What happens when Montessori moves beyond the classroom — and begins transforming the adults who guide it?
In this Montessori Deep Dive, hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman sit down with educator and global teacher educator Natasha McKenzie, whose journey into Montessori began unexpectedly in an international classroom and grew into a career supporting educators across continents.
Drawing on decades of international experience, Natasha shares how Montessori adapts across cultures while maintaining its core philosophy — and why preparing teacher educators may be one of the most important investments in the future of education.
In this episode, they explore:
At its heart, this conversation reveals that Montessori isn’t just a method for children — it’s an evolving philosophy that continues to shape educators, communities, and learning worldwide.
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Educating the Human Potential is a podcast about optimizing education for a better society, through a Montessori lens. Hosts Nicole Coman, a licensed educational psychologist specializing in school psychology and child development -- and a "Montessori mom" -- and Biff Maier, an American Montessori Society Living Legacy with decades of experience as a Montessori educator and school leader, engage with experts, educators, parents, and students. Each episode explores strategies to unlock human potential, offering thought-provoking conversations on learning, child development, and the evolving landscape of education. This podcast is presented by AMS, the American Montessori Society.
For more information about Montessori education, visit https://amshq.org/about-montessori/
And consider this AMS course for families interested in incorporating the Montessori philosophy into their day-to-day lives and parenting approach:
https://learn.amshq.org/parent-course-early-childhood
