Everyday I am inspired by young people around me. One individual who tops my list is Carlos Mercado, a fitness coach at the local YMCA and a full time undergraduate student at the University of South Florida. Carlos is a young man who just turned … [Read more...]
First Nurture, Then Teach
It is an exciting and a busy time with the start of the new academic year. I coach my team of teachers, that nurturing and making a child comfortable at school always come first. Then we focus on Montessori learning. Our beautiful children can … [Read more...]
Nathan
It was 2001. A small sign went on our construction site — "Coming Soon, the Brandon Montessori School". My husband and I were so nervous, as our hopes, our dreams and aspirations were tied into this special endeavor, along with the little bit of … [Read more...]
The Happy Child
I love my job as an educator and it comes full circle when I see a child waltz into class during morning arrivals with a spring in their step and a song on their lips. Their beautiful singing voices resonate in the classrooms, and even in the … [Read more...]