Welcome from Head of School

Welcome to Montessori Academy of Colorado (MAC)! I am delighted to share with you a bit about what makes our school so special. My daughter, a recent graduate of our 8th grade, describes MAC as “the best version of a family.” I am in my 17th year as MAC’s Head of School and completely agree with her observation.

Our community is one in which students and adults are deeply known and valued as whole people who are capable of greatness. We are committed to helping students grow as humans, both in character and intellect. You can expect a MAC graduate to leave our program exceeding Colorado State Standards and also demonstrating:

• A genuine love of learning and sincere curiosity about the world
• Agency to make their own choices and advocate for themselves and others
• Self-awareness and self-confidence
• Academic preparation to excel in high school and beyond
• A sense of personal purpose and determination to contribute to the world

The MAC student journey is purposeful, setting out the learning outcomes and unique capstone experiences in each of our programs from Nido through Middle School. Our Nido - Upper Elementary classrooms are authentic Montessori environments that are fully accredited by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association of Independent School (ACIS). Our Middle School is one of the first purpose-based programs in the United States and is also fully accredited by ACIS. As a leader in urban education, MAC continually evaluates current child development and educational research to incorporate into our classrooms.

You can find out more about every aspect of our school on our website, but the best way to learn about us is to come and visit! I would love to meet you!


Sincerely,

Nancy Canning
Head of School