1.5 CPDs Run Time 43:04

Join Cheyenne Kippenberger of the Seminole Tribe of Florida for a conversation about debunking negative stereotypes, shifting cultural narrative, centering Indigenous and Native perspectives, and enhancing Native American curriculum in the classroom this Native American Heritage Month.

Cheyenne Eete Kippenberger is a Seminole and Chilean woman, advocate for Indigenous people, a former Miss FL Seminole and a former Miss Indian World. She has utilized her platform as an ambassador and advocate to overturn adverse stereotypes and stigmatizations of mental health, encourage healing through identity and culture, champion protections for the FL Everglades and the environment, and collaborate with educational institutions to enhance Native American curriculum. With a true passion for and dedication to future generations, she has led communications for the Center For Native American Youth (CNAY), a national advocacy and education organization dedicated to serving and empowering Native youth for the past three years.Cheyenne strives for authenticity and to live a healthy life physically, mentally and spiritually through her community, culture and teachings.

1.5 CPDs 29:00

Esta presentación es una versión reducida del taller Observación e Investigación acción en Montessori en el que se exploran aspectos básicos de la observación ligagos a la Observación CORE (Conectar, Obtener, Reflexionar, Involucar) propuesta por Epstein (2012) para reflectionar sobre las propias preguntar con que Conectamos. Muestra un ejemplo sobre la aplicación de la observación CORE relacionado con mi investigación sobre bilinguismo.

Romali Rosales Chavarría, es una educatora Montessori e investigadora independient e researcher, co-fundadora de Montessori Playgroups Glasgow . Ha contribuido a desarrolla programas de segunda lengua en Mexico y el Reino unido y ha trabajado como especilista en idiomas a la par de su trabajo de investigación.

1.5 CPD Run Time 1:15

Designed for Elementary Montessori teachers who are interested in increasing students’ writing interest across different subject areas, Art-Integrated Writing is a method that hooks all young writers into loving to write every day. In this workshop, participants will walk away with a refreshed look at teaching writing. Art-Integrated Writing empowers Elementary Montessori students to write across the different subject areas. We will discuss the theory, then do an art activity along with a writing prompt. Teachers will leave with a good understanding of how to create these types of lessons.

Biographies:
Kim Anh (first) Anderson (last), MEd, has worked for almost two decades with youth and college students to find their excitement in creative writing. Her continued work with the local chapter of the National Writing Project and the Montessori teaching method have brought joy to countless Montessori youth writers over the years. As a practitioner, she has used creative writing as a self-care tool, a path to navigating her professionalism in both her mother tongue and English, and to model to her young students how to find their own powerful and creative voices. Montessori trained 3 – 12. Kim Anh is a lifelong learner, garden nurturer, and creative thinker.

Spramani Elaun is an author and art curriculum developer from San Diego, CA. Her success is led by observations and real-life practice of how children cognitively and sensorially process art over twenty years. She is the founder of Nature of Art® Art school & Art supply company, Art Teaching Blueprint Montessori Certification Training Program. Spramani holds degrees in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Visual Communications, Print Media, and Fine Arts.

1.5 CPDs, 58:53 Run Time

Using tech for good: Tips and strategies for teachers on how we can help parents empower children with quality tech-based tools–in our classrooms and at home–to activate a child’s natural desire to learn and support their well-being. Discover how tech can help broaden children's’ world and reflect their experiences in our diverse global community.

In October 2023 we welcomed Jane Park who is currently a Senior Content Strategist for Google Kids & Families–and a Montessori Mom–to discuss how we can use tech to enrich the lives of children and their families. Jane is leading efforts to create high-quality online experiences for Google’s youngest users around the world. Her team focuses on designing technology that is grounded in the core developmental needs of children and has their best interest in mind.

Jane highlights the importance of digital equity and creating opportunities for all families to access fun, useful, and enriching experiences to support children's’ learning and development. She shares the latest tools and resources available to teachers to support parents as they help their children navigate the online world and learn to incorporate digital literacy principles.

