About Us
AMS is deeply committed to promoting the quality, authenticity, and integrity of Montessori education across the globe.
AMS was founded in 1960 by educator Nancy McCormick Rambusch. It was our goal then – as it is today – to provide the most authentic, quality Montessori experience, and be the foremost advocate for our 19,000+ members around the world.
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AMS by the Numbers
23,000+
AMS MEMBERS WORLDWIDE
215
ACCREDITED SCHOOLS
245
AMS AFFILIATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
70
COUNTRIES WITH AMS MEMBERS
The 5 Core Components
While there are many principles that make up a Montessori education, AMS recognizes five components as essential to an authentic, quality experience.
Our Mission
Empowering humanity to build a better world through Montessori.
Donate to AMS
A donation to AMS supports and advances the advocacy, standards, research, teacher education, and public policy that enrich Montessori students, families, and communities.
Meet our Board of Directors
This passionate group of dedicated volunteers works to advance the mission of the organization, and Montessori as a whole.
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Amira D. Mogaji
President of the Board
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Anita Hanks
Vice President of the Board/President Elect
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Candace Proctor
Chair of the Teachers Section
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Debbie Senoff-Langford
Treasurer of the Board & Interim Chair of the Heads of School Section
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Geoffrey E. Bishop
Secretary of the Board
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Munir Shivji
Executive Director
Montessori Life Blog
Stay up to date on the latest news and trending topics in the world of Montessori.
Volunteer with AMS
Discover more ways to get involved and give back to the Montessori community.
Contact Us
Please reach out to us with any questions pertaining to AMS or Montessori.