Testimonials

Julia Lewis

It takes a village to raise a toddler. We are so thankful to have UVMS as a key component of our son's village. He started UVMS at 2 years old. It was his first school experience, and our first time leaving him with anyone that wasn't a family member. I was very nervous. Would he learn to like it there? Would he meet the expectations? Would he make friends? Our son has been at UVMS for 3 months now and all of my worries have been resolved. The teachers are extremely warm and dedicated. They take their work very seriously, but still know how to make it fun for the children. My son loves school and looks forward to going. Through the transparent classroom app, I receive pictures of my son in school. It is so wonderful to see him learning and engaging in crafts, fine motor skill activities, specials, etc. We are excited to watch our son continue to grow and develop over the next few years with his teachers and peers at UVMS. We could not ask for a better staff and school!

Jayeeta Sharma Datey

          Both my kids spent a few years with Mrs. Sundari. She brought in not only the Montessori education in their lives but also a lot of love and warmth. During one of our parent teacher conferences, Mrs. Sundari had tears streaming down her face narrating the antiques of my son. She loved the kids and nurtured them like her own. She accepted their unique personalities and showed tremendous amount of patience in her interactions with them. She even recommended many resources and ideas to continue the Montessori thinking at home. I highly recommend her and her school. 

Priyanka Sengupta

          My son had Ms. Hudson in preschool Montessori. He enjoyed it a lot because she was kind and helped students learn at their own pace. My son remembers how she taught him to skip in the sand. He was always happy after school. I know she cared so much for my son and the rest of the children, because during the end of year graduation, she shed tears because she loved them so much. 

Krishna A.

         My twins never forget Ms. Hudson in their life. She was their first teacher. She took very detailed care to improve our kids developmental skills using Montessori techniques. Great thing about her is, she precisely understand where the kid is struggling and help him/her to overcome it with least efforts. We have personally witnessed it with our son. Also, she is good at giving updates to parents and guide them how to work with kids at home. Unfortunately, pandemic separated our kids and her. Highly recommend this school to parents in the surrounding areas of Berkley Heights. Would have definitely send our kids to Union Village Montessori School if we are living in the area. 

Priya Voleti

         We were so lucky to have Ms. Sundari as a teacher and she truly is a gem. Her patience, commitment to the Montessori principles, and genuine love for children was evident from the very beginning. She could also find the perfect way to artfully challenge my daughters, while building their confidence. The skills my daughters learned under Ms. Sundari’s care will surely stay with them forever. An opportunity to learn under her watch is one not to be missed, which is why I wholeheartedly recommend this school.  

Beth Feldman

         I had the pleasure of having all 3 of my children attend Montessori School and have Ms.Sundari as a lead teacher during our time. My children had a wonderful experience and are thriving academically today, which I believe is a direct reflection of their early childhood education. I wish Ms. Sundari continued success in the new Union Village Montessori School. I know she will continue to do great things. 

Visalakshi Kannan

         I have known the Academic Director Sundari for more than a decade. Her immense love and passion for Montessori is obvious in every lesson she presents to the child. Beautifully crafted lessons in her classroom guide the children in developing new skills and a strong foundation. I am extremely Happy and Excited for the children and parents of Union Village Montessori school. 

Megan Swilley

         Ms. Sundari has exemplary experience and accreditations in the Montessori Method. She embodies Montessori principles and character; observes and responds to each child’s unique learning style, and models the habits of mind intrinsic to lifelong learners. My youngest of four sons was greatly advantaged to have Ms. Sundari as his head teacher for his Montessori Pre-K year. I highly recommend Ms. Sundari as a safe, instructive, calming, and nurturing guide for your child. I am a doctoral student with specializations in gifted and 2e education, and my course work is heavily focused on high quality curriculum for the whole child; for learners of all abilities; with emphasis on intellectual, creative, physical, social, and emotional development. Ms. Sundari is a teacher that makes this whole child curriculum ideal come to life! 

Nargiz Gasimova

         I’ve known Miss Sundari since my son was 4 years old. She was his pre-k teacher and she looked after him like a mother. My son had anxiety about going to school before but a few days after he got to know Miss Sundari, he was excited and eager to go to pre-k everyday. I’ve never seen a more caring, understanding, and responsible teacher ever before! Whenever I dropped my son off at school, I knew not to worry anymore because he had an amazing teacher like Miss Sundari. 

Prachi Jain

         Sundari Rao Arni brings years of Montessori training and experience with her to this school. Having known her personally, I am positive she will nurture and shape each child according to the true Montessori principles. 

Vinnie Shah

         The teachers here are amazing! Ms. Sundari and Ms. Hudson were wonderful with my children, very warm, caring, and strong academically. We highly recommend this school. 

Asha Sebastian

         Congrats Mrs Hudson for the new venture..She was my kid’s first teacher in the US. Very pleasant, charming and more than that a humble person who takes care of the kids very well .The way she taught my kid and made her ready for school was really appreciative. 

Jazmin Noyola

         Mrs. Hudson is a great teacher as well as Ms. Erika, who used to be there, the kids loved them! 

Minal Patel

         Mrs. Hudson is an amazing teacher. My son learned so much from her.