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Montessori Mastermind is about Montessori education, plain and simple. Offering you the best of the best. Here, whether you’re a teacher, administrator, parent, or advocate, we encourage you to explore our offerings, discover personal and professional development opportunities in Montessori Education, and become a Montessori Mastermind.
New Courses!
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$30.00Becoming an Observation Scientist in Montessori Education
Join Dr. Ashley Morris as we delve into the art of observation in Montessori classrooms, equipping you with essential skills to enhance your teaching and support children's growth and creating a personalized Observation Profile (1.5 BFTS Hours).
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$350.00Montessori Assistant Training (Spring 2025)
The course is designed to equip each participant to gain confidence and serve as one of the greatest strengths of the school.
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$30.00Seeing with New Eyes: Observation and Writing Progress Reports (Infants-Toddlers)
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$20.00Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Montessori Classroom
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$25.00Creating A Meaningful Learning Environment
“In our plan for the education of little children we must create an attractive environment.Into this environment we must put everything that is good for the mind,along with an understanding and affectionate person.” M.Montessori 1946 London Lectures
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$25.00Social Emotional Learning in the Montessori Classroom
Join us to discuss the importance of supporting social-emotional learning in the classroom. Participants will learn practical tools to coach children through self-awareness, and conflict and problem-solving opportunities. Receive 1.25 BFTS credits.
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$25.00Normalization: Supporting Self-Regulation and Executive Function in the Montessori Classroom
In this workshop, we will learn what current research shows in supporting self-regulation and review many resources and practical applications for your classroom.
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$350.00Early Childhood Overview
Our Early Childhood Overview is a quick glimpse into the world of an EC Educator, and can be a great starting point if you plan on pursuing a certification in Montessori.
Mastermind Team
Ashley Morris, Ed.D
Executive Director
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Dr. Ashley Morris is the Executive Director of Montessori Mastermind as well as MTEI of Atlanta. Ashley holds degrees from the College of William and Mary in neuroscience (B.S.) and Kennesaw State University in early childhood education (ME,D, Ed.S, Ed.D), as well as Montessori AMS and PAMS early childhood credentials. She serves on board of the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) and enjoys working with Georgia’s Montessori advocacy group, Montessori Administrators of Georgia. She also serves on Grow Montessori's board as Vice Chair and The Suzuki Schools' executive committee. Before teacher training, she worked as a Montessori primary teacher and then moved into administration as curriculum director at the Suzuki School in Atlanta.
Paula Hermano
Director of Programs
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Paula is a dynamic, driven, and compassionate Montessori educator and leader with extensive experience serving the Montessori communities for 18 years. She completed her Master's in Education with a concentration in Montessori through Xavier University. Thereafter, she founded Little Saints Montessori, a company whose mission is to empower families, schools, and educators through consulting and mentorship services. Paula also opens her time for volunteer opportunities that bring together her Montessori expertise and the Catholic faith. She welcomes connections with Catholic leaders seeking Montessori resources for school and church programs. Paula also had the opportunity to help build Atlanta Montessori International School - Druid Hills and serve as the Head of the School. She was awarded by the company as the “Legendary Leader,” recognizing the hard work and positivity she demonstrated in building the school through the global pandemic.
Paula has been serving at MTEI of Atlanta since 2016, where she develops and facilitates courses and serves as a field consultant. She has been a dedicated team member and is honored to move full-time and fulfill her role as the Director of Programs. Paula is also one of the MACTE (the only accreditation agency for Montessori teacher education programs) on-site verifiers, serving with highly qualified Montessori leaders in evaluating Montessori Teacher Education Programs and completing their accreditation process. She looks forward to continuing her commitment to guiding educators and leaders and sharing her passion for Montessori Education.
Cathy Durand-Horne
Director of Professional Development
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Cathy Durand-Horne is the Director of Professional Development at Montessori Mastermind and MTEI of Atlanta. She is an Advanced level, state-approved Child Development Associate trainer with an AMS Infant and Toddler Montessori teaching credential and a BA in Psychology and Economics from Denison University. Cathy has over 20+ years of experience in the field of early childhood education, teaching, developing curriculum, consulting, and providing professional development for teachers. She is very passionate about empowering teachers in Montessori and traditional Early Learning environments. In addition to being an instructor and field consultant for the training institute, Cathy is also the founder of Intentional Logic Group, LLC, a consulting firm that focuses on improving the quality of learning environments intentionally by providing teacher mentorship, classroom consultation, and providing equitable solutions centered around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Cathy brings a wealth of information and experience and loves to share her knowledge with the students.
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Reviews
Excelente
Irascema Carrasco
El curso colmó mis expectativas, ahora tengo mucho más claras las diferentes áreas que se pueden trabajar en Primaria. Gracias por compartir conocimientos!
El curso colmó mis expectativas, ahora tengo mucho más claras las diferentes áreas que se pueden trabajar en Primaria. Gracias por compartir conocimientos!
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Smita Kar
Amazing!
KhaLia Holston
The instructor is well educated. I am thankful for the enthusiasm and positive vibes!
The instructor is well educated. I am thankful for the enthusiasm and positive vibes!
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Linda Liske
I thought it was so good to have this training. It really helped me to think of my approach and to keep children first.
I thought it was so good to have this training. It really helped me to think of my approach and to keep children first.
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Brittany Bumpus
Wow! This course is one you are going to want to take if you are wanting to learn about Montessori materials and key Montessori phrases /principles . As a director of a Montessori school, it is important for me to know the elements of Montessori t...
Read MoreWow! This course is one you are going to want to take if you are wanting to learn about Montessori materials and key Montessori phrases /principles . As a director of a Montessori school, it is important for me to know the elements of Montessori to help train my teachers. It was such an enriching experience and my staff loved that I was sharing ideas to better assist them in the classroom. The instructors are truly masterminds and I appreciate being able to watch demonstration lessons throughout the modules. Worth the time and money!!
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Semsihan Ilik
it was great experience, so happy to had this information-packed
it was great experience, so happy to had this information-packed
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