The Otis Montessori Academy (OMA), located at 810 East Centre Avenue in Portage, Michigan, was founded by Sharon Rudlaff in 1987. Sharon had 17 years of teaching experience both in the United States and Europe where she received her Montessori training. Karen Crankshaw has owned and operated OMA since Sharon’s death in 1993. Karen and OMA continue to share Sharon’s dedication to children’s development and learning.
The facility is child centered with child-sized equipment and child-oriented materials of Montessori design. The building houses three classrooms of open classroom design allowing flexibility of use and coordination of teaching talents. A kitchen and staff room are included as well. A large fenced wooded playground is adjacent to the rear of the school.
The Otis Montessori Academy is licensed by the State of Michigan and is run by a fully trained and licensed staff. The teachers have university degrees, C.P.R. certification and have been trained in the Montessori Method of education. Additionally, daycare staff and classroom aides assist the teachers. All staff has passed health and criminal background screening. Otis Montessori Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
OMA follows the Montessori philosophy and methods of educating through the senses. A child attending the school is exposed to methods facilitating the growth of inner discipline and complex reasoning through free choice and organized use of hands-on materials. Otis Montessori Academy is not affiliated with any religious or political organization.
The facility is child centered with child-sized equipment and child-oriented materials of Montessori design. The building houses three classrooms of open classroom design allowing flexibility of use and coordination of teaching talents. A kitchen and staff room are included as well. A large fenced wooded playground is adjacent to the rear of the school.
The Otis Montessori Academy is licensed by the State of Michigan and is run by a fully trained and licensed staff. The teachers have university degrees, C.P.R. certification and have been trained in the Montessori Method of education. Additionally, daycare staff and classroom aides assist the teachers. All staff has passed health and criminal background screening. Otis Montessori Academy is an equal opportunity employer.
OMA follows the Montessori philosophy and methods of educating through the senses. A child attending the school is exposed to methods facilitating the growth of inner discipline and complex reasoning through free choice and organized use of hands-on materials. Otis Montessori Academy is not affiliated with any religious or political organization.
810 E. Centre Ave., Portage, MI 49002