Our children have been attending this learning centre for 2 years so far and love it. I am in constant awe at their depth of knowledge. Not only in math and English, but deeper things such as earths creation, plants and animals, the solar system, geography and culture, and they are shown how to apply all this knowledge in their daily lives. They are taught with respect and encouragement, but most of all, they are taught how to be life long motivated learners and to never stop enquiring. Kim, their teacher and directress of the learning centre, is a phenomenal teacher with a kind soul and a deep understanding of each child and their individual needs, and we are so glad she is leading our children into the future. We would recommend this learning centre to any family, without hesitation.
Choke, parent
Thank you for nurturing her love to learn. I am out of my words to say how grateful I am.
Aleksandra Wanczyk, Directress and Trainee, Poland
When I met Kim, I felt from the beginning great inspiration and...that something big is coming! Over time, I discovered how much experience and knowledge stands as foundations for her intuition.
Leon Perraudin, former student
To me you taught me so many things, from yoga to friendships to relationships with others, only beautiful life lessons. I'm very proud to have met you, I'm well aware that this school of Montessori is a luck opportunity that has been given to me.
Nat Narudee, parent
Ms. Kim is a great teacher who has always strived to develop each of her students individually and pays attention to every student's learning styles.
Magda Targosz, parent
You are and you will always be my spirit in self development. We meet many people during our life but only few people, like you, will stay in our hearts forever.
Deyana Mincheva Viktorsson, parent
The teacher is everything in whatever educational system. The teacher will inspire or distance the child regarding the subject, he/she will imprint the love for learning. And how great it is when together with the academics, the building of child’s values and behaviour patterns have the same high standard!
Loan Bui - Directress, Casa Montessori, Hanoi, Vietnam
To Mrs. Kim – My Greatest Master! Thank you for helping me every time that I needed. Thank you for helping me to understand my mind and my soul by your gentle voice and outstanding knowledge. Thank you for showing me how to communicate and connect with a child by gentle eye contact, soft voice and warm hand holding.
When we do that, all problems and difficulties are disappeared, just LOVE and PEACE remain.
Everyone has that one mentor who changes the way they approach academics, and Ms. Kim Kilgore is undoubtedly that mentor for me. Ms Kim has a dynamic enthusiasm and passion for Montessori education. She exhibits this passion through the world of experience, exploration and education she brings to the prepared environment.
She helped me understand that “The Montessori Method is a unique one, not characterized by typical learning objectives or grades, but which covers a set of priceless lessons and techniques: “I can’t thank you enough for giving me the insight, encouragement and confidence that I needed to make changes in my Montessori school environment.
Many of her ideas, policies and also much of her character remain with us until today. She particularly helped us with the training of new teachers, bringing with her the many years of experience as a Montessori teacher into our, then inexperienced school. Our classes and ideas became more structured and effective, and I'm very happy to say that the children who she taught have now graduated and are on the successful path to their higher education.
Should we ever have the opportunity to have the pleasure of Kim's company, knowledge and authority in the Montessori setting, we would be only too pleased to invite her again.
Katya, parent
I’m so happy that I’ve met such a wonderful Lady as Kim Kilgore on my way! She is the rare teacher with dynamic enthusiasm and passion for Montessori education. She nurtures each child’s character to develop a love of learning, self-discipline and mindfulness. Kim was not only the teacher but inspiration, mentor and supporter. And, not only for my 7 years old daughter but for me as well.
We’ve spent so many hours discussing ways of Montessori education, it’s depth and possibilities for child’s development as a whole personality. She believed in every student that walked into her classroom and found for each one the right words with a genuine interest in their lives. Kim is an extraordinary person whom I know will be part of us forever. And I definitely recommend to get in touch with her and her great experience!
Sue-Kim Bolton, Directress and Trainee
Having known Kim for over 10 years, worked under her as principal and worked along side her, she has always been an inspiration and a constant guide in how to truly work with, connect, understand and liberate the child. Kim works with children to concretely and deeply understand the concept within each topic of a subject through presentation and by talking with the child through their understanding and thinking process.
Each child is unique in themselves and she is innately in tune with how to help work with each child to reach their full potential in every aspect. From lifting the spirit of the child through to the intellectual, social and emotional aspects of a child. This is only brought possible through her depth and breadth of knowledge and the culmination of her experience with many aspects such as: Montessori philosophy, Child Development, mindfulness and Choice Theory.
Suree Julaphak, Principal – Montessori House Phuket, Thailand
As a co-teacher for 8 years at Montessori School in Phuket in Lower Elementary class with Miss Kim, I have learned how to implement Montessori Philosophy and method into my life and with children. She showed me love and care while we worked together. I see the passion within her.
