Testimonials

During the past several years I have been fortunate to visit AGBMS, attend the annual Galas, meet many of its faculty and staff members, observe students in learning situations, and volunteer for various activities.  In every single pleasant encounter, I have found three important foundations at work. 

The first strength of AGBMS seems to be its people.  Under your strong and sensitive leadership, teachers and other staff seem to thrive!  They are always welcoming and happy to assist visitors.  Their interactions with children are calming.  Often I have witnessed them expertly and enthusiastically solving problems with soft voices, sound assurances, and openness to children’s exchanges.

Secondly, the Montessori approach is a most positive force.  The curriculum allows for children’s decision-making, training and practice for responsible actions, a structure with clear perimeters and flexibility.  Although I am still learning about it, I have come to appreciate the methods and instructional strategies that make so much sense for educating children.

The third strength of AGBMS is its fine facility.  You, the Board members, and staff have taken great care of a physical space that has recently grown with an addition that is adept to all sorts of possibilities, from multi-age instruction to large group meetings and performances.  What a wonderful environment for learning!  Kids can cook, perform, exercise, play games, dance, entertain their families, work with their siblings and cohorts, and move inside with plenty of open space.  Outdoor spaces are utilized creatively as well, and I enjoy seeing your students outside often!

Jay D. Howe, Ed.D.

​​Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School fosters a love of learning in all its students. As a board member for many years, I have had the opportunity to visit the school for special events, graduation celebrations and classroom visits. I am impressed by the teachers and staff. Everyone at AGBMS embraces the entire child, academically and socially-emotionally in a caring, supportive atmosphere in a state-of-the art school.

Dr. Ayn Keneman 
Professor-National Louis University, Chicago IL

Reviews from the Web

We have a deaf child, and my 4 year old daughter has been attending AGBMS for almost two years now. In short, all of the teachers and staff at AGBMS have been wonderful. My daughter loves going to school and gives her teachers a big hug every day at drop off. They spend a lot of extra time on her, and it is clear they care about her very much in addition to meeting all of the requirements per her IEP. No school is perfect, but AGBMS does their very best and has the best interests of my daughter at heart. Highly recommend exploring it if you are looking for a child-led Montessori environment.
​ Bruce J. 9/25/2023 Yelp 
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AGBMS is an incredible experience as deaf/hoh students work side by side with hearing peers. Cued Speech is the mode of communication for academic success and student engagement throughout the school. From the youngest (6 weeks) to the oldest, 16, at the present time.  

• Parent: Niche
• 5 months ago
• Overall Experience Rating 5 out of 5 

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Best decision our family ever made! My grandson has been a student at AGBMS for 7 years now. The Montessori classroom is the perfect setting for the way he learns. The multi age approach, the size of the classes, and the staff, makes it feel more like family. For children with hearing impairments the use of Cued Speech gives equal access for everyone. We love our experience with AGBMS!

• Parent: Deb Gates/Google
• Overall Experience Rating 5 out of 5 

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We are so fortunate to be members of this treasured community. It has been a home away from home for our 3 children for the past 9 years as we have witnessed our children grow through the infant program, the Children's House preschool curriculum, and into Kindergarten/Lower Elementary. The teachers and staff are warm, welcoming, engaging, talented, and teach at the highest Montessori caliber day in and out. They go above and beyond to create a warm and loving environment, treating our child as if he were one of their own.The quality of care, attention, and guidance given to each child has been a cornerstone of our experience at AGBMS. The school environment encourages curiosity, peacefulness, and cooperation. One of the unique aspects of this school is the low turnover in staff which provides an incredible sense of comfort and confidence. We love to witness our children's growth and see new things they are learning. Recently, our son's favorite thing is to sign "May I please be excused?" at the dinner table each night - featuring his sign language skills and his grace & courtesy. As parents, we take such pride giving our children this incredible foundation on their learning journey by sending them to AGBMS in their most formative years.

• Parent: Nicole Muller/Google
• Overall Experience Rating 5 out of 5 

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​Our 7 year old daughter has been going here since she was 6 months old. We’re very pleased and our daughter is quite happy there. The staff is world class and as a parent I feel that my child is loved, nurtured and developing appropriately. I’m proud of how well my daughter communicates, writes and her reasoning abilities when trying to understand difficult concepts. I believe much of this has to do with the education that she receives from AGBMS. My husband and I are very pleased!

• Parent:  Karin Hallberg​/Google
• Overall Experience Rating 5 out of 5 

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