About Us
Stella Maris refers to “Our Lady, Star of the Sea.” There are many layers to the meaning of this name, but the analogy of the ocean is what I keep returning to. There is so much out of our control as parents, like the turbulence of ocean waves, but we are not to live without hope. Christ came to redeem the world and bring us hope. I want the image of His mother, a shining star in the ocean, to guide our school to align with His will, in the same way as Mary’s will was perfectly aligned in her fiat.
Maria Montessori said, “An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live.” Our mission is to deliver the highest quality Montessori education while following the principles of the Catholic faith, so that Maria Montessori’s vision can live on; a vision to raise a generation of human beings ready to change the world. We aim to serve all Catholic East Valley families interested in joining our mission.
Why choose Stella Maris?
Our mission is to combine authentic Montessori with strong moral values, integrating work and prayer. A Montessori education develops the child in all areas; socially, emotionally and mentally. It is a model developed to educate the child in the light of that child being a wonder of God’s creation who deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. Montessori children are notably more independent, more creative and more passionate because they learn to honor the inner drive they were given by God to learn about the world around them and appreciate it all as gift.
“As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world in which we live.”
— Pope John Paul II
