More Rustogi-ism’s

Trust is built through transparency and authenticity. People rarely forget how you make them feel. If it ain’t broke, break it. The only thing you can control is your own behavior. If one of us is going to feel bad about something, I’d … [Read more...]

Beneath The Surface

You want to know how a child thinks? Give them a paint brush and the art work will reflect their joyful soul. The happy child will sing and dance and paint a beautiful rainbow for you. The vibrant colors depict a joyful spirit. The troubled … [Read more...]

The Holidays

The holidays are all about our Montessori merry elves who keep us on our twinkle toes. I am whipped by the end of the day by their exuberant energy levels. They sound like the loud Christmas bells — sometimes they require tuning, I must … [Read more...]

Life’s Lessons

As a career educator, mom and Montessorian, my goal is to teach the children life’s soft skills. Empathy for others, kindness, self control, communication, self worth, the ability to share, self advocacy and social skills are more important than … [Read more...]