Mission and Vision

Mission: To provide a variety of globally accessible pathways to become a successful Montessori Educator.

Vision: We are committed to leveraging our social privilege to remove racial, social and economic barriers to high fidelity adult preparation. Our work is the intersection of pedagogical training (Train Montessori), curriculum (The Math Institute), community (MAPS), and authentic community partnerships. Through data-informed decisions, we work to guide practitioners and grow adolescent communities everywhere they are desired.

The Math Institute

The Math Institute is focused on providing teachers the resources and support they need to center the classroom on their students. Through physical and digital materials, as well as in person and virtual workshops, the Math Institute collaborates with teachers where they are to enhance and open up their classrooms for better student engagement. Our methodology is based on the Montessori Method developed for children ages 0-12, but has been extended to the 12-18 Mathematics environment. 

Train Montessori

Train Montessori is committed to providing access to globally diverse adults seeking a Montessori adult preparation program. We support underserved populations by advancing Montessori as a modern, responsive, scientific, and dynamic pedagogy rooted in best practices while acknowledging the practitioner’s time, space, place, and unique circumstances. We aim to continue growing a vibrant community of practitioners to deepen their knowledge of theory and practice collectively.

MAPS

The Montessori Adolescent and Practitioners Symposium’s mission is to create a platform for collaboration among practitioners, researchers, and adolescents, fostering the exchange of Montessori theory and practice. We are dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices, including adolescents, in the global Montessori community. Additionally, we aim to spotlight pioneering contributions by practitioners and adolescents, in hopes to inspire others in supporting adolescents worldwide.

Meet the Team

  • Robin Miller - Executive Director

    Robin Miller

    Executive Director

  • Tina Booth - AMI Director of Adolescent Programming

    Tina Booth

    AMI Director of Adolescent Programming

  • Michael Waski - Director of The Math Institute

    Michael Waski

    Director of The Math Institute

  • Geoff Bigler - Director of Strategy and Prototyping

    Geoff Bigler

    Director of Strategy and Prototyping

  • Colin Palombi - Co-Director of Adolescent Programming

    Colin Palombi

    Co-Director of Adolescent Programming