Podcast Episodes
March 05, 2020
41 Science in Early Childhood
In this episode we talk with a 3 - 6 year old teacher about how she brings science into her classroom and shares her passion for science with her children.
Guest: Paisley...
February 27, 2020
40 Parents Decision
We talk with a parent, and learn why she chose Montessori for her three children, and how she and her children decided on the high school they would each attend.
Guest: Tina Meagher
Tina is the...
February 20, 2020
39 Making Music
We talk about why music is important and how to integrate music into the Montessori classroom.
Guest: Mike Flohr
Michael Flohr, MEd is Montessori Initiative Coordinator, level coordinator for...
February 13, 2020
38 Cosmic Education - A Head of School's Perspective
We talk about Cosmic Education from the perspective of a head of school, learning about how she supports parents in learning about Cosmic Education, and teachers in their continued growth in...
February 06, 2020
37-From Montessori student to teacher
We hear the Montessori story of someone who was a Montessori student, transitioned to a college prep high school, and then returned to Montessori as a teacher.
Guest: Adam Diamond
Adam Diamond is...
January 29, 2020
36 - Learning a Second Language
We explore the value of learning a second language, why it is important, especially for young children, and types of activities that can support learning a second language.
January 23, 2020
35 - Infants and Toddlers - Routines, Relationships and Independence
We explore Montessori for infants and toddlers, thinking about big ideas like routines, relationships, and independence.
Guest: Aubrey Wallen
December 05, 2019
034 - Bonus Episode - Adolescent Training From the Trainee's Perspective
We learn about what is like to go through adolescent Montessori training from the trainees, hearing about what, how and why.
Guests:
Kristine Habelman
Eileen Mariani
Jeremy Rober
Ashley...
November 27, 2019
033 Bonus Episode - Playscapes on Location
We talk with a group of students at Xavier university who had the opportunity to explore a local playscape, and think about the benefits from the perspective of their discipline.
Guests:
Lauren...
November 21, 2019
033 The History of Montessori and Music
In this episode we learn about the history of music in the Montessori philosophy, from Maria Montessori's initial exploration, to her work with colleagues, to the role of music today and...
November 14, 2019
031 What is Cosmic Education - A Teacher's Perspective
In this episode we talk with a Montessori teacher about Cosmic Education, what it is, and how it is taught.
Guest: Laura Opfer
Laura has been privileged to learn and work with children in...
November 07, 2019
030 Dementia - Creating a Supportive Environment
In this episode we return to the topic of supporting people with dementia through the philosophy of Montessori. Kathy Farfsing joins us again and talks about how to create a supportive home...
October 31, 2019
029 Neighborhood Montessori School - A Parent Perspective
We talk with a parent about his experience and his children's experience in a neighborhood Montessori school. We hear about how the school begin, the role of the parents in making it happen, the...
October 24, 2019
028 Playscapes, what, why and how
In today’s episode we learn about playscapes, what they are, how teachers and parents can support children in using them, and the process one Montessori school used in planning for their...
October 17, 2019
027 What is mindfulness and how to create a practice
In this episode we explore the idea of mindfulness, what it is, how to create your own practice, and how to bring in into your classroom and your home.
Guest Brandt Smith
Brandt...
October 10, 2019
026 Balancing accountability with trusting the teacher, and AMS accreditation
This episode begins with a discussion of how to balance accountability and the needs of the child. We look at the importance of trusting and advocating for the teacher and the Montessori...
October 03, 2019
025 Why Grace and Courtesy are More Than Good Manners
In this episode we learn what grace and courtesy is, what it looks like across ages, and why it is an integral part of the Montessori classroom.
Guest: Yvonne Froelich
Yvonne is an elementary...
September 26, 2019
24 Designing the home environment
In this episode we talk with Christine Trimmer about how to design a home environment that supports a child's independence through the design of the environment and the routine and activities that...
September 19, 2019
023 Incorporating Art
In this episode we explore the ways that art can be incorporated into the classroom, nature and the home. Mary Lisa talks about art at different ages, art supplies, the value of art instruction as...
August 01, 2019
22 Who are Jill and Julie
In this episode Jill and Julie talk about themselves, including how and why they decided to create this podcast.
Guests:
Jill Segerman
Julie Kugler-Ackley
July 25, 2019
21 Montessori and Judaism
In this episode, Kate Pinkert shares how Ort Torah, an Orthodox Montessori school combines the philosophy of Montessori with the tenants of Judaism.
Guest: Kate Pinckert
Kate Pinckert is thrilled...
