Encouraging Growth and Confidence
Montessori Education Primary through Elementary
Encouraging Growth and Confidence
About Village Montessori
Our History
Our Facilities
Our Facilities
Our school is honored to be located in the former home of South Lake Montessori, a place where generations of children began their educational journeys. We recognize and respect the strong traditions of Montessori learning that were cultivated within these walls, and we are proud to continue the spirit of thoughtful, child‑centered educa
Our school is honored to be located in the former home of South Lake Montessori, a place where generations of children began their educational journeys. We recognize and respect the strong traditions of Montessori learning that were cultivated within these walls, and we are proud to continue the spirit of thoughtful, child‑centered education that has long been part of this community.
While we carry forward many of the values that made this location special, our school also represents a new chapter. We are committed to building upon the foundation that came before us while thoughtfully shaping our own path. By blending time‑honored Montessori principles with our unique vision for learning, we aim to create an environment where curiosity, independence, and meaningful discovery continue to thrive.
As we look to the future, we remain grateful for the history of this space and excited to contribute to the next generation of Montessori education here.
Our Facilities
Our Facilities
Our Facilities
Nestled in the heart of budding Downtown Clermont, our school is part of a vibrant and growing community while still offering children the calm and space they need to learn and explore. Our campus combines the charm of a small neighborhood setting with the energy of a town that is continually evolving.
One of the special features of our s
Nestled in the heart of budding Downtown Clermont, our school is part of a vibrant and growing community while still offering children the calm and space they need to learn and explore. Our campus combines the charm of a small neighborhood setting with the energy of a town that is continually evolving.
One of the special features of our school is our large backyard learning space, where children can spend time outdoors discovering nature, building friendships, and engaging in hands‑on exploration. Inside, our warm and welcoming classrooms are carefully prepared to encourage independence, concentration, and creativity. Each space is designed to feel calm, inviting, and purposeful...supporting the Montessori philosophy that the environment itself is an important teacher.
Together, our location, outdoor space, and thoughtfully prepared classrooms create an environment where children can feel at home while developing confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.
Our Values
Our Facilities
Our Values
At the heart of our school is a commitment to the core principles of Montessori education: respect for the child, purposeful independence, and a deep trust in the natural development of each learner. We believe children learn best when they are given the freedom to explore within a thoughtfully prepared environment that encourages curios
At the heart of our school is a commitment to the core principles of Montessori education: respect for the child, purposeful independence, and a deep trust in the natural development of each learner. We believe children learn best when they are given the freedom to explore within a thoughtfully prepared environment that encourages curiosity, concentration, and responsibility.
Our classrooms are guided by Montessori practices that emphasize hands‑on materials, self‑directed learning, mixed‑age collaboration, and meaningful work. Students are encouraged to follow their interests, develop problem‑solving skills, and build confidence as capable and thoughtful individuals. Teachers serve as careful observers and guides, supporting each child’s growth while nurturing a sense of wonder about the world.
Through this approach, we seek to cultivate not only academic understanding, but also character, independence, and a lifelong love of learning...helping children grow into engaged, respectful members of their communities.
Meet the Staff
Tracy McCoy: Director of Elementary Education
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
Christoper Gonzalez: Director of Primary Education
Tracy McCoy is an experienced Montessori educator with more than two decades in the classroom. She holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Elementary certification, a Masters in Montessori Elementary Education, and is Florida State certified.
Tracy began teaching in 2001 and has worked in both Sydney, Australia and Clermont,
Tracy McCoy is an experienced Montessori educator with more than two decades in the classroom. She holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Elementary certification, a Masters in Montessori Elementary Education, and is Florida State certified.
Tracy began teaching in 2001 and has worked in both Sydney, Australia and Clermont, Florida. For 21 years she taught at South Lake Montessori, where she led both the Elementary and Middle School programs and guided students through some of their most important academic and developmental years.
She is deeply committed to Montessori principles and to helping students develop independence, curiosity, and strong academic foundations.
Christoper Gonzalez: Director of Primary Education
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
Christoper Gonzalez: Director of Primary Education
Christopher Gonzalez, B.A.S. (English Linguistics — Phonology & Phonetics), M.Ed. (Montessori Primary Education), is a Montessori Guide with over 15 years of experience supporting children’s academic and personal growth, ten of them here in Clermont. He holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certification from the Southwest
Christopher Gonzalez, B.A.S. (English Linguistics — Phonology & Phonetics), M.Ed. (Montessori Primary Education), is a Montessori Guide with over 15 years of experience supporting children’s academic and personal growth, ten of them here in Clermont. He holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certification from the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies.
Christopher believes children learn best when trusted, respected, and given the freedom to explore. Through careful observation and thoughtfully prepared classroom environments, he fosters curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning while supporting each child’s academic, social, and emotional development.
Danielle Dass: Director of Communications
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
Danielle Dass, a CNA with a B.A.S. in Leadership, is an AMI-trained Primary Assistant who brings warmth, dedication, and a deep respect for each child’s development to the classroom. With eight years experience in the Montessori classroom, she is passionate about supporting the Montessori philosophy through thoughtful guidance and care.
Danielle Dass, a CNA with a B.A.S. in Leadership, is an AMI-trained Primary Assistant who brings warmth, dedication, and a deep respect for each child’s development to the classroom. With eight years experience in the Montessori classroom, she is passionate about supporting the Montessori philosophy through thoughtful guidance and care. Known for her calm demeanor and nurturing presence, Danielle enjoys helping children grow in confidence and independence while encouraging their unique interests and abilities.
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
William McCoy holds a degree in Child Psychology and works with the Emotional Intelligence Institute, where he focuses on helping children and adults develop emotional awareness, communication skills, and resilience.
He is Montessori Assistant trained, with in-classroom training completed at South Lake Montessori. William is passionate ab
William McCoy holds a degree in Child Psychology and works with the Emotional Intelligence Institute, where he focuses on helping children and adults develop emotional awareness, communication skills, and resilience.
He is Montessori Assistant trained, with in-classroom training completed at South Lake Montessori. William is passionate about supporting the whole child...academically, socially, and emotionally...and believes strong relationships and emotional intelligence are essential foundations for lifelong learning.