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Category archive 3) Inspiring people
5.12. 2024

Studying AMI Diploma Course – What to Expect?

Embarking on a journey to become a Montessori guide is far more than an educational endeavor—it’s a deeply personal transformation. Madlena Ulrich, AMI 3-6 Trainer, shared during a recent episode of “Talks with Mirka” how the process touches every aspect of who we are, from self-discipline to creativity, and even humor. One of the first and perhaps most surprising steps...

31.10. 2024

Montessori Observation and Record keeping

Watch/read my conversation with Madlena and understand the importance of knowing why we observe and why we keep records of our observations in the Montessori classroom. There are things we absolutely need to know and things that are less critical.

17.10. 2024

Talks with Mirka: October Challenges for Montessori School Leaders

As the middle of October settles in, leaders of Montessori Programs and Schools around the world face unique challenges that shape the remainder of their school year. Watch our latest episode of “Talks with Mirka” below, this time featuring Sue Pritzker, trainer of AMI Administrators Course. School has been in session for about a month. New beginnings...

8.3. 2024

ENG/CZE🎙️Podcast: Kristyna Turkova and why is she so important for Montessori in Czechia? // Kristýna Turková a proč je tak důležitá pro české montessori?

ENG: Today’s episode will be in Czech with a trainer in training, Kristyna Turkova. You can watch the episode with English subtitles in the video below!———— CZE: Dnešní epizodu máme v češtině, a to díky tomu, že je s Kristýnou Turkovou, která je na cestě k tomu, aby se stala první českou AMI trenérkou! Kvalita montessori v Čechách je různá, a to je...

24.11. 2023

🎙️Podcast: Success Story of Montessori Adolescent Farm Program

Are you thinking about opening an adolescent program? As Darina says, “there is not one ideal blueprint on how to do that”. You will have to find your own way. However, Montessori Perlička in Brno, Czech Republic, is a shining example of successful implementation of Maria Montessori’s vision for adolescent education.  She sits in a classroom, connected to our...

4.9. 2023

🎙️Podcast: Heidi Philippart and Her Story of Keeping Calm and Going On

Heidi Philippart is one of the most amazing AMI trainers I have ever met and had the priviledge to work with, but also, one of the most wonderful and humble human beings I know. This conversation is about her Montessori story, but also about hope, fun, love and laughter. May this conversation be of an encouragement for...

26.4. 2023

🎙️Podcast: “Where Is Emina?” The story of a unique borderless partnership to support underprivileged children

Emina Šakovic is a psychologist and the Founder of Montessori Educational Center Jedinstvena Generacija. She lives and works in Sarajevo in Bosnia.  Nina Rotello is the Founder of Montessori Origins. She lives and works in the United States. She is originally from Bosnia.  Emina and Nina share a mission. They believe that all children of the world have...

18.4. 2023

🎙️Podcast: The story of Carla Foster and Kyla Morenz and their passion for Montessori and love of humor

Carla Foster has been the AMI Director of Diploma Course at the University College, Høgskolen i Vestfold og Buskerud, in Norway. Kyla Morenz is an AMI Elementary Trainer from Toronto, Canada. They both currently train in Montessori Institute Prague and you can see them at an AMI 6-12 Diploma Course (starting in April, 2024) or AMI...

6.4. 2023

🎙️Podcast: The story of Lilian Bryan, a single mother of 5 children, who became an AMI Trainer

In 1968 Lilian Bryan was commissioned by Mario Montessori, son of Maria Montessori, to establish the Montessori Institute Atlanta, an AMI teacher training center. There Lilian directed AMI Primary(3-6)  teacher training courses for 43 years. The training center under her leadership became internationally acclaimed and very successful. Lilian Bryan’s many years of Montessori work have...

17.3. 2023

🎙️Podcast: The Story of a Lifelong Montessori Service to Others with Sue Pritzker

Sue is an AMI 3-6 trained guide who early in her carrier became a school leader. She has served for more than 30 years to the community of Childpeace Montessori School in Portland Oregon as well as to the global Montessori community. She is an AMI trainer for school administrators, a trainer for the WSLI, she speaks,...