~Testimonial~

Hi Christine,
 
I just felt compelled to take a minute and let you know how happy I am with Spring Valley Montessori Academy.  Luke loves going to school everyday and everyday comes home excited about something new he has learned -- and what he has learned is impressive:  all about shapes, names of planets and about the universe, dinosaurs, letters and their corresponding sounds, etc etc..  He walks around the house singing songs from school and specifically explains to me different things he has learned from each teacher.  He also tells me how much he likes all of his teachers.  He is so proud of the art projects he brings home and wants them displayed around the house.  I think he is really happy at your school.

Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for providing such a wonderful first school experience for Luke!

Robin

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christine Lonergan, an award winning DC Public School teacher of fifteen years and graduate of United Montessori Association is the creator and director of Spring Valley Montessori Academy. In response to increased demands for more preschool options, she has opened her own in 2005. This innovative program is specifically designed to meet the educational needs of our expanding early childhood population.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• United Montessori Association Teaching Certification Program, 2001-2003
  United Montessori Association, Washington

• Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education, 1985-1988
  George Washington University, Washington DC

• Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 1981 -1985
  Denison University, Granville, Ohio

LICENSURE

• 1987 - Present    District of Columbia Public Schools Professional Teaching License, Elementary Education

• 2005 - Present   District of Columbia Child Care Division, Children 2-5

• 2010 - Present   Montgomery County Child Care Division, Children ages 2-5

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Developer Grant Award for Innovative Instructional Programs
  D.C. Public Schools, 1989

• Teacher to Teacher Award for Developing Exemplary Classroom Programs
  D.C. Public Schools, 1993

• Excellence in Education Award, The Washington D.C. Jaycees, 1994

• Public Educator of Excellence Award, The Masonic Scottish Rite of Washington D.C., 2002

• Selected for the Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Honoring the top 5% of America’s best teachers 2004

Mrs. Lonergan has taught in the DC Public School System since 1987. She is the mother of 4 children aged 10, 13, 17, & 19.