In 2001…
Our founder, Angela McClure opened the doors to Pleasant Hills Montessori School with 3 students. With a Masters in Education, Montessori certification, and more than 30 years of experience working for traditional schools, she sought to create access to a unique curriculum designed to nurture the whole child.
Utilizing the lifework of Maria Montessori Pleasant Hills began to foster a lifelong love of learning to the children of Gilmer County. Pairing practical life skills with academic studies her students stand out as independent contributors to their communities today.
Today…
Pleasant Hills Montessori School serves approximately 50 students in three different communities. We still educate our students using the Montessori Method, but believe if Maria Montessori were alive today she would agree with us that we must meet the children where they are. We monitor and adjust daily to meet the needs of our diverse student population.
This means we work with specialists and providers on campus to offer tailored supplemental curriculum when needed. Our students experience the freedom to progress in each subject at their own rate. We value true mastery over linear growth.