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.
Important information on the location:
Currently, a family has generously offered their rental home to us for the 2024-25 school year, but I am looking for a more long term location. I will keep it within 15 minutes of the given address, but this is subject to change. The current address is 3117 E Kingbird Pl,
Chandler, AZ 85286
Our mission is to combine authentic Montessori with strong moral values, integrating work and prayer.
“As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world in which we live.”
— Pope John Paul II
