CURRENT STAFF Karen Kuse, Head of SchoolLeslie Greene, Assistant Head of SchoolBecky Carter, Director of DevelopmentHeather Connor, Administrative Assistant/ Lower School Spanish InstructorJim Young, Lead Upper Elementary TeacherRebecca Townsend, Assistant Upper Elementary TeacherKathy Young, Assistant Upper Elementary TeacherMisty Dickson, Lead Lower Elementary TeacherErin Knox, Lead Lower Elementary Teacher Sidney Little, Lead Lower Elementary TeacherMichael Thigpen, Lead Lower Elementary TeacherBetty Namuddu, Lead Primary One TeacherSarah McCants, Assistant Primary One TeacherViji Saravanan, Lead Primary Two TeacherJaneta Radieva, Assistant Primary Two TeacherMani Seneviratne, Lead Primary Three TeacherIan Reeve, Assistant Primary Three TeacherAshley Clarke, Art InstructorCasey Moore, Latin InstructorJennifer Roche, Music InstructorAlicia Thomas, Spanish Instructor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018-2019 Lane Meyer, ChairLisa Barrett, TreasurerJean Blanks, SecretaryBryan BoroughsEdward ClarksonCharles Dibble Steve GibsonEmmet MaasTravis Wheeler Karen Kuse, ex-officio

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING

Montessori School of Columbia

2017/2018

2016/2017

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA411 South Maple StreetColumbia, SC 29205803.783.8838www.montessoricolumbia.com

This report is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We sincerely apologize for any error or omissions. Contact the MSC office with any questions.

OUR MISSION STATEMENTThe Montessori School of Columbia offers an authentic Montessori education that challenges students academically and fosters each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth in order to prepare them to serve as responsible citizens of the greater community.

The Montessori method of education, developed by

Dr. Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational

approach based on scientific observations of children

from birth to adulthood. Dr. Montessori’s method has

been successfully time-tested for over 100 years in

diverse cultures throughout the world.

Dear Friends,Two years ago, as I finished writing my letter for MSC’s first annual report, I remember looking so forward to writing the next letter. At the time, we had completed our new elementary building but hadn’t moved in. I anticipated writing the next letter because our buildings are so much more fun to boast about once the students are working in their classrooms. We were in our new elementary building for only one year when we realized that a growing number of our primary students were choosing to stay for lower elementary. Additionally, with three primary classes, we had more students to move forward. With a combination of bank loans and generous gifts from YOU to our Annual Fund and Capital Campaign, we added a 1,500-square-foot upper elementary classroom to our year-old building.

On September 5, 2017, we purchased Julian Wise’s property at 420 Howard Street, directly behind our new upper elementary classroom. Volunteers cleared the contents of the house to reduce the cost of demolition; other volunteers installed a chain link fence to enclose the property. The cleared area is being used as a soccer field, a much-needed expansion of the playground.

In addition to construction, though, there are intangible things that are equally important. Here are three things I am most excited about, and we could not begin them or accomplish them without your help:

• Our faculty and staff receive a minimum 3 percent pay increase each year, and we fund many opportunities for professional development and advancement. In the summer of 2017, Betty Namuddu completed her 3-6 certification in Baltimore, and Sidney Little began his 6-9 AMS training in Boston. Additionally, in the last two years, our teachers and assistants have been to workshops in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, California, Colorado and New York. While it is wonderful to train new teachers, it is equally important to keep ideas fresh for our experienced teachers. Your gifts make this possible.

• Two years ago, we started five new initiatives: an annual Field Day, a parent-education series, a Valentine’s Day Dance Party, a yearbook committee comprised of upper elementary students, and the sixth-grade trip to D.C. Your support makes these initiatives happen.

• In February 2018, the board of trustees, along with the faculty and staff, began a new strategic planning process. While the planning is still in progress, we are already moving toward dual accreditation with American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). We are committed to continuous self-reflection and improvement, and to serving the needs of the greater community. Many hands will be required to complete this multi-year process. We look forward to your partnership.

On the pages that follow, we offer a two-year report on annual giving. That’s a whole lot of generosity.

