Modern Montessori,Accelerated for Today's World

What if your child could master core academics in just two hours — and spend the rest of the day exploring, building, and becoming independent?

That's Montessorium.

A bold blend of timeless Montessori and 2 Hour Learning, now at select Guidepost campuses.

Child in a prepared Montessori classroom

A Partnership with Purpose

Montessorium brings together the best of three worlds:

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Montessori Philosophy

Time-tested educational approach that nurtures natural curiosity and independence through carefully designed environments.

2 Hour Learning

Efficient, personalized mastery that frees up time for exploration and creativity while ensuring deep understanding.

Guidepost Network

Safe, beautiful campuses with certified guides and comprehensive support in a proven educational network.

Meet the Experts Behind the Program

This program was developed by leading experts in modern education:

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Dr. Matt Bateman

PhD in Philosophy, UPenn

Matt Bateman earned his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania and helped launch Guidepost Montessori. He's trained hundreds of Montessori guides and leads Montessorium's hybrid curriculum—blending hands-on Montessori with 2 Hour Learning. Matt lives in Austin with his wife and two Montessori-raised kids.

Montessori HistorianCurriculum DesignerGuide Trainer
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MacKenzie Price

Psychology Graduate, Stanford

MacKenzie Price, a Stanford-trained psychologist, created 2 Hour Learning after her daughters said school felt boring. Her model now powers Alpha, GT, Sports Academy, and Montessorium—where kids master core academics quickly and spend the rest of the day growing into confident, purpose-driven learners.

2 Hour Learning CreatorEducation InnovatorParent Advocate
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Dr. Laura Mazer

MD, University of Michigan

Laura Mazer is a former surgeon and nationally recognized educator who now leads program development at Montessorium. She designs hands-on, tech-integrated curricula and trains guides to help children become focused, independent learners—ready for both academic mastery and real-world success.

Medical Educator Turned MontessorianCurriculum ArchitectTeacher Trainer

Together, they built Montessorium to give your child more: more ownership, more mastery, more time to explore.

Impact You Can See

Top 1-2%

Students classes place nationally on standardized assessments

6.5×

Average academic growth rate compared to traditional schools

92%

Parent satisfaction score (Net Promoter Score)

"I love the teachers and community; how loving everyone is. The teachers and administrators are so caring, they want the best experience for our family. I love how much they want to get the children excited for learning and how they apply Montessori to help the whole child develop to their best potential."
— Beth T.

Ready to give your child more time for joy, and master academics in just two focused hours a day?

Start your journey for enrollment at select Guidepost campuses.