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History of Redbud Montessori
Redbud Montessori opened on September 4, 1984. The school was founded by a group of 22 families and 3 staff members who had been together previously in other Montessori schools in Davis and/or Woodland. This group started meeting in the spring of 1984 to discuss the possibility of creating a new Montessori school in Davis, which would be characterized by a unique set of elements. They were bound together by a shared commitment to that approach to education developed by Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952), the first woman physician in Italy. In addition, they shared some common visions having to do with organization, physical setting and curriculum emphases they wished to combine with this educational philosophy.
School Organization
Respect for the unique capabilities and prerogatives of each child are fundamental to a Montessori classroom. It is equally important for the adults who support that classroom (parents and staff) to present a model to the child of caring attitudes in their dealings with one another. Moreover:
The founders felt it followed from this premise that basic school policies should be arrived at through a process of joint decision making. They believed that there would be many ways to provide for parent involvement in the life of the school even when parents pursue full-time careers, attend school, or otherwise lead busy lives.
The founders were committed to providing staff with the best possible working conditions and a sense of support so that they would be a stable element in the school community.
The founders wanted a school that was involved in the life of the community and open to all who wished to learn more about the Montessori approach to education.
To facilitate these goals, Redbud was legally incorporated in June of 1984 as a nonprofit, public benefit corporation governed by a Board of Directors consisting of 4 parents, 2 staff members, and one representative of the community with expertise in the field of education.