ONLINE WEBINAR + MASTERCLASS

The USA & Mexico Expedition

What We Learned from 25 Days Inside Montessori Schools, Communities, and Programs

Live on Zoom + recording
Mirka Vlckova & Hana Chramostova
Free webinar: May 28
5:30-7:00 p.m. CEST
Online masterclass: June 4, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m. CEST
Price:
Free webinar + €47 masterclass

What happens when Montessori has decades to mature?

Over 25 days, we visited Montessori schools, training centers, adolescent programs, public initiatives, and communities across the USA and Mexico.

Some environments were deeply established, shaped by generations of experience.
Others challenged our assumptions about where Montessori belongs, who it serves, and what is truly possible.

This journey changed the way we think about:

Montessori leadership
quality and consistency
adolescent practice
accessibility
long-term school development
and the future of Montessori in Europe

Now, we want to open this experience to you.

Not as a travel report.
But as a deeper reflection on what Montessori can become when it is allowed to mature, adapt, and truly live in different realities.

ℹ️ Choose how you want to join:

Start with the free live webinar and explore the biggest insights and reflections from the expedition.

Then continue into the full 3-hour masterclass for a deeper practical exploration of Montessori across cultures, systems, and realities.

Free live webinar: €0
3-hour online masterclass + recording: €47

What We Learned from 25 Days Inside Montessori Schools, Communities, and Programs

This is not theory.

This is what Montessori looks like across continents, cultures, and conditions, from world-class training centers to adolescent farm schools, from public systems to environments few ever get to witness.

Over 25 days, we step into Montessori communities across the USA and Mexico.

Now, we are opening this experience to you.

You may not have been able to travel with us.
But through this series, you can see what we see, reflect on what we learn, and bring it into your own work.

ℹ️ Choose how you want to join:

Each session stands on its own.
Or join the full series and experience how these perspectives connect into one complete journey.

Free session + deep dive (paid)
Single session: €37
Full series (4 sessions): €127

Free Live Webinar

A First Look Into Montessori Across the USA & Mexico

Join us for a live online session exploring the most powerful moments, reflections, and discoveries from our 25-day Montessori expedition across the USA and Mexico.

Free

May 28, 2026 • 5:30–7:00 p.m. CEST

Free online webinar on Zoom

Before the full masterclass, we invite you to join us for a live introductory session.

This webinar is designed as a first look into the most powerful moments, questions, surprises, and reflections from the expedition.

Together, we will explore:

What surprised us most during the journey
Key differences between emerging and long-established Montessori environments
Moments that challenged our assumptions
What deeply established Montessori communities can teach us
Reflections that may shift how you see your own practice or school

This is not a detailed breakdown of every visit.

It is an opportunity to step into the journey with us, reflect together, and begin asking bigger questions about Montessori today.

Included:

Live online session on Zoom
Space for questions and discussion
Inspirational visual presentation from the journey
Recording access

Online Masterclass

Montessori Across Cultures, Systems, and Realities

A focused 3-hour deep dive into the most important lessons, patterns, and reflections from our Montessori expedition across the USA and Mexico.

Masterclass

June 4, 2026 • 5:00–8:00 p.m. CEST

3-hour live online masterclass + recording

This masterclass brings together the most important lessons, observations, and practical insights from the expedition into one focused deep dive.

Rather than isolated stories, we will explore the deeper patterns behind what makes Montessori environments sustainable, authentic, impactful, and alive across different contexts.

This is not about copying schools from abroad.

It is about understanding:

What helps Montessori truly flourish
What weakens it over time
What mature Montessori practice actually looks like
What we can thoughtfully bring into our own environments and communities

What Mature Montessori Looks Like in Practice

Some of the schools we visited have been developing for over 50 years.

What changes when Montessori has time to mature?

We will explore:

What long-established Montessori communities do differently
What creates long-term stability and consistency
Common challenges growing schools face
What European schools may be able to learn from these environments today

Adolescent Montessori Beyond Theory

We visited adolescent environments ranging from farm-based communities to urban programs.

What makes these programs truly work in practice?

Together, we will look at:

Structures behind sustainable adolescent programs
How responsibility and real work are integrated
What supports independence beyond surface-level activities
Lessons from both rural and urban models

Montessori Beyond the “Elite” Narrative

One of the strongest themes throughout the journey was seeing Montessori in contexts many people would never expect.

We will reflect on:

How Montessori adapts across social and economic realities
What accessibility truly means in practice
How environments maintain authenticity while responding to real community needs
What this may mean for the future of Montessori education

The Question of Quality

What truly defines a high-quality Montessori environment?

And how do schools sustain that quality over time?

This part of the masterclass explores:

Recurring patterns we observed across strong environments
Leadership and organizational structures behind consistency
Accreditation and quality processes in practice
The difference between “looking Montessori” and deeply living Montessori principles

€47

Full masterclass access + recording

Join the Masterclass

Free Live Webinar

A First Look Into Montessori Across the USA & Mexico

Join us for a live online session exploring the most powerful moments, reflections, and discoveries from our 25-day Montessori expedition across the USA and Mexico.

Free

May 28, 2026 • 5:30–7:00 p.m. CEST

Free online webinar on Zoom

Before the full masterclass, we invite you to join us for a live introductory session.

This webinar is designed as a first look into the most powerful moments, questions, surprises, and reflections from the expedition.

Together, we will explore:

What surprised us most during the journey
Key differences between emerging and long-established Montessori environments
Moments that challenged our assumptions
What deeply established Montessori communities can teach us
Reflections that may shift how you see your own practice or school

This is not a detailed breakdown of every visit.

It is an opportunity to step into the journey with us, reflect together, and begin asking bigger questions about Montessori today.

Included:

Live online session on Zoom
Space for questions and discussion
Inspirational visual presentation from the journey
Recording access

WHO IT IS FOR:

Montessori guides and assistants (all age groups)
School leaders and founders
AMI students and graduates
Anyone seeking deeper understanding of Montessori in practice
Educators who want to expand beyond their local context

Join Us

FREE SESSION

€0

Start with a first look at the key insights from the expedition

✔ Live online on Zoom

✔ May 28, 2026, 5:30-7:00 p.m. CEST

✔ Dedicated time for questions and reflection

ONLINE MASTERCLASS

€47

Mirka Vlckova

Founder of Montessori Schools Andílek & Montessori Institute Prague

Mirka Vlckova first encountered Montessori when her youngest son was born. Despite having no formal training, financial resources, or external support, she was determined to bring Montessori education to her child. Starting with a volunteer mother’s group, she successfully established a Montessori kindergarten and elementary school, followed by an international Montessori teacher training center, and later, an adolescent farm program.

Hana Chramostova

Director of Montessori Schools Andílek

Hana is a school leader and strategist with years of experience as a principal in Montessori education. She focuses on building strong teams, clear systems, and environments where Montessori principles are lived consistently in daily practice.

Her work centers on aligning people, processes, and vision, helping schools grow into stable, authentic communities where both adults and children can thrive.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?

Feel free to contact us!