July 18, 2019
20 History with Beth Bronsil
Beth Bronsil shares her history with Montessori, talking about the past and the present, being a Montessori advocate, and being open to learning from and with our students.
Guest: Beth...
July 11, 2019
019 The history of Cincinnati Public schools and Montessori
We hear about the beginnings of Montessori in the Cincinnati Public School system, learning why Montessori become part of Cincinnati Public, and the process of creating Montessori programs in a...
July 04, 2019
018 Montessori from a Researcher's Perspective
In this episode we hear from a researcher about how to engage with research as a Montessori educator, from ways to keep up with current research, to ways to conduct your own informal classroom...
June 27, 2019
017 The story behind the first US public Montessori high school
Marta Donahoe joins us again to share the history of the first public Montessori High School. She talks about the role of the students in the creation of the school, finding and training teachers,...
June 20, 2019
016 A journey of starting a Montessori school
The ins and outs of staring a Montessori school, from finding a location, to creating a community, Kate Riley shares her journey in creating Holy Trinity Montessori.
Guest: Kate Riley
For many...
June 13, 2019
015 One parent's perspective and the impact Montessori can have at home
We hear from the parent of two young children attending a Montessori program. He shared the impact om Montessori at home, the value of parent training opportunities, and how a Montessori education...
June 06, 2019
014 Nature and environmental education
Geoffrey Bishop describes nature's classroom, how he was drawn to Montessori, and how teacher's can build nature into the classroom and parents can build nature into their children's lives.
Guest:...
April 18, 2019
013 Bonus Episode Why is Montessori still relevant today?
We spent time at the Cincinnati Montessori Conference and talked with a wide variety of people about why Montessori is still relevant, and why we need to continue to teach social skills and...
April 04, 2019
012 Bonus Episode - Montessori and Technology Two Perspectives
This episode looks at the use of technology in education and in the Montessori classroom. We talk with a Montessori teacher and a computer science professor who is the parent of two Montessori...
March 28, 2019
011 - Montessori across settings, and the value of community
We discuss teaching in different settings and community building from a variety of perspectives.
Guest: Beth Bronsil
Guest Contact Information:
email:bethbronsil@aol.com
March 21, 2019
Episode 010 - Teacher Training and the Adolescent Teacher
We are exploring teacher training through the lens of training for Montessori adolescent teachers.
Guest: Marta Donohoe
Guest Contact...
March 14, 2019
Episode 009 - Montessori in the Public School Setting
Today we learn about Montessori in the public school setting, why it is important and what it might take to create.
Guest: Mike Flohr
Guest Contact...
March 07, 2019
Episode 008 - Supporting Special Needs Children in a Montessori Classroom
In this episode we learn how Montessori classrooms can support children with special needs and ideas for how Montessori educators can interact and work with educational specialists.
Guest: Melissa...
February 28, 2019
Episode 007 - Home Schooling and Montessori, what it could look like
We look at ideas for how to support parents who are interested in incorporating the Montessori method into home schooling.
Guest: Tina Evans, Director and Lead Teacher 3-6 of Family Montessori of...
February 21, 2019
Episode 006 - Working with Adolescents
In this episode we look at how to better understand the third plane of development and how to implement the Montessori philosophy with adolescents.
Guest: Katie Keller Wood, Executive Director of...
February 14, 2019
Episode 005 - Supporting Parents
In this episode we think about how to honor and support parents as they consider Montessori, or once they have enrolled their child in a Montessori program.
Guest: Lesley Roth, Director,...
February 07, 2019
Episode 004 - Prepared Environment Part 2
This episode is part two of a deep dive into the prepared environment.
Guest: Crystal Dahlmeier MEd, Program Director Emerita of the Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education
Guest...
January 31, 2019
Episode 003 - Prepared Environment - Deep Dive Part 1
This episode is part one of a deep dive into the prepared environment.
Guest: Crystal Dahlmeier MEd, Program Director Emerita of the Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori...
January 23, 2019
Episode 002 - Montessori in a Catholic School
We look at the world of faith based Montessori by learning how one school seamlessly weaves the Montessori philosophy with the tenants of Catholicism.
Guest: Patty Normile MEd, Principal of Mercy...
January 17, 2019
Episode 001 - Montessori and Dementia
We look at the work that is being done to bring the Montessori philosophy to the field of dementia.
Guest: Kathy Farfsing, MEd, Montessori Dementia Program Coordinator and adjunct professor with...
January 07, 2019
Episode 000 - IntroductionWelcome to Montessori Conversations. We look forward to sharing this journey with you.
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