United Orthodox Synagogues Goldberg Montessori School was founded in January 1976 by Rabbi Joseph Radinsky. Ms. B.R. Simon introduced the concept of Montessori to the program, and Ms. Tinker Paley served as the first administrator. Hetty Perl assumed responsibility of Judaic Curriculum Coordinator in 1982, and completed her tenure as Head of School in December of 2010. Mrs. Debra Kira assumed responsibility as Head of School and we continue to grow with over 110 children registered.
UOS Goldberg Montessori is unique in that it is the only pre-school/kindergarten program in the entire southwestern United States to successfully combine a rich Judaic curriculum with the motivational Montessori guidelines set down by Maria Montessori one hundred years ago this year.
UOS Goldberg Montessori is fully accredited by the Texas Department of Human Services as well as the American Montessori Society. We are proud of the fact that during a recent inspection, our school was found in be exemplary in its performance.
The Montessori concept of education allows children to experience the joy of learning at an early age and provides an environment in which intellectual, moral, physical, spiritual and social growth flourish. The classroom is divided into different work areas ranging from practical life which involves exercises that help teach care of oneself, the environment and control of movement to the academic areas such as math and language.
The Judaic component of the program includes daily morning prayers, blessings before and after eating, the weekly Torah portion, holiday customs and observance and incorporation of Judaic themes in everyday life, such as mitzvot.
We also have a marvelous Hebrew Language Program that introduces letter recognition, reading and Hebrew vocabulary enrichment. This program is a pull-out program by recommendation of the teacher.
Our goal is to see each child cultivate his or her own natural desire to learn. Our classroom set-up allows the children to work at their own level and pace. The children make their own choices and assume responsibilities as members of the group.
For more information about the school or to take a tour please visit http://www.uosgms.com or contact the school office at (713) 723-3856.
