International Conference in Prague, Czech Republic

Lead Montessori 2025

Together, We Are Stronger

Kathy Minardi, Sue Pritzker, Mirka Vlckova & Peter Davidson
October 24, 25 & 26 (Friday - Sunday)
Early Bird Price: €497
Valid until May 31, 2025
Actionable Solutions for Common Challenges
Learn from each other to navigate uncertainty, enrollment & staffing, or financial stability
Essential & Practical Leadership Tools
for decision-making, team management, conflict resolution, financial management & more!
Resources and Best Practices
to improve operations, communication and leadership effectivness in your school
Peter Davidson, Kathy Minardi, Sue Pritzker & Mirka Vlckova

Conference Takeaways:

Conference Takeaways:

  • Understand the types of choices children make and how to support conscious decision-making.
  • Gain insights into different types of attention and their role in reaching concentration.
  • Learn how to adapt presentations to meet children’s needs, offering points of consciousness to deepen focus.

Key Conference Topics:

Key Conference Topics:

The conference will focus on the unique challenges and responsibilities of Montessori leadership in today's rapidly changing world. 

  • Navigating uncertainty
  • Strengthening community
  • The evolving role of education
  • Leadership wellbeing
  • Inspiration & innovation

Introduction to the Conference

We are not alone. When we come together, we gain strength, inspiration, and the collective wisdom to navigate obstacles and create a meaningful change.

This conference serves as a space for connection, learning and mutual support.

Join us. Together, we are stronger, and together, we can achieve more.

  • Onsite conference in Prague, Czechia
  • October 24, 25 & 26, 2025
    Friday-Sunday
  • Lead Speakers & Facilitators
    Mirka Vlckova, Sue Pritzker, Peter Davidson and Kathy Minardi
  • Certificate awarded by Montessori Institute Prague (AMI)
  • Early Bird Price: €497
    valid until June 30, 2025

Being a Montessori leader is challenging and often lonely..

It has been five years since we last came together as the Lead Montessori international community, and so much has changed. The world feels more fragile than ever, and the role of education has never been more vital.

Do you recognize the impact of your work on the future of your community? As Montessori leaders, we carry great responsibility - but we cannot pour from an empty cup. Just like on an airplane, we must put on our own oxygen mask first before we can truly support and uplift others.

Leadership can be isolating, exhausting, and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Taking time to reconnect, reflect, and recharge is not a luxury - it’s a necessity.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

3-day conference in Prague

Gain fresh insights and valuable content while also having ample time to connect, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations with colleagues. This conference is designed not just for learning, but for building relationships and strengthening our Montessori leadership community.

Who it is for:

  • Montessori leaders & administrators
  • School founders & owners
  • Heads of schools
  • Montessori entrepreneurs

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

3-day onsite conference in Prague

Gain fresh insights and valuable content while also having ample time to connect, exchange ideas, and engage in meaningful conversations with colleagues. This conference is designed not just for learning, but for building relationships and strengthening our Montessori leadership community.

Who it is for:

  • Montessori leaders & administrators
  • School founders & owners
  • Heads of schools
  • Montessori entrepreneurs

Together, we will explore the following topics:

Navigating Uncertainty

Leading with resilience in a fragile global landscape.

Strengthening Community

Building connections and support among like-minded Montessori leaders facing similar challenges.

The Evolving Role of Education

Exploring how Montessori education can adapt and thrive in a shifting educational landscape.

Leadership Well-being

Prioritizing self-care and fostering sustainable leadership practices.

Inspiration & Innovation

Gaining fresh insights, strategies, and motivation to lead with confidence.

Keynote Speakers

Mirka Vlckova

CEO & found of Montessori Institute Prague

Sue Pritzker

Consultant, speaker, and AMI trainer for leadership course

Kathy Minardi

Director at Whole School Leadership, speaker & lecturer

Peter Davidson

International consultant, speaker & (retired) head of school

Conference venue: Mama Shelter Prague 

Welcome to Prague!
It’s not hard to see why the Czech capital city of Prague, both charming and mischievous, appeals to everyone. From the ten floors and the epic terrace of the international hotel Mama Shelter Prague you will experience the beautiful red rooftops and ancient castles of the Golden City . A ten-minute tram ride to the Old Town, Mama Shelter Hotel will offer you a conference home just outside the crush of tourism, while remaining plugged into the city’s beating heart.

Accommodation

Do you want to join us as a speaker?

We invite Montessori leaders, educators, and experts to contribute to this year’s conference by submitting session proposals. Whether you have insights to share through a keynote speech, an interactive workshop, a World Café discussion, or a peer learning group, we welcome your ideas.

Sessions should focus on the real, pressing challenges faced by Montessori leaders today—such as leadership resilience, school sustainability, team management, and adapting to a changing world. This is an opportunity to share your expertise, inspire your peers, and be part of a collective effort to strengthen the global Montessori leadership community. If you have a topic or experience that could support and empower fellow leaders, we encourage you to apply!

Do you have any questions?