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Call for Nominations: Teachers of the Year
Celebrate a Yonkers Public Schools teacher with a nomination for this prestigious honor. Nominations due March 1, 2023
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada Named a Pahara Fellow
The Pahara Institute named Superintendent of Schools Dr. Edwin M. Quezada, a Pahara fellow, a diverse group of exceptional leaders representing both urban and rural communities as well as experience across the charter school, district, state, nonprofit, foundation, and private sectors.
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Yonkers Public Schools Dedicates Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School
The Board of Education renamed School 13, Las Hermanas Mirabal Community School to honor the significant and far-reaching contributions of the Mirabal Sisters. A rousing dedication was held in October.
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Yonkers Public Schools Dedicates Ella Fitzgerald Academy
The Board of Education renamed Scholastic Academy for Academic Excellence, formerly School 18, the Ella Fitzgerald Academy, honoring the significant and far-reaching contributions of “The First Lady of Song.” A joyous dedication was held in September.
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Mayor Mike Spano Challenges Students to Take the Pledge
In an effort to improve academic readiness, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Yonkers Public Schools held an assembly today at Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy and asked Yonkers students to participate in the Pledge 180 campaign.
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FIVE PILLARS OF MONTESSORI AT YMA
PEACE
We strive to shape, foster, and nurture relationships that build community.
RESPECT
We strive to act with good manners so that our respect for other's feelings and property are obvious to all.
By practicing courtesy and grace, we show respect and caring for other and for our environment
HARDWORK
We respect and appreciate the effort and willingness to meet difficult challenges.
We value hard work
COMMUNITY
We strive to shape, foster, and nurture relationships that build community.
LEARNING
We are committed to each learning area:
*Academic
*Service
*Relationships
*Community Building
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Welcome to our Website
I am pleased that you have taken the time to visit the Yonkers Montessori Academy website. I hope that you find our website to be user-friendly and informative. Yonkers Montessori Academy is a wonderful place for students from diverse backgrounds to grow educationally, get involved, and have a meaningful pre-kindergarten through high school experience.The Yonkers Montessori Academy instructional program is rooted in the Montessori philosophy. The curriculum, course offerings, and extra-curricular activities are aligned with New York State Next Generation Standards. We strive to create an environment where each and every student is given the attention necessary to achieve his/her individual success.
I hope that this website helps you gather more information about our school. Feel free to email me should you have any questions or feedback on making it better.
Dr. Eileen E. Rivera
Principal
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Mission
To inspire and empower tomorrow’s heroes and leaders.
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Vision
Yonkers Montessori Academy is a collaborative learning community, rooted in Montessori philosophy; we adhere to the 5 Pillars of a Montessori Education- LEARNING, HARD WORK, PEACE, RESPECT and COMMUNITY. Our desire is for all stakeholders to be knowledgeable, responsible and passionate contributors to our learning community, the local community and the global community.
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