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 the Montessori world, we often talk about how to guide children – with respect, patience, and trust in their potential. Much less often, however, do we talk about how to guide one another.Just like children, adults also need an environment that allows them to grow, learn from mistakes, and stay connected to the deeper meaning...
I had to translate this for you! I’m so happy to share this piece with you from my dear friend and colleague, Kateřina Vosátková. Katka is not only an AMI 0–3 Diploma graduate and the founder of the beautiful Montessori Space school here in Czechia, she’s also a thoughtful leader who cares deeply about the heart...
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.
Lucy Welsted, head of an international Montessori school in Cordoba, Spain, shared her inspiring journey of creating a thriving bilingual program in a recent Talk with Mirka. From its initial challenges to becoming a model of multilingual education, Lucy’s experience offers valuable insights for educators and administrators alike. Why Bilingual Education? Bilingual education is more than teaching children...
Hello, hello! Today’s blog post and the origin video which goes with it is a little different. Normally, we’d connect live in my TALK WITH MIRKA FB/IG LIVE SHOW, but this time, I’m sharing something pre-recorded. Why? Because I’m actually taking a little time for myself—a quick retreat to a spa for two and a half days. I’m going...
