Interviews: The Inspiration Montessori Brings

This year during our Amsterdam Annual Global Meetings, we spoke to some of our wonderful global community on the inspiration Montessori education brings them. Here is a small representative selection. Answers come from parents, trainers, Montessori pioneers, teachers, peace advocates, and specialists.

Junnifa: “The power of Montessori allows children to blossom and enjoy learning. I am excited about AMI’s work and any contribution I can make to bringing Montessori to as many people as possible.”

Mario: “Seeing my young son happy in his Montessori school invited further exploration. I found interesting connections between visualisation, supercomputing and Maria Montessori’s work. Montessori makes the abstract concrete and that appeals to me.”

Takako: “As a relief worker I kept on looking for how true peace could come about. I found it in Montessori. AMI is an advocate of peace; their standards are high, and they are a strong and established organisation.”

Shannon: “As a trainer I find it so rewarding when I see in the eyes of my students they have caught on to the philosophy and it has taken hold of their heart, and they have captured the spirit.”

Hillary: “Every country appears to be embracing Montessori — everyone wants it. This is a most promising development.”

Karen: “I was so fortunate to grow up as a Montessori child from day 1. It was so natural to be curious and investigate; making mistakes was part of this natural process. As an adult I truly appreciate these values.”

Victoria: “I loved seeing so many young people at the AGM weekend. This is a great sign that we are a vibrant international movement.”