Why Experience Matters: The Teachers Behind Minnesota Montessori

Quick Answer: Families at Minnesota Montessori benefit from teachers who have been here for 10–19 years. This consistency creates strong bonds, builds trust, and supports children’s growth in ways that research shows can last a lifetime.

Why Do Long-Tenured Teachers Matter?

When you walk into a Montessori classroom, you feel something different. At Minnesota Montessori in Shakopee, many of our teachers have stayed with us for over a decade. That kind of consistency means children learn in a community where trust runs deep and teachers truly understand their needs.

Recent research highlighted in Forbes found that adults who attended Montessori programs for multiple years show higher levels of overall well-being, confidence, and social engagement later in life. Even more, the study showed that the longer a child stays in Montessori, the greater these benefits become.

This isn’t surprising when you think about it. Stable teacher relationships support stability in the classroom. Our long-tenured educators create predictable rhythms, honor each child’s individual pace, and build communities where children feel safe to take risks, try new things, and grow.

How Does Montessori Teaching Build Lifelong Skills?

The Forbes study emphasized that certain Montessori practices are tied to those long-term benefits:

• Self-direction and autonomy: Children choose meaningful work that sparks motivation.
• Purposeful activities: Every lesson and material has a clear reason for being.
• Social cohesion: Strong, consistent relationships strengthen learning and belonging.

Our teachers know how to nurture these elements because they’ve seen them unfold for years. A toddler learning to pour water today might later become the preschooler writing words with the movable alphabet, and eventually the kindergartener solving multiplication. Long-tenured educators understand these developmental arcs and guide children with confidence and care.

Why Families Trust Our Teachers

Parents tell us again and again that our teachers feel like family. Knowing that your child is cared for by someone who has been here for 10, 15, or even 19 years brings peace of mind. It means your child is surrounded by educators who are deeply committed to this community and invested in each child’s success.

This is one of the reasons 95% of our families say their child enters kindergarten confidently. The Montessori curriculum lays a strong foundation, and it’s strengthened by the stability, trust, and deep relationships that grow when teachers stay for years.

FAQs: Common Questions Parents Ask About Montessori

Does Montessori really make a difference long-term?
Yes. Research highlighted in Forbes shows that Montessori alumni carry forward stronger academic performance, social-emotional skills, and even higher well-being into adulthood.

Is Montessori just for preschool?
Not at all. The habits children build in Montessori — independence, responsibility, collaboration — set them up for kindergarten and beyond. Many families notice smoother transitions into elementary school because kids are used to self-direction and respectful routines.

What if my child learns differently than others?
That’s the beauty of Montessori. The curriculum is designed to adapt to each child’s pace and interests. One child may be exploring multiplication, while another is mastering practical life skills. Both are celebrated and supported.

Final Thought: Stability Builds Confidence

Since 2006, Minnesota Montessori has been Shakopee’s trusted Montessori school. Our teachers’ dedication, experience, and consistency make a lasting difference. When you choose a school with long-tenured educators, you’re choosing an environment where children feel secure, respected, and ready to learn for life.

Want to see this in action? Schedule a tour at Minnesota Montessori and meet the teachers who make our community so special.