Hello All:
Welcome to our website! My name is Shannon Balas. I have owned and operated Balas Montessori since 2005. The school started out in our home where I taught with my Co-teacher Jessica Cooper for 6 years. In August of 2012, we opened at our current location, 555 S. China Lake Blvd. I am a graduate of United Montessori Association, certified to teach ages 2 through Kindergarten.
My husband Joe and I moved to Ridgecrest in 1996 from small towns in Montana, from the beautiful Rocky Mountains to the desert was a big change for us but we made friends quickly and have made Ridgecrest our home.
We have 3 beautiful daughters; Kendal, Macey and Payton. They keep our lives busy with college, sports and social functions and lots of fun! When we aren't busy with those activities, we like to spend time at our cabin in Alta Sierra, CA. taking in many of the activities, be it skiing at Shirley Meadows or boating and jet skiing on Lake Isabella or spending time with friends.
Balas Montessori has grown so much over the last few years. This community has been very good to me and my hopes are that we continue to grow and give the children of this community and the surrounding area the great start to early education that they deserve. We have a wonderful staff with over 50 years of combined experience and we look forward to having you join our Balas Montessori Family!
Welcome to our website! My name is Shannon Balas. I have owned and operated Balas Montessori since 2005. The school started out in our home where I taught with my Co-teacher Jessica Cooper for 6 years. In August of 2012, we opened at our current location, 555 S. China Lake Blvd. I am a graduate of United Montessori Association, certified to teach ages 2 through Kindergarten.
My husband Joe and I moved to Ridgecrest in 1996 from small towns in Montana, from the beautiful Rocky Mountains to the desert was a big change for us but we made friends quickly and have made Ridgecrest our home.
We have 3 beautiful daughters; Kendal, Macey and Payton. They keep our lives busy with college, sports and social functions and lots of fun! When we aren't busy with those activities, we like to spend time at our cabin in Alta Sierra, CA. taking in many of the activities, be it skiing at Shirley Meadows or boating and jet skiing on Lake Isabella or spending time with friends.
Balas Montessori has grown so much over the last few years. This community has been very good to me and my hopes are that we continue to grow and give the children of this community and the surrounding area the great start to early education that they deserve. We have a wonderful staff with over 50 years of combined experience and we look forward to having you join our Balas Montessori Family!