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Learn about daily soup, a sidewalk building project and reactions to the word “peace” in an interview Anita Pishko, founder and director of Central Montessori School in Richmond, Virginia. This video talks about Central’s relationships with Frog Bottom Farm and artist Sahin Altug.
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We the Peacemakers made a stop at Big Red Barn Montessori Day School and Camp in Opelousas, Louisiana. The Big Red Barn is located north of Lafayette, Louisiana, in St. Landry Parish, on a rural highway surrounded by farmland. The schoolhouse is in beautiful converted barn, full of rich woodwork and lofted ceilings. The school was founded by Jim Phillips and Christy Leichty, experienced Montessori educators. Jim and Christy are dedicated to creating a school that honors the whole child and provides rich opportunities in arts and culture.
Southern Louisiana is the heart of Cajun culture. The children participate in a traditional Mardi Gras costumed celebration each year. These whimsical musical crawfish adorn the school walls.
The Big Red Barn school follows a Montessori and Beyond approach,which you can read more about on their website.
Gardening space is just out the classroom door. There are also raised beds and plenty of bird feeders.
Central Montessori School (VA)
Posted on: February 24, 2010
My first school visit was a whirlwind of excitement. Central Montessori School, is located in the downtown Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. In its third year, Central Montessori School offers a full-year, full-day Montessori program for children from toddler through lower elementary.
I had the opportunity to visit all of the classroom environments and meet the dedicated staff. The school founder and director, Anita Pishko, sat down with me for an interview about Central’s approach to creating a peaceable community among the children and the larger community. Our conversation was thought-provoking and really got to the heart of what I might describe as a “whole child, whole world” approach to peace. I can’t wait to share the video!
Skyline photo credit: Jim from Richmond, VA
We the Peacemakers: How Montessori Makes Peace 