Top Montessori Academy Sold in Atlanta
The team at HINGE Advisors is thrilled to announce the successful sale of International Montessori Academy and its associated real estate in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood to Cadence Education, a leading provider of early learning and community-oriented Montessori programs across the country.
International Montessori Academy was founded by Montessori educator Zaki Swaray-Rowe, who is originally from Sierra Leone. The school serves children 8 weeks to 12 years old with programming aligned to international standards of academic excellence. It brings together a thriving global community with more than 20 nationalities represented among families and staff.
Prior to International Montessori Academy, Swaray-Rowe founded and ran four other Montessori schools in Georgia. She opened her first Montessori school in London when she couldn’t find a local Montessori program for her son to attend.
“For International Montessori Academy, it was equally important to find a provider that would invest further in delivering high-quality Montessori education and opportunities for our staff. HINGE Advisors’ competitive process uncovered the right buyer to do just that,” said Swaray-Rowe.
“We brought International Montessori Academy to market and received interest from a number of well-respected education buyers,” explains HINGE Transaction Advisor Nan Rikard, who also founded Atlanta-based Big Blue Marble Academy, now one of the nation's largest early education providers. “After going through a very selective process, we made a deal with the wonderful team at Cadence Education who will carry on Zaki’s remarkable legacy.”
The sale closed with the support of HINGE’s transaction team, including Rikard, Diligence Manager Carrie Pergerson, Senior Financial Analyst Rusty Bailey, and Marketing Coordinator Marissa Webster.
“Having sold other schools, I knew I needed a team to support me with this strategic move for our community. HINGE Advisors advocated for the best interests of our school and has been an extremely valuable partner in setting International Montessori Academy up for more good things to come,” said Swaray-Rowe.
Are you interested in extending your early education legacy by finding the perfect buyer to continue your great work? Get in touch with the HINGE team today at info@hingeadvisors.com.