With so much gratitude,Karen Kuse

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When my twins were born, I decided my job as a parent was to raise children into adults who were autonomous, curious and caring members of our community. The Montessori method cultivates all of these characteristics by providing our children the freedom to develop their autonomy in an age-appropriate curated environment. With guidance from our Montessori certified teachers, our children take responsibility for and pride in their own learning.

As an independent school, the Montessori School of Columbia has the freedom to deliver this authentic Montessori experience. Your commitment to the school and generous support of the Annual Fund, Auction and Capital Campaign make this possible.

In the last year we have expanded to offer a second lower elementary class. We completed construction on a new classroom for the upper elementary class. Michael Thigpen and Rebecca Townsend have joined the school as part of the elementary team.

Thanks to the generosity of our families, a new elementary playground with all new equipment has recently been unveiled. The school was also recognized as a certified National Wildlife Habitat. With these additions, I am happy to report that we have completed the goals of our strategic plan developed in February of 2014.

Thank you to all of the faculty and staff who make this wonderful educational opportunity possible. I continue to be impressed by their professionalism and care of our children.

Letter from Past Board President, 2013-2017

So many articles about children or education that I have read lately mention the word “grit.” Numerous publications feature titles such as “Our Children will need grit to face the world” and “How can we instill grit in our children?” Really, the answer is easy. If you want your child to develop grit, send them to an authentic Montessori school. A good Montessori school fosters the natural curiosity of a child and gently guides them to success. They learn perseverance as they grow in their work and determination as they strive to seek answers. My

child and her schoolmates are thriving at MSC and their love of learning continues to grow.

MSC keeps growing as well — in enrollment, staff and scope of programs. In February, the Board of Trustees, teachers and staff met to begin charting the future of the school with a new strategic plan. We determined that growth for its own sake is not enough. Together, we are working on a plan to guide our school mindfully. This includes exploring plans for program expansion to include a toddler program and a possible middle school, increasing engagement with our neighboring communities, establishing financial aid and conducting a campus inventory to help budget for future repairs. Throughout, we will continue on our path to seek accreditation with American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS).

The caring and diligence of teachers and staff along with our tight knit community of parents,

Letter from Current Board Presidentmakes everything we do possible. Thank you for supporting MSC with your time and generous gifts to the Annual Fund and our fundraisers like the Montessori Mile and our annual Auction. Because of people like you, we are able to provide an enriching environment for our students to gain confidence and experience the joy in learning.

Lane Meyer Board Chair, 2017-Present

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2017-2018 Lane Meyer, ChairMichael Drennan, Past Chair Lisa BarrettJean BlanksEdward Clarkson Charles Dibble Emmet MaasTravis Wheeler Karen Kuse, ex-officio

I am pleased to share that Lane Meyer has assumed the role as the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the school. Her commitment and vision for the school will serve us all well in the coming years. With the rest of the Board and staff, the future of the school is in good hands.

Kindest regards,

Michael Drennan Past Chair, 2013-2017

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2016-2017Michael Drennan, Chair Kevin Hartnett, Secretary Charles Dibble Avni Gupta-Kagan Jenness Simler Jenna Stephens Travis Wheeler Karen Kuse, ex-officio

The Board of TrusteesAs a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Montessori School of Columbia is governed by a Board of Trustees. This group has a legal and fiduciary responsibility for the school as a whole and plays a pivotal role in securing its future. The members bring a diversity of talent and broad practical and professional experience to the work of assuring the school’s stability and development.

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Conservators ($2500 - $4900)None

Cultivators ($1500 - $2499)Chad and Joy Coffman

Propagators ($1000 - $1499)Jeff and Gay AmbergSteve and Sue GibsonWilliam Keane and Ann RudermanDiane MalisonSultan and Lani Siddique

Nurturers ($500 - $999)Jesse and Lisa BarrettVince and Steph BilovskyBoyce and Jean BlanksChuck and Becky CarterJoe and Barbara CarterEdward and Molley ClarksonJamie and Karen KuseDaniel and Carol Lee

David and Vinita LeedomEmmet and Andrea MaasBab and Gene McEvoyPhil and Starr SneadRaymond and Ann ThomasTravis and Lisa WheelerJason and Chris Wolfe

FRIENDS OF MSCGardeners ($250 - $499)David and Randie CohenAndy DemetraTabitha Demetra Don Doggett and Ljubica ArceneauxMichael Dowdy and Shelley WeltonMichael Drennan and Matt Kisner Josh and Avni Gupta-KaganDonna EmbryTyler and Cari Lee

