Voices in Montessori Podcast

Voices in Montessori Podcast

Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning

Episodes 78
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (17)
Since Nov 2022
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
35%
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feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

Voices in Montessori podcast shares interviews with seasoned Montessori educators and leaders, as well as learning specialists, and other experts to inspire and support you. Our podcast is a resource for Montessori educators and leaders packed with actionable ideas to elevate and support your practice. Hear from Montessori elders about real-world classroom tools and school management strategies. How do I offer positive discipline in my Montessori classroom? How do I get the support that I need as a first year Montessori teacher? How do I change the culture of my Montessori school community? We will explore these questions and more on the Voices in Montessori podcast. Topics include supporting learning differences in the Montessori classroom, positive discipline strategies, the neuroscience of learning, creating school cultures of belonging, and Montessori for elders and dementia. Tune in and subscribe to deepen your Montessori practice and join a revolutionary community of Montessori educators and leaders who are shaping the future of education. View the show notes at https://greenspringcenter.org/podcast/ Join the conversation on our Facebook community at https://www.facebook.com/greenspringcenter Learn more when you follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/greenspringcenter/

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Recent Episodes

The Science of Getting Stuff Done: Explicitly Teaching Executive Function with Jess Davis

Apr 21, 2026 1h 2m

Jess Davis joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss the need for explicit instruction on executive functioning for Elementary and Adolescent students in…

Systems for Shared Accountability in the Elementary Classroom with Allison Jones and Elizabeth Slade

Feb 26, 2026 55m

Allison Jones and Elizabeth Slade join the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss the invisible structures that keep a well-run Elementary classroom humming. After…

The Child Who Comes Through the Door with Ginni Sackett

Feb 25, 2026 1h 1m

Ginni Sackett joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss the important of meeting each child without expectations that they conform to a particular profile…

Developing a Culture of Work in the Elementary Classroom with Jamie Rue

Dec 09, 2025 58m

A culture of self-driven work among Elementary students doesn't emerge spontaneously. It needs to be carefully cultivated and maintained by the adults in the classroom. This takes intentional…

Ten Essential Truths for Inclusion (Part One) with Andrée Rolfe

Nov 25, 2025 1h 11m

Andrée Rolfe joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to share what she has come to understand to be essential truths about successful inclusion based on her 50 years…

Creating and Living Our Values as an Organization with Cassi Mackey

Jun 03, 2025 1h 14m

Cassi Mackey joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss creating and living our values as an organization. As Montessorians, we live from a strong pedagogy,…

Essential Tips for Supporting Toddlers through the Early School Days with Michelle Blake

May 20, 2025 36m

Michelle Blake joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to share strategies Guides can use to help young children make a smooth transition to school. She will discuss…

The Powerful Effects of Mentoring on Teachers: Evidence Based Best Practices with Ann Epstein and Julia Volkman

Apr 29, 2025 53m

Ann Epstein and Julia Volkman join the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss the preliminary results of a research study examining the effectiveness of mentoring…

Emotional Resilience and the Elementary Child with Angela Ma

Feb 18, 2025 1h 2m

Angela Ma joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss emotional resilience and the Elementary child. Angela offers practical strategies and helpful…

S3E309 The Delicate Dance of a Montessori Teaching Team with Jonathan Wolff

Feb 04, 2025 1h 5m

Jonathan Wolff joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss creating effective teaching partnerships with your co-guide or classroom associate. Jonathan…

The Hidden Epidemic: Cortical Visual Impairment in Children with Pamela Shanks

Jan 23, 2025 54m

Pamela Shanks joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to share information about Cortical Visual Impairment, an underdiagnosed learning difference that affects as…

S3E307 Building Leadership Skills Through Class Meetings with Chip DeLorenzo

Jan 08, 2025 1h 3m

Chip DeLorenzo joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss the importance of holding regular class meetings as a tool to build students’ leadership skills. He…

Montessori for the New Society: The Spiritual Preparation of the Educator with Catherine McTamaney

Dec 19, 2024 59m

Catherine McTamaney joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to talk about how we commit to Montessori in an open-hearted, horizon-focused way, while caring for our…

From Connection to Collaboration: Sharing Objective Observations Through a Collaborative Exchange with Families with Gulzar Babool

Dec 10, 2024 56m

Gulzar Babool joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to talk about how to build trust with families so that we can then share our objective observations through a…

Preparing Inclusive Holiday Celebrations with Lydia Farmer & Kalai Ramanathan

Nov 18, 2024 35m

Lydia Farmer and Kalai Ramanathan join the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to talk about preparing inclusive holiday celebrations in the classroom. While some educators…

Revisiting Dr. Montessori's Vision for Adolescents with Patricia Ludick

Nov 04, 2024 56m

Patricia Ludick joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to revisit Dr. Montessori's wisdom and insights regarding our work as practitioners who are serving…

Cultivating Concentration in Young Children with Alexandra Sands

Oct 17, 2024 59m

Alexandra Sands joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss cultivating concentration in young children. She begins with how we set the stage for children's…

Demystifying Cosmic Education with Michael Duffy

Sep 17, 2024 1h 1m

Michael Duffy joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to talk about Cosmic Education, the central element of Montessori Elementary education. He discusses the nature…

Early Signs of Learning Differences to Look For in the Primary Classroom w/ Dr. Joyce Pickering and Amy Cushner

Jun 13, 2024 1h 11m

Dr. Joyce Pickering and Amy Cushner join the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to discuss the early signs of learning differences that Guides can be looking for during…

Observation as Love with Kathy Leitch

Jun 04, 2024 56m

Kathy Leitch joins the Voices in Montessori podcast, hosted by Tamara Sheesley Balis, to reframe the Montessori practice of daily observation - not as a chore, but as an act of love. After all, how…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Voices in Montessori Podcast have?

Voices in Montessori Podcast has published 78 episodes since November 2022, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Voices in Montessori Podcast still active?

Voices in Montessori Podcast is currently declining with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 53m.

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