Sarah Stipanovich | Mission Montessori Academy

Sarah Stipanovich

Toddler Lead Teacher

My name is Ms. Sarah Stipanovich I am certified from Montessori Teacher Education Center in Infant/Toddler education, and I received my early childhood training for 2 ½ to 6-year olds from The Center for Montessori Teacher Education in 2005. I have been working in a Montessori environment for over 20 years and this is my 12th year at Mission. I first discovered Montessori in high school when I answered a help wanted ad in my school newspaper. In 2010 I attended the AMS Montessori conference in Boston. During the conference I attended a lecture on Montessori Toddler environment and that’s where I discovered my true calling. I have been in the Toddler environment since I returned from the conference and plan on staying for life.

In my spare time I enjoy going to second hand stores and making beautiful materials for the classroom. My classroom is a second home for myself and the students and I take pride in making my classroom welcoming to all who visit. The environment is a warm inviting space and when you join the class you become part of our toddler family. Welcome to our Mission Montessori Family!

The kids are so much like caterpillars getting ready for their biggest journey. It’s all about transformation and the will of perseverance.

When I worked with the kids there that’s what I saw most. The transformation of young children into strong and passionate learners who would persevere through tough lessons about academics as well as everyday life no matter how hard it might seem. The metamorphosis that I got to witness there will stay with me forever. Mission kids are amazing people!!

I just loved my time as a Mission employee. I’ve worked in other schools before but the children at Mission Montessori were like no others I’ve ever worked with. They were all just such amazing little people.

Moria Montoya

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for providing such a great trip this week!

Lauren can’t say enough good things about the trip and all the experiences, being with her friends, how nice her chaperone was, making decisions about what she was going to eat, how she was going to spend her money. And all the things they did on the trip with seeing the moon, looking at the petroglyphs, doing a dig, learning about the Grand Canyon, and all the things that she enjoyed.

So I wanted to say thank you for providing such a great experience for them in so many aspects of learning.

You and your team did a great job!

We are looking forward to next year!

Jill Manzi

It was important for us to find infant care that fostered all aspect of our daughter’s development. Mission Montessori is providing her a foundation to thrive, shows her respect and respect for others, and is an integral part of our family’s functioning and well-being. Our daughter has become a very social, confident and curious child and has amazing opportunities in the years ahead with Mission Montessori.

Schroeder Family

My daughters have been with this school since they were each 2 years old and we love it. It teaches them more than just academics, it teaches them to be independent and well rounded. The teachers are amazing and it’s easy to see that they truly care about the well being and education of every child. My girls are excelling in so many ways and I am truly fortunate that we found this school for them.

Eric Wright

The Middle School program at Mission Montessori strikes the perfect balance of academic rigor and compassion. The 7th and 8th grade students are encouraged to grow and learn in an environment where the staff are highly trained in adolescent development. With a combined class size of under 35, the students begin their day in a “Community Meeting” where the students are empowered to address each other with both compliments and concerns.

Molly McDonald