Ventana School

Founded in 2005 with an anonymous gift of $100,000, the Ventana School has grown from one preschool class to a school serving preschool to fifth grades. An Episcopal school, Ventana School takes its inspiration from the education centers in Reggio Emilia, Italy. Consistent with the Constructivist theory, Ventana’s Reggio-inspired program encourages deep learning in a rich, creative, and collaborative environment, engaging children in a multi-discipline, inquiry-based project curriculum.

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Get to know the Ventana Values

Wonder Constantly

We believe in the power of questions: the imagination it takes to have them, the courage it takes to ask them, and the exploration that comes in seeking an answer. We encourage each other to wonder and to ask, because we know it is not the answers that are important, it is the process.

Work Together

We believe the future needs people who can work together to take on big challenges with resilience and perseverance. We partner together in the adventure of learning, practicing being strong communicators and good citizens. We view our mistakes and disagreements as opportunities for growth.

Bring Your Whole Self

Each of us bring our whole selves to school every day:  our intelligence, our hopes, our interests, our experiences. We believe a rich education goes beyond academics to support our students’ wellbeing physically, emotionally, and spiritually – not just once a day, but seamlessly integrated throughout everything we do.

Appreciate Each Other

We celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of the Ventana community and of our wider world. We believe perspective makes us stronger and that fostering an accepting, globally-minded community is crucial to creating an environment where students look beyond the self to consider the experiences of others. We believe interaction with nature is integral to making deeper connections to self, others, and the wider community. 

Choose Kindness

We face challenges head-on and look for the best – in ourselves, in others, and in difficult situations – because we believe kindness and compassion are sources of great strength.

Respect Nature

Nature is one of our greatest teachers. Staying grounded in what is real helps us to make meaning of concepts that can seem abstract.  The natural world is an important and considered ally in everything we do.