Battle Creek Montessori Academy Archives

Choice Schools Montessori Educational Leaders posing for a picture in Nashville.

Montessori Leaders Visit Nashville for Educational Conference

Just last month, the Montessori leadership team took a trip south to Nashville for the first in-person Montessori conference in 3 years. Both school leaders and the Director of Montessori Education & Development, Amanda Konopaska, enjoyed a trip full of…

Thank you to our 73 board members for their dedication

Happy School Board Appreciation Month!

January not only marks the beginning of a new year, it also signifies a time to recognize and appreciate vital members of our school community! As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, now more than ever is a wonderful time…

Happy Principal Appreciation Month!

October is Principal Appreciation Month and Choice wanted to send a sincere and heart-felt thank you to our school leaders! Despite the challenges, our principals have never missed a beat. To all of our leaders: Your undeniable impact on the…

What's Your Biggest Hope for the New School Year?

Our Hope for this School Year

Our hope for this school year… Dear Choice Schools Colleagues and Friends, The 2021-22 school year has officially begun! For some of you, this could be your first year in education, for others, you might be celebrating your 40th year. This school…

School Leader, Jes Eldridge, Represents Thousands of Charter School Students and Educators in the U.S. Capitol virtual “fly-in” Congressional Day

School Leader, Jes Eldridge, Represents Thousands of Charter School Students and Educators in the U.S. Capitol virtual “fly-in” Congressional Day Jes Eldridge, Principal of Battle Creek Montessori Academy was recently hand-selected to participate in the U.S. Capitol virtual “fly-in” congressional…

Celebrating our 5 year anniversaries at Choice Schools

On behalf of all Central Office teams, thank you for your passion and devotion to your schools each and every day! We are proud to support champions like you who know, love and inspire your communities. In addition to honoring…

5 Tips to Help Educators Relax and Unwind Over Winter Break

This year, more than ever, it is important to unwind and relax over winter break. We know that the job of an educator is an ongoing responsibility and it may be difficult to remove yourself from your computer and not…

Staff Spotlighting Staff: Samantha Salyers and Darlene Grandstaff, Battle Creek Montessori Academy

Ms. Samantha Salyers and Ms. Darlene Grandstaff were nominated by Ms. Jes as Choice Schools Associates’ Staff Spotlighting Staff feature! These ladies have both worked in various capacities at the school for the past three years. Sam and Darlene live…

It only takes one person to spark a change in the world

Congratulations to our Power of One Winners

Each year, staff members have the chance to nominate one of their peers who deserves to be recognized for their endless contributions. These nominees encompass Choice’s core values in their daily work by going above and beyond for students, working…

All of our communities thrive. Area Superintendents. All four area superintendent photos in the background

Helping Our Communities Thrive – Area Superintendents

At Choice, we currently have four superintendents. Each one brings expertise and talent to the position. Coming from various educational journeys, they all have one thing in common – putting kids first. It doesn’t matter if it is a school…