Amare Montessori Earned Platinum Green Certification
The Clarksville school received top honors for its environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Secondary Education
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Amare Montessori has secured Platinum Level certification through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program. The recognition honors the school's commitment to integrating environmental stewardship into its daily curriculum.
Why it matters
The school incorporates environmental stewardship into its curriculum to teach students responsible natural resource management through hands-on practice. This certification validates the integration of conservation efforts into the academic experience for students ranging from preschool to ninth grade.
Located on a 21-acre campus at 300 Miller Road, the school serves students from preschool through ninth grade. The grounds now include trails and natural areas on land that was formerly used as a dumping ground.
The players
Amare Montessori
This educational institution serves students from preschool through ninth grade and emphasizes environmental stewardship.
Wes Golden
He serves as the County Mayor of Clarksville-Montgomery County and formally recognized the school for its achievements.
Michelle Newell
She serves as the manager for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program.
The details
Students participate in various recycling programs, repurpose barn wood for projects, and manage natural resources through gardening and animal care. Junior high students further develop business plans to sell vegetables and reinvest proceeds into the school, while faculty manage energy audits through the Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation.
Timeline
The school moved to its current 21-acre campus in 2022.
School representatives met with Mayor Wes Golden for official recognition on September 24, 2026.
Culture Shift
The certification reflects a broader movement toward institutionalizing sustainable land management and waste reduction in local educational environments. By transforming formerly neglected land into natural learning spaces, the school mirrors a shift toward regenerative land use in suburban areas.
Families with students at the school gain access to a curriculum that emphasizes practical sustainability skills and business planning. The conversion of a former dumping ground into a managed 21-acre campus also provides the community with a improved local environmental asset.
The takeaway
Schools can successfully transition from waste-producing sites to sustainable learning centers by involving students in direct resource management. This transformation demonstrates that students can effectively lead small-scale circular economies through vegetable sales and material repurposing.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic initiatives in Secondary Education.
More information
Review the full requirements and environmental criteria on the CMC Green Certification Program information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ClarksvilleNow.com - News, Weather & Events in Clarksville, TN.
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