The Spark Foundation, Inc

Founded in 1971, The Eliot Montessori School is an independent school that serves more than 100 students in kindergarten through grade eight. The school facilities include a gymnasium, auditorium, playground, science lab, library and classrooms. It provides a kindergarten program for children between the ages of four and six. The Eliot Montessori School s language arts curriculum includes grammar, vocabulary, etymology, spelling, handwriting, sentence structure and reading comprehension. The school s core curriculum includes mathematics, science, social studies, English and science. It also offers classes in art, music, physical education, computers, Spanish and Latin. The Eliot Montessori School additionally provides various before- and after-school programs.

The school and orphanage are managed by Dr. Jacob Bernard, a well-respected Haitian Christian leader, who studied in the United States and received his PhD at the University of North Texas before returning to his homeland. Under his direction, the dedicated Haitian teachers and staff supervise the daily activities of the school and orphanage. HFC is governed by a U.S. based board of directors who volunteer their time and are dedicated to seeing the mission of HFC realized. Board members are actively involved in the operation of HFC, yet firmly believe in partnering with Haitians to transform their culture for Christ.