Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate

About Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate

The Maria Montessori School of The Golden Gate in San Francisco strives to give each student a strong foundation that allows him or her to thrive. The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate opened its doors in 1972 and continues to uphold the Montessori method. The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate operates on the belief that all children have an innate, specific potential that when nurtured, constitutes his or her essential purpose in life. Montessori institutions across the globe provide environments in which youths find their roles through educational work. In 1907, the worldwide educational philosophy began with the research of Italian educator and medical doctor Maria Montessori. Interested in every individual’s specific relationship with the universe, Dr. Montessori began observing young children aged two to six in self-directed learning environments. She supplied a variety of materials that stimulated different parts of the brain and watched with interest as even the youngest children took particular interest in one area of play(work) over another. Seeking to apply these ideas, Dr. Ursula Thrush founded the Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate and supervised all aspects of the institution, from staff training to close communications with parents. Dedicated to education, Dr. Ursula Thrush also authored a number of publications, including Cosmic Education According to Montessori and Peace 101: The Introduction of Peace Education as a Mandatory Subject of Education. Today, the directors of the Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate aim to honor the legacy of Dr. Ursula Thrush and provide each pupil with a meaningful educational experience.