2023 KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Building Resilient Montessori Schools

by Elizabeth Slade

How can we work together to develop a community of practice in support of strong, lasting Montessori schools? Elizabeth Slade's book, Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools has provided educators and school administrators from all over a practical and implementable pathway towards constructing thriving, joyous, child centered classrooms. In this keynote address, Elizabeth, author and long-time public Montessorian shares the principles of One School, Honest Talk, and Strong Systems used to unite whole school communities in a common mission. 

About the Presenter

Elizabeth has been a Montessori educator for 35 years. She has worked at developing the art of Montessori Coaching, implementing Child Study systems and building public Montessori programs. She is passionate about leading school start-ups, designing trainings and bringing the Montessori coaching method to hundreds of schools across the country. Elizabeth is an author and a frequent presenter at Montessori conferences. Her book Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools was released in July 2021. Elizabeth earned her AMI Elementary Diploma from the Washington Montessori Institute, and her AMS Administrative Credential at the Center for Contemporary Montessori Studies. In addition, she has a Master of Fine Arts in writing from Spalding University.