Facilities are very good. They have large class rooms. They have large indoor play area, indoor basketball court, Music class. They have been increasing cost regularly and seems little high. There teachers have large difference. Some have lot of experience and some have very few. Over all this preschool
... Read more is good if you get an experienced teacher. If you get a new teachers you are better off find another school as cost is high and teachers have to maintain order in class room before teaching. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/09
Go Like the Wind Montessori has shown us that children can and do excel when placed in an school environment that truly honors who they are as individuals first. Certainly, GLTW has a Montessori curriculum they follow over each three-year classroom experience, but they do so with the individual child
... Read more in mind. We had always thought the 'Montessori thing' was just popular amongst parents, now we understand it is popular because it offers what we, as parents, want for our children when done well. We are beyond grateful we chose Go Like the Wind for our child. It continues to be one of the top three decisions we've ever made for our child! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/20/09
This school is amazing. Knowing that I am getting a high level of education is very important to me as well as my family. I agree that building is a bit dated, but it makes the school feel more approachable. The classroom I work in feels almost like a home to me now and I have only been in it for half
... Read more of the school year! You can be free with opinions and creativity. Along with the building itself, the grounds are wonderful. Acres over acres of land surround the building. I am very grateful to have spent so many years here. Truly a great school for students as well as parents and family. Read less
Posted by a student on 12/16/07
I have read some people commenting about the school facility being dated. I am shocked that people find the looks of a building more important than the quality of education. If these parents valued education than they would that know this school rocks!! There is no getting around it, this school is
... Read more special and the teachers are wonderful. The director of the school is awesome. He is always available, approachable, and excited about his school. You can see this by all the family involvement programs that they put on. The teachers really care about the children and there education. They all seem highly trained. My main concern is education and this school provides the best! They do not treat kids like babies, they treat them with respect and value their true potential and make them believe in themselves. You really cant understand until you visit this place and feel it out for yourself. We had to move so I am no longer in the Ann Arbor area, but I can honestly say that this is the best school my children have ever been to. I am sad that I had to leave. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/07
GLTW is Montessori school at its finest. The teachers are well-trained and loving. They really do care about each child and each family. It is a wonderfully diverse environment where children are taught to respect themselves, each other, and their surroundings. Our daughter is just finishing second
... Read more grade and is absolutely thriving at GLTW and loving school. We have been active in the PTSA and have found a community of families that we are happy to be a part of. Each of the teachers in the enrichment classes (art, Spanish, music, and gym) are wonderful as well. They go out of their way to make a connection to each child, to support them in the subject, and to encourage them to grow regardless of how much/little talent they have for that subject. This is a fanstastic school for academic success, social development, and personal growth. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/01/07
As a guardian of a preprimary student,my experience has only been rewarding and positive. My child is in a classroom with highly qualified, compassionate teachers where she not only feels at home, but is challenged to preserver when learning may be more difficult. I have observed this child blossom
... Read more from a shy, frightened child into a confident, considerate, proud achiever. She has not only learned academics, and self-discipline, she has learned how to concentrate and how to complete tasks. What more can I ask for? My experience with the principal of the school has been one of true compassion and professionalism. Because of our families current financial status we are unable to afford to pay any where near full tuition. Mr. Collier knows of our circumstance and granted our child a substantial scholarship, without which our child would not be able to attend. We are truly grateful to GLTW & Mr. Collier! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/23/07
Go Like the Wind Montessori is a fabulous school. The teachers and staff are experienced, knowledgeable, professional and caring. The administrative staff, the principal and director of admissions, listen and respond to parent concerns. Although the building is dated, the classrooms are lovely (well
... Read more outfitted with Montessori materials) and the grounds are stunning. The school is on 40 acres and has a wonderful nature center. The diversity at the school is amazing. We love the social events that the PTSA puts on. We hope our children are at this school for a long time! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
This is a genuine Montessori school that practices and delivers true Montessori principles. It is small & out of the way but once inside you can feel the peace. A nuturing enviroment where love & respect for all children are evident. The Principal & team of talented teachers are humble & do not take
... Read more credit easily. To watch a Montessori classroom in action at GLTW is fascinating. A room of motivated & self directed children all doing a different task in a calm & happy way is amazing, Personally, it was great to find a school that places emphasis on spiritual & social growth, individual expression, ethnic & cultural diversity etc. Yes, i would like my child to reach her academic potential but I would firstly like her to have the confidence, character & conscience to express a mind of her own. GLTW creates individuals. We made a good choice. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
Principal does not care about what is best for the students, but is only looking at his bottom line as this is his business. They do not treat their good teachers very well and the leave. Facilities are very run down (old public school) and does not have adequate space for their growth plans. Their
... Read more are many better schools and montessoris in the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/07
This is a school dedicated to the Montessori method and to continual program improvements. The academic expectations are high and the talented staff is very student oriented. Your child can be respected here for who they are, where they are from, where they are going, and how they are growing. A family's
... Read more voice is important to them and a family is welcomed into the community. School activities keep families in mind and no one is left out of the social fun. I can't say enough about the positive and energetic environment here. Read less
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Ann Arbor schools — Go Like The Wind Monstessori School is located at 3540 Dixboro Ln, Ann Arbor MI 48105. 3540 Dixboro Ln is in the Logan neighborhood and 48105 ZIP code in Ann Arbor, MI Go Like The Wind Monstessori School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 9.
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