Public Montessori with Principal Kathy Lause (Dec 2024)
Join me in a discussion with public Montessori principal Kathy Lause of School 91 in the Indianapolis Public Schools district as we talk about the highs and lows, benefits and challenges of being school leader of a public Montessori school. Kathy shares details on two “big ideas”: 1. Creating documented agreements about what Montessori schools […]
Montessori Inclusion with MMPI (Nov 2024, E 005)
In today's episode about Montessori education, we talk to Montessori inclusion experts Catherine Massie and Barbara Laborsky from the Montessori Medical Partnership for Inclusion. We discuss the history of inclusion in Montessori, the modern evolution of the Montessori inclusion movement, and what resources exist to support teachers and school leaders in building more inclusive, welcoming, […]
Effective Teacher Evaluation with Dr. Vanessa Rigaud (Oct 2024) E004
Join host Jess Davis and guest Dr. Vanessa Rigaud to discuss what works and what doesn't in teacher evaluation, strategies for supporting teacher capacity, tips for building a positive culture around teacher evaluation, recommendations for evaluative tools, and more. Host: Jess Davis, Lead Consultant, Montessori Minds Consulting Guest: Dr. Vanessa Rigaud, Xavier University Vanessa M. […]
Montessori Advocacy with MPPI (Sept 2024) E003
Learn about how public policy affects both private and public Montessori teachers, schools, and families. Hear how advocates make positive change through collaboration meet Denise and Vyju from the Montessori Public Policy Initiative (a joint nonprofit advocacy organization from AMS and AMI/USA). Host: Jessica Davis Guests: Denise Monnier and Vyju Kadambi from the Montessori Public […]
Observation with Dr. Paul Epstein (Sep 2024) E002
Join host Jess Davis of Montessori Minds Consulting in conversation with Dr. Paul Epstein (professor, coach, trainer, Montessorian, and author) about observation as a tool in the Montessori classroom. Learn why observation is essential (and challenging), understand the C.O.R.E. method of observation, get tips on different ways to record observations, and more. Dr. Epstein will […]
Welcome to the Roots and Wings Montessori Podcast (Sep 2024) E001
Dr. Montessori wrote, "The greatest gifts we can give our children are the roots of independence and the wings of responsibility." Join host Jess Davis and Montessori Minds Consulting as we explore topics from Montessori philosophy, classroom leadership, curriculum, and more. This podcast is designed to help build a community of learning among Montessori educators […]
Montessori Journey through China
Follow along on a tour of Montessori schools, sights, and cultural explorations in China!
11 Stress Management Techniques for Kids: Lessons for the Classroom and Life
Stress for children ages 8-12 has increased by 45% over the last 30 years and continues to rise at increasing rates. Stress serves a biological purpose–when we experience stress hormones are released that trigger “fight or flight” reflexes and help us escape dangerous situations. However, as civilization has evolved these hormones are more often triggered […]
Montessori Professional Development: What Path is Right for You?
Montessori professional development can be an online introduction from the comfort from home, networking at a conference, working toward a teacher credential, or taking a master class in Montessori pedagogy. Find the path that’s right for you…
5 Keys to Meaningful Encouragement for Student Confidence
This article discusses the difference between traditional adult-centered praise and meaningful encouragement and gives five strategies for nurturing confidence, intrinsic motivation, self-awareness, and self-determination.