“I noticed how the questions my teachers were asking changed over time. Instead of thinking about their classrooms as this random space where children come every day, they started to see how preparing a space and pushing their thoughts about children up against principle helped breathe new life into their classrooms. They began to feel excited about exploring possibilities with children, rather than running through checklists of things to do.

As an administrator going through the program, I have noticed my thoughts and practices change dramatically, from how I think about my staff as individuals and a whole unit to how I make decisions for the program. Being challenged to push thoughts and decisions up against principle has ignited more personal and professional growth than I had anticipated, but it has been well worth the effort.”

—Sara B. Operations Manager at a Montessori Education Center