Staff
The teachers at CMA are passionate about their work and really are the heart and soul of our school. We are proud that many of our Montessori teachers first started their Montessori journey when their own children joined CMA.
Teachers at CMA have four primary goals:
- To fuel the child’s imaginative spirit
- To instill internal motivation and self-reliance, which builds confidence.
- To help develop kindness, leading them to become beneficial members of society.
- To show them how to observe, question, and explore ideas independently.
Our classroom instructors and assistants are all Montessori certified, or are aspiring Montessori teachers.
Our teachers receive specialized training above and beyond the requirements for traditional educators – becoming certified through the American Montessori Society (AMS). The highly skilled and experienced faculty and staff at CMA often provide professional development and training to other Montessori teachers, have presented at local and national level American Montessori Association Conventions, and have been speakers on university panels and discussion groups.
Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word.”
Maria Montessori
Administration
Sarah Walker
Head of School
From my very first visit, I was immediately drawn to our warm, welcoming Montessori community. I’m Sarah Walker, and I’ve dedicated over 30 years to education, focusing on fostering growth and positive change in schools across the country.
I hold an M.Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of Cincinnati, with a specialization in change theory. I’m also honored to have been recognized twice as a Gabbard Fellow for Educational Leadership during my doctoral studies.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of leading program improvements at schools across the country—Georgia, Connecticut, California, and New York. My journey into Montessori education began later in my career, and in 2014, I earned my Montessori administrator credentials from the Montessori Institute of Atlanta.
As a passionate advocate for Montessori principles and a servant leader, I am deeply committed to supporting both students and educators. Returning to Cincinnati feels like coming home. As the proud parent of two adult children and a grandmother, I’m thrilled to bring my experience back to the community where I raised my children and served for many years as a dean and upper school English teacher at The Cincinnati Country Day School. All my travels and studies have prepared me to continue this journey in service to Central Montessori Academy.
At CMA, I look forward to partnering with our dedicated staff, families, and students as we grow and develop together, guided by our AMS recognition. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d love to meet you and invite you to explore our campus!
Your child’s Montessori journey starts with you.