It literally takes a village to steward a historic campus like Escuela del Sol Montessori + Harwood Art Center. With the support of a team of collaborators, we’ve made remarkable progress in preserving and revitalizing our home. Learn more about campus improvements that have been made possible by our generous community.
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Alumni News
Meet the Escuela + Harwood Board of Trustees
Trustees help guide strategic decisions for Escuela and Harwood. We provide the fiduciary review required by our 501c3 status, serve as thought partners, and advocate to ensure sustainability, mission alignment, and success of the organization. We are excited to introduce you to the members of our board.
Escuela del Sol Was Voted Best of the City AGAIN!
We are excited to announce that, for the second year in a row, Escuela del Sol Montessori has been voted the Best Montessori school in Albuquerque the Magazine’s Best of the City issue!
Exciting Head of School Announcement
After a comprehensive and thoughtful search process, we are pleased to announce that Jr. High lead guide, Tanesia R. Hale-Jones, will be stepping into the role of Head of School for the 2025-26 school year.
Escuela del Sol Montessori was voted Best Montessori!
Escuela del Sol Montessori has been chosen as Albuquerque’s Best Montessori school in Albuquerque The Magazine’s Best of the City issue!
Trekking Builds Capacity for Growth
Outdoor education has always been an integral part of Escuela’s program. History, culture, geology, biology and more come alive through lessons and experiences out in the world.
What’s Next for Outgoing Executive Director Friedje vanGils? Read about it in the Downtown Albuquerque News!
Downtown Albuquerque News recently interviewed Executive Director and Head of School, Friedje vanGils about her retirement, what comes next, and what’s in store for the future of Escuela del Sol and Harwood Arts Center.
Alumni Spotting at Inauguration!
Escuela alumni Rebecca Avitia had great seats for the inauguration as the Chief of Staff for Sen. Martin Heinrich!