WELCOME TO Sankofa Montessori
We provide a culturally responsive, child and family-centered tuition-free Public Montessori education.
Our goal is to design more purposeful futures
At Sankofa Montessori, we utilize the Montessori model of learning to provide a culturally responsive, child and family-centered tution free Montessori schools education that empowers every child with the knowledge, skills, and agency to lead a life of purpose.
The meaning of Sankofa is to honor the past to make way for the future. It symbolizes our philosophy of perpetual reflection and growth at the center of our work with our students, families, and communities.
Our Values
Love
We act in service of love by building deep and meaningful relationships and always going above and beyond for each other.
Ownership
We deliver on our commitments, take the initiative, and find ways to elevate our excellence every day.
Purpose
We operate with intention and urgency in all that we do to ensure that every child has the opportunity to lead a life of purpose.
Reflection
We cultivate a growth mindset by making time to reflect on what we do and why we do it to ensure that we are continuously improving.
Joy
We have fun, we celebrate each other, and we show up as our full selves.
Our Team
Sarah Harvey, M.Ed.,
Founder/Executive Director
Rhushanda Barnes, M.Ed.,
Director of Student Support and Culture
Assata Hatch
Associate Director of Operations
Krista Harrell, ED.S.,
Associate Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Jasmine See
Manager of Student Recruitment and Family Resources
Testimonials
I want you to know that from the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank Sankofa enough for taking care of my pride and joy! Thank you for creating space and community for {him} to thrive and enjoy learning! He never complains about having to get up to get ready for school as he did with his previous school, and he is always quizzing us at home on math and spelling! Thank you, thank you! I hope we get the same, if not similar experience that Sanokofa has spoiled us with at his next school!
I just love love love each and every one of the staff members at Sankofa. You all are so amazing and you can see it on all of the children’s faces as they enter and depart the school. You all are greatly appreciated and keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for providing us with this community. This is the first Montessori school that I have ever heard of that is tuition-free. I’m from New York where Montessori is 20,000+ a year. To our guides, We’re so grateful for you all, and we thank you for your patience this school year.
About us
Tour Sankofa Montessori
Visit Sankofa Montessori and take a tour of the Globe, Sankofa’s academic building.
You can also book a private tour of the Globe
The tour includes:
- Walk around our academic building and playground
- Information package about Sankofa Montessori
- Scheduling and background about our montessori
Enroll Your Child in the Lower Elementary Montessori Program at Sankofa Montessori Today!
We are still accepting applications for SY 24-25 (July-May)
The guides and staff at Sankofa Montessori, a Lower Elementary Montessori, are here to empower every child to build a life of purpose through exploratory learning and growth.