Holder of an AMI diploma for adolescents aged 12–18, she currently works as a mathematics teacher and international coordinator at Montessori Mondial Kungsholmen in Sweden. She is passionate about creating an interdisciplinary learning environment for adolescents.
In this prepared environment, young people are encouraged to understand the relationships between intellectual knowledge and social life, the individual and the world, to experience different social roles, become aware of their own values, discover their potential, and prepare well for the transition into adulthood.
In addition to working with adolescents, Hua Bai also co-creates the AMI summer diploma course (ages 12–18), during which she delivers lectures entitled “How to Conduct a Literature Review” and “How to Develop a Study and Work Plan.”
A Montessori teacher with over 10 years of experience. She completed Montessori courses for the 3–6 and 6–9 age groups at the Polish Montessori Institute, as well as the Montessori Diploma Course for children and youth aged 6–15 organized in cooperation between the Polish Montessori Association and Montessori Academy Biberkor in Germany. For over a year she has been deepening her understanding of early childhood development in the Montessori approach at the infant level, also experiencing it personally as the mother of one-year-old Julia. She works as a school pedagogue, pedagogical therapist, and Lower Elementary coordinator at the Bilingual Primary School English Montessori School in Katowice. She passionately shares Montessori knowledge and practice through workshops for teachers and parents, including her original Montessori workshops 4R: Relationships, Rhythm, Development, Regeneration. Since 2019 she has been a speaker and trainer at the Polish Montessori Center. She is currently participating in the Mindfulness MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) course.
Certified AMI educator (ages 0–3) with over ten years of experience supporting children and families. She is a mother of two children attending Montessori schools, which gives her deep insight into the emotional realities of parenting and leadership within Montessori environments. She has experienced both sides of this collaboration — as a parent working with her children’s schools and as a school leader building her own community.
She co-founded two Montessori centers, led parent-and-infant classes, supported teaching and administrative teams, and served as lead educator in an infant community. Her work focuses on surrounding families with care, gentleness, and compassion, grounded in the belief that our paths are meant to be walked together — in relationship and connection.
An experienced Montessori teacher and trainer in Europe and Asia, founder of Montessori Education – a training and workshop institute for children and adults – and leader of Montessori City, an initiative actively supporting families in homeschooling. Privately, a Montessori mother of teenage Stanisław and young Álvaro Miguel.
An educator and director who has been involved in Montessori education for over a decade. She is a graduate of Montessori training programs in Poland and abroad. A methodologist at the 3–6 and 6–12 levels, she has been leading an adolescent group in the Montessori Farm School model for the past two years. For 10 years, she has managed a Montessori preschool and primary school. She is a long-time trainer and member of the Positive Discipline Association, as well as a trainer in Jesper Juul’s approach. She is also a lecturer at the University of Wrocław (Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences), where she teaches courses on the practical application of the Montessori approach, Jesper Juul’s philosophy, and Positive Discipline in education. Her areas of interest include psychology, pedagogy, and working with children with special educational needs. As a Montessori teacher, she integrates Montessori values with the principles of Positive Discipline, supporting the teaching staff of the International Montessori Academy in creating an environment where every student is treated with respect, has a strong sense of self-worth, loves learning, and develops essential life skills. Privately, she is the mother of three sons (aged 22, 17, and 15).
Spramani Elaun is a Mexican-American artist, author, and international Montessori art educator based in Southern California. She is the founder of the Nature of Art® method, a visual arts learning system built on the creative process and designed to support children’s creativity through hands-on experiences.
For more than three decades, Spramani has studied how children learn through creating art and engaging their senses. Her work focuses on developmentally appropriate art experiences that strengthen children’s observation skills, creativity, and emotional awareness. She has trained thousands of teachers, parents, and Montessori schools worldwide in practical approaches to teaching visual arts.
A social psychologist fascinated by how individuals function within a group. She observes and studies the influences that various aspects of the environment have on adolescents as they grow up. She is particularly interested in the period of adolescence, which is accompanied by intense emotions, strong peer interactions, and at the same time a great need for support from close ones. She focuses her work on accompanying young teenagers through the process of maturation, especially in understanding changes in the body, shifts in thinking and perception of the world, rediscovering themselves, and building respect and love for themselves and others.
