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Open Doors & Inspire Generations.
Since 1978, the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies (MECR) has prepared educators to nurture the potential within each child. For nearly five decades, we have brought adult learners together to explore Montessori philosophy, develop their teaching practice and grow within a supportive learning community.
The impact of that work reaches far beyond our training facility. Every MECR-trained teacher brings knowledge, compassion and curiosity into a classroom, helping children build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning. Your generosity helps that ripple effect continue across Colorado and beyond.
What Your Gift Makes Possible
When you give to MECR, you help:
PREPARE our adult learners through training with quality Montessori materials so they gain hands-on experience with the tools they will use in their classrooms.
SUPPORT the experienced instructors and meaningful mentorship that guide adult learners through their Montessori training, helping them build the knowledge, confidence, and compassion they will carry into their classrooms.
INSPIRE by furthering our mission across Colorado and beyond, supporting the preparation of knowledgeable, compassionate teachers who make a lasting difference in children’s lives.
Your gift supports educators today and the generations of children they will inspire.
In Our Graduates’ Words
“My experience at MECR was life-changing. The moment I walked into the door, I felt like I walked home.”
— Suzanne C.
“I have more trust and respect for my students, more confidence in my teaching, and more joy in my everyday life.”
— Kristine H.
“The community of engaged learners and supportive instructors helped prepare me for my career and beyond.”
— Metta K.
Help Continue the Ripple Effect
Give today to help MECR provide meaningful, hands-on teacher preparation, open doors for adult learners and bring the possibilities of Montessori education to more children and communities.
MECR’s mission is to prepare compassionate, skilled Montessori educators who ignite a lifelong love of learning in children. Through professional training, mentorship and community, we cultivate a vibrant village of educators dedicated to nurturing each person’s potential. We honor Montessori’s legacy while responding to the needs of today’s diverse world, preparing educators to help shape a more peaceful, connected and equitable future.
Founded in 1978, the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies (MECR) has prepared Montessori educators for nearly five decades. We honor Montessori’s legacy while responding to the evolving needs of educators, children and communities.
Our experienced instructors and field consultants bring classroom knowledge and a deep commitment to mentoring adult learners. Through hands-on training, personal guidance and meaningful relationships, they help future educators develop the skills and confidence to nurture each child’s potential. That sense of community extends well beyond graduation.
MECR graduates serve children and families throughout Colorado and around the world, bringing Montessori’s principles of peace, respect and lifelong learning into their classrooms. Your support helps continue this legacy by providing quality training materials, funding scholarships for adult learners and furthering our mission across Colorado and beyond.
Organization name
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
other names
Montessori Education Center of the Rockies, MECR, Rocky Mountain Montessori Teacher Training Program
1978
Tax id (EIN)
84-0798089
Category
Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
3975 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdDenver County, CO, US