Edison Montessori School is dedicated to supporting each child’s growth and development. Each child is recognized for their individuality and is encouraged to develop according to their own inner growth pattern. Edison’s environment is arranged in a way to allow the children to have the freedom to move and explore within their environment. Hands-on materials give concrete experiences. Interaction among a loving staff and other children help their social skills. Experiences of trial and error help them to understand logical sequences of events. Edison is dedicated to nurturing a well-rounded child that has high self esteem and a joy of learning.
Our educational goals at Edison Montessori School are aimed at:
1. Providing a warm and accepting environment in which each child will feel secure, respected, motivated and loved
2. Providing a lively and enriched learning environment which challenges the child to become an active explorer and learner as well as to enjoy the learning process and activities.
3. Providing an integrated academic, social, and cognitive program which promotes the growth of each child in all spheres.
4. Developing within the child a sense of him/herself as an independent, self-motivated learner able to identify their own learning needs as well as take direction from the teachers.
5. Providing an integrated program which supports and strengthens the self-esteem of the child.
6. Assisting each child in developing interpersonal and social skills necessary for peer relationships, meaningful friendships and the ability to interact easily with a wide variety of people and situations.
7. Providing art and social experiences which enhance the child’s creativity and encourage their ongoing exploration of art processes and activities.
8. Assisting children, families, and teachers in working closely together to support their own individual growth and the growth of the school community as well as the growth of the child.
Our staff is comprised of a loving and dedicated group of people. Our lead teachers are Montessori trained teachers, having completed an intensive two year Montessori teacher training program. Our assistant teachers are Early Childhood Teachers. Our teachers have been with our school for 2 – 35 years!
Ann DeLeo, Executive Director
Ann has been with Edison Montessori School since 1995. She became a director and a lead teacher in 1996. Ann earned her Early Childhood Education degree from Canada College and her Montessori teaching credential from the Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate. When Ann is not at our school, she enjoys her family and stitching.
Angela Tang, Program Director
Teacher Angela, the program director. She has been teaching preschool for about 14 years. She graduated from San Francisco State University under Child Psychology major with a BA degree. During the COVID time, she completed two years of Montessori training while still working full time in the classroom. In July 2024, she will be introducing our Mandarin program.
Beckie Hickey, Montessori Lead Teacher
Teacher Beckie is our Montessori certified teacher for over 40 years and for Edison over 35 years. She has a great artistic mind to blend in the artwork projects into all different kinds of lesson plans. She has a strong Native American background. She loves to share the Native American history to the children every November – Thanksgiving. She always brings different kinds of cultures to the children.
Virginia Rosales, Early Childhood Education Teacher
Teacher Virginia works with Edison for close to 25 years. She enjoys creating our art projects using the Montessori principles.
Zeba Sultan, Early Childhood Education Teacher
Teacher Zeba is now a fully certified Early Childhood Education teacher.
Leo Alim, Early Childhood Education Teacher
Teacher Leo is currently completing her Early Childhood Education.