Partnering with students and families as they reach their full potential.

Women-owned. Family-centered. Community-driven.

Who We Are

We are proud to be a women-owned business, where we have the opportunity to be both owners and teachers.

As experienced, trained Montessorians, we are dedicated to the development of human potential, supporting each student and family, and giving back to the Lynchburg community.

We believe our combined ownership, intimate design, and concrete commitment to our school, our community and our students, is what makes Hill City Montessori School a unique and beautiful school.

We are intrinsically motivated to be a Lynchburg staple you can count on. We love this city and we are dedicated to building a foundation for a better future for generations to come.

Where We Are

Housed in the heart of the Seven Hills, we are currently located inside of Gospel Community Church on Rivermont Avenue.

We are so thankful for our first HCMS home where we can grow and learn until we will move to our forever home.

What We Do

The mission of Hill City Montessori School is to cultivate a diverse, inclusive, Montessori community through family partnerships and the preparation of the whole child.

β€œAn education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking.”

- Dr. Maria Montessori

Meet the Founders

  • Kathleen Olinger

    CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF SCHOOL

  • Ashleigh Campbell

    CO-FOUNDER, LEAD TODDLER GUIDE

  • Christi Stafford

    CO-FOUNDER, LEAD ELEMENTARY GUIDE

  • Liz Esbenshade

    CO-FOUNDER, LEAD PRIMARY GUIDE