Director of the Non-Public Montessori General Secondary School in Warsaw – one of the few educational environments in Poland implementing the principles of Maria Montessori’s pedagogy at the upper-secondary level. Tutor and teacher of biology and chemistry. For over 15 years, she has been practically involved in Maria Montessori’s pedagogy, with a particular focus on working with adolescents.
Certified AMI Montessori educator (ages 0–6) and parent educator. With a background in business and marketing, she led teams for over a decade before focusing on supporting families as a Montessori educator, doula, and hypnobirthing practitioner. She chaired the board of a UK primary school during a period of complex change, led Montessori classrooms, and supported parents from pregnancy through childhood.
Her work focuses on building trust, relationships, and emotionally intelligent leadership — empowering schools and families to create supportive, collaborative environments in which children can thrive. She offers a holistic, empathetic approach grounded in both scientific knowledge and sensitivity, bringing warmth, wisdom, and a deep understanding of what caring leadership truly means.
A graduate of the Faculty of Pedagogy and Arts at Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, with a specialization in art education and visual arts. She is interested in portrait photography and the search for emotion in her subjects. Naturalness dominates her work. Her artistic practice draws inspiration from classical art, creating atmosphere exclusively through natural light.
Founder of the Student Scientific Photography Club 210STUDIO. She has presented her photographs at numerous group exhibitions in Poland as well as solo exhibitions, including during the Krakow Photo Fringe Festival at Piwnica Pod Baranami and an international exhibition at a gallery in Lisbon, where she showcased portraits created using the wet plate collodion process.
She worked for several years in an Art Conservation Studio, developing a deep respect for cultural heritage and acquiring the invaluable skills of gilding and silvering, becoming a professional gilder.
Currently, she works as an art teacher at ReED Montessori School in Kielce, where she has created a unique painting studio in which children explore the visual arts, search for their own style, and travel through time to meet the Great Masters.
A Montessori teacher, educator, and psychologist with many years of experience working with children in early primary education. On a daily basis, she supports children aged 7–9 in a mixed-age classroom, assisting both typically developing students and neurodivergent children—including those on the autism spectrum, with Down syndrome, and with difficulties in concentration and emotional regulation. In her work, she combines the Montessori approach with psychological knowledge, focusing on building relationships, being attentive to children’s needs, and nurturing their natural curiosity about the world. She has a particular affinity for Montessori storytelling, which she uses as a tool to convey knowledge in an engaging, structured, and meaningful way. She conducts training sessions and workshops for teachers and parents, and also speaks at educational conferences. She continues to develop her practice by drawing on experiences gained both in Poland and through international collaboration—including with teachers from Germany.
She has been connected with Montessori education for eight years. She completed the Montessori School Education course (grades IV–VI) at the Polish Montessori Institute as well as AMI-certified courses (6–12 and 12–18) at the Montessori Institute in Prague. In her professional work she is guided by the principles of openness, respect, and commitment, combining both traditional and innovative teaching methods, including project-based learning that supports the comprehensive development of students. For the past three years she has been a speaker at the International Montessori Conference, sharing her experience and inspiration related to project-based learning.
A Montessori teacher, trainer, and speaker with over 12 years of experience working with children and adults within Maria Montessori’s pedagogical approach. For the past six years, she has been delivering training for teachers, educators, and parents. Her educational materials are used in Montessori institutions, traditional schools, and alternative education settings.
She specializes in Montessori Cosmic Education, which integrates natural sciences, humanities, and social studies into a coherent narrative about the world. She has completed numerous Montessori courses in Poland and abroad for the age levels 0–3, 6–12, and 12–15. On a daily basis, she works as a teacher in a Montessori school for children aged 6–12 and has also served as deputy head and homeschooling coordinator.
She is a speaker at Polish and international Montessori conferences and the creator of the “Wielkie Lekcje” platform, which supports teachers and parents through online training and educational materials. In her work, she shows that Montessori is прежде wszystkim a way of thinking, relating, and accompanying the child in development. Privately, she is the mother of two teenagers raised in the Montessori spirit from birth.
A psychologist and cognitive-behavioral therapist (CBT) with over fifteen years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, teachers, and parents. Her professional approach is grounded in respectful communication and a deep understanding of each child’s individual needs — principles closely aligned with the Montessori philosophy. In her daily work, she supports educational institutions in creating environments where children feel emotionally safe, heard, and seen, while teachers receive meaningful professional support.
