AMS is proud to recognize the latest graduates of AMS Instructor Academy, a rigorous program designed for current and aspiring teacher education program instructors.
Through advanced training led by experienced practitioners in the field, AMS Instructor Academy equips teacher education instructors with the tools they need to prepare the next generation of Montessori educators. This meaningful professional development strengthens participants’ grasp of Montessori philosophy while encouraging them to keep the needs of the adult learners in mind — helping secure a strong future for Montessori teacher education.
This graduating class includes:
- Elementary Cohort 4
- TEP Cohort 3
If you are drawn to contribute to impactful educational change, consider applying to be a part of the next Instructor Academy beginning in October 2027.
Elementary Cohort 4
Ameila Weishaar
The Glen Montessori
Lowry Bay
Amy Hope Friedman
Newton, MA
Eliana Jaoude
Head of School
Reston, VA
Jazz Lu
Director of LMS Montessori Teacher Education Program
Windsor, Ontario, CAN
Rachel Pendleton
The Montessori Lab School at Bramble Nature Campus
Cincinnati, OH
Jasmine Zhang
Bowman School
Palo Alto, CA
Lakshmi Ramshankar
Director of Curriculum Toddler/Primary
Frisco, TX
TEP Cohort 3
Claudia Mann, MEd
Director, InJoy Montessori Education Consortium
Vallet Center, CA
Gretchen Sterba
Upper Elementary Guide, Undercorft Montessori School
Tulsa, OK
Jeanne Elser Smith
Instructor, DMTEP, EC Lead Dealey Montessori, DISD
Dallas, TX
Teresa A Van Acker
Montessori Coach
Durham, NC