Mission Statement

The Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy will provide a strong educational foundation to preserve and share the Southern Ute Indian culture and language within a Montessori environment.


Vision Statement

To provide an environment that creates future tribal and world leaders who appreciate and support their culture, language, family, and lifelong learning.

Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

The goal of early education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.

-Maria Montessori
Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum
SUIMA Moccasins
Jeremy Wade Shockley | Southern Ute Drum

Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
275 Mouache Dr
Ignacio, CO 81137

SUIMA Front Desk 970-563-0253

Visit the Southern Ute Education Department webpage.

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