About Rohini Rustogi

Rohini Rustogi is the owner, President, and CEO of The Brandon Montessori (BMS), The Riverview Montessori (RMS), and The South Shore Montessori (SMS) Schools. She has a Masters degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Geography from Kumaon University in India. In addition, she has earned a Preprimary Teacher Certification from the American Montessori Society and has been teaching in Montessori Schools in the Tampa Bay area for over 20 years.

True Joy

We strive for perfection from our children,  and very often lose sight of what’s important. There is more to life than grades, tests, and tutoring clubs that only focus on academic abilities.  Our focus should be on the simple joys of … [Read more...]

Point That Finger

The tendency is to assign blame to others for our transgressions. There is rarely justification as to why we deter from the right path, and we always find someone on the periphery to blame.  Emotions cloud our judgement, and we seek the … [Read more...]

Giving Tuesday

Normally, I associate “Giving Tuesday” with giving to the community or a charitable cause. Today I was on the receiving end of great joy and gratification — a direct benefactor of the day and its significance. A kindergartener brought me the most … [Read more...]

Travel Bug

I always take the “scenic route” to discovering the beautiful world through the lens of my eye. I am so blessed to be a global trotter. Travel truly widens your horizons and gives you a new perspective on life. You realize that you are a mere … [Read more...]