Medina Montessori School opened its doors on January 3, 2000. In the past, present and future, the Montessori Best Principles and Practices serve as the foundation of the school’s mission statement and its implementation. School days are currently Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the equivalent of 20 hours per week.   We do allow a shorter week schedule of 16 hours, Monday through Thursday.  Parents of those children in Pre-k  are strongly encouraged to enroll for the 5 day schedule.  Those in the Kindergarten class are expected to attend the 5 day schedule.

Educated in private schools, Anne-Marie Ryan holds a B. A. degree in Human Studies Early Childhood Development from Marylhurst University This is a cooperative program with the regional Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) training center, Montessori Institute Northwest.

Prior to this, Montessori Certification was granted through Montessori Institute of America (MIA) at Montessori of Kirkland. She has since guided pre-school classes and a French curriculum in Bothell and Redmond, WA; Beaverton, OR; Seattle and Medina, WA. All positions were either as a co-teacher (guide) or head teacher. Mrs. Ryan enjoys “Madame” as a treasured nickname, given to her by her students in Oregon.  She recently celebrated her 25th year as a guide for the education of the very young child.

Professional memberships includes Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), Montessori Institute of America (MIA), American Montessori Society (AMS), Pacific Northwest Montessori Association (PNMA), North American Montessori Teachers Association (NAMTA), and the Washington Federation of Independent Schools (WFIS). Community involvements includes Member-Associate of The Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, serving the welfare of children, elderly, and infirmed; Cabrini Ministry for Sacred Heart Parish of Bellevue; Sustaining Member of The Junior League of Seattle and participation in other venues of the volunteer sector