OUR INSPIRATION
Dr. Maria Montessori graduated from the University of Rome in 1896 as a physician and pediatric specialist. Although she had a formal education in science, mathematics and anthropology, she was also a renowned philosopher, lecturer, educator and social activist.
Montessori's philosophy around education and child development is rooted in her observations of children’s immense curiosity and capacity for learning, which she dubbed "The Secret of Childhood."
Her discoveries led her to advocate for the young child’s right to learn. Inspired by a child’s unique abilities, Dr. Montessori inaugurated a scientific approach to education that followed the individual child’s passage through developmental stages, continuing into adolescence. Though Montessori turned her attention to education reform more than a century ago, her vision remains fresh, inspiring and widely embraced.
The result of Montessori’s efforts and ideas is a worldwide movement in private and public schools alike that inspires teachers and families to support learning as a child's life unfolds. As parents, teachers and politicians listen and work together to meet the vital physical and mental health needs of our children, we are developing insight, awareness and courage to share in our vulnerability and walk together alongside them. Montessori's vision for education inspires us to form a confident, compassionate and more peaceful world.
Montessori's philosophy around education and child development is rooted in her observations of children’s immense curiosity and capacity for learning, which she dubbed "The Secret of Childhood."
Her discoveries led her to advocate for the young child’s right to learn. Inspired by a child’s unique abilities, Dr. Montessori inaugurated a scientific approach to education that followed the individual child’s passage through developmental stages, continuing into adolescence. Though Montessori turned her attention to education reform more than a century ago, her vision remains fresh, inspiring and widely embraced.
The result of Montessori’s efforts and ideas is a worldwide movement in private and public schools alike that inspires teachers and families to support learning as a child's life unfolds. As parents, teachers and politicians listen and work together to meet the vital physical and mental health needs of our children, we are developing insight, awareness and courage to share in our vulnerability and walk together alongside them. Montessori's vision for education inspires us to form a confident, compassionate and more peaceful world.
