Exploring Montessori leadership, advocacy, and speaking with clarity? This podcast conversation with Dr. Wraychel Gilmore offers a powerful introduction to the thinking behind her work. In this episode, Mirka speaks with Dr. Wraychel Gilmore about Montessori leadership, systemic change in education, and what it truly means to advocate for Montessori in complex adult-facing environments. You will...
15 Years That Give Meaning How Montessori Seeds Grow Over Time When education becomes a lifelong journey At the beginning of a new year, there is a traditional Czech proverb: “Jak na nový rok, tak po celý rok.” It means that the way we begin the year often shapes everything that follows. If this is true, then 2026 begins with...
A Montessori perspective on literacy in Elementary Children learning in a second language often reach a confusing point.They understand the topic, speak with confidence, and may already read fluently in their first language, yet reading and writing in the second language feels slow, fragmented, or frustrating. This is a common experience in Montessori Elementary classrooms, especially in bilingual...
Running a Montessori school today is more complex than ever. Montessori guides are deeply engaged with children and parents, while at the same time schools grow, regulations change, and new challenges like the digital and AI era keep coming. That is why Montessori school leaders matter – and why the AMI Montessori School Leadership Course was...
In this episode of the Lead Montessori podcast (in preparation of the upcoming conference), I had the pleasure of speaking with Dinara about her incredible journey of bringing Montessori education to Kazakhstan.
We bring you an inspiring conversation with Hanka Chramostova, principal of Montessori School Andílek in Prague. Over the years, her school has secured more than 1.5 million euros in grant funding—allowing them to grow, support families, and expand their programs from toddlers to adolescents.
We bring you an inspiring conversation with Hanka Chramostova, principal of Montessori School Andílek in Prague. Over the years, her school has secured more than 1.5 million euros in grant funding—allowing them to grow, support families, and expand their programs from toddlers to adolescents.
Bringing Montessori to your community is a beautiful, bold dream — and like so many dreams, it requires funding. The good news is? You’re not alone in this, and yes, funding is out there. We recently sent out a survey in which I asked you, Montessori educators, founders, and dreamers about your experiences with grant funding. Your responses were honest, powerful, and eye-opening and they inspired me to create something just for you.
Bringing Montessori to your community is a beautiful, bold dream — and like so many dreams, it requires funding. The good news is? You’re not alone in this, and yes, funding is out there. We recently sent out a survey in which I asked you, Montessori educators, founders, and dreamers about your experiences with grant funding. Your responses were honest, powerful, and eye-opening and they inspired me to create something just for you.
Alright, Grant Lovers, let’s dive right in! You know, I’m a huge advocate for Montessorians using grants. They offer incredible opportunities to secure funding and alleviate financial stress. And honestly, I’ve seen it way too often – many Montessori organizations struggle financially, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Grants can be a total game-changer. So,...