1.5 CPDs, Time  41:23

This session is designed for Montessori educators to examine the benefits of the Mixed age environment, which is a naturalized model for Montessori education. Having three-year cycles within our classrooms, allows children of varied ages to develop in a synchronistic fashion. By enhancing learning and creating an environment rich in language, practical life, social experiences and the development of preferences, the students deeply benefit from a Multicultural experience. The mixed age environment adds to the accomplishment of skills and the contribution to the classroom dynamic, the family and discovery of the self for all students and all ages. 

This webinar is presented by Mrs. Sherita Sargusingh. She has been an Art, Montessori, and Multicultural educator for several years. She enjoys sharing her experience with educators about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Multicultural education within the Montessori classroom. She has an AMS Infant-Toddler credential and an AMS Administration credential, and a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology. She is currently the Head of School for Greater Montessori School located in Columbia, MD (Hickory Ridge). 

1.5 CPDs, Run time 49:45

This AMS learning live recording is our first-ever dialogue centered around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in education. We'll explore the exciting potential and notable hurdles of incorporating AI into the Montessori spaces. Throughout this in-depth discussion, we'll look at the benefits of the rapidly advancing technology while also giving weight to our real apprehensions. This conversation will be facilitated by Christian Piendo from aiEDU.

Christian leads External Affairs with aiEDU. He serves as a liaison to school district leaders, nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders who help advance our mission to create equitable educational experiences to excite and empower learners everywhere with AI literacy. 

 He is an educator with classroom experience teaching STEM and developing programs that implement equitable education. Most recently, he worked at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI where he collaborated with the multidisciplinary communities surrounding artificial intelligence to pursue cutting-edge research, create useful and responsible AI, and respond thoughtfully to the societal and ethical implications of AI. He believes in a commitment to driving effective social and societal change via equitable AI education.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time: 32:34

This course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of how the Montessori method can be used to work with elderly adults and people with Dementia symptoms. By the end of the course, participants will have an introduction to Dementia: symptoms, dementia care, environments and how to adapt the Montessori method when working with seniors.

Veronica Ricci is passionate about the Montessori Method. As an Infant/Toddler teacher, she loves observing and providing children with the environment they need to learn and grow. After using her Montessori materials to help her mother, Veronica founded Montesenior and the Montesenior Academy.  Montesenior offers classes to elderly adults and people with dementia to help prevent or ease their symptoms by using Montessori materials and activities.  Montesenior Academy offers training to Montessori teachers in how to modify the Montessori Method to work with seniors.  In addition to her work, Veronica is a Grant Liaison with the Montessori Global Growth Fund, where she helps people around the world get grants to open Montessori schools, teacher training and Montessori materials.  She is also the proud mom of a unique and kind 6 year old who attends lower elementary in a Montessori school.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time 58:03

There are many traumatic events around the world that affect children, from war, to earthquakes, to school shootings, to name a few. How do we speak to children about these events, both in our classrooms and at home?

Tori Virlee is a school Psychologist at Montessori School of Denver. She currently provides school psychological services for the Toddler through Middle School programs. Tori is a Montessori certified teacher, and holds a Psy.D. in School Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time 1:06

This session is designed to enlighten educators with an understanding of a Multiculturally enhanced environment. This presentation will allow teachers the opportunity to examine what multiculturalism looks like in the classroom and how to examine the self, others, and the environment as objectively as possible, while leaving room for tolerance, acceptance and encouragement of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Montessori classroom is based on peace education, that fosters the appreciation of diverse perspectives, cultures, lifestyles, physical characteristics, and languages.

Sherita Sargusingh is a progressive leader in Montessori Infant-Toddler education. She has experience working with small and large educational team dynamics offering efficiency, dedication, and passion to the field. She enjoys practicing strong advocacy for students with special needs, behavioral concerns, and disabilities. She is also a dedicated advocate for Multicultural education, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Sherita is a facilitator for the AMS ABAR Certification program and the AMS affinity group coordinator.

1.5 CPDs, Run Time 55:05

Esta sesión, presentada por Margarita Diaz, los participantes aprenderán estrategias para implementar un programa de lenguaje dual (español-inglés) siguiendo el curriculo Montessori desde primaria hasta secundaria. A través de la comprensión de la adquisición de un segundo idioma, los participantes podrán obtener herramientas para comenzar a trabajar con sus estudiantes con énfasis en la alfabetización bilingüe.