HEARTWOOD MONTESSORI

Offering an AMI Montessori, Bi- Lingual education to children 15 months - 18 years old in Mesa, Arizona
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About Our School

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What is Montessori?

Children enter the world filled with curiosity, driven by what Maria Montessori called an "inner teacher" to learn and grow and thrive, in a natural, joyful process of self-discovery. Rather than fighting human nature, Montessori education embraces and elevates the child’s natural tendencies, enhancing the child’s innate desire to learn and gain independence. 

Our Vision

 We are a community where children are supported by people who understand, encourage and challenge their strengths. Each child learning through their natural timeline, immersed in a culture of respect and a course of study based upon personal interest and engagement. Freedom with responsibility, honoring the child's capabilities while guiding them through a rich academic program. 

Heartwood Montessori admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 
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2026-2027 Enrollment

If you are interested in enrolling your student(s) for our 2026-2027 school year, please fill out the Enquiry Form found on the homepage.

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Montessori Teacher Training

Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies (SIMS) is an AMI affiliated nonprofit organization offering Montessori Training at the A to I, Primary, and Elementary levels. 

Information Sessions

Join us to learn more about our vision, the upcoming school year, meet the Heartwood team, and visit a Montessori environment. 

 

HEARTWOOD'S TOUR AND OBSERVATION POLICY


At Heartwood Montessori, tours and observations may be scheduled by contacting the front office:


  • Please call Teresa De Andrado, Head of School or Nikki Jackson, Assistant Head of School at 480-599-0137 or send request through the website at heartwoodaz.org


Current parents are welcome to observe the classroom that their child(ren) is enrolled in. Heartwood recommends scheduling classroom observations after Fall Break. This gives students time to settle into a classroom schedule for the new school year. By choosing to observe after the classroom has established a pattern, you can experience the clearest picture of the Montessori environment. When you arrive for an observation, administration will go over our observation protocols in order to give you the most beneficial experience.

Average teacher salary
Average salary of all teachers employed in the budget year 2025 53,500
Average salary of all teachers employed in the prior year 2024 57,000
Increase in average teacher salary from the prior year 2024 -3,500
Percentage increase -6.1
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