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Becoming a teacher often stems from a passion for students rather than a love for working with adults or parents. Engaging with these groups can feel challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to help you confidently build strong, genuine relationships with your parent community from the start.
Caitlin is a birth worker & parent coach for her company, Esco Birth & Family. In the past she was also an infant/toddler teacher and has worked with all age groups. The best part of Caitlin's job is building relationships with parents during the most important time of their parenting... Read More →
Kara Pettyjohn, M. Ed., is a lead toddler teacher at Rogers Park Montessori School in Chicago, IL. Recently, she joined the Infant-Toddler teacher education faculty at Seton Montessori Institute.
Saturday February 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CST
Goodwin 317
This seminar, presented by two Montessorians with experience in the Primary, Lower Elementary and Adolescent levels, will help you integrate vital Digital Citizenship lessons seamlessly into your Montessori curriculum -- and get your students involved in the conversations. Learn the Montessori-based rationale behind the basics of Digital Citizenship, as well as how you can help your students develop the modern Practical Life skills they need to thrive in a digital world. From infant-toddlers through adolescents, you can support your students in navigating the online world with critical thinking, confidence, and peace – even if no technology is used in your classroom.
Innovation and Technology Coordinator, Rogers Park Montessori School
I have been a Montessorian for over 16 years. I love working to find innovative ways to engage students and have integrated technology with Montessori philosophy across diverse subjects, with a wide span of age groups. In addition to my work in Montessori teaching, I helped develop... Read More →
In our post-pandemic world filled with anxiety, devices, lack of exploration, and missed developmental opportunities students big and small have been impacted. Now more than ever they need support to develop their social-emotional, self-regulation, concentration, and cooperative skills. In this session, explore tools and strategies for supporting students’ current needs through regulating elements of the Montessori environment, positive behavior supports and strategies, and social-emotional learning and _x000D_ development.
School Social Worker, Montessori Academy of Chicago
As the Director of Student Wellness and Support Services, Meghan Greeley, LCSW/MS, oversees the Achievement Resource Center, student support and therapy services at Montessori Academy of Chicago. Meghan directs the SEL and Wellness programming with RULER Yale Center for Emotional... Read More →
Saturday February 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CST
Goodwin 317