Langston PowellMatthew and Beth RichardsonViji SaravananTodd Senn and Priya PujaraMichael and Melissa Thigpen

Seedlings ($125 - $249)AnonymousJane BridgesClarence and Janice ColemanJohn and Sara ErnstChris and Anna HicksKenny and Janae McLeanWayne and Kay JohnstonRonald and Deborah PrierRivers and Sandy ScarboroughJohn and Stephanie ThomasCody Towles and Ann WarnerJake Wendling and Jessica ShillatoJim and Kathy Young

2017/2018

MSC LEADERSHIP CIRCLEAborists ($5000 & above)Austin and Lane Meyer

Conservators ($2500 - $4999)Carole Anderson and Chris WendelChad and Joy Coffman

Cultavators ($1500 - $2400)Daniel and Carol Lee

Propagators ($1000 - $1499)Jesse and Lisa BarrettDon BrasherJoe and Barbara CarterWilliam Keane and Ann RudermanMatthew and Beth Richardson

Nurturers ($500 - $999)Melanie Balcomb and Amy PrichardJean and Boyce BlanksChuck and Becky CarterSteve and Sue GibsonTed and Stephanie KimbroughEmmet and Andrea MaasDiane Malison

Richard and Tina RobertsonSultan and Lani SiddiquePhil and Starr SneadRaymond and Ann ThomasTravis and Lisa Wheeler

FRIENDS OF MSCGardeners ($250 - $499)Vince and Steph BilovskyEdward and Molley Clarkson

Andy Demetra Tabitha DemetraMichael Dowdy and Shelley WeltonMichael Drennan and Matt KisnerJosh and Avni Gupta-KaganKevin and Caroline HartnettRay and Marguerite KnoxJamie and Karen KuseMarie PosticLangston PowellViji Saravanan

2016/2017

Tillers (to $124)Martha BlanksBryan and Adair BoroughsMatthew and Laura BrashearsJonathan and Whitten BryansBlake and Catherine BuchananCharles and Sue CateJoe Churchill and Wanda ChisolmHunter and Evelyn ClarksonNick and Sarah ClaggettJennifer ClaytonBruno and Kelly DelageMichael and Misty DicksonKiel Downy and Aparna PolavarapuJosh and Melinda EagleDeirdre GedlitschkaErik and Meredythe GoodreauAndrew GordonPatterson and Joanna GrahamChad and Bridget GreerKevin and Caroline HartnettJeremy and Ashley HillMason and Presley HogueEd and Mimi HolmesDonovan Houston and Cat Catalano

Gilbert and Bel IwegbueJared and Erin JohnsonAmy KinardPerry LancasterJoe and Jeanne LisowskiGreg and Elizabeth LiteratiPhilippa MaroneyNancy McCormickThomas and Heidi McDermottAlex and Niki McPhersonMark Minett and Heather HeckmanBetty NamudduDanny and Katie OwensGayatri ReddyJustin and Jennifer RocheSonny RussellEdward RutledgeReeves and Kristen RutledgeDoug Smith and Rebecca GonzalezSamuel and LaVerne SmithMikell and Brett StevensPhillip and Elizabeth StewartJohn Sylvest and Elliot HongHayden and Kristl TomlinErrol and Bethany Tisdale

Kent and Lydia UredaMelanie ValbertClinton and Jenna WallaceSara WeinbergJoel Wooten and Ellen Spiller

Rivers and Sandy ScarboroughAnsal and Manisha ShahMikell and Brett StevensJohn and Stephanie ThomasJake Wendling and Jessica Shillato

Seedlings ($125 - $249)Bruno and Kelly DelageJosh and Melinda EaglePatterson and Joanna Graham John and Kay HollisWayne and Kay JohnstonKenny and Janae McLeanDavid and Emily PaavolaRonald and Deborah PrierCody and Carrie SmithChristopher and Lynn Yenkey

Tillers (to $124)AnonymousLex and Christine AmesSarah AxsonJohn and Kate BoydMatthew and Laura BrashearsRobert and Virginia BrooksChris and Bonnie Campbell

