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Our Story

Solstice Montessori was born from a simple idea: that childhood should be celebrated, protected, and nurtured with intention.

Founded by a mother who believes in the boundless potential of every child, Solstice isn’t just a school — it’s a community. It's a space where wonder is honored, independence is encouraged, and curiosity is the most powerful curriculum of all.

We are rooted in the authentic principles of Montessori education: respect for the child, a prepared environment, and hands-on learning that cultivates both academic growth and inner confidence. Every element of our school, from the soft natural lighting to the carefully curated materials, is designed to help children thrive — not just learn.

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Natalija Ulemek, Founder

Meet Our Teachers

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Hi, I’m Lynne!
Director and Founding Teacher

With over 33 years of experience as a Montessori educator, Lynne Anselmo is a passionate advocate for the Montessori Philosophy. She earned her Montessori Lead Teacher Certification from NEMTEC in 2002 and is dedicated to creating respectful, empowering learning environments where children grow with confidence and curiosity. Outside the classroom, she's active in her community, values time in nature, and often weaves outdoor learning into her curriculum.

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Hi, I’m Laura!
Founding Teacher

Laura Holland is a Montessori certified educator passionate about fostering lifelong learning in young children since 2019. She holds a B.A. in Psychology with a concentration in Elementary Education from Regis College and pursued her Montessori Early Childhood Credential through Kingsley School. Committed to creating nurturing and engaging classrooms, Laura empowers children to explore, develop independence, and become confident learners. Her experience includes roles as substitute, assistant, and lead teacher.

  • " Lynne Anselmo embodies the qualities that every parent hopes to find in a Head Teacher and Director: she is wise, grounded, compassionate, and deeply committed to the well-being and development of children"

  • "The most wonderful teacher. We appreciate your kindness and patience. Your hard work does not go unnoticed"

  • "Thank you so much for all you love and dedication to the class. We sincerely appreciate your love, patience. and commitment to our child as he transitioned to the new school year. He has learned and grown so much."

  • "Thank you for being the best teacher. We admire your professionalism, kindness, love"

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To build a community where children are inspired to learn, lead and contribute to a more peaceful and productive world.

Our Vision

Our Mission

“Help me to do it myself.” We firmly believe that children benefit from the opportunity to engage in meaningful work on their own. We emphasize the importance of adults refraining from taking over tasks that children can accomplish themselves.

— Natalija, Founder of Solstice Montessori

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