What the Montessori Network Content Offerings Would Look Like

The sense of fulfillment and gratitude that comes from this journey to create The Montessori Network continues to amaze me. The connection to family that I wrote about in the last blog post certainly contributes a great deal but the opportunity to work with people that have a generous essence is remarkable.
 
The generosity that is focused on kids and education brings about a sense of community and belonging that comes from sharing common goals. This notion was recently reflected in research conducted by The Neimand Collaborative for the Association of Montessori Internationale where they stated:
 
“A capable individual is the most valued outcome of childhood development for existing and potential Montessori parents.
Parents value these attributes and associated benefits for their children from Montessori early childhood education because parents believe they lead to the development of a capable individual (competent, confident, focused, smart, secure, and empowered). 
Becoming capable matters deeply to Montessori parents and potential Montessori parents because they believe that capability is a step on the path to becoming individuals who will enjoy lives built upon: 


• Fulfillment (high self-esteem, truly happy with themselves, sense of belonging, enjoy life, inner peace, 
emotionally secure, fulfilled); 

• Productivity (good employee or professional, productive work, financially secure); and, 

• Connection (in a loving relationship, good parent, strong family, good friend, able to bond with others). 


 
Being around like minded people is motivation enough to help them reach children and offer up this great opportunity
 
The inspiration you get from educators and more importantly the energy drives you to want to give just a little bit more. I had this feeling recently during an email idea exchange with some key members of the Montessori Network faithful. Ashley Grob, who is Director of Admissions at the Montessori School and Susie Hyatt who is Head of School at Montessori Radmoor School, were sharing what the offerings would look like on the network’s platform and how the menus could be displayed.
 
Ashley reply was not only insightful into what the potential of the Montessori Network can be but also incredibly thoughtful in that she was focusing on gratitude throughout this process.
 
HI Susie and Tom,
 
I hope you both enjoyed the long weekend!  We celebrated my father-n-law's 80th birthday with a big party!  So many amazing tributes --he's such an inspiration!... a philosophy professor for 
more that fifty years as well as a peace activist and holocaust scholar.  He is actively meeting with UN ambassadors to engage in Peace initiatives in the Middle East. He embodies love and peace --his life-long commitment to live what he learns /teaches is so beautiful.... 
 
I feel lucky to be surrounded by people, both family and friends, who are committed to serving and inspiring others. You both are doing incredible work.  Thanks for including me in this conversation. :)
 
I like what you put together in the attached example.  I have a couple of thoughts/questions.  Currently on the website, Building the Montessori Network, you have three prompts before going into detail about 45 North and who you all are.  
 
1.  Saves you time
2.  Easy Access
3.  Spread the Word
 
For somebody just learning about TMN, I wonder if we can answer these questions more directly: Who, What, Why, How. ?  Most of the answers are already on the website, but I'm wondering if people might receive/process the info better with shorter descriptions and the order a little different? .....
 
Who
The Montessori Network is a media platform that combines purpose driven technology with Montessori pedagogy so that Montessori professionals can access quality content and resources to further enhance and support their commitment to children everywhere. 
 
What
The Montessori Network compiles the best Montessori videos, conferences, podcasts, and blogs in ONE location to support the professional development of teachers, schools and organizations.  
 
The Montessori Network provides access to current research on child development, parenting, family systems, neuroscience, and human potential.
 
Montessori organizations and collaborators work together with The Montessori Network to further Montessori efforts and advocacy worldwide.
 
The Montessori Network offers original programming and packages such as: Montessori News show; Multi-media platform kit for schools; Red Table Conversations; Education Round table; Sunday talk show, and more!  
 
Why
Your time is precious! The Montessori Network consolidates valuable information relating to the Montessori philosophy, child development and human potential so that you can continue teaching and working with families. 
 
How 
The technology to access content on The Montessori Network is simple. Through your membership, you will log in and create a personal profile.  
 
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I feel like people will want to know upfront what they are getting -- and then you will have more buy-in.  After they know the what, then you can tell them the next great part: why and how. 
 
I hope this feedback is helpful!
 
Wishing you both a great week!
 
 
 
That is a glimpse of how this journey gives back and how easy kind, caring people make it to be part of something bigger than yourself. We would love to have you join us in this journey by giving us your thoughts or becoming part of our advocacy group!