General Information

Vision Statement: To provide an academic foundation which allows our students to be successful life-long learners.

Mission Statement: To provide an authenitc Montessori education by focusing on educating the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally for all children.

Core Beliefs:

• Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.

• Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance.

• There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.

• With our help, at risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at risk students.

• Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.

Quick Facts

Principal: Tomeka Middleton-Williams

Assistant Principals: Sherri Fetter, Olga Korobovskaya

Counselors: Sheila Gunter, Jose Lopez

Instructional Coaches: Joann Turner, Blanca Montellano

Office Manager: Cindy Lira

Grade Levels: PK-6th Grade

Trustee District and Trustee Name: Bernadette Nutall, District 9

School Division/Feeder Pattern: Transformation and Innovation/Woodrow Wilson Feeder Pattern

Executive Director: Executive Director Stanley Munro

PTA Information: http://matamontessori.com/

Uniform Information:

• Top: hunter green, navy blue and/or white
• Bottoms: solid khaki, navy or black
• See School Uniform information for more details

For general district guidelines on dress code: Dallas ISD Student Dress Code Policy

School Colors: Green and white

Mascot: Eagles

Extracurricular Activities Offered:

• Chess
• Strings
• Drama
• Art Club
• Spanish
• Robotics
• Crossfit Kids
• Montessori Model UN
• Destination Imagination
• Reflections Art Program

 Mata was established in 1997. The story of our school is ever-changing with the needs of the community we serve, but the “serve” has always remained constant.