schools about social justice policies and inclusion, and training teachers about navigating changing curriculum laws, while teaching with historical integrity. Her play, Words That Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education continues to tour the United States. She was trained by the late Ursula Thrush.

and guide classes of young students. She later moved to Lower Elementary, earning her Montessori 6-12 certification. After nearly 20 years in the classroom, Cheryl focused on parent education and support through her work with the Montessori Foundation’s Montessori Family Alliance. Cheryl attended Montessori school as a child and has two children who attended Montessori school through their high school graduation.

Development from Eckerd College. Kitty is one of the founders of The Center for Guided Montessori Studies and currently serves as the Director of Education.  She is a member of the International Montessori Council (IMC) Board of Trustees and sits on the Sarasota University Board of Directors. Kitty is committed to providing support to teachers, schools and families as they strive to develop positive learning environments for children.

She has a BA in Liberal Studies from Endicott College. Martha has many years of experience in working with Conservation Agencies in governance and non profit Montessori School boards. She also is a coach for Montessori Leaders. She is a trained facilitator of the World Peace Game and an advocate for environmental conservation. When Martha is not at her school or working with Montessori Leaders, she can be found outdoors in the woods and prairies of her home in northern Illinois working the land.

I noticed more and more students, their families, faculty, and administrators, struggling to find a healthy life-balance. A holistic approach to health and wellbeing has always been my passion so, I decided to study various wellbeing techniques which would enable me to help myself and others find and maintain a healthy balance within mind and body. Consulting and working within the Montessori education community, I hear about overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout amongst so many that I now focus on helping all school constituents discover holistic mental and physical health and wellbeing techniques to ensure ultimate central nervous system balance for success, wellbeing, and resilience. The best part about these techniques is that they are scientifically proven so we can use them in schools without offending anyone. If you are ready to uplevel your life and bring about wellbeing and resilience in your students, connect with me for my Empowered Wellbeing for Success® School Education Series or join my Sanity Club | A Self-Care Sanctuary for Empowerment. The Club is where I guide you in simple, easy-to-action wellbeing techniques for life-long mental, emotional, and physical health and vitality – it’s your personal monthly wellbeing spa.

Montessori Consultant M.Ed.

Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner

Chopra Certified Meditation Teacher

Chopra Certified Yoga Teacher – RYT200

Yoga Calm for Children® Teacher

Subtle® Yoga Teacher (Central Nervous System Regulation)

IIN Holistic Health Coach

Energy Alignment Mentor – EAM®

BioDivinity™ Levels 1 & 2 – energy psychology

Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory In Trauma –in training

She was HOS also at Woodward School for Girls from 2018-2021 working with both Middle School and High School girls. In 2018, she devoted a sabbatical year to exploring “Parents as Partners” and visited 65 Montessori schools throughout the world. In her words, “My findings were unequivocal that the experience of parents with schools is clearly two-fold: one experrience is about their child and his/her learning, and the other is clearly about what I have framed in my research: “Me as a Parent,” which relates to what support systems parents need and want from their child’s school. This could not be more applicable now as we navigate new waters together.”

She is a dedicated advocate for, and driver of, excellence in the educational experience of students and parents. Renee is passionate about children and their learning, the development of teachers, and partnerships with parents and the family to achieve the best outcome and learning experience. She is highly committed to assisting all schools to establish a successful path forward.

Renee has served on the American Montessori Society for two terms, with a focus on “Chair of the Head of School” Section and is most comfortable working with Heads of School and their roles. She is a 20+ year Board member of the Montessori Schools of Massachusetts.

greater access to high quality Montessori education for all families.  She is AMS credentialed for Primary and Lower Elementary and holds an AMS certificate in Administration and a master’s degree in Education from Xavier University.

