We are excited to welcome Mr. Brad Coon as our new Head of School! Mr. Brad is a Muskegon native. He began his career here in Muskegon and taught for five years splitting his time with Fruitport and Orchard View…
Board Appreciation Month at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change
January not only marks the beginning of a new year at Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now…
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is Reauthorized for 7 Years
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change is proud to receive its charter from Ferris State University, and have since its beginnings in 2013. We just received news that FSU is approving a seven year re-authorization! Ferris State University first got…
Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change Receives Grant From Authorizer
We are excited to announce that Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change was recently awarded a grant from our authorizer Ferris State University aimed at expanding our security measures and purchasing updated math curriculum! We greatly cherish the partnership with…
Great Thing I Noticed This Week – December 5, 2022
Visit from Ferris State University We had three visitors from FSU this week observing our classes and speaking with our leadership team, teachers, parents and board members. In its role as our authorizer, the Charter School Office of FSU implements…
Great Things I Noticed This Week – November 14th
The students pictured below are practicing a team-building activity related to Restorative Practice. Restorative Practice is a school-wide initiative at MMAEC. Staff have been trained in school teaching and learning approaches that encourage behavior that is both supportive and respectful.…
Great Things I Noticed This Week – November 7
The student pictured below is using the Grammar Symbols, which is a key Montessori material. This material allows students to explore the sample and shape of the language. Each one of these elements is represented with a specific image that…
Great Things I Noticed This Week – October 31
Instead of starting STEAM as originally planned, we are excited to share that we have begun our new course at MMAEC, which is Eco-Art and it started on 10-26-22! So far, students of all ages are showing high engagement, they…
Great Things I Noticed this Week – October 24
In the Montessori setting, students of all ages explore using all of their senses, starting in the early years curriculum. Practical life and sensorial activities offer our young learners opportunities to develop manipulative skills and eye-hand coordination as well as…
Niche Ranked MMAEC a Top 20 Best Charter Elementary School in Michigan
Niche, a leader in connecting schools with students and families with in-depth profiles on every school in America, has ranked Muskegon Montessori Academy for Environmental Change as one of the best charter elementary schools in the state of Michigan. Their…