The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. - Maria Montessori
Welcome to Two Roots Educational Empowerment (TREE). We are a nonprofit organization rooted in Montessori values and committed to expanding access to child-centered education across Nashville. At the heart of our nonprofit is a simple belief: every child deserves the gift of a Montessori education, no matter their zip code. By planting strong roots in thriving communities, we can grow branches that reach into underserved neighborhoods - nurturing new schools where opportunity is needed most and ensuring that every child has a place to wonder, explore, and belong.
Two Roots Educational Empowerment (TREE) grew from a simple but powerful idea: children thrive when their educational roots are strong, and every child deserves the chance to grow. Co-founded by two mothers and educators with a vision for change, TREE is built on a model of sustainability and service.
Our approach is two-fold: we open schools in areas that can afford market-rate tuition and use those proceeds to fund the development of schools in underserved neighborhoods. This model allows us to hire and retain exceptional guides, offer meaningful benefits like healthcare, and ensure continuity and connection for every child in our care.
We are currently launching our flagship school in Oak Hill, Nashville, with plans to expand into other areas where Montessori access has historically been out of reach.
If you have any questions regarding our child-centered approach to early childhood education, please feel free to reach out by phone or email. Emma or Danielle would be happy to answer any questions you may have about our education philosophy, family partnership, fostering independence in our students, or the Nashville Montessori school community dedicated to nurturing young minds.
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Due to so many allergies to nuts we are a nut free school!