I was not initially a fan of Montessori education, but Im a Hello mom for life. Miss Natalee truly understands that children are not just little brains in bodies, but that they have social and emotional needs as well. She listens to children and learns from them in order to provide them with the education that they need. On top of creating a truly individualized learning experience for each child, she works hard to develop a classroom community. Our son loves his school, considers every kid there his friend (even when hes annoyed by someone, as anyone who has kids or was a kid knows happens from time to time), and adores Miss Mommy - I mean, Miss Natalee!