Montessori School of Denver

Specialties

Creating lifelong friendships and nurturing individual expression since 1964.

Montessori School of Denver inspires inquisitive, socially conscious and confident students. We are a dynamic educational environment empowering students to use diverse knowledge and experiences to reach their full potential and do good in the world. At our school, students learn to think independently, become effective problem-​solvers, and develop a strong

sense of self. Our students engage in real life problem solving, from designing an urban garden, to working with architects to build the perfect tree

house for our new campus. MSD students consistently demonstrate high levels of academic achievement, compassion, and are truly inspired to make a difference in the world. Come visit and see why we were the first Montessori school in Colorado to be accredited by the American Montessori Society and the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

* Learning is experiential, collaborative, and reflective by design.

* Global education is at the forefront.

* Social-​emotional growth is respected and nurtured.

* Our community is warm, engaging, and welcoming.

History

Established in 1964.

MSD was founded in 1964 by a dedicated group of parents desiring Montessori education for their own children.

In 1992, MSD became the first school in Colorado and the 15^th school nationally to be honored with the American Montessori Society Accreditation.

In 1997, MSD became the first Montessori School to be accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools.

Adding to the above distinction, in 1998, MSD also become one of only a handful of Montessori Schools in the country to be a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

Meet the Manager

Stephanie F.

Manager

Stephanie Pax Flanigan, Head of School, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies from Mount Holyoke College and a Juris Doctorate from Case Western University School of Law. Stephanie first came to MSD as a parent, and served on the Board of Trustees for three years, two years of which she was Chair. She then joined the staff in 1997 and prior to becoming Head of School served as Associate Head of School. Stephanie has 15 years experience as a trial lawyer and has taught and directed children’s theater. Currently, she is the President of the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and is the former chair of the ACIS Accreditation Committee. Stephanie has presented at the American Montessori Society (AMS) Annual Conference, National Association of Independent Schools Annual Conference, and is a frequent presenter at the annual ACIS Trustee/​Heads of School Workshop.