Encouraging Growth & Confidence
Montessori Education at Village Montessori
Encouraging Growth & 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) certification, a Master of 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 a
Tracy McCoy is an experienced Montessori educator with more than two decades in the classroom. She holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certification, a Master of 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 is a Montessori Guide with more than a decade of experience supporting children in their academic and personal growth. He holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certification from the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies.
Christopher believes children learn best when they are trusted, respected, and
Christopher Gonzalez is a Montessori Guide with more than a decade of experience supporting children in their academic and personal growth. He holds an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) certification from the Southwest Institute of Montessori Studies.
Christopher believes children learn best when they are trusted, respected, and given the freedom to explore the world around them. Through careful observation and thoughtful preparation of the classroom environment, he helps foster curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning while supporting each child academically, socially, and emotionally.
Danielle Dass: Director of Communications
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
William McCoy: Director of Enrollment and Operations
Danielle Dass is an AMI-trained Primary Assistant who brings warmth, dedication, and a deep respect for each child’s development to the 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 c
Danielle Dass is an AMI-trained Primary Assistant who brings warmth, dedication, and a deep respect for each child’s development to the 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.
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Village Montessori Code of Ethics
Standards of Ethical Conduct
Village Montessori School
- Our school supports the development of each child by fostering independence, cultivating social skills and community citizenship and nurturing curiosity. We value the worth and dignity of every person, the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, acquisition of knowledge, and the nurture of democratic citizenship. Essential to the achievement of these standards are the freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal opportunity for all.
- Our primary concern is the student and the development of the student's potential. Employees will therefore strive for professional growth and will seek to exercise the best professional judgment and integrity.
- Concern for the student requires that our instructional personnel:
- Shall make reasonable effort to protect the student from conditions harmful to learning and/or to the student's mental and/or physical health and/or safety.
- Shall not unreasonably restrain a student from independent action in pursuit of learning.
- Shall not unreasonably deny a student access to diverse points of view.
- Shall not intentionally suppress or distort subject matter relevant to a student's academic program.
- Shall not intentionally expose a student to unnecessary embarrassment or disparagement.
- Shall not intentionally violate or deny a student's legal rights.
- Shall not harass or discriminate against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, or social and family background and shall make reasonable effort to assure that each student is protected from harassment or discrimination.
- Shall not exploit a relationship with a student for personal gain or advantage.
- Shall keep in confidence personally identifiable information obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law.
- Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of colleagues, of students, of parents, and of the community, employees of our school must display the highest degree of ethical conduct. This commitment requires that our employees:
- Shall maintain honesty in all professional dealings.
- Shall not on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, handicapping condition if otherwise qualified, or social and family background deny to a colleague professional benefits or advantages or participation in any professional organization.
- Shall not interfere with a colleague's exercise of political or civil rights and responsibilities.
- Shall not engage in harassment or discriminatory conduct which unreasonably interferes with an individual's performance of professional or work responsibilities or with the orderly processes of education or which creates a hostile, intimidating, abusive, offensive, or oppressive environment; and, further, shall make reasonable effort to assure that each individual is protected from such harassment or discrimination.
- Shall not make malicious or intentionally false statements about a colleague.
(Adapted from the Code of Ethics of the Education Profession in Florida and Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida)
Rev. 5/2026
Training Requirement
All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and administrators are required as a condition of employment to complete training on these standards of ethical conduct.
Reporting Misconduct by Instructional Personnel and Administrators
All instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators have an obligation to report misconduct by instructional personnel, educational support employees, and school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student.
Examples of misconduct include obscene language, drug and alcohol use, disparaging comments, prejudice or bigotry, sexual innuendo, cheating or testing violations, physical aggression, and accepting or offering favors.
Reports of misconduct of employees should be made to a Managing Member of Village Montessori, LLC. Reports of misconduct committed by administrators should be made to a Managing Member not personally affiliated with that administrator.
Legally sufficient allegations of misconduct by Florida certified educators will be reported to the Office of Professional Practices Services. Policies and procedures for reporting misconduct by instructional personnel or school administrators which affects the health, safety, or welfare of a student are posted on our Web site at www.villagemontessori.us.
Reporting Child Abuse, Abandonment or Neglect
All employees and agents have an affirmative duty to report all actual or suspected cases of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect. Call 1-800-96-ABUSE or report online at: http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/abuse/report/.
Signs of Physical Abuse
The child may have unexplained bruises, welts, cuts, or other injuries; broken bones; or burns. A child experiencing physical abuse may seem withdrawn or depressed, seem afraid to go home or may run away, shy away from physical contact, be aggressive, or wear inappropriate clothing to hide injuries.
Signs of Sexual Abuse
The child may have torn, stained or bloody underwear, trouble walking or sitting, pain or itching in genital area, or a sexually transmitted disease. A child experiencing sexual abuse may have unusual knowledge of sex or act seductively, fear a particular person, seem withdrawn or depressed, gain or lose weight suddenly, shy away from physical contact, or run away from home.
Signs of Neglect
The child may have unattended medical needs, little or no supervision at home, poor hygiene, or appear underweight. A child experiencing neglect may be frequently tired or hungry, steal food, or appear overly needy for adult attention.
Patterns of Abuse
Serious abuse usually involves a combination of factors. While a single sign may not be significant, a pattern of physical or behavioral signs is a serious indicator and should be reported.
Liability Protections
Any person, official, or institution participating in good faith in any act authorized or required by law, or reporting in good faith any instance of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect to the department or any law enforcement agency, shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability which might otherwise result by reason of such action. (F.S. 39.203)
An employer who discloses information about a former or current employee to a prospective employer of the former or current employee upon request of the prospective employer or of the former or current employee is immune from civil liability for such disclosure or its consequences unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that the information disclosed by the former or current employer was knowingly false or violated any civil right of the former or current employee protected under F.S. Chapter 760. (F.S.768.095)