Beth Black, Head of School
Oct 16, 2019
Assessing Student Learning in a Montessori Environment
As seen in the 2018–2019 Wellan Year in Review “I got an 87% on the Pink Tower!” Sounds absurd, right? What might that even mean? How...
Julia Tatsch
Jan 25, 2019
More Than a “Tough Age”: The Potential for Happiness In Adolescence
Growing up, I recall my mother saying to me, “I just want you to be happy.” While I appreciated her wish for me at the time, I wondered...
The 3rd Grade Internship Experience
“My personality types are enterprising, artistic, and social; one of my top three skills is making scrambled eggs; and I bet Mr. Steve...
Devon Beidler, Assistant Head of School
Mar 21, 2018
Quick Quiz: How well do you encourage a “Growth Mindset” for your child?
Just as our students have the opportunity to learn and refine their skills, so too do NMS teachers. We often use time during our monthly...
Devon Beidler, Assistant Head of School
Jan 24, 2018
How We Define “Success”
“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while...
Devon Beidler, Assistant Head of School
Jan 13, 2017
How Our Classrooms Measure (and Maximize) Students’ Success
Learning is a complex process involving cognitive, physical, and emotional development. How do NMS teachers measure students’ progress...
