Learning That Feels
Natural

A Montessori-inspired school for children ages 3-9 in Bridgton, Maine, built on strong academics, meaningful work, and a deep respect for childhood.

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Thoughtfully Designed for Childhood

Bridgton School House is a small, intentionally designed learning community for children ages 3–9. Our environment is calm, orderly, and responsive to each child’s development.

We nurture curiosity, independence, creativity, and confidence through hands-on learning experiences rooted in respect, exploration, and community connection.

"The child has a different relation to his environment from ours...
the child absorbs it."

- MARIA MONTESSORI

A CLOSER LOOK

Life at BSH

Explore our classrooms, outdoor spaces, and everyday moments at Bridgton School House.

Screen-free, hands-on learning.

OUR TEAM

Meet Our Educators.

David Hursty
David Hursty

Interim Head of School

David brings more than 40 years of experience in education and school leadership. Over the course of his career, he has served as a teacher, administrator, and Head of School at independent schools..

Debby DeSimio
Debby DeSimio

Lead Educator, Lower Elementary

Debby is a Montessori-certified educator with more than two decades of classroom experience, primarily in Lower Elementary education. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University..

Alix Breiling
Alix Breiling

Lead Educator, Primary

Alix graduated from Endicott College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and completed Montessori training through the Montessori Education Center of the Rockies in Colorado..

Jennifer Marsinelli
Jennifer Marsinelli

Director & Assistant Educator

Jennifer brings experience in Montessori education, early childhood development, and educational leadership. During her time at Montessori School of Camden in South Carolina..

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