Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA)

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AMI/USA is hiring an Events Manager! The AMI/USA Events Manager is a key role responsible for orchestrating impactful events that elevate our brand, enhance member loyalty, and enrich the AMI/USA community experience. With an enthusiastic “can-do” attitude, the Events Manager will lead the development of our signature annual Montessori event and other strategic gatherings. This role requires a creative and organized professional who can plan, coordinate, and execute events that align with our mission and objectives. Come join our team! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e49jfd9F

Meet Soraya Lallani. Soraya serves as Pedagogical Director of Consultation and Coaching for AMI/USA. In addition to providing pedagogical expertise, Soraya is responsible for overseeing the Recognition Program, the Coaching/Mentoring program, and will help guide AMI/USA with the forthcoming Global School Accreditation Program. Soraya’s passion in facilitating societal change stems from an ardent belief that through Montessori education, children can create lasting and effective transformation in society. They are our change makers. She holds both AMI Primary and Elementary Diplomas and a master’s degree in education from Loyola University in Baltimore. Her 12 year experience in both primary and elementary classrooms was the catalyst for becoming a founding member, lead guide and director of a Montessori Childcare Center in Lucerne, Switzerland. Soraya’s dedication to Montessori education continued in her work with the Arthur Waser Foundation. It was here that she spearheaded and oversaw innovative Montessori projects in East Africa. Witnessing the transformative power of Montessori education in these remote communities catapulted her into the AMI Training of Trainer’s Program where she achieved Auxiliary Trainer status. As a consultant and trainer, Soraya has delivered refresher orientation, refresher courses, and numerous workshops to numerous educational institutions before joining AMI/USA.

"The child gives us a beautiful lesson – that in order to form and maintain our intelligence, we must use our hands." – Maria Montessori We'd love to hear from you! How have you seen the power of hands-on learning in your own life or the lives of learners around you? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below!

The Sanford Jones Fund for the Arts provides AMI/USA members with the opportunity to expand on arts related activities in their Montessori environments. Grant awards may be used to purchase art materials, art history materials, musical instruments, songbooks, costumes and set decorations. Grants may also be used to attend professional development workshops. Requests for amounts from $100 to $400 will be considered. Funding for these grants is made possible by the generous support of AMI/USA members and friends. “Good friendships developed through sewing together. Children were not just proud of their work but that they had helped others complete theirs. We could not have had this successful project without the Sanford Jones Fund for the Arts award. Thank you so much for funding our sewing art projects.” - Katherine Russell, 2022-23 Recipient With the help of The Sanford Jones Fund for the Arts Katherine Russell purchased sewing kits for every student in her class with needles, hoops, fabrics, colored yarn, beads, shells, bells, sequins, tiny decor, pin cushion, and fabrics for their age and ability. Learn more and apply for The Sanford Jones Fund for the Arts: https://lnkd.in/gTvPJbQf

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Meet our Director of School and Member Operations, Lynne Breitenstein-Aliberti. Lynne serves as AMI/USA’s Director of School and Member Operations guiding the AMI Recognition Program and supporting our Membership. In this role, Lynne works with parents, administrators, teachers, trainers, trainees, and consultants, in addition to the wider educational community. With over 25 years of experience within the Montessori community, she has experienced the power that Montessori education has to create a more peaceful world. Lynne is committed to educational and outreach activities for advancing equity and access, and to collaboration, personal growth, and positive thinking. Previous roles were with North American Montessori Teachers Association, Ohio Montessori Alliance, and Ruffing Montessori. Lynne achieved the AMI Primary Diploma from Ohio Montessori Training Institute and a Master of Education degree from Loyola College of Baltimore.

🌟 Your Opinion Matters! 🌟 We want to hear from you! Share your thoughts on The 2024 Montessori Experience: Refresher Courses and More! Join us for a Zoom call and give us your valuable feedback. Contact our Director of Communications, Madison, at [email protected] to schedule your call! Please note: Calls will be recorded for marketing purposes.

Reflecting, Recharging, and Reconnecting: Our Administrators Retreat in Minneapolis was a transformative experience filled with inspiration. A special thank you to everyone who attended, as well as our sponsors!