We believe that every student thrives when offered an exciting and personalized educational experience that fosters human dignity, insists on common decency, develops active and creative minds, and embraces diversity through an integrated curriculum that reaches across disciplines and ages. The Fitzgerald Institute is inspired by the Montessori, Waldorf and Reggio models, as well as the work of Jeanine Fitzgerald. A spirit of exploration, an attitude of playfulness, wonder and inquiry, opportunities for in-depth learning and reflection that are shaped by the authentic needs, strengths and interests of growing children, unify our approach. We emphasize the advancement of the development of principled character, rich relationships and knowledge and wisdom. Honoring children's voices and guiding them toward their aspirations and optimal potential is our bottom line.