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Montessori in Action Podcast

MontessoriAction
Montessori
Montessori Education
Public Montessori
Rewilding Montessori
Montessori Method
Montessori Elementary
Montessori In the Public Sector
San Antonio, United States
Multi-Age Classroom
Micro Activism
Montessori Data Lens Program
Four Circles Of Harmony
Public Montessori In Action
Literacy In Montessori
Montessori Makers
Finding Ground, Building Strong Elementary Practice
San Antonio Independent School District
Montessori-Trained Teachers
Education Reform
Dual Language

Montessori in Action is a podcast that opens conversations with practitioners from the field who are working to forward the Montessori revolution.

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Latest Episodes

Our first episode for Season Seven is a conversation with Jayadev Calamur. Jayadev reached out to me about a book he is writing and wanted to engage in a discussion about the role of Montessori education globally in responding to the times in which w... more

We are closing out the sixth season with our annual Summer Reads episode where we introduce books for you to check out over your summer. This summer, we have three suggestions.

The first book is Implementing the Montessori Method: Learner-Centered E... more

Our conversation for May is with Isabella Cai, the founder and CEO of Y Montessori, where she leads the Montessori Data Lens program to spark meaningful conversations and empower the community to leverage data in advancing the Montessori movement. Is... more

Omkari Williams is the author of Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World (Without a Bullhorn) and she joins us for our next episode of Montessori in Action Podcast, to talk about a new course she is running with Montessorian, Kelly... more

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Jayadev Calamur
Journalist and communications professional researching Montessori and education in the age of AI
Independent author working on a book about Montessori, education history, and global access
Episode: Role of Montessori Education Globally
Jana Morgan Herman
National Director of Montessori Education at Endeavor Schools; transcriber and co-author involved in the books
Endeavor Schools
Episode: 2026 SUMMER READS
Susan Zoll
Co-author of Implementing the Montessori Method; Montessori educator
Unknown (author)
Episode: 2026 SUMMER READS
Trisha Thompson-Willingham
Montessori educator with classroom and leadership experience; co-author
Unknown (author)
Episode: 2026 SUMMER READS
Isabella Cai
Founder and CEO of Y Montessori; leads Montessori Data Lens Program
Y Montessori
Episode: Montessori Data Lab
Omkari Williams
Author of Micro Activism, How You Can Make a Difference in the World Without a Bullhorn
Author
Episode: Micro Activism and Montessori
Kelly Johnson
Montessori practitioner collaborating on the Trillium course
Montessori educator
Episode: Micro Activism and Montessori
Sue Atkins
President of AMI-UK; former deputy head teacher and class teacher; parenting coach and author
AMI-UK; author and speaker on parenting and Montessori in practice
Episode: Montessori, Autism and Good Practice: What the Principles Look Like in Real Life
Angeline Lillard
Commonwealth Professor of Psychology, University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: The Impact of Public Montessori Preschool Research

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Elizabeth Slade
Host of Montessori in Action Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • So Inspiring!

    What a great first episode to kick off Season 3! I am so happy I stumbled across this episode with Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen. The future of smart is on my list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podcast Ep.306
    United States4 years ago
  • Useful and inspiring

    Great topics! Relevant and informative. Really glad there’s a Montessori podcast about the real talk of school implementation and possibilities out there!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cosmicfarmer
    United States6 years ago

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The conversations feel grounded and actionable for school leaders.
Guests bring deep expertise and real-world examples.
Very education-policy oriented, with solid Montessori focus.
Engaging mix of practical strategy and theory, great for practitioners.

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Role of Montessori Education Globally
Q: Yeah. And what are you finding so far from your digging around?
He shares key historical anchors from education's evolution, notes the difference between factory-style schooling and Montessori's approach, and discusses how politics, funding, and global disparities shape the adoption and adaptation of Montessori principles.
Role of Montessori Education Globally
Q: So, you've told a little how you came to the door of it. Do you want to tell a little bit more about the energy behind this book?
He explains how early experiences with rote Indian schooling shaped his focus, how stories from Panchatantra and Jataka Tales informed ideas about learning, and how the book weaves history, culture, and current global educational challenges together, including equity and access.
Role of Montessori Education Globally
Q: Wonderful. Well, to start out, would you introduce yourself to the listeners and share your background and what brought you to this work?
Jayadev discusses his background as a Pune-based journalist-turned-content marketer, his work with an EdTech platform, and how a research-driven, long-form inquiry into early education and Montessori emerged from personal observations about AI and homework, leading to a book and many interviews.
Public Montessori Research
Q: What are the most important factors districts consider before adopting Montessori, and how can leaders prepare a solid roadmap?
Key factors include local context, funding, facilities, staff training, professional development, and family engagement; a strong roadmap involves demystifying Montessori, securing stakeholder buy-in through town halls, and ensuring a scalable plan that starts small and grows.
Public Montessori Research
Q: Would you share a little bit about that research and what it found about district leaders' knowledge and perceptions of Montessori?
The research shows many district leaders already have some foundational knowledge of Montessori, and even those with limited background can be positively influenced when presented with literature reviews and empirical research, leading to interest and potential adoption.

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This show centers on practical Montessori implementation across classrooms, schools, and policy contexts, often pairing educators with researchers or practitioners to unpack real-world challenges and scalable solutions. Recent episodes emphasize data-informed storytelling for families, integration of activism concepts with Montessori pedagogy, autism-friendly practices, and public Montessori initiatives at district and national levels. A standout pattern is coupling hands-on classroom or district insights with broader systemic implications—exploring teacher training, policy, literacy, and community engagement—making complex ideas accessible and actionable for practitioners, administrators, and parents seeking tangible progress in Montessori... more

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2. Jana Morgan Herman
3. Susan Zoll
4. Trisha Thompson-Willingham
5. Isabella Cai
6. Omkari Williams
7. Kelly Johnson
8. Sue Atkins

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