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The Montessori Assistant

How to Be One, How to Train One

Presented by:

Mary Ellen Maunz, M.Ed., Founder, Program Director and

Tani Kingston, B.A. Co-Executive Director

With established adult/child ratios in every state, almost all Montessori classrooms have an assistant. But what does that person do? How do we prepare him or her for the role? Come join experienced Montessorians as we discuss this important topic.

For more info on the new course:

Montessori Classroom Assistant Training

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