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- ↑ Tucker, M. "Visions of Montessori School Taking Shape," The Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times, January 15, 2008
- ↑ Stephenson, S. "Montessori for Ages Twelve to Eighteen: Montessori Philosophy and Practice for the Middle School and High School Years," Michael Olaf Company http://www.michaelolaf.net/montessori12-18.html
- ↑ "Growers' Links," Maryville Farmers' Market http://www.maryvillefarmersmarket.com/
- ↑ "Students invited to weekly MMS camps," The Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times, May 12, 2009, http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20090512/LIFE/305129992/-1/FRONTPAGE%5B%5D
- ↑ "Montessori Middle sets first Farm Fest," The Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times, May 6, 2008