Briarcliff Elementary School

Former North Kansas employee Dennis Hernadez was indicted for filming child **** at North KC elementary schools. Briarcliff was listed as one of the schools he subbed at for 4 years. He was also a staff member at Adventure Club, a before and after school program.

Former North Kansas employee Dennis Hernadez was indicted for filming child **** at North KC elementary schools. Briarcliff was listed as one of the schools he subbed at for 4 years. He was also a staff member at Adventure Club, a before and after school program.

Former North Kansas employee Dennis Hernadez was indicted for filming child **** at North KC elementary schools. Briarcliff was listed as one of the schools he subbed at for 4 years. He was also a staff member at Adventure Club, a before and after school program.

Our daughter went to this school from pre-school through Kindergarten. She cried every single day I dropped her off. We asked her what was wrong or if anything was happening and she never indicated a problem. We moved her at 1st grade. Half way through the year she finally told us the reason she cried being dropped off at OCE was that the teacher was mean to her and favored 1 or 2 kids. She didn't say anything because she didn't want us confronting the teacher which, in her mind, would have made things worse. Another parent told us a similar story about their kids. They too had a similar experience and moved their kids.

We’ve had a truly wonderful experience at Clay-Platte Montessori School over the past two years. From our very first tour with Lishchkaya (who became Head of School shortly after we started), we felt welcomed and seen.We were drawn to Montessori principles, but what really impressed us was seeing how beautifully those ideas are lived out in the classrooms. Our son was in a Primary classroom with Mark as the lead guide, and we watched him grow so much in his independence, confidence, and curiosity. The teachers and staff are top-notch: patient, caring, and incredibly intentional in how they observe and support each child’s development.The access to nature has also been a huge highlight. Whether it's exploring the creek or building outside, our child came home full of stories and wonder from his outdoor experiences. And beyond just academics, he learned real, practical life skills (things like how to care for his space, solve problems, and take initiative), which we know will serve him well long after he’s left the classroom.One of the things we appreciated most was how well they got to know our child and us. It’s a place where relationships matter, where each child is respected as an individual, and where learning is joyful and meaningful. We couldn’t have asked for a better foundation for our son's early education, and we’re so grateful to have been part of the CPMS community.