Carlo and Adriel CasuloRichard and Cindy ChappellNick and Sarah ClaggettHunter and Evelyn ClarksonSandy and Connie CooperAustin and Charlotte CoxMichael and Misty DicksonDonna EmbryJohn and Sara ErnstMason and Presley HogueLester JacobyRonald and Barbara JohnsonKristopher and Samantha JonesJerome LeballeurLaine and Taylor LigonJoe and Jeanne LisowskiChuck and Pat LiteratiGreg and Elizabeth LiteratiNancy McCormickThomas and Meg McLeanAlex and Niki McPhersonBetty NamudduDanny and Katie OwensEliot and Mary PaysonAlex and Anne Postic

Gayatri Reddy Reeves and Kristen RutledgeGary Schuerfeld and Jenness SimlerBrent Simpson and Hanne van der IestDoug Smith and Rebecca GonzalezSamuel and Laverne SmithMichael and Melissa ThigpenHorace and Joyce TompkinsCody Towles and Ann WarnerTRUiSTKent and Lydia UredaMelanie ValbertMatthew VarnerNicholas Vazsonyi and Agnes MuellerBryan and Shandi WallaceSara WeinbergAndrew and Elizabeth WhiteAndreas and Alisa WolframJim and Kathy Young

Thank you!We extend our sincerest gratitude to all of those who contribute to MSC with an Annual Fund gift, in-kind gift, service and volunteer time. For those who donated to MSC’s Annual Fund, your generosity ensures that we continue the tradition of providing an exceptional experience that prepares students to enter the world as independent, self-directed and civically-engaged individuals. We are so grateful for the support the community has shown.

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Patterson and Joanna GrahamChad and Bridget GreerJosh and Avni Gupta-KaganChris and Anna HicksJeremy and Ashley HillEd and Mimi HolmesDonovan Houston and Cat CatalanoGilbert and Bel IwegbueJared and Erin JohnsonDaniel and Carol LeeTyler and Cari LeeDavid and Vinita LeedomJoe and Jeanne LisowskiGreg and Elizabeth LiteratiEmmet and Andrea MaasThomas and Heidi McDermottKenny and Janae McLeanBob and Gene McEvoyAlex and Niki McPhersonAustin and Lane MeyerDanny and Katie OwensLangston PowellReeves and Kristen RutledgeTodd Senn and Priya PujaraSultan and Lani Siddique

Samuel and LaVerne SmithMikell and Brett StevensPhillip and Elizabeth StewartJohn Sylvest and Elliot HongJohn and Stephanie ThomasErrol and Bethany TisdaleHayden and Kristl TomlinClinton and Jenna WallaceCody Towles and Ann WarnerSara WeinbergJake Wendling and Jessica ShillatoTravis and Lisa WheelerJoel Wooten and Ellen Spiller

2017/2018 GIVING BY CATEGORY

CURRENT PARENTSLex and Christine AmesMelanie Balcomb and Amy PrichardJesse and Lisa BarrettVince and Steph BilovskyBoyce and Jean BlanksJohn and Kate BoydMatthew and Laura BrashearsRobert and Virginia BrooksBonnie and Chris CampbellChuck and Becky CarterNick and Sarah ClaggettEdward and Molley ClarksonChad and Joy CoffmanAustin and Charlotte CoxBruno and Kelly DelageAndy DemetraTabitha DemetraMichael and Misty DicksonMichael Dowdy and Shelley WeltonMichael Drennan and Matthew KisnerJosh and Melinda EagleJohn and Sara ErnstSteve and Sue GibsonPatterson and Joanna Graham

Josh and Avni Gupta-KaganKevin and Caroline HartnettKristopher and Samantha JonesJerome LeballeurDaniel and Carol LeeLaine and Taylor LigonGreg and Elizabeth LiteratiEmmet and Andrea MaasKenny and Janae McLeanAlex and Niki McPhersonAustin and Lane MeyerDanny and Katie OwensDavid and Emily PaavolaAlex and Anne PosticLangston PowellReeves and Kristen RutledgeAnsal and Manisha ShahSultan and Lani SiddiqueBrent Simpson and Hanne van der lestCody and Carrie Smith

