Public Independent Montessori
Liberating Learning
The Future of Public Montessori in Illinois. Let's bring Montessori to more children.
A New Kind of School
We want to build more than a school — we want to create a community of transformation. This endeavor brings Montessori back to its radical roots: a commitment to education as the pathway to justice, belonging, and human flourishing.
Learning can be joyful, rigorous, and liberating all at once.
Here, teachers are trusted as professionals, families are welcomed as partners, and students are honored as full human beings.
A Bold New Possibility
Language & Voice
Where children find the words, stories, and confidence to speak for themselves and others.
Mathematics & Justice
Precision and pattern-making as a foundation for critical thinking, equity, and systemic change.
Practical Life & Community
Hands-on work that nurtures interdependence, contribution, and responsibility.
Culture & Liberation
Exploring history, identity, and belonging with the goal of building a more free and inclusive world.
Nature & Care
Rooted in stewardship of the Earth and one another — because peace begins with how we tend to life.
Imagination & Possibility
Where curiosity leads, innovation follows — and each child is trusted to envision and shape the future.