Vyju focused on advocacy while serving on the United Montessori Schools of Indiana board of directors, working with Montessori leaders and licensing specialists to reduce policy obstacles to quality Montessori education.  She was instrumental in creating and implementing a verification program for Indiana Montessori schools.

which has served the Montessori community since 1994. Lori is the Director of the Early Childhood Program and a teacher trainer for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies.

parents, and children in her local sphere of influence and beyond earning her Montessori Credentials in both Early Childhood and Elementary from the American Montessori Society. In addition to being a valuable resource to families, faculty, and leadership, Sheila is also a distinguished presenter and keynote speaker serving the National and International Montessori community. She is active with school leadership development through AMS’s Educational Leadership Fellowship Program (E.L.F.) and the Center for Guided Montessori Studies (CGMS) as a Leadership Program Practicum Advisor and Instructional Guide for Elementary and Leadership cohorts. Additionally, she created the Andrews Educational Institute, which provides consultative services to Montessori and other progressive educational school leaders, teachers and parents. The Institute promotes a holistic approach to creating safe and supportive learning environments designed to strengthen and empower families. She currently serves as the International Montessori Council (IMC) Director of School Accreditation and Affiliation

With a focus on current research, she shares her knowledge of evidenced-based practices as they align with best Montessori practice. Her areas of expertise include behavior disorders, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and autism. Christine created a Montessori-based Muti-tiered System of Support, a framework for Social-Emotional Learning, and guides Montessori school leaders as they implement inclusive education and positive behavior support plans.

Christine is an internationally known presenter and teacher educator. She offers professional development, consultation, and coaching to Montessori schools. [email protected]

Courageous Conversation, Collaborative Coaching, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices. It is a promise of more meaningful relationships, greater depth of experience, and a broader, more compassionate view of oneself and the world. These practices are essential in order to serve our children and the future of humanity. Cassi has been in the Montessori field for 30 years as a teacher and school leader. She is currently an American Montessori Society (AMS) School Accreditation Commissioner, Instructional Guide for CGMS Leadership Certification and a trainer for the AMI Administrator certification course. She is certified as an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) School Administrator and has completed AMS Anti-bias Anti-racist the certification course. She consults with and provides advice to Montessori communities that are intent on generating positive and lasting change

She holds Montessori credentials for children ages 2-12 and has worked for five Montessori training centers. Jody frequently consults for Montessori schools and regularly offers Positive Discipline workshops and consultations for parents, teachers, and professional leaders. She holds a certificate in Adlerian Studies through the Idaho Society of Individual Psychology and currently serves as a Co-Chair of the Educators Section of North American Adlerian Society of Adlerian Psychologists (NASAP).

Certification Course for the Authentic Institute of Montessori based in Bozeman, Montana, and a Montessori Consultant, She has four adult children, nine grandchildren, and has a passion for playing with and guiding children to become the best they can be.

Montessori Education through the St Catherine University, St. Paul, MN. She holds AMS 2.5-6 certification, an AMI Assistant’s certificate for 0-3, and RIE Level 1 from Ruth Anne Hammond and Deborah Greenwald, and participated in CGMS 6-12 training, and Administrative coursework through the Montessori Foundation. Jana started her Montessori journey when her children were infants, and spent over 20 years teaching, before transitioning to a director position at one of the longest-running Montessori schools in Louisville. In 2001, she started as an instructor for an AMS/MACTE TEP. Today, she teaches for a number of MACTE teacher education programs in the US and Asia and is the Director of VMAT, a MACTE/IMC TEP in Hanoi, Vietnam. She has held positions as a long-term substitute, Education Specialist, Lead Teacher, Montessori Elementary Teacher, School Director, Montessori Level Coordinator, and Consultant. Jana developed online courses for Montessori teachers and homeschool parents and offers continued support to parents and mentorship to teachers, which brings her great joy!

Her most recent projects include the founding of Studio June, a Montessori parent and child education center, and Family Friendly Home, an interior design company that creates inspirational home and school interiors.

Sarah’s most recent book, First Foods to Family Meals (2019), provides parents a Montessori grounding to help them include their children in preparing food at home. Sarah has created online courses that help parents, childcare professionals, and grandparents to incorporate Montessori theory into their lives.

Sarah has an M.Ed in Montessori education, a B.S. in environment and design, AMI Montessori certification for ages birth to six, and is an Associate Member of ASID.

pedagogy. After moving to Miami, Florida, Barbara founded what is now Montessori Wellness, with the vision of promoting a deeper understanding of the connections between Montessori education and wellness practices, so as to support the well-being of children and adults alike. As speaker, Barbara has presented on wellness-related topics at several international, national and regional Montessori conferences.

