RICHMOND MONTESSORI SCHOOL

In order to provide the essential qualities to a Richmond Montessori School education – diversity and excellence in teaching, the Board has turned its attention to building endowments. The yield from the various endowment scholarships will support programs and projects, while the principal, prudently managed, will give the School a solid foundation for the future.

Funds available for contributions include the Della Mae Reese Jefferson Scholarship Fund, the Martha Mabey Scholarship Fund and the Training Educators and More (TEAM) Endowment.

The Della Mae Reese Jefferson Scholarship Fund was established in 2003 in honor of the mother of RMS teacher, coach and mentor, Felecia Jefferson. Because Della Mae would often tell her children to “care about others,” the fund was created by an in initial gift from Felecia and her siblings. It was fully funded in 2008. Interest from the principal is awarded by the Financial Aid Team to current RMS students who have demonstrated financial need.

The Martha Mabey Scholarship Fund was established in 1996 to honor former three-time Head of School, Dr. Martha Mabey. This scholarship is awarded to current RMS elementary and middle school students for pursuit of visual, literary and performing arts study. Each June, recipients of this scholarship are announced at the RMS graduation.

The Training Educators and More (TEAM) Endowment was established in 2004 through a major gift from RMS parents, Jim and Estelle Broduer. The purpose of this endowment is to fund professional development opportunities for RMS staff and faculty.