named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
After-School Programs
Enrichment offerings for Primary Program students, including art, theater, and other activities provided each semester
June Program
Three-week summer program for currently enrolled children, maintaining Montessori classroom experiences with special projects and continuity
Lecture Series
Annual speaker series bringing authors and experts in parenting, education, and child development to educate and inspire the school community
Primary Program
Mixed-age Montessori classrooms (ages 2 years 9 months to 6 years) emphasizing lifelong learning, moral development, and creative problem-solving through individual and small-group lessons in Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies
Toddler Program
Montessori-based program for 2-year-old children focusing on functional independence, separation support, and toilet learning, with a curriculum in Practical Life, Motor Development, Language, and Art & Music
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Montessori Education Programs 2 activities
- Operate a Toddler Program for 2-year-old childrenProvides a 5-day-per-week Montessori-based Toddler Program focused on functional independence, separation support, toilet learning, and social development through structured routines, a 2-hour uninterrupted work cycle, and group activities such as snack preparation. The program was expanded in 2023 and operates with consistent daily hours to meet developmental needs.
- Provide Montessori early childhood education for children ages 2 to 6Operates a three-year, mixed-age primary program (casas) for children aged 2 years 9 months to 6 years, delivering individualized instruction across Montessori curriculum areas—Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Math, and Cultural Studies—within a prepared environment led by AMI-diploma-holding teachers. The program emphasizes intellectual, emotional, physical, and moral development through uninterrupted work cycles and peer learning.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Host weekly chapel services and faith-based community gatheringsHosts weekly chapel services led by the Rector of the Church of the Resurrection and organizes family events such as picnics and holiday celebrations to foster spiritual development and community engagement within the school community.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Offer extended-day and after-school programs for enrolled childrenProvides extended-day options including lunch and an afternoon work period for eligible primary students, along with after-school programs for enrolled children, to support working families and extend learning beyond the core morning cycle.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Run a summer June Program for currently enrolled studentsOffers a three-week summer program during June for currently enrolled children, featuring special projects in a Montessori classroom setting with continuity from the academic year curriculum and routines.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Support admissions and community outreach through open housesHosts annual open houses as part of the admissions process, allowing prospective families to meet school leadership and faculty, observe classrooms, and learn about the Montessori program, with admissions open regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, family structure, or sexual orientation.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Host annual public lecture series for school and broader communityOrganizes an annual Lecture Series featuring authors and experts such as Dr. Tony Wagner, Michaeleen Doucleff, Michael B. Horn, Shefali Tsabary, and Janet Lansbury, including a scheduled public lecture on January 27, 2027, to educate and inspire families and the wider community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.61M
Contributions & grants$791K17%
Program service revenue$3.44M75%
Investment income$355K8%
Other revenue$26K
expenses
Total expenses$4.27M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$3.08M
Grants paid out$149K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$14.11M
Cash$283K
Investments$10.45M
Liabilities$5.83M
Net assets$8.28M
Liquid reserves30.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +12.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SHARON LICKERMAN | HEAD OF SCHOOL | 50 | $412K |
| ALEXANDRA EXLEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $207K |
| NATALIE FRIESTAD | Guide/Faculty Representative (LEFT JUNE 2024) | 40 | $175K |
| RHEA SHOME | DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS | 40 | $168K |
| ANNE DUGGAN | GUIDE TEACHER | 40 | $156K |
| LUDMILA DJALAZOV | FLOATER & AFTER-SCHOOL ART TEACHER | 38 | $136K |
| QUIANA MYERS-VANDROVEC | GUIDE/FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $112K |
board members · 15
- ARTHUR ROMEO — TRUSTEE
- BARRY SWAIN — TRUSTEE
- BRANDON BAER — TRUSTEE
- ELIZABETH RUTHERFORD SANTINI — TRUSTEE
- EVE LEHRMAN — CHAIR
- GENEVIEVE SONSINO — TRUSTEE
- JACOB ZAND — TRUSTEE
- JACQUELINE THOMSON — TREASURER
- JESSICA DE KERTANGUY — TRUSTEE
- JUDITH COLE — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL PIZER — TRUSTEE
- REED COLEMAN — TRUSTEE
- RESTON BLUMWEST — SECRETARY
- SIMON GERSON — TRUSTEE
- STUART BALDWIN — TRUSTEE
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Association Montessori Internationale Network — Accredits and recognizes the school's Montessori program, a distinction held for 35 years.
- Association Montessori Internationale Network — Faculty Montessori Guides hold diplomas from the Association Montessori Internationale, indicating affiliation with or recognition by the organization.
- Association Montessori Internationale Network — Follows the educational principles of the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) in its Montessori program.
- Association Montessori Internationale Network — Member of AMI, adhering to its Montessori school standards.
- Association Montessori Internationale Network — REDS is recognized by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and follows its standards.
- Church of the Resurrection Partner — Hosts weekly chapel services led by the Church's Rector, maintaining a continuing community and spiritual relationship despite separate incorporation.
- Dr. Tony Wagner Partner — Featured speaker in the annual Lecture Series.
- Janet Lansbury Partner — Featured speaker in the annual Lecture Series.
- Maria Montessori Network — Follows educational philosophy developed by Maria Montessori.
- Michael B. Horn Partner — Featured speaker in the annual Lecture Series.
- Michaeleen Doucleff Partner — Featured speaker in the REDS lecture series on parenting and child psychology
- Michaeleen Doucleff Partner — Featured speaker in the annual Lecture Series.
- Shefali Tsabary Partner — Featured speaker in the annual Lecture Series.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith-Integrated Community Formationmethodology: faith-based-educationBy embedding Episcopal spiritual practices such as weekly chapel into school life, the school builds a cohesive, values-centered community because shared tradition and ritual foster belonging, continuity, and moral development.
- Global Awareness Through Interconnectednessmethodology: global-awareness-educationBy teaching children about global similarities and differences, the school cultivates empathy and connection to diverse populations because early exposure to global perspectives fosters inclusive identity and social responsibility.
- Holistic Educational Developmentmethodology: holistic_educationBy integrating intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual domains in education, the school nurtures the complete person because child development is most effective when all aspects of the self are addressed in a unified, interconnected manner.
- Montessori-Based Holistic Developmentmethodology: montessori-educationBy implementing an authentic Montessori education grounded in AMI principles, the school fosters intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth because the method’s child-led, hands-on approach cultivates independence, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning.