Cindy Acker, cofounder of Hamilton Montessori, believes children should be seen as leaders from the start. “We’re not just preparing children for the world—they are already part of it,” 
she says. “We’re here to appreciate who they already are.” A longtime educator, cultural leader and playwright, Acker founded Hamilton Montessori to create a space where children of all backgrounds feel valued, capable and connected. Grounded in Montessori principles, the school emphasizes critical thinking, cultural fluency and care for self, others and the environment—preparing students not just for the future, but to shape a better world today.
Hamilton Montessori, 600 Palm Dr., Novato,
415-851-3299, HamiltonMontessori.org
