b'Head of School ProfilesOur area boasts many options for preschool and private education. We asked heads of schools to articulate the educational philosophythat guides each institution and sets it apart. this journey are highly-credentialed faculty who value The ten-year journey at Far Brook is designed to empower students to be critical thinkers and problem-solvers with a global perspec-tive. Students are celebrated for their ideas and given the support to take risks. The curriculum is infused with arts and music to en-courage depth of study. Every student participates in sports, dra-ma, music, and community service. Older students mentor young-er students. These cooperative experiences build confidence and help children grow to become compassionate leaders. At Montclair Cooperative School,Guidingandrichacademicdiscussion.Childhoodcuriosityhappens once; it is our hope that weve created an inspired and unhur-ried atmosphere where children can grow and learn. Amy Ziebarth, Far Brook SchoolAges served: Nursery through grade 852 Great Hills Road, Short Hills, NJ07078 toand nurtured. Eachchildren are(973) 379-3442farbrook.orgknown, respectedclass is a community of learnerswherechildrenarechallengedandencour-agedflourish academically, socially and creatively. Teachersfosterasenseofindividualityandindepen-dence.Childrenareencouragedtocherishdence as well as a sense of community and interdepen-diversity and to understand that the world is composed of differ-ent people, cultures, and ideas. They are invited to take risks, question, explore, discuss, interpret and create.Namita Tolia, Montclair Cooperative SchoolAges served: Nursery through grade 865 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ07042(973) 783-4955 montclaircoop.org'