Gabrielle Kotkov - Multilingual Montessori

How do you define fluency?

By Gabrielle Kotkov March 16, 2026Podcast

Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. In this episode of the Multilingual Montessori Podcast, we're talking about dual language programs in the NYC public…

Language Acquisition vs. Language Learning

By Gabrielle Kotkov February 5, 2026Podcast

What if my child asks me to switch languages?

By Gabrielle Kotkov January 31, 2026Podcast

Listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Welcome back to the Multilingual Montessori Podcast! We're returning in 2026 with new episodes and a new co-host,…

Co-Teaching in Oaxaca, Mexico

By Gabrielle Kotkov December 18, 2024Podcast

In this episode, I interview a former teaching team about their time working in a bilingual Montessori classroom together in Oaxaca, Mexico! Charlotte Peck is a 3-6 Montessori educator and…

The Three Trimesters of Language Development

By Gabrielle Kotkov September 5, 2024Podcast

Mariana Bissonnette (she/her) is an internationally recognized speaker, author, AMI 0-6 trained Montessorian and AMI 3-6 Trainer-in-Training working with parents, teachers, trainees, and school leaders in implementing Montessori on either…

Montessori Toddlers with Nichole Holtvluwer

By Gabrielle Kotkov May 10, 2024Podcast

Nichole Holtvluwer is a mom and Montessorian with over two decades of experience working with young children. Nichole currently lives and works as a Montessori Toddler Guide at Hala Kahiki…

The Montessori Child with Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike

By Gabrielle Kotkov February 7, 2024Podcast

My guests for this episode are Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike, the authors of the upcoming book, The Montessori Child! Simone Davies is the author of The Montessori Toddler and…

Inside a Dual Language Public Montessori Charter School

By Gabrielle Kotkov January 10, 2024Podcast

Alexandra Torres Guerrero is the Interim Principal at ⁠Latin American Montessori Bilingual Public Charter School⁠ in Washington DC, where students learn in both English and Spanish. Alex was born in…

Indigenous Montessori Education with Trisha Moquino

By Gabrielle Kotkov December 12, 2023Podcast

Trisha Moquino is a member of the Cochiti, Kewa, and Ohkay Ohwingeh Tribal Nations. She is the Co-Founder, Education Director and Elementary Keres Speaking Guide at Keres Children’s Learning Center,…

Literacy Learning with Zil Jaeger

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 28, 2023Podcast

Zil Jaeger (they/them) is a Montessori educator, consultant and coach, with a passion for literacy and a commitment to anti-bias, antiracist education. They are Montessori trained at the 3-6 and…

Equity in Public Montessori with Jasmine Williams

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 14, 2023Podcast

Jasmine Williams is the Race and Equity Specialist at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector. Jazz provides race and equity guidance and education, and delivers Montessori theory…

Bilingualism at 12 months: Meet Samantha

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 13, 2023Podcast

This is the first episode of what will become a series of check-ins with my good friend and new bilingual mom, Samantha. In this first conversation, I’ll introduce you to…

Multilingual Homeschooling with Elizabeth M. Castillo

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 13, 2023Podcast

Elizabeth M. Castillo is a multilingual poet, writer, teacher, and parent. Her childhood was split between the Congo and England, and she spent her adolescent years on the tiny, tropical…

What if my child switches between languages?

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 13, 2023Language FAQ, Podcast

Today's Frequently Asked Question is from a listener: What if my child switches between langauges? I'm back with another Frequently Asked Questions episode - a quick, bite-sized episode focusing on…

Bianca Solorzano on Montessori with Babies

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 13, 2023Podcast

Bianca Solorzano is a Montessori guide and consultant for Baby Tour Guide. In the past Bianca has run her own Montessori Infant Classroom, otherwise known as a Nido, and has…

Jenna Clark Embrey, Dramaturg at Lincoln Center Theater

By Gabrielle Kotkov November 13, 2023Podcast

Jenna Clark Embrey is the Literary Manager and Dramaturg at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City. Jenna develops plays and supports playwrights alongside serving as the Executive Editor of…

Jacqueline Ménoret, An American in Paris

By Gabrielle Kotkov October 30, 2023Podcast

Jacqueline Ménoret is an American living in Paris. Jackie graduated with a Master’s degree in Human Rights from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She works in…

A Look At Virtual Montessori School

By Gabrielle Kotkov October 30, 2023Podcast

Have you ever wondered about what Virtual Montessori school is like? Not Montessori schools that temporarily held virtual classes during the pandemic, but an academic program designed to be a…

What’s the best way to raise a multilingual child?

By Gabrielle Kotkov August 28, 2023Language FAQ, Podcast

Today's Frequently Asked Question is: What’s the best way to raise a multilingual child? I'm back with another Frequently Asked Questions episode - a quick, bite-sized episode focusing on one…

Kaila Diaz of Bilingüitos

By Gabrielle Kotkov May 31, 2023Podcast

Kaila Diaz is a sociolinguist who specializes in childhood and family bilingualism. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband Alfredo and their 3.5 year old daughter.Kaila is the director…

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