by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Jun 26, 2025 | Adolescents, Elementary, Leadership, Montessori, News, Primary, Toddler
All Heroes Need a ChampionWhy Educators Deserve Mentors, Too We often speak of educators as heroes—and rightly so. Committed to something far greater than themselves, educators bring both mind and heart to the sacred work of guiding young people through joy and...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | May 23, 2025 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori, Spirituality
Every educator deserves to be inspired, supported, and confident. Mentoring plays a key role in making that possible when folks are just beginning their journey as Lead Montessori Teachers. At the heart of truly effective mentoring is positivity. While skill-building,...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Oct 30, 2024 | Administration, Leadership
Research shows that the way you bring new staff into your school community makes a significant difference in their feelings of belonging, success in the role, and longevity in your organization. Take a look at these striking statistics from Robert Half Press: 50% of...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Dec 11, 2023 | Montessori, Spirituality
Dr. Maria Montessori dedicated her life to nurturing and supporting the child’s understanding and love of themselves, their community, and the Universe. Her mandate calls on us as parents and educators to provide rich and meaningful opportunities for each child to...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Dec 11, 2023 | Montessori, Spirituality
Dr. Maria Montessori reminds us that “The real preparation for education is a study of one’s self. The training of the teacher who is to help life is something far more than the learning of ideas. It includes the training of character, it is a preparation...
