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0:28 Introductions

1:22 Donna tells us how she started out in music and the important role her parents played.

5:33 Donna describes her incredible experience with her high school music teacher that inspired her to pursue education in the arts.

6:08 Donna talks about how the arts informed her thinking about education, and how Montessori naturally resonated with her.

7:36 Donna reflects on Montessori, where it stood at the beginning of her career path, and how it is impacting children in the classroom in such remarkable ways.

9:35 Donna tells us about her professional trajectory that led her to Inly.

12:32 Donna's description of what Montessori education is.

15:44 Donna explains how it is for students who enter from a traditional school.

19:34 Donna discusses how Inly prepares students for entry into high school for a successful experience.

20:12 Donna explains how Inly has evolved since she became the Head of School.

21:12 Donna tells us how Inly has handled the COVID pandemic.

22:40 Donna tells us a remarkable story about a former student, serving as an example of the remarkable work Inly has done with thousands of students over the years.