Our Guides
We, the owners of the school, are also the lead guides and directors. With more than thirty-five years of combined Montessori credentials and experience, we are on-site and dedicated to offering the highest quality program. Our own children were raised through Montessori schooling, giving us unique insight and affirmation that an authentic, forward-thinking Montessori curriculum enables each child to reach their full potential. Countryside students are confident, enthusiastic, self-directed learners.
Robin Boling
Ms. Robin has been a Montessori educator and administrator for more than 30 years. She completed her Montessori Certification and internship in the spring of 1993, under the tutelage of Margaret Homfray, who was trained by, and was a dear friend of, Dr. Maria Montessori.
As a Montessorian, she is a firm believer in the complete and prepared Montessori environment, and only through the child’s connection to the prepared environment, will a child evolve and develop those lifelong skills such as; order, independence, inner discipline, peace and contentment. She believes that the child can and should be their own independent driver for learning, and that there is a need to follow the child in their quest for creating the person they will become.
Melayna Boling
Ms. Melayna began her Montessori journey as a student, she attended Montessori school as an infant until she graduated kindergarten. Year’s later she began her career as an infant toddler guide.
As a Montessorian, she believes in the need of a guide to model empathy, compassion, order and self preparedness. This instills a deep sense of security in each child, giving a child the room required to connect with the guides and the classroom’s prepared environment. Ultimately, providing a loving and safe environment for Infants and toddlers.
Our School Pets
The Montessori Method encourages the opportunity for children to interact with animals and pets. Our support dog, chickens, bunny and goats give each student the opportunity to connect with, and learn about the care of animals.
Milo
Milo is the emotional support and therapy dog at Countryside Montessori School. He provides comfort and his presence provides a calming effect for the children.
Our Chickens
Our chickens are a valuable part of our Montessori environment. They facilitate a sense of responsibility for the children along with teaching how to care for an animals in a loving and humane way.
Our Goats
Our four goats are an essential part of our school community. They facilitate a sense of responsibility as the children help care for them.
