Anti-bias, Anti-racism Commitment

A Welcoming and Inclusive Montessori School

Christian Family Montessori School (CFMS) is an inclusive, affirming school and community committed to providing a high-quality and thoughtful Montessori education grounded in the principles of inclusivity, equity, and social justice. CFMS is committed to creating a diverse educational community that welcomes families with different racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds and affirms and welcomes children and families with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.  

At CFMS we celebrate the unique identities of all our students, family members, faculty, staff, and neighbors and know that these differences contribute to our shared values as a community. We encourage each other to talk openly about the differences around us as we support ways to address social inequities and combat bias inside and outside of our school.

CFMS recognizes that racism, bias, and privilege exist in our school and broader community. We are committed to proactively transforming our environment—promoting values of awareness, kindness, and inclusivity for our students—and supporting their path to positively impact our broader community. We are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege in our lives, our school, and the systems we create and support, and contribute to dismantling systemic and institutional oppression in all forms.

ABAR Committee

The CFMS Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism Committee works to incorporate CFMS's commitment to being anti-bias and anti-racist into the school's broader mission and daily life.  Our goal is to promote, through both institutional change effort and awareness building, a welcoming and inclusive school and community.

We welcome parents, staff, and members of the wider CFMS community to contribute to this work. 

Celebrating and affirming students' identities 

Book Recommendations

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

Jacqueline Woodson's lyrical text and Rafael López's dazzling art reminds us that we all feel like outsiders sometimes-and how brave it is that we go forth anyway. And that sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway. 

I Am Enough  by Grace Byers

This gorgeous, lyrical ode to loving who you are, respecting others, and being kind to one another comes from Empire actor and activist Grace Byers and talented newcomer artist Keturah A. Bobo.


We are all here for a purpose. We are more than enough. We just need to believe it.

Love Makes A Family Written/illustrated by Sophie Beer
This fun, inclusive board book celebrates the one thing that makes every family a family . . . and that's LOVE.

Grandad's Camper Written/illustrated Harry Woodgate 

Gramps and Grandad were adventurers. They would surf, climb mountains, and tour the country in their amazing camper. Gramps just made everything extra special. But after Gramps died, granddad hasn't felt like traveling anymore. So, their amazing granddaughter comes up with a clever plan to fix up the old camper and get Grandad excited to explore again.