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Written By Dr. Michelle S. Williams Founder | Director OCMS April 15, 2026 Welcome to Oakland Community Montessori School! I am so glad that you’ve found us and even more excited to share our school and our blog with you. I am the founder and director of OCMS. And, one thing that I often forget to do is share about myself and how we got started. So, I’ll share a bit with you in this blog post. ABOUT ME I am a product of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the second

A brief explanation of Montessori.

By: Dr. Michelle S. Williams One concern that parents and caregivers often share is their concern about their child missing them or...

By: Dr. Michelle S. Williams It’s back to school season, so I feel pulled to write a different type of post for the Montessori Corner...

In my experience, beyond finding a safe and caring environment, the vast majority of parents are looking for a preschool that prepares...

Have you ever made the slightest change in your toddler’s routine or schedule and it caused all-out havoc? Humans, especially the...

By: Dr. Michelle S. Williams Once at an event at a neighborhood Montessori school, the lead guide stated that “most meltdowns begin as a...