“Education begins at birth,” says Montessori Directress Ardass Khalsa, referring to the philosophical essence of Maria Montessori that she herself embraces. An educator at heart, Ms. Khalsa has dedicated her career to sharing the Montessori Philosophy with children, families, and teachers.

Ms. Khalsa has received her Montessori Certifications at multiple age levels: Infant and Toddler at The Prepared Montessori Institute, Early Childhood at the Northern Virginia Montessori Institute, and Teacher Educator Instructor Academy with the American Montessori Society. Ms. Khalsa has worked as a Montessori Lead Guide in Spanish immersion programs and at the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning, bringing the performing arts into schools.

As a lifelong professional dancer and yoga instructor, Ms. Khalsa integrates music, movement, and mindfulness into the classroom. With twenty years of experience teaching, she has adopted an approach that honors and supports each child’s individual development, based on respect and love, and welcomes children and their families into a nurturing community.