Matt Petrin

First State Montessori Academy, Inc. is a public Montessori charter school serving kindergarten through 8th grade. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE. The school delivers authentic Montessori education within a public school framework, focusing on improving student learning, expanding parental choice, and modeling alternative educational approaches. It provides a child-centered, research-based environment that encourages strong friendships and innovative thinking. The school supports families with resources such as a parent portal, online payments, health policies, and extracurricular activities to create a positive and engaging learning community.