The child is truly a miraculous being, and this should be felt deeply by the educator.
— Maria Montessori

Our Values

The South Carolina Montessori Alliance is a non-profit leadership organization of individuals representing public and private schools. South Carolina Montessori Alliance is dedicated to serving children by:

  • Advocating an authentic Montessori approach to education;

  • Adhering to the principles and philosophy of Maria Montessori;

  • Seeking public recognition of Montessori as a proven educational approach;

  • Promoting Montessori educational research:

  • Supporting professional development among Montessorians;

  • Ensuring equitable treatment for public and private Montessori educators;

  • Building mutually beneficial relationships among Montessori, business legislative groups, and other communities;

  • Fostering increased opportunities for teacher preparation and certification; and thereby

  • Expanding the availability of Montessori education for all children.

Contact SCMA if we can assist your school or Montessori organization to further the goals listed above.

Interested in becoming an SCMA Board Member? Please click here to complete our online application form.