Jen Ames, back right, co-owner of the school, is joined by three of her students. They are Ellyn, back left; Malachi, front left; and Jesse, front right.
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Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective is owned and operated by sisters Ali Ames-Dufault, left, and Jen Ames, both of whom are strong advocates for the Montessori method and have years of experience as educators.
MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS
Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective is located at 819 Bat Cave Road in Old Fort in the former Four Oaks Fish Camp building. The school will have an open house on Saturday, March 25, from 1-3 p.m. At that time, interested families can tour the school and see firsthand this new approach to learning for Old Fort.
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This is one of the three classrooms at Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective.
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Co-owner Jen Ames stands next to the beads that are used to help younger children learn to count higher numbers.
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Co-owner Jen Ames points to a classroom tool used to teach students about geography.
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Co-owner Jen Ames stands with the Pink Tower, which is the iconic symbol of Montessori education. It was designed by Dr. Maria Montessori herself.
MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS
Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective is owned and operated by sisters Ali Ames-Dufault, left, and Jen Ames, both of whom are strong advocates for the Montessori method and have years of experience as educators.
Jen Ames, back right, co-owner of the school, is joined by three of her students. They are Ellyn, back left; Malachi, front left; and Jesse, front right.
Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective is owned and operated by sisters Ali Ames-Dufault, left, and Jen Ames, both of whom are strong advocates for the Montessori method and have years of experience as educators.
Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective is located at 819 Bat Cave Road in Old Fort in the former Four Oaks Fish Camp building. The school will have an open house on Saturday, March 25, from 1-3 p.m. At that time, interested families can tour the school and see firsthand this new approach to learning for Old Fort.
Mountain Laurel Montessori Collective is owned and operated by sisters Ali Ames-Dufault, left, and Jen Ames, both of whom are strong advocates for the Montessori method and have years of experience as educators.
