Phone: (607) 342-4694 Email: kingmontessoriacademy@gmail.com 320 King Rd. East, Ithaca, NY 14850

Get to know Our Lead Guide

Our Lead Guide

Montessori-certified educator and trained psychologist

Elsa Sinurat Semp

Our lead guide, Elsa Sinurat Semp, is an experienced, Montessori-certified educator trained at the highly accredited Princeton Center for Teacher Education (PCTE) in its rigorous Montessori program. As a professionally trained psychologist, Elsa brings a unique and valuable human dimension to our learning community.

With a depth of experience that bridges Montessori pedagogy and deep level of child developmental insights, Elsa meets each child at their individual level and stage. Her nuanced and individualized approach supports every aspect of your child’s learning journey—from cognitive development to emotional growth.

Blending her many years of teaching experience with a deep understanding of child development, Elsa nurtures each child’s holistic intellectual, social, and emotional well-being. This makes King Montessori Academy a truly special place where children flourish and thrive in a warm, thoughtfully prepared, and engaging environment—augmented by a beautiful natural outdoor setting with trees and a child-safe playground.

Lovingly guided by a professional deeply committed to fostering your child’s self-image, resilience, empathy, leadership, curiosity, and lifelong love of learning, our academy offers the ideal foundation for growth and discovery.

King Montessori Academy Goes to Denver, Colorado!

We're thrilled to announce that King Montessori Academy is joining The Montessori Event, hosted by The American Montessori Society. We contribute through the Innovation Think Tank in Denver, Colorado!

As part of this prestigious event, we're collaborating with the Montessori leaders and experts from across the U.S. and the Netherlands. Together, we’re engaging in open discussions, diving deep into Montessori Scientific Observation, sharing our latest findings, and exploring how we can continue improving and innovating Montessori education to the next level. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey and the innovations we bring back to enrich our students' learning experiences.