Our Guest: Wendy Fisher
Show Notes
Many of us have had the pleasure of feeling awed by an observation in a Montessori classroom. The children seem peaceful and calm, working and learning alongside their friends, demonstrating self-control and respect, moving and speaking carefully and gracefully. While it can seem miraculous to the outside observer, our guest, Wendy Fisher, explains that what we see in a well-managed Montessori classroom reflects a carefully orchestrated system and a consistent and strict adherence to a special set of values and practices. Wendy shares with us what she sees as the four pillars of Montessori discipline: respect, role modeling, Grace and Courtesy, and purposeful work. Join us for this deep dive into Montessori discipline.
About our Guest
Wendy Fisher
Head of School, Many Rivers Montessori
Wendy Fisher is Association Montessori Internationale-certified at the Children’s House and Elementary levels, has completed North American Montessori Teachers Association Adolescent training, and has taught at all three levels. In addition, Wendy has served as an AMI examiner for trainee guides at the Elementary level.
Wendy was the longtime head of Mountaintop Montessori in Charlottesville, Virginia and served on the board of the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Wendy also served as a school leader in a Grades 1-12 public charter Montessori school in the Twin Cities; as a Montessori trainer and administrator for an international Montessori training center; and as Vice President of Education for a nationwide Montessori school network. Wendy is currently the Head of School at Many Rivers Montessori in Duluth, Minnesotta.
In her free time, Wendy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and cooking. She also likes to stay active, with activities like running, biking, hiking, tennis, and paddle boarding.
Resources
Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom by Jane Nelson and Chip DeLorenzo
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius by Angeline Stoll Lillard
Responsive Classroom www.responsiveclassroom.org
Voices in Montessori Podcast
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