About Our School
Our Mission:
The Elizabeth Seton Montessori School is a private, not for profit, non-sectarian Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten educational program founded in 1970. Our Mission is to provide:
- Educational services to children ages 2 1/2 through 6 years old based upon the Montessori Philosophy of Education.
- An age appropriate curriculum that respects independence and individuality while promoting social development.
- An environment that heightens the awareness of physical care of the person and their environment, the senses, the academics, the cultural and the artistic dimensions of the child.
- An alternative philosophy for education to families in this particular geographic area.
Our Philosophy:
What is the Montessori Approach to Education?
The core Montessori Philosophy is a respect for life, a respect for each other, a respect for our environment, and a respect for each child’s uniqueness, all leading to trust, which is essential for learning and growing.
Maria Montessori understood that a human contains within themself a series of sensitive periods, which are those times when an inner drive or passion for learning occurs. During, these periods, learning is more thorough, concentration is more intense, and enthusiasm leads to endless repetition. In a Montessori Prepared Environment consistency and dependability are the norm, allowing for active engagement and interaction with their environment at their pace, which leads to a positive attitude toward learning.
Our Credentials:
The Elizabeth Seton Montessori School is an affiliate of the American Montessori Society and is operated in accordance with the society’s “Code of Ethics”. The Elizabeth Seton Montessori School is non-discriminatory on the basis of race, sex or national origin and is an equal opportunity employer.
Our History:
The Elizabeth Seton Montessori School was founded in Greensburg, Pennsylvania in 1970 to provide an alternative philosophy of education to families with young children. From 1970 to 1982, the school was located on the property of Seton Hill University off Mount Thor Road. In 1982, the school relocated to the Mountain View East High Acres section of Greensburg. In 1986, the school’s legal status changed and The Elizabeth Seton Montessori School became a non profit organization. The corporation purchased property on Frye Farm Road in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.