Wander with Montessori Educators Leena + Ambily - Life as a Dedicated Educator

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Join me in a heartfelt conversation with a mother-daughter duo, Ambily and Lena, who have dedicated their lives to early childhood education through their Montessori school in Minnesota. Lena shares her inspiring journey from discovering the Montessori method to creating a nurturing space for children, emphasizing independence and a love for learning. Her daughter's perspective underscores the continuation and growth of their shared educational values. Explore the uniqueness of the Montessori approach and the importance of cultural diversity in their community. This episode celebrates their passion, the challenges they faced, and the legacy they continue to build.

00:00 Introduction to the Dynamic Duo

00:55 Discovering Montessori: Lena's Journey

01:48 Understanding Montessori Principles

05:51 Starting a Montessori School in Minnesota

12:22 Building a Community of Acceptance

19:14 Navigating Leadership and Legacy

27:01 Lena's Retirement and Reflections

31:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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1. Intro/Music (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Ambily and Lena (00:00:36)

3. Why Montessori Method? (00:01:21)

4. What is Montessori Education? (00:02:52)

5. How do you start a Montessori school? (00:07:09)

6. How do they integrate culture into their school? (00:13:19)

7. How do you fill big shoes when taking over a school? (00:20:06)

8. What does retirement look like for Lena? (00:27:58)

9. Outro Music (00:32:31)