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into Montessori teacher training. Converting our
home wasn’t feasible, but I got my Montessori pre-
school certificate at Seattle University and met
Nanci Andvik. I finished my pre-school internship
pregnant with child #3. Two more children
followed. Family was my major focus along with
church activities and Boy Scouting for several years.
In 1992, I learned that Nanci was looking for a
partner to share her Montessori position in Central
Kitsap. So began my association with our program.
Through whatever forms the classrooms have taken
or wherever the program has been located, I have
loved working with the children, helping them
move through what they need to know, and
encouraging them to be as independent as they are
ready to be. I love creating and building materials
and activities to help the children grow and learn. I
look forward to several more years helping children
meet challenges and expand their awareness of the
world.
Teacher Spotlight
Children and family have been important themes
for me throughout my career and life. I was
introduced to Maria Montessori’s approach to life
and education when I read Secret of Childhood 26
years ago. I then tried to foster and develop
independence in my own children, and have been
attempting to do the same with my students ever
since.
I grew up in Bothell, Washington, back when it
was small farms at the ends of dirt roads. I
received a BA in Home Economics Education from
the University of Washington. My husband, Bob,
and I met there. We have been married 33 years
and have lived in the same West Bremerton house
for 30 years. We have 5 children, ages 16-29, and
3 grandchildren.
After graduation I taught junior high Home
Economics in Bothell for 4 years. Then we moved
to Bremerton to be close to the shipyard where
Bob works. I stayed home with our kids, sending
them to Montessori pre-school and supporting
their activities. After 2 children, I thought I might
like to run a pre-school in our basement. I looked
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MPA Newsletter / February 2004
Written by Beth Ramm
Beth Ramm, Primary Teacher, grades 1-3
Did you know?
The average cost of a private elementary school in
the Seattle area is $5,785 per year*. That adds up to
almost $34,000 for a 6-year elementary education.
Tracyton Montessori students receive the same high quality
education for free.
What a deal!!!
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