Giving to The Montessori Foundation
Dear Friend of Montessori Education,
There’s a moment every Montessori educator treasures: when a child’s eyes light up with understanding, and they realize they’re capable of more than they ever imagined. At the Montessori Foundation, we work tirelessly to multiply these moments across thousands of classrooms worldwide, supporting schools, teachers, and families in creating transformative learning environments.
What makes Montessori education truly special? It’s our deep commitment to nurturing each child’s unique potential. In Montessori classrooms around the globe, every student is irreplaceable – not because of limited enrollment, but because each child contributes their distinct voice, perspective, and energy to their learning community.
This profound connection extends far beyond graduation. Just recently, I watched my son exchange vows with his bride, standing beside his best man – a friendship that began 40 years ago in their first Montessori classroom. These bonds formed in Montessori schools often last a lifetime, creating a tapestry of relationships that enriches communities worldwide.
When Montessori communities unite, extraordinary things happen. Time and again, we’ve witnessed schools rally together in times of need, supporting one another with unwavering dedication. This spirit of mutual support and commitment to excellence is what makes the Montessori movement not just an educational approach but a cornerstone of positive global change.
Please help us strengthen this legacy of excellence.
Your tax-deductible gift to the Montessori Foundation will help:
- Support the work of the International Montessori Council worldwide
- Allow us to provide coaching and consulting to emerging Montessori programs
- Help spread Montessori teacher training and professional development
- Create research-based curriculum materials and resources
- Support schools in developing sustainable programs
- Fund scholarships for teacher education
- Advance Montessori research and advocacy
Your investment goes beyond any single classroom – it’s an investment in the future of education itself. Every dollar supports our mission to nurture the development of confident, capable, compassionate leaders who will shape tomorrow’s world.
Please make your tax-deductible gift today at [donation link] and help us continue advancing Dr. Montessori’s vision of education for peace and human development.
With gratitude,
Joyce St. Giermaine, Executive Director
The Montessori Foundation
The Montessori Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of Montessori education worldwide through teacher training, school support, research, and advocacy.
Your Donations & How They are Used
To help Montessori schools in the USA and around the world. In the midst of this global pandemic, The Montessori Foundation quickly pivoted our focus to develop free and immediate support for parents, teachers, and administrators. This has been a herculean effort undertaken by our staff and many generous volunteers.
Of course, The Foundation’s normal daily functions must continue to occur in spite of the current global pandemic. We continue to operate and provide:
- Tomorrow’s Child magazine
- Montessori Leadership magazine
- Courses through the Montessori Leadership Institute
- The Montessori Family Alliance
- Conferences & Events
- Our Lab School: NewGate School in Sarasota, FL
- The Foundation’s online bookstore
- Support and content for members of Montessori.org
Initiatives Developed to Help Our Community Cope with the Ramifications of COVID19
Montessori Family Support Gatherings
Every Monday and Friday, The Montessori Foundation is providing free Montesssori Family Support Gatherings via Zoom, led by Montessori experts to help parents and educators navigate this unprecedented situation.
Montessori Collaborative Response and Resources
The Montessori Foundation has developed and is offering a series of small group financial support sessions via ZOOM. These sessions provide support with financial strategies to independent, nonprofit and private schools needing financial crisis management support in the short term. The coaching sessions are led by experienced mentors who have volunteered to offer support to schools.
free intensive, practical workshops
The Montessori Foundation recognizes that our community needs extra support in order to sustain financial, emotional, and community stability during these uncertain times.
Special facebook groups for Montessori educators
The Montessori Foundation has initiated four Facebook groups (infant/toddler guides, early childhood guides, elementary guides, and secondary guides) facilitated by Foundation staff and volunteers to support these teachers as they strive to provide quality Montessori education ‘online.’
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
If you have questions about the Montessori Foundation, International Montessori Council, Montessori Family Alliance or would like to volunteer, please contact us.