My child just move to NAM and his 2nd week in class. The crossing guard is perporming his best service by making sure the kids are in safe crossing the road. This morning, I was surprised to see the principle greeting his students as they arrived. So far I'm having a great impression on him especially when he was standing in this cold weather to greet his studends by the crossing road. It's a amazing. PS: Thanks to Mr. Luis for doing his outstanding job to serve NAM.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my children attend this school and we love it! Note that the address above (876 Glenwood) is incorrect We recently moved into a our new building at 615 Clinton Springs. It's a fantastic facility. I would encourage any interested parents to call and take a tour.
--Submitted by a parent

The principal is a great leader, incredibly hard working, warm, and passionate. Her only fault is an innocent one: trying so hard to please different parties that she can get into promises that prove hard to deliver. She has had to deal with a tough situation in a non-ideal Swing Space during construction of a new building, but they move to the new building next year. My youngest graduates this year, but both boys had many years of great education and experiences.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is going through some growing pains. Because they are is a swing building it is easy to blame the problems on that but it is more then that it is a lack of leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is on the turnaround thanks to the new principal. Spirits are high and the school is doing much better than in the period 2004-2007. We've had a very good experience. New building will start construction in 2008 and be ready for use in 2010. The temporary location for the school shows fair from the outside, but is excellent on the inside (even better than the current, permanent building). Parental involvement is on the rise again due to the energy and vision that the new principal is bringing.
--Submitted by a parent

My children both attend North Avondale and love it. The best qualities of the school are (1) our new principal, who puts immense energy and passion into her job, (2) the Montessori teachers and program, and (3) the diversity. If you are looking for a diverse, Montessori education for your children, this is it!
--Submitted by a parent