Amber & Lenny Jankowski

Jim Wells & Rolf Slen

Megan Schwingerhammer & Jesse Conley

Devin Andrews & Terri Cook

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 Zhalman Harris

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ontessori schools are an invaluable part of the 
local school system, providing individualized and 
collaborative learning experiences based on the needs 
of their students. But they also take time out to have 

a fun filled family day, like the Montessori 5K Pirates and Princess 
Fun Run, which took place on February 11 at the Fort Walton Beach 
Landing Park.

The event was designed to cultivate relationships between the 

local community and the school. It was also an opportunity to raise 
funds to expand and improve their current curriculum and enhance 
the school’s facility. 

Sponsors, volunteers and participants came together to make this 

Fun Run a huge success. The school was able to provide local families 
and students with a day of crafts, face painting, exercise, and all 
around fun! 

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