Tuskawilla Montessori Academy

Specialties

We are a Montessori school, committed to the Montessori ideals that have stood the test of time. But we are also ready to meet the challenges of the future with a faculty dedicated to continued education, implementing technology into the classroom, and bringing the learning experience to life.

In the Montessori classroom this objective is approached in two ways: first, by allowing each child to experience the excitement of learning by her own choice rather than by being forced; and second, by helping her to perfect all her natural tools for learning, so that her ability will be at a maximum in future learning situation.

The Montessori materials have this dual long-​range purpose in addition to their immediate purpose of giving specific information to the child.

History

Established in 1985.

TMA opened its doors in January 1986 with the Tuskawilla Preschool. In 1987, the elementary building opened and has since grown to become additional preschool classrooms. In 1990, Twin Rivers Montessori opened to meet the growing interest in that area. In January of 1995, the second elementary building including a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, were completed and now contain two elementary classrooms.

In the fall of 2000, the fourth building opened, housing upper elementary students, computer lab, fully-​operational library, kitchen, art, and band rooms.

In our 2007-​08 school year, the Upper Elementary rooms were renovated and a Gymnasium was completed. The gym also has an attached classroom wing, which houses our middle school program and students.