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If you are interested in finding out more information about Journey
Montessori Academy, please contact us. We will
be happy to send your more information or answer any questions you might have about our school.
Job Opportunities
We are looking for experienced Montessori teachers and assistants that are interested in joining our school. Please submit your resume to us.
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Mission
The mission of Journey Montessori Academy is to provide a personalized education, using the Montessori method and philosophy, to support each student's development while fostering a love of learning. Our mission as educators and parents is to foster independent, confident, compassionate, academically prepared, and socially responsible citizens, who will be lifelong learners and problem solvers.
Teachers
Valerie Miller, Head of School
Valerie received a Bachelor of Applied Science in Elementary Education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Valerie student taught in first grade, with experience in fifth grade, English as a second language, and
first grade at a private school. Valerie also studied abroad in Sweden where she had a chance to learn about
their school system, observe a variety of schools, and teach some lessons to fifth grade students.
She continued her education at the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis and received her Master of
Arts in Education with a focus on Special Education and Elementary Education. Valerie then student
taught in a class for children with autism and a class for children with severe disabilities.
Valerie was a daily elementary substitute teacher for St. Paul public schools, taught third grade at
Museum Magnet school in St. Paul, was a long term substitute teacher for children with learning
disabilities at Dayton’s Bluff in St. Paul, and taught children with moderate to severe developmental
disabilities at Westwood Elementary school in Bloomington, MN before having her own children.
Valerie discovered Montessori education while at home with her children. Valerie completed
the Montessori diploma program for Primary (ages 3-6), Lower Elementary (ages 6-9), and
Upper Elementary (ages 9-12) through North American Montessori Center and Portland State University.
She attended the NAMTA Montessori Conference in Bloomington, MN and the AMS Montessori Conference in Washington D.C.
She has taught at Journey Montessori Academy since its inception.
Valerie has been married to Scott for 14 years and they have 3 dear children. Valerie enjoys the outdoors,
camping, walks through nature, swimming, laughing, reading, learning, and spending time with her
family. Valerie feels blessed to be living her dream of running a school that teaches to the individual child.
Melissa Bullerman, Elementary I Teacher
Melissa graduated from the University of Wisconsin
– La Crosse. She majored in elementary education and minored in social studies
and music education. While in La Crosse, she worked very closely with Coulee
Montessori in the lower elementary classroom. She completed her student
teaching there and enjoyed it immensely. Ever since she taught in a Montessori
classroom, she knew that was where she wanted to be. She was very excited to
find Journey Montessori Academy and knew that it would be a perfect fit. Melissa
grew up in the Apple Valley area. She attended Westview Elementary and Valley
Middle in Apple Valley before attending McGuire Jr. High and Lakeville Senior
High School. She currently lives in South Minneapolis with her husband Ian.
They love to travel and love baseball – especially the Minnesota Twins! She is
looking forward to a fantastic year.
2010/2011 Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2010/2011 school year is now open! Please check out our curriculum for more details on what we offer. You can also check out our admissions page for more information on the enrollment process. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Tutoring now available!
We now provide reasonably priced tutoring for all ages in all subjects. We offer one-on-one tutoring at times that are convenient for you. Students are not required to attend our school to take advantage of our tutoring program - all are welcome! Please Contact Us for more information or to schedule a time.
Now Enrolling for Summer 2010!
Registration is open for our Summer Program. This summer we will be running
a "Passport to the World" program that will introduce students to a variety of
countries and cultures. Please check it out.
We are now accepting registrations and payment online to make it even easier. Sign up soon to reserve your spot!
New Payment Option: Only pay a 10% deposit at time of registration and pay the remaining balance prior to the start of each week. No extra charge for this option!