The Montessori Event brings together thousands of Montessori educators from around the world for in-depth professional development. This year, we welcomed over 4,100 attendees in person and virtually, with over 2,300 in person and 1,800 virtually. Attendees listened to inspiring keynote speakers, attended interactive workshops, explored the exhibit hall, and much more. Take a look at some of this year’s highlights.
The Keynotes
Keynote speaker Jaime Casap, former chief education evangelist at Google, discussed how the next generation of students can use their skills and interests to contribute to our society. Casap encouraged teachers and parents to ask children, “what problem do you want to solve?” and “how will you work towards that goal?”
Keynote speaker Ashley Judd, renowned actress, humanitarian, and political activist shared her wisdom and reminded us to take care of ourselves first so that we can be better equipped to serve our students.
Keynote speaker Isabel Wilkerson, author of the best-selling book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, joined virtually and spoke about migration and what it means to become an immigrant in your own country. Later, she was joined by Ulcca Joshi Hansen for a facilitated Q&A session.
Keynote speaker Duncan Wardle, former head of innovation & creativity at Disney, encouraged us to take time to think creatively and expansively. Members of the audience even got to stretch their creative muscles during the presentation with drawings and interactive role plays.
Montessori Voices
Saadia Ahmed, from Houston Montessori Center, discussed what makes up the fabric of the United States of America.
LaTania J. Scott, from Blazing Stars Montessori, shared her experience as a young Black student with dyscalculia and how she found her voice and passion.
Lourdes A. Campos Ramirez, from La Nueva Escuela Juan Ponce de Leon, helped us address the question: how do we create spaces of dignity and possibility during so much scarcity?
Charles Terranova, from Cambridge Montessori Institute, shared his expertise in the amended chart of the Four Planes.
Juliet King was celebrated as the AMS 2022 Living Legacy. She is the first Black woman to hold this honor. Dr. King has dedicated her life to advancing Montessori, especially for underrepresented populations.
Educators were able to learn from their peers by visiting the research poster hall to hear the latest findings in Montessori research.
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