Category: News

By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor In a previous post, we told you about a project to help spread the word about our school, and invited YOU—the members of Clonlara’s global community of students, families, and alumni—to join us. Now, the results are clear for all to see! Watch Us…

By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor The snow is melting here in Michigan, and though we may not have seen the last of it this year, Clonlara School’s staff is looking forward to the budding and blooming of spring. In anticipation of warmer temperatures and longer days…

By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor Clonlara School celebrated its 50th anniversary in a two-day event that brought together guests from across the United States and as far away as Japan. The festivities included a proclamation presented by Ann Arbor City Council Member Kirk Westphal on behalf of…

By Chandra Montgomery Nicol, Executive Director Since our first day on October 3, 1967, Clonlara School has grown strong roots in the Ann Arbor community and has touched many lives both locally and globally through our programs. Pat Montgomery, Clonlara’s founder, began with a dream…

By Bev Munday, Director of Education I left Michigan on August 1, flying to India for a four-day to visit Sri Atmanada Memorial School, which has been affiliated with Clonlara since 2005. I had never been to India and expected to experience a very different…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] By Kevin Fitzgerald, Editor Clonlara School’s Class of 2017 included 109 students, representing 18 U.S. states and 20 countries. Each of these students had their own individual interests, passions, and goals, and while many did not know each other personally, they all shared the support…

By Chandra Montgomery Nicol, Executive Director If you are like me, the start of a new school year might seem less like a beginning and more like a continuation of a learning journey. After all, does learning ever really stop? For me, the years seem…