Q: How long were you at CMS?

A: I attended from 2000 to 2004. But my sister was there longer, so I got to attend community events. 

Q: Where are you now?

 A: I am an archaeological technician for a CRM firm in North Texas.

Q: Describe some of your memorable moments as a student.

A: I really enjoyed the playground and the chicken coop. And one of my favorite things to do inside the classroom was to grind coffee. I'm pretty sure they were getting tired of me, but I was grinding some coffee beans.

Q: Describe your transition to traditional school.

A: I don’t remember a whole lot about it because I was five, but I do remember not being able to have as much fun and not doing hands-on work. Sitting at a desk was not my favorite thing. But it was a smooth transition, kids that age are super adaptable.

Q: How did CMS prepare you for middle school and high school?

A: I was very young when I was at CMS, but my time there helped me learn how to be in a classroom setting and be around other kids. 

Q: What interests did you pursue while you were at CMS? Are you still working on those passions?

A: I’ve always been fond of putting my hands in dirt. When I became an archaeologist, my mother reminded me that I always enjoyed playing in the dirt. As an archaeologist, I still do that every single day. 

Q: How do you think your Montessori education prepared you for life?

A: It taught me skills as a little kid that are necessary.  A lot of people don't get taught that early. Learning the routine, learning how to be responsible for your own belongings, learning how to do things by yourself with your own hands rather than have someone doing it for you. There's a lot of independence in Montessori education.

Q: Do you have advice for CMS’ current students?

A: Finding something that you're authentically passionate about and nurturing that skill is something that can be really important in eventually finding a career and growing up as an adult and as a person.