Reflections on Montessori
Leadership
Honest, Practical Writing on Running a school well – For the
leaders who carry it.
The First Six Weeks Are for Observing the Adult Environment Too
When school begins, our attention naturally turns to the children. We observe how they enter the classroom, separate from their parents, move through the…
Honest Talk: When Clarity Must Become Conversation – Part 2
In the first part of this series, we considered a simple principle: Before holding adults accountable for an expectation, leaders must ensure that it…
Clarity Before Accountability: Adults Need a Lesson Too – Part 1
In Montessori classrooms, including those supported by Montessori administration software, we do not expect children to know a routine simply because an adult has…
In-Service Week Should Prepare More Than the Classrooms
When teachers return to school in August, the work begins immediately, even in schools using Montessori school management software. There are shelves to arrange,…
Training Your Board Is Not Optional: The Case for Governance Education
Too many well-meaning schools skip a critical step: training their board of directors. After all, board members are often passionate parents or community allies,…
The Montessori School Planning Calendar: Mapping the Year Before It Starts
What is a school planning calendar? A school planning calendar is a month-by-month map of the administrative year—enrollment cycles, reporting deadlines, conferences, transitions, staffing,…
Clear Roles, Honest Talk: Creating a Culture of Mutual Accountability
When a Montessori school thrives, it’s because people know who they are, what’s expected of them, and how to work through challenges with grace.…