Mission Statement
The mission of the Damariscotta Montessori School is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating Montessori environment which will help children develop within themselves the foundation for a lifetime of learning, thinking and living. We are a child centered community that honors individuality and encourages respect for one another and oneself. We believe that the deep commitment and dedication of our small community, which is made up of our school’s children, parents and staff members, is vital in the fulfillment of this mission.
Our beautiful campus is located in Nobleboro, Maine on lovely tree-lined Center Street and just minutes from Route 1.
Values of the Damariscotta Montessori School:
Our beautiful campus is located in Nobleboro, Maine on lovely tree-lined Center Street and just minutes from Route 1.
Values of the Damariscotta Montessori School:
- Respect – Self-respect, respect for others, tolerance, honesty, integrity and responsibility.
- Compassion – Concern for one another, for humanity, kindness, peacefulness, understanding, acceptance, and warmth.
- Love of Learning – Discovery, exploration, working together, curiosity, and ownership.
- Service – A lifelong commitment to give something back through service to others who are in need.
- Independence – Doing for oneself, understanding ones own capabilities.
- Interdependence – Responsibility to and healthy dependence upon one another, a love of community.
- Excellence – Quality in all that we do to serve the children, and the cultivation of the pursuit of excellence within our students.
- Universal Understanding – A global perspective, and an understanding of being part of something bigger than oneself.
Staff and Board of Directors
Head of School
Arthur E. (Chip) DeLorenzo, Jr.
Administrator and Admissions:
Kimberley Tolley
Teaching and Support Staff
Primary Class Head Teacher (Loon's Nest): Casey Beaudoin
Primary Class Assistant Teacher (Loon's Nest): Allison Roberts
Primary Class Head Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Linda Murray
Primary Class Assistant Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Kristen Robinson
Primary Helper/Substitute: Kim Andrews
Lower Elementary Head Teacher (Heron's Nest): Shawnaly Tabor
Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher: Kasey Eaton
Lower Elementary Specialist: Jill Baum
Upper Elementary Head Teacher (Osprey's Nest): Karen Gardiner
Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher: Chrissy Bellows
Middle School Teacher (Eagle's Nest): Samantha Mehlhorn
Music Lessons: Kaity Newall
Art Teacher: Liz Profetty
Choral Teacher: Sharon Atwater
Primary/Elementary Spanish Teacher: Chrissy Bellows
School Board Members
President: Dr. Patricia Matrai
Vice President: Misse Carolyn
Treasurer: Anne Geisler
Secretary: Diana Williams
Board Member: Doug Rushton
Arthur E. (Chip) DeLorenzo, Jr.
Administrator and Admissions:
Kimberley Tolley
Teaching and Support Staff
Primary Class Head Teacher (Loon's Nest): Casey Beaudoin
Primary Class Assistant Teacher (Loon's Nest): Allison Roberts
Primary Class Head Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Linda Murray
Primary Class Assistant Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Kristen Robinson
Primary Helper/Substitute: Kim Andrews
Lower Elementary Head Teacher (Heron's Nest): Shawnaly Tabor
Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher: Kasey Eaton
Lower Elementary Specialist: Jill Baum
Upper Elementary Head Teacher (Osprey's Nest): Karen Gardiner
Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher: Chrissy Bellows
Middle School Teacher (Eagle's Nest): Samantha Mehlhorn
Music Lessons: Kaity Newall
Art Teacher: Liz Profetty
Choral Teacher: Sharon Atwater
Primary/Elementary Spanish Teacher: Chrissy Bellows
School Board Members
President: Dr. Patricia Matrai
Vice President: Misse Carolyn
Treasurer: Anne Geisler
Secretary: Diana Williams
Board Member: Doug Rushton
DMS School Blueprint - Strategic Vision
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