Co-Teaching in Oaxaca, Mexico
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
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…
What’s the best way to raise a multilingual child?
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…
What are the stages of second language acquisition?
Today's Frequently Asked Question is: What are the stages of second language acquisition?I'm back with another Frequently Asked Questions episode - a quick, bite-sized episode focusing on one frequently asked…
Nasma Alkhafif on the Dialect Dilemma
Nasma Alkhafif is an Early Childhood Consultant and bilingual mom living in Columbus, Ohio. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, she holds a Master's in Education and a Bachelor's in…
Veronica Benavides of the Language Preservation Project
Harvard-educated doctora of education Vero Benavides has spent her career exploring and advocating for the intersection of identity, language, and learning. Throughout her career in education—as a high school and…
Paula Lillard Preschlack on The Montessori Potential
Paula Lillard Preschlack was a teacher and the head of school at Forest Bluff School in Illinois for over 25 years. Her work focuses on the principles and benefits of…
Claudia Serrano Johnson, Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist
Claudia Serrano Johnson is a bilingual speech-language pathologist and a mom of three living in Virginia. Claudia is passionate about empowering Latinx parents with accurate information on bilingual language development.…
Can I Teach My Child a Language That Isn’t My Native Language?
Today's Frequently Asked Question is: Can I Teach My Child a Language That Isn’t My Native Language?I'm back with another Frequently Asked Questions episode - a quick, bite-sized episode focusing…
Chelsea Daniel, Yoga Instructor and Montessorian on Mindfulness with Children
In this episode, I speak with Chelsea Daniel, an AMI Montessori guide and certified yoga instructor living in Brooklyn, NY. Chelsea is the founder of Chickadee Yoga, where she teaches…
Merila, Monolingual Montessori Mom on Raising Bilingual Children
In this episode, I speak with Merila, a mom of two who first learned about Montessori when she sent her older son to a Montessori school when he was 22…
Hannah Ewert-Krocker on Montessori with Adolescents
If you've ever wondered about Montessori at the adolescent level, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I speak with Hannah Ewert-Krocker, a former Montessori child who worked…
Lucie Tamášová on Global Access to Montessori
In this episode I speak with Lucie Tamášová, a mother and Montessorian who lives in Prague. Lucie shares her experiences working in Africa over the past twenty years with the…
Sonia Cagle, an American Mother in Sweden
In this episode I speak with Sonia Cagle, an American mother of two who moved to Sweden with her husband almost four years ago. Neither Sonia nor her husband spoke…
Is It Too Late to Raise My Child Bilingual?
A question I hear all the time is: Is it too late to raise my child bilingual? This is the first episode of a new series of short, bite-sized episodes…
Ayanna Lewis, Librarian, Montessorian, and Lifelong Learner
In this episode, I speak with Ayanna Lewis, a librarian, a Montessorian, and a lifelong learner. Ayanna went to Montessori school as a child from ages 3 to 11, and…
Renee Chen on Montessori in China and the U.S.
Renee Chen is a mom of two girls, who moved with her husband and children from Shanghai, China to Austin, Texas five years ago. In this conversation, Renee shares the…
Tina Laboy and Rachel Coleman on Talking to Children About Food
This episode is all about food! Tina Laboy and Rachel Coleman are the co-hosts of Mom Genes the Podcast. Tina is a Registered Dietician and certified personal trainer who lives…
Andrea Imhof on Supporting Language Development in the Early Years
Andrea Imhof is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on understanding language development in the early years and how it is impacted…
Beth Allison on Learning Navajo with Her Son
Beth Allison is a mom, educator, and entrepreneur who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Beth is Navajo and grew up on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, but she is not fluent…