2025 AIMS Conference: Full Schedule

Creating a personal schedule helps YOU, US, and YOU! Planning your day ahead of time will:
1) Leaves YOU more time for connecting with fellow Montessorians during the conference
2) Allow US to help determine the best room size for each session
3) Because of #2, increase YOUR chances of safely and comfortably attending every session you planned on (without sitting on the floor)!

PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FINAL TIMES AND ROOM ASSIGNMENTS OF EACH SESSION CLOSER TO THE START OF THE CONFERENCE!

10:45am CST

How to Bring a Coaching Mindset and Methodology to School Leadership

Saturday February 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CST

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School leaders understand that a thriving staff community is essential for high quality education, yet many experience the difficulty of this among a highly compassionate and educated team of adults. Coaching can help identify the unseen forces that sabotage personal development and can help adults work through these blocks and step into the potential that is inside of them.

Speakers

Margaret Combs

Head of School, Spark Montessori School

Margaret has been a Montessori educator for over 20 years. She is current the Head of School at Spark Montessori and has also served as a guide, school administrator and consultant. She works with MMTTC and CGMS/IMC in support of their teacher training programs and often gives lectures... Read More →

Sara Hruska

Founder, Spark Montessori School

Sara was a Montessori child who founded Spark Montessori in 2019 due to her belief in the power of the Montessori method of education. She has a natural aptitude for leadership and leadership development and has been pursuing her coaching certification through the Institute of Coaching... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm CST
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Saturday

3:00pm CST

Reawakening Your School Culture with Wonder

Saturday February 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CST

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Amidst compounded challenges, it can be easy to lose sight of what drew us to our work in Montessori. In this session, we will explore how to harness the power of wonder to lead, inspire others, and reconnect with joy. We'll share tips for developing faculty retreats, year-long themes, reflective tools, and affirmations to enliven and deepen your entire school community.

Speakers

Jennifer Nolan

Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives/ Admin Course Coordinator, Seton Montessori Institute and Schools

Jennifer Nolan is Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives, Administrator Course Coordinator and faculty member for Seton Montessori Institute. An experienced Head of School and Early Childhood educator, Jennifer is an active school consultant specializing in educational leadership... Read More →

Rosemary Quaranta

Student Advisor, Seton Montessori Institute and Schools

Rosemary Quaranta is a senior consultant and student advisor for Seton’s Early Childhood credential course. She has over 40 years of experience as a credentialed AMI 3 – 12 teacher and Head of School. She is passionate about Montessori education, instruction of students, curriculum... Read More →

Saturday February 22, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm CST
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Saturday