Amare Montessori Achieves Platinum Recertification in Green Certification Program
Amare Montessori in Clarksville, TN, has successfully recertified at the Platinum Level through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program. This achievement reaffirms the school's strong commitment to environmental stewardship and resource conservation. County Mayor Wes Golden and CMC Green Certification Manager Michelle Newell formally recognized this accomplishment on September 24. Located on a 21-acre campus since 2022, Amare Montessori integrates environmental education into its curriculum for students from preschool through ninth grade. Students engage in hands-on activities such as gardening, animal care, native plant studies, and responsible natural resource use. The school's philosophy extends to campus operations, emphasizing reuse and conservation in energy, water, land management, and materials. Examples include conducting an energy audit, recycling bottle caps and aluminum cans, repurposing reclaimed materials, and creating natural areas with trails and wildflowers.
