Welcome back to Montessori Mindset, and today we’re diving deep into the world of Montessori education — especially what it takes to leap from teaching in a classroom to founding your own school.
The guest is Fabienne Deaton, founder of Starling Montessori, which opened in the 2024–25 school year and is now thriving in its second year. Her school serves toddlers with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles.
💬 In this episode:
1️⃣ What first drew Fabienne to Montessori
2️⃣ The leap from teacher to school founder
3️⃣ Lessons learned in year two
4️⃣ Hopes and dreams for Starling Montessori’s future
📚 Referenced Resources:
1.Chicken Little The Sky Isn't Falling by Erica Komisar, LCSW
Read the blog:
https://www.waterfrontacademy.org/single-post/navigating-adolescence-with-confidence-chicken-little-the-sky-isn-t-falling-by-erica-komisar-lcs
2. Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters by Erica Komisar, LCSW
Read the blog:
https://www.waterfrontacademy.org/single-post/embracing-early-parenthood-insights-from-being-there-why-prioritizing-motherhood-in-the-first-thr
3. Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez
4. $100M Money Models by Alex Hormozi
🔗 Learn more about Starling Montessori and Fabienne’s below.
https://starlingmontessorischool.com/
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