Local Radio Show Puts Daycroft Montessori School Behind the Mike

Diane Mukkala, Daycroft’s Head of School, Talks to Lucy Ann Lance, Host of “Business Insider” on WLBY 1290 AM; School Also Runs 30-second Spots

Ann Arbor, MI (August 26, 2011) – Regular listeners of Lucy Ann Lance’s morning drive-time radio program have likely heard Diane Mukkala, head of school at Daycroft Montessori School of Ann Arbor, tell what distinguishes the Daycroft educational experience on recent broadcasts.

Earlier this month, Mukkala spoke on Lance’s “Business Insider” show, heard Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 am on WLBY 1290 AM, Ann Arbor’s Business Talk Radio. The 20-minute interview can be heard online at the Lucy Ann Lance Show website (www.lucyannlance.com).

Mukkala has also recently described “the Daycroft difference” in a series of 30-second commercials to run on Lance’s shows throughout the 2011-12 school year. Prospective Daycroft parents can listen to the spots on the Daycroft site.

The interview and commercials focus on Daycroft’s student-centered educational approach. Mukkala tells how the school blends Montessori, traditional, and progressive teaching methods to deliver a highly personalized learning experience. Two full-time teachers in every Daycroft classroom guide students as they make choices about their learning, explore and develop in their own style and at their own pace, and achieve to their full potential.

Daycroft is one of Washtenaw County’s leading private schools. It began as a preschool program in 1968. Daycroft has since grown to include a full-day kindergarten program, an elementary school program through 6th grade, before-school and after-school care, summer camp programs, and enrichment classes.

Daycroft has earned accreditation from the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS; www.isacs.org). It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS; www.nais.org), and is affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS; www.amshq.org).

Daycroft Preprimary School (preschool and kindergarten) is at 100 E. Oakbrook Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Phone: (734) 930-0333.

Daycroft Elementary School (grades K through 6) and Daycroft’s administrative offices are at 1095 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Phone: (734) 662-3335.

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