"Children are human beings to whom respect is due, superior to us by reason of their innocence and of the greater possibilities of the future."
-Dr. Maria Montessori
Serving the community since 2009
Building a foundation for life-long learning
About Us
Lectura Montessori School has been serving the Berwyn community since 2009
We are a Montessori School that serves children ages 15 months to age 12. We place an emphasis on providing an environment that encourages young learners to become fluent readers in English and Spanish as they naturally work within all of the areas of the Montessori curriculum.
We at Lectura, care about the development of the whole child. Teachers observe children as they repetitively engage in: the Montessori materials, grace and courtesy, peace education, care and respect for; themselves, others, and their environment.
Teacher observations are important because they help teachers have the correct information to effectively guide children to their maximum learning potential.
Lectura was established to provide a quality education for young children. Our staff works diligently to provide an environment that promotes learning.
As our parents and staff continue to work together our children will succeed. This is our goal.
We value, welcome and celebrate a diverse population.
Lectura Staff
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Director
AMS (American Montessori Society)
Certified - Primary (Pre-School / Kindergarten), Lower / Upper Elementary Montessori Trained
Bachelor of Science Degree: Elementary Education
Master of Arts Degree: Early Childhood Education
Teaching Experience: 20+ years
Felicia Levy
Director
Primary / Kindergarten
Seton Montessori Institute - Chicago IL
AMS (American Montessori Society)
Certified - Primary / Kindergarten
Languages: Spanish / English
Teaching Experience: 10 + years
Aurora Rubio
Head Primary
Teacher
Primary / Kindergarten
Morton College
Associates Degree: Early Childhood Education
Languages: Spanish / English
Teaching Experience: 5+ years
Ms. Belen Lazano
Lead Primary
Teacher
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Toddler
Early Childhood Education Credential
Languages: Spanish / English
Teaching Experience: 5 + years
Ms. Elda Rubio
Lead Toddler
Teacher
Affiliations
American Montessori Society
Affiliate Member
Dr. Maria Montessori
Dr. Maria Montessori began to work with a group of sixty young children of working parents in a poor district of Rome. This is where she founded the first Casa dei Bambini or Children’s House. Based upon her scientific observations she developed the Montessori Method of education.
She observed their ability to absorb knowledge from their surroundings, as well as their high interest in manipulating materials. Every piece of equipment exercise and method she developed was based on what she observed children do naturally, by themselves unassisted by adults.
She discovered the importance of early learning. Children absorb what they learn during their Sensitive Periods. During this time between birth and the age of 6, children are able to acquire specific skills with an ease that will never be duplicated in later life. During this time children have a passion for discovering new things. Children feel better, stronger and calmer once their inner urges of discovery are met. The Montessori environment allows children to fulfill their inner urges of discovery.
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