AMS Learning Live: Understanding Montessori’s Core Components as a Basis to our Reflective Practice
April 21 – April 21
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (ET)
Virtual
Session Description
This webinar will cover an in-depth exploration of the core components of Montessori education. We will examine how these components manifest in our unique school and classroom settings, and how they can help us foster equitable spaces where all students can thrive and feel a sense of belonging. Additionally, we will discuss how these components can serve as tools for teachers to reflect on their day-to-day practices and encourage a cycle of continued reflection.
Session Leader
Cynthia Barraza is the AMS School Quality Manager. She serves as a guide and support to all schools in the AMS Pathway of Continuous School Improvement. She has been involved in Montessori for 20+ years. She started her journey as an elementary directress, guiding children 6–12 years old. Later she founded and led Discovery Garden Montessori School in Springfield, MO for more than a decade. During her time at DGMS, she taught elementary and early childhood for several years. Her passion is in adult development and how to utilize Montessori principles in school leadership and teacher professional development. She holds a master’s degree in Elementary Education and is AMS–credentialed (Early Childhood).