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QND Survives Battle with Pleasant Plains for Sectional Championship
By David Johnson
LISTEN: Montessori Academy of Peace Principal Nate Tallent talks about earning the Commendable School designation
Samantha Verdi
Samantha Verdi
Reporter · Decatur, IL
Samantha, a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, has focused her 6 years of reporting on the real estate market in Central Illinois. With a background in urban planning, she brings a rich understanding of how local development affects residents.
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November 6, 2026 Montessori Academy for Peace Principal Nate Tallent joined Byers Co to talk about Illinois Report Card, earning the Commendable School designation, and the Montessori approach. Listen to the podcast now!
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