Montessori Institute Prague Podcast by Mirka Vlčková

CZE: Kristýna Turková a proč je tak důležitá pro české montessori?

Today's episode will be in Czech with a trainer in training, Kristyna Turkova. You can watch the episode with English subtitles at: https://vimeo.com/921071981/afcd75ccf6?share=copy 
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Dnešní epizodu máme v češtině, a to díky tomu, že je s Kristýnou Turková, která je na cestě k tomu, aby se stala první českou AMI trenérkou.
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Darina Gurutidu and How She and Her Team Started an Authentic Adolescent Program

Are you thinking about opening an adolescent program? 
As Darina says, “there is not one ideal blueprint on how to do that”. You will have to find your own way. However, Montessori Perlička in Brno, Czech Republic, is a shining example of successful implementation of Maria Montessori's vision for adolescent education. Enjoy and make sure to check out the website and social media of the school too: https://www.montessori-perlicka.cz/adolescentni-program/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zsperlicka 

Heidi Philippart and Her Story of Keeping Calm and Going On

Heidi Philippart is one of the most amazing AMI trainers I have ever met and had the priviledge to work with, but also, one of the most wonderful and humble human beings I know. This conversation is about her Montessori story, but also about hope, fun, love and laughter. May this conversation be of an encouragement for you!
To find out more about us, go to: https://amiprague.cz/ 

“Where is Emina?” The story of a unique borderless partnership to support underprivileged children.…

Emina is a psychologist and the Founder of Montessori Educational Center Jedinstvena Generacija. She lives and works in Sarajevo in Bosnia.  
Nina is the Founder of Montessori Origins. She lives and works in the United States. She is originally from Bosnia. 
Emina and Nina share a mission. They believe that all children of the world have the right to freedom and education from early childhood. They fight the scarcity of good quality education for young underprivileged children. 
In early 2022, they formed a very unique partnership. 
Jedinstvena Generacia is the eyes and ears of Montessori Origins on the ground in Bosnia.
Emina helps Nina to bring the Montessori Origins vision to life in the Dom Bjelave Orphanage in Sarajevo. 
With Montessori Origins support, Jedinstvena Generacija facilitated the hiring of local teachers, provided on-site training and helped to build a Montessori environment for the children living  in extreme circumstances of the local orphanage. 
Montessori Origins is committed to support the work of Jedinstvena Generacia and all their future programs within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
And, they are looking for “Eminas” in other countries. Are you “Emina”, interested in serving underprivileged children in your community? And are you looking for support and partnership with someone who has done this before? 
Reach out to Montessori Origins. They are looking for you!
http://www.jedinstvenageneracija.ba/
https://www.montessoriorigins.org/

The story of Carla Foster and Kyla Morenz and their passion for Montessori and love of humor

Carla Foster has been the AMI Director of Diploma Course at the University College, Høgskolen i Vestfold og Buskerud, in Norway. Kyla Morenz is an AMI Elementary Trainer from Toronto, Canada. They both currently train in Montessori Institute Prague. 
Carla is originally from California but has lived in Norway since 1995, where she had a 6-9 class for 12 years and consults for schools in Norway. She has also taught ballet, modern dance, African dance, and Irish dance for many years and has given workshops on writing and bringing drama, music, and dance into the elementary classroom.
Kyla has taught in 6-9, 9-12, and 6-12 environments in Canada and Morocco. She has extensive experience with work in multilingual environments and she is currently part of the expert team in the Bilingual Montessori Erasmus project run by MIP.
Outside of being amazing trainers, Carla and Kyla share an amazing sense of humor and passion to support young adults in becoming Montessori guides. 

The story of Lilian Bryan, a single mother of 5 children who became an AMI Trainer

In 1968 Lilian Bryan was commissioned by Mario Montessori, son of Maria Montessori, to establish the Montessori Institute Atlanta, an AMI teacher training center. There Lilian directed AMI Primary(3-6)  teacher training courses for 43 years. The training center became internationally acclaimed and very successful under her leadership. Lilian Bryan’s many years of Montessori work have won her worldwide recognition. Lilian stood at the foundations of Montessori Institute Prague, having been the first ever AMI trainer who set foot in the Czech Republic. And since we cotinually practice gratitude for the gifts we have received, we want to share with you that we are eternally grateful to Lilian for her continued support of our work. Lilian, you are our Montessori Godmonther and we love you very much!
 
Find out more about Montessori Institute Prague and our work on: https://amiprague.cz/ 

The story of Sue Pritzker and her lifelong Montessori service to others

Sue is an AMI 3-6 trained guide who early in her carrier became a school leader. She has served for more than 30 years to the community of Childpeace Montessori School in Portland Oregon as well as to the global Montessori community. She is an AMI trainer for school administrators, a trainer for the WSLI, she speaks, consults and mentors teachers and school leaders around the world. Sue Pritzker is a great friend and has been my long term loving and caring mentor. She is one of the most special human beings I know. 
Enjoy the story of a woman who has helped so many Montessori schools to grow, so many Montessori leaders to endure and so many children to develop to their full potential. 
If you are inspired and are excited to enhance your Montessori school leadership skills with Sue Pritzker, learn more about her upcoming course here

The story of Jenny Hoglund and her work with adolescents and adolescent workers.

Jenny Hoglund is an AMI 12-18 and 6-12 Trainer. When she does not travel all over the world directing AMI courses, she lives in Sweden. Jenny founded Varberg Montessori School which serves children from 15 months to 15 years of age. And she founded and runs The Montessori Centre for Work and Study Lara for Livet. Both schools are located close to Gothenburg in Sweden. Jenny dedicated her whole life to working with adolescent students and to teaching adults how to become adolescent guides. Enjoy her story of love and service to others. And if you wish to join us for AMI courses given by Jenny, you can check for more information here.  

The story of Elina Rautasalo and what is it like to become an AMI Trainer

Elina Rautasalo is an AMI 3-6 Montessori Teacher Trainer. Currently living in Prague, Elina is a part of the Montessori Institute Prague training team. She also directs 3-6 Diploma Courses in other countries. Apart from her training work, Elina travels around the world as a speaker and a consultant. Enjoy the story of a young woman who moved from Finland to England to become an AMI Montessori guide and never returned back to live in Finland.
 

The story of Kathy Minardi and her support of Montessori leaders around theworld

Based in Washington, DC, Kathy Minardi finds passion in providing guidance and training to school leaders through Whole School Leadership’s Institute throughout the world. She contributes her expertise as a Montessorian with extensive training in transformational leadership and organizational development.  Kathy has been a school leader for over 40 years, including 17 years at Aidan Montessori School, one of the oldest Montessori schools in the US.