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.
DMS School Blueprint - Strategic Vision
| dmsblueprint.pdf |
| Strategic Plan: deepening_our_commitment.pdf |
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): Kathleen Rock
Primary Class Assistant Teacher INTERN (Loon's Nest): Paige Verney
Primary Class Head Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Carly Boyce
Primary Class Assistant Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Casey Goding
Lower Elementary Head Teacher (Heron's Nest): Shawnaly Tabor
Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher: Lisa Wolfe
Upper Elementary Head Teacher (Osprey's Nest): Chip DeLorenzo
Upper Elementary Head Teacher in Training: Karina Decker
Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher: Kristen Robinson
Learning Specialist: Jill Baum
Middle School Teacher (Eagle's Nest): Samantha Mehlhorn
Violin/Strings Lessons: Liza Conry
Art Teacher: Leslie Wicks
Elementary Music/Choral Teacher: Aaron Robinson
Latin Teacher: Joel Hatch
School Board Members:
President: Doug Rushton
Treasurer: Anne Geisler
Secretary: Patricia Matrai
Member: Marnee Harke
Member: Kimberlee Sweetser
Arthur E. (Chip) DeLorenzo, Jr.
Administrator and Admissions:
Kimberley Tolley
Teaching and Support Staff:
Primary Class Head Teacher (Loon's Nest): Kathleen Rock
Primary Class Assistant Teacher INTERN (Loon's Nest): Paige Verney
Primary Class Head Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Carly Boyce
Primary Class Assistant Teacher (Puffin's Nest): Casey Goding
Lower Elementary Head Teacher (Heron's Nest): Shawnaly Tabor
Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher: Lisa Wolfe
Upper Elementary Head Teacher (Osprey's Nest): Chip DeLorenzo
Upper Elementary Head Teacher in Training: Karina Decker
Upper Elementary Assistant Teacher: Kristen Robinson
Learning Specialist: Jill Baum
Middle School Teacher (Eagle's Nest): Samantha Mehlhorn
Violin/Strings Lessons: Liza Conry
Art Teacher: Leslie Wicks
Elementary Music/Choral Teacher: Aaron Robinson
Latin Teacher: Joel Hatch
School Board Members:
President: Doug Rushton
Treasurer: Anne Geisler
Secretary: Patricia Matrai
Member: Marnee Harke
Member: Kimberlee Sweetser
