5 Considerations for an Effective Mentor in Montessori Communities
My first year in a Montessori environment was as an assistant to a seasoned, and I believe, enlightened 3-6 Montessori guide and mentor. I say…
My first year in a Montessori environment was as an assistant to a seasoned, and I believe, enlightened 3-6 Montessori guide and mentor. I say…
After 28 years in Montessori, in which I have held nearly every type of position, including assistant, lead guide, mentor, school administrator, teacher trainer, and…
Earlier this year when I was in San Francisco and between speaking gigs, my perspective shifted a bit by visiting a Claude Monet exhibit at…
Tammy and Aaron Oesting are intrepid world travelers whose interest in learning and education has sent them on a lifelong journey into optimizing the education process.
Tammy has held positions at every level within Montessori schools and is certified to teach 3-6, 6-9, and 9-12 students. She is a teacher educator and advisor for multiple training centers, an accomplished public speaker who delivers lectures, workshops, and keynote addresses globally, and a practiced consultant who advises schools and training centers around the world.
Aaron is a librarian with a background in technology who has held a variety of roles in the information and technology realm, including reference librarian, library technology administrator and web developer, and manager of two branches of one of the busiest library systems in the United States.
Together, they run ClassrooMechanics, a Montessori professional development company. Their mission is to increase the impact of and to spread this effective educational method through coaching, training and advising staff, parents, and schools.