It is hard to believe that our time at Greenwood Plaza Montessori is coming to an end in the next few months as our youngest will be going to Kindergarten this fall. This week, the teacher that both our boys had when they were 2-3.5 years old, is celebrating her 24th year at the school. Here's what I submitted to have read during the celebration next week. Thinking about the wonderful experiences our family has had at this school literally brings tears to my eyes. I can only hope that we continue to be blessed with wonderful, caring educators like Ms. Pearl throughout the next phase of our lives.
Ms. Pearl spoke at the first parent education night we attended at Greenwood Village Montessori. Our son wasn't even close to transitioning to her age group, but after the session, I told Marshall, "that is the teacher I want for our son." She was so knowledgeable and I knew she would be a great teacher for our son. And after being fortunate to have two sons go through Ms. Pearl's classroom, I couldn't have been more right. As Marshall says, not only were our children educated by Ms. Pearl, so were we. With all the studies that show how important early childhood education is throughout a child's school life (to middle school and beyond), our family has been so fortunate to have had such a wonderful teacher. It is teachers like Ms. Pearl that have made my children love learning and make it easier (because it is NEVER easy) for a 2-parent working family to leave their children in the care of others. Thank you Ms. Pearl for the positive affect you have had on our children and our lives.
Julia and Marshall Peavy
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