Our Guest: Elizabeth Slade
Show Notes
In this episode, we have a conversation with long-time Montessorian, Elizabeth Slade, who talks about the importance of using Language of Reverence as a central part of the Montessori practice.
Language of Reverence explores the power of our words and their effects on human flourishing. By examining and changing our word choice to and about children, each other, and ourselves, we can change our sense of the school community and ultimately our impact on each other. The Language of Reverence model emphasizes creating a powerful, shared language that allows all members of the community—children, families, and school-based adults—to feel respected and valued.
About our Guest
Elizabeth Slade
Public Montessori in Action International
Elizabeth has been a Montessori educator for 36 years. She worked in both Springfield Public Schools and Hartford Public Schools building public Montessori programs, implementing systems to support all children through the Montessori Early Intervention/Child Study process, and developing the art of Montessori Coaching. For six years she worked at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector leading school start-ups, designing Child Study trainings, and bringing the Montessori coaching method to hundreds of schools across the country.
Elizabeth has led a Montessori training residency, been a frequent presenter at regional and national Montessori conferences, and contributed to Montessori and non-Montessori publications. Elizabeth’s book Montessori in Action: Building Resilient Montessori Schools was released in July 2021 and her latest book Momentum: Montessori, a Life in Motion came out last year on Dr. Montessori’s birthday.
Elizabeth earned her AMI Elementary Diploma from the Washington Montessori Institute and her AMS Administrative Credential at the Center for Contemporary Montessori Studies. In addition, she has a Master of Fine Arts in writing from Spalding University.
Resources
https://www.egslade.com/
https://montessori-action.org/
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