Santa Cruz Sentinel, 9/25/2018, updated 9/27/18, “Silent monk Baba Hari Dass, who inspired thousands at the Mount Madonna Center, dies at 95,” by Nicholas Ibarra. Baba Hari Dass, the spiritual leader and silent monk who inspired thousands out of the Mount Madonna…
Register-Pajaronian, 9/26/2018, “Spiritual leader, founder of Mt. Madonna Center dies at 95,” by Johanna Miller. Hindu leader, master yogi, author and founding inspiration of the Mount Madonna Center and Mount Madonna School Baba Hari Das died peacefully at his home in Bonny…
What follows is a reflection by Mount Madonna’s Head of School, Supriya Mary McDonald, on the importance of positive character development. Positive character development, along with academic excellence and creative self-expression, comprise the three pillars of Mount Madonna School. As the many…
SchoolLinks.com, 9/11/2017, The Path to Higher Ed, Building College and Career Readiness – “Understanding Your Multi-situated Self,” a dialogue with Director of Upper School Shannon Kelly (’92). In a recent social media post, teacher Haley Campbell (’02) shared her impressions of the…
The CAIS and WASC accreditors spent four days visiting classrooms, engaging in group and individual discussions, carefully reviewing our 183-page self-study document, so they could evaluate the full operations and educational program of MMS. After 18 months of work, we are pleased…
Dear MMS Community, We are pleased to announce the selection of Shannon Kelly as our new high school director for the 2016-17 school year. Shannon is an MMS alumna (’92) as well as the parent of three daughters, Zoe (’15), Indigo (10th)…
SantaCruzParent.com, 2/11/2016, “Teach to Learn: Mentoring Leaders,” an insightful essay by Mount Madonna Head of School Supriya McDonald. Click the following link and scroll about half way down to read. Read more
Mount Madonna School (MMS) will restructure the administration of its athletic program for the 2016-2017 school year, splitting its single athletic director (AD) role into two positions. This plan coincides with completion of the school’s new athletic facility. Longtime MMS Athletic Director…
Behind the exceptional natural setting and inspiring educational philosophy that is Mount Madonna School (MMS), is its most significant ‘natural resource’: a diverse faculty, administration and staff of enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated individuals, who together bring a broad range of personal and…