Rebecca has been active in the area of teacher program accreditation for the past 14 years. Prior to her work with MACTE, she served as the Vice President for Membership for the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). She has presented at many national conferences and participated in over sixty on-site visits preparing for teacher program accreditation. Rebecca earned her B.A. in Music Education from Alma College and went on to teach in public and private schools for 20 years. She earned her M.Ed. from Bowling Green State University in Education with an endorsement in Gifted Education and continued to teach, as well as develop a number of programs in gifted education and gifted enrichment. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Delaware. Her tenure at MACTE is based on commitment to supporting Montessori teacher preparation and thereby improving the educational experience of Montessori students.

Montessori a PK3 – 8th grade, Houston ISD. She served 25 years in public schools as a teacher, social worker, program developer and administrator. Dr. Pollock has consulted with schools across the United States and has been an international speaker/consultant to school systems/organizations in Sweden, China, Brazil, Mexico, and Ghana. She has written for various publications including a monthly Houston parent column that ran for 13 years. She serves on various non-profit boards including Montessori for Social Justice. Her dedication to Social Justice has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign. Dr. Pollock credentials include Montessori Administrator and Texas certifications in Elementary Education Special Education, English as a Second Language, Speech Communications, Mid-Management Administrator and Superintendent. She was a Fellow in the Rice (University) Education Entrepreneurial Program, a US Fulbright Exchange Principal and she attended Harvard with Raise Your Hand Texas for certifications in Educational Leadership. She holds Master’s Degrees in Montessori Integrative Learning, Educational Leadership, Social Work and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership

respected contributor in the field. Tanya’s diverse professional background allows her to bring unique skills and experiences to her work. She has served as a Montessori teacher trainer, empowering aspiring educators with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster a nurturing and effective learning environment. Tanya lends her expertise to schools worldwide, offering valuable guidance and support to ensure the successful implementation of Montessori. Beyond her educational work, Tanya is a motivational speaker, captivating audiences with her passion for Montessori and her ability to inspire positive change. Tanya’s commitment extends beyond her work with individual schools. For over two decades, she has served as a dedicated member of the School Accreditation Commission for the International Montessori Council, ensuring the highest standards of quality and integrity within the Montessori community. She continues her commitment to Montessori educator preparation as a board member of the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), an agency officially recognized by the United States Department of Education to accredit Montessori Teacher Education programs.She has presented at many national conferences and participated in over sixty on-site visits preparing for teacher program accreditation.

and enjoys observing the Montessori process at each level. She earned a M.A.T. in Elementary Education K-6, and a Lower Elementary Certification from PCTE. She has presented at multiple conferences, created and designed curriculum, worked as a trainer, and written articles. She loves telling stories especially when dressing up, sharing her treasures (bones, shells, nests, etc.), and inspiring everyone around her!

the Barrie School in Silver Spring, MD. Tim was the co-founder of the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies and the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. He currently serves as the co-Head of the New Gate School in Sarasota, FL. He earned a B.A. in History and Philosophy from Georgetown University; an M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Supervision from The American University; and his Montessori certification from the American Montessori Society. Tim is the author of several books on Montessori Education, including How to Raise An Amazing Child; The Montessori Way with Dr. Paul Epstein; Building a World-Class Montessori School; Finding the Perfect Match – Recruit and Retain Your Ideal Enrollment; Master Teachers – Model Programs; Starting a New Montessori School; Celebrations of Life; and The World in the Palm of Her Hand.

She is a trained Early Childhood Montessori teacher, a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business and a facilitator of the CEO Roundtable. 

She leads a team of 42 employees with an enrollment of 180 children from 6 weeks through 15 years.  She is the founding Head of both the Infant and Middle School communities.  

Patty is an internationally published author and speaker.  Her consulting work has been with private school startups and continuing business development such as finding markets, driving business, culture development, setting tuition and compensation.  Basically… a Montessori business nerd.  She does not like writing in the third person but she does love her work!

students. She founded a Spanish Immersion Montessori Farm School. Hosted the MACTE Primary training for Montessori guides. And invited local Montessori schools to join in hosting a Peace Conference. I am also a bilingual specialist in translation, interpreting and editing. It has been my pleasure to serve in many capacities and communities of learners.