Samuel and LaVerne SmithMikell and Brett StevensJohn and Stephanie ThomasCody Towles and Ann WarnerKent and Lydia UredaMatthew VarnerNicholas Vazsonyi and Agnes MuellerBrian and Shandi WallaceSara WeinbergJake Wendling and Jessica ShillatoTravis and Lisa WheelerAndrew and Elizabeth WhiteAndreas and Alisa WolframChristopher and Lynn Yenkey

2016/2017 GIVING BY CATEGORY

CURRENT GRANDPARENTSJeff and Gay AmbergMartha BlanksJane BridgesJoe and Barbara CarterHunter and Evelyn ClarksonDonna EmbryWayne and Kay JohnstonDiane MalisonPhilippa MaroneyBob and Gene McEvoySonny RussellEdward and Belinda RutledgeRaymond and Ann Thomas

ALUMNI FAMILIESCharles and Sue Cate David and Randie CohenClarence and Janice ColemanMichael and Misty DicksonAndrew GordonKevin and Caroline HartnettMason and Presley HogueWilliam Keane and Ann RudermanJamie and Karen KuseJoe and Jeanne LisowskiNancy McCormickRonald and Deborah PrierGayatri ReddyMatthew and Beth RichardsonRivers and Sandy ScarboroughDoug Smith and Rebecca GonzalezMelanie Valbert

FRIENDS OF MSCDeirdre GedlitschkaAmy KinardMark Minett and Heather HeckmanPhil and Starr Snead

CURRENT GRANDPARENTSCarol Anderson and Chris WendelJoe and Barbara CarterHunter and Evelyn ClarksonDonna Embry John and Kay HollisWayne and Kay JohnstonChuck and Pat LiteratiDiane MalisonThomas and Meg McLeanMarie PosticRaymond and Ann ThomasHorace and Joyce Tompkins

ALUMNI FAMILIESDon BrasherCarlo and Adriel CasuloRichard and Cindy ChappellSandy and Connie CooperMichael and Misty DicksonMason and Presley HogueRonald and Barbara JohnsonWilliam Keane and Ann Ruderman Ray and Marguerite KnoxJamie and Karen KuseJoe and Jeanne LisowskiNancy McCormickEliot and Mary PaysonRonald and Deborah PrierGayatri Reddy Matthew and Beth RichardsonGary Schuerfeld and Jenness SimlerDoug Smith and Rebecca GonzalezMelanie Valbert

FRIENDS OF MSCSarah AxsonLester Jacoby

CURRENT FACULTY AND STAFFChuck and Becky CarterMichael and Misty DicksonJamie and Karen KuseBetty NamudduJustin and Jennifer RocheViji SaravananMichael and Melissa ThigpenJim and Kathy Young

BUSINESS SUPPORTPerry Lancaster – Brittons

ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN COMMITTEEBoyce and Jean Blanks, ChairsLisa Barrett, Leadership Chair

Class CaptainsKate Maroney, Kevin Maroney and Bethany Tisdale, Primary 1Vinita Leedom, Elizabeth Literati and Greg Literati, Primary 2Chris and Jason Wolfe, Primary 3Edward Clarkson, Molley Clarkson, Kelly Delage and Tabitha Demetra, Lower ElementaryAndrea Maas, Upper Elementary

Richard and Tina RobertsonPhil and Starr Snead

CURRENT FACULTY AND STAFFChuck and Becky CarterMichael and Misty DicksonJamie and Karen KuseBetty NamudduViji SaravananMichael and Melissa ThigpenJim and Kathy Young

BUSINESS SUPPORTTRUiST

ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN COMMITTEEEmmet and Andrea Maas, ChairsLisa Barrett, Leadership Chair

Class CaptainsLex Ames and Jean Blanks, Primary 1Elizabeth and Greg Literati, Primary 2Kevin Hartnett and Lane Meyer, Primary 3Kelly Delage and Andrea Maas, Lower ElementaryLani Siddique and Lindsay Sorrell, Upper Elementary

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MONTESSORI MILEChairs: Charlotte Cox and Ellen Spiller

AW SHUCK’S AUCTIONAuction Chairs: Cat Catalano and Lisa WheelerAcquisitions Chair: Joy CoffmanCommunications Chairs: Gwendolyn Singletary and Bethany TisdaleSponsorship Chair: Jean BlanksDecorations Chair: Kristina HotzClass Projects Chair: Lane Meyer

