OUR MISSION

Our mission is to nurture the potential of the whole child and to foster the development of a diverse, international community.

President's Message

Through Good Shepherd Montessori International School, Liwayway Watanabe, President, hopes to assist in the training of the next generation in order to benefit from the Montessori educational approach that supports, nurtures, and protects natural development. At GSMIS, we are committed to providing a developmentally engaging and inclusive environment where children are loved, cared for, respected, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Why GSMIS?

Authentic/high fidelity Montessori education – we provide true 2 (toddler) – 3- (Casa) hour uninterrupted work cycle daily under the guidance of highly trained Montessori teachers
Transformative Montessori education – Hands on, self-paced, child-centered, and joyful learning – everything a self-reliant and self-motivated lifelong learner requires.
In the Montessori classroom, we cultivate the child’s natural love of learning.
Two all-English-speaking AMS/MACTE-trained/certified teachers in every classroom
Low student-to-teacher ratios
Beautiful learning environment both inside and outside the classroom
Diverse; celebrates many cultures
Inspirational and engaging academic program
Accredited by Montessori Teacher Preparation of the U.S.
English language immersion is integrated into the Montessori program
Exciting opportunities to learn English as a foreign language
Before and after class care options that accommodate parent work schedules

STAFF & FACULTY

Each of our Montessori-trained guides has studied both Montessori philosophy and curriculum. All lead Toddler and Casa (ages 3-6) teachers are trained/certified by Montessori Teacher Preparation of the U.S. (MTP of US), American Montessori Society (AMS), and Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).

Clarizze Anne Watanabe

VICE PRESIDENT - ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Here in GSMIS we value and respect the rights of every child, thus we give them the opportunity to explore and fully experience the joys of being a child while learning and developing their cognitive, physical, emotional, social and spiritual being. We will do our best to bring out the best in them.

Ivory Faye Gallos

STAFF