Auction SponsorsAdvancement ConnectionsArchitrave, LLCThe ART of Real Estate – Elizabeth LiteratiBlue Cross Blue Shield of South CarolinaBluebird Property Management, LLCBoyd OrthodonticsCDS IT SolutionClint and Jenna Wallace

2016/2017

MONTESSORI MILEChairs: Amy Smith and Lisa Wheeler

UNCORKED AUCTIONAuction Chairs: Charlotte Cox and Lydia UredaAcquisitions Chair: Joy CoffmanCommunications Chair: Steph BilovskySponsorship Chair: Lisa BarrettDecorations Chair: Amy SmithClass Projects Chair: Jeannie Woody

Auction SponsorsAdvancement ConnectionsArchitrave, LCCBlue Cross Blue Shield of South CarolinaBoyd OrthodonticsColeman, Ureda, Alford & Kaucher, PADonna EmbryDr. Kris O’Neill, DMD

Events and DevelopmentOver the last two years, MSC held a mix of fundraising and social events, including our annual Montessori Mile walkathon, Annual Auction, Grandparents and Special Friends Day and Book Fair. We are grateful for the time, energy and commitment of many volunteers who ensure the success of these events.

Forest Drive Dental Care of Columbia & Columbia Children’s Dentistry Home Advantage RealtyLangston Powell and Marilyn Gartley Malison Financial Group, LLCMSC Board of Trustees Parler, LLCSandhills Veterinary HospitalSmashburgerSouth State BankSpotted SalamanderSteve and Sue GibsonThe Shelton Team

2017/2018

Coleman, Ureda, Alford & Kaucher PADr. Kris O’Neill, DMDThe Greenway Group, LLCMalison Financial Group, LLCMSC Board of TrusteesParler, LLCPublix Super Markets Charities, INCSandhills Veterinary HospitalSouth State BankSpotted SalamanderStevens Law, LLC

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Tuition 80.0 Payroll & Employee Benefits 71.0

Aftercare 6.5 Real Estate/Grounds/Mortgage 11.0

Development 10.0 Insurance 7.0

Summer Program 3.0 Equipment & Supplies 7.5

Art in the Afternoon 0.5 Utilities 3.5

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INCOME % EXPENSES %

Tuition 77.5 Payroll & Employee Benefits 72.0

Aftercare 7.0 Real Estate/Grounds/Mortgage 10.0

Development 10.0 Insurance 6.5

Summer Program 5.0 Equipment & Supplies 8.0

Art in the Afternoon 0.5 Utilities 3.5

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CURRENT STAFF Karen Kuse, Head of SchoolLeslie Greene, Assistant Head of SchoolBecky Carter, Director of DevelopmentHeather Connor, Administrative Assistant/ Lower School Spanish InstructorJim Young, Lead Upper Elementary TeacherRebecca Townsend, Assistant Upper Elementary TeacherKathy Young, Assistant Upper Elementary TeacherMisty Dickson, Lead Lower Elementary TeacherErin Knox, Lead Lower Elementary Teacher Sidney Little, Lead Lower Elementary TeacherMichael Thigpen, Lead Lower Elementary TeacherBetty Namuddu, Lead Primary One TeacherSarah McCants, Assistant Primary One TeacherViji Saravanan, Lead Primary Two TeacherJaneta Radieva, Assistant Primary Two TeacherMani Seneviratne, Lead Primary Three TeacherIan Reeve, Assistant Primary Three TeacherAshley Clarke, Art InstructorCasey Moore, Latin InstructorJennifer Roche, Music InstructorAlicia Thomas, Spanish Instructor

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2018-2019 Lane Meyer, ChairLisa Barrett, TreasurerJean Blanks, SecretaryBryan BoroughsEdward ClarksonCharles Dibble Steve GibsonEmmet MaasTravis Wheeler Karen Kuse, ex-officio

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF COLUMBIA411 South Maple StreetColumbia, SC 29205803.783.8838www.montessoricolumbia.com

This report is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We sincerely apologize for any error or omissions. Contact the MSC office with any questions.

OUR MISSION STATEMENTThe Montessori School of Columbia offers an authentic Montessori education that challenges students academically and fosters each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth in order to prepare them to serve as responsible citizens of the greater community.