As the founder and director of the Safe School Support and Development Center, she coordinates and leads a wide range of professional development programs for schools. These programs focus on supporting children’s emotional well-being, early identification of behavioral difficulties, effective collaboration with parents, and strengthening classroom climate. Her work helps schools adopt a holistic view of child development — one that sees growth as the result of emotional safety, healthy relationships, and high-quality learning processes.
A musician, educator, and Montessori teacher.
A graduate of music schools specializing in piano and eurhythmics, as well as the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, majoring in Choral Conducting. A participant in Montessori courses at the Polish Montessori Institute. Creator of the performance “The Story of the King of Peace.” Music educator and director of the music school (first and second degree) in Sulejówek.
Her goal in artistic education is to introduce and sensitize young audiences to music, create an environment filled with therapeutic sounds, and provide opportunities for vocal and movement development. Her mission is to highlight the role of art as a fundamental form of learning and a part of culture, as well as a building block for the peace education advocated by Maria Montessori.
A research expert and digital hygiene educator at the Digital Citizenship Institute Foundation. She popularizes knowledge about digital hygiene and researches the presence and use of the concept of “digital hygiene” in scientific discourse. She graduated from the Interdisciplinary Doctoral Studies at SWPS University and from the first postgraduate program in digital hygiene at the Korczak University. A cultural studies and media studies scholar, she is also an assistant professor at the University of Humanities and Economics in Łódź. For over ten years she has been researching the social and cultural impact of media and teaching students in humanities and social science programs.
Since 2008, founder and director of the Polish Montessori Institute, and since 2017, president of the Polish Montessori Council. For many years, she has been actively involved in Montessori education in Poland, Canada, the USA, and since 2018 also in China. She holds diplomas from Montessori Partnership UK (ages 2.5–6) and the Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute Elementary program (ages 6–9). She has experience as an academic director at Central Montessori Schools in Toronto and as an instructor at the Canadian Montessori Institute in Toronto. Since 2005, she has conducted approximately 60 editions of preparatory courses for Montessori preschool and school teachers in Poland. She is an active member of international Montessori organizations.
Since 2023, she has been running “Montessori po sąsiedzku,” where parents can explore Montessori pedagogy in practice. Privately, Joanna is the mother of two adult daughters who completed Montessori preschool and school education in Toronto.
A teacher supporting the process of special education at the Montessori Primary School in Kotarwice. She completed studies in care and educational pedagogy, preschool and early school education, pedagogical therapy and diagnosis, special education for intellectual disabilities, and education and rehabilitation of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and Asperger syndrome. She has been working with children for five years and has been professionally connected with the Montessori approach for the past two years. In parallel, she teaches at the Radom University, educating students in the methodology of care and educational work.
A psychologist and educator specializing in Maria Montessori pedagogy and modern developmental psychology. Founder of the Opole Montessori Center for Creativity (nursery, kindergarten, primary school, and psychological-pedagogical counseling center). A soft skills trainer and business psychologist, combining academic knowledge with practical training experience. Accredited speaker of Brian Tracy International (BTA), experienced in delivering presentations, conferences, and development processes for teachers, school leaders, female leaders, and educational teams.
A physiotherapist, preschool and early primary education teacher, and special education teacher specializing in education and rehabilitation of individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as early childhood development support and family assistance. A school mediator and a certified MACTE Montessori teacher at the preschool level. A graduate of nursery and early primary Montessori courses and a lecturer at the Polish Montessori Institute. On a daily basis, she co-runs a Montessori Kindergarten in Krotoszyn.
She has many years of experience working in nurseries, kindergartens, and grades 1–3. An observer and seeker of the simplest solutions, she is the author of numerous books for children beginning their reading journey. Creator of the brand “Montessori i kropka.” She delivers training based on her original “Education for Peace” program. By passion and education, she is also an IT technician. She enthusiastically creates cards and teaching materials, display boxes for cards, aids that enrich vocabulary and support memory processes, as well as teacher documentation and annual Montessori work programs.
Head of a Consulting and Training Law Firm, Expert for LEX Education Law (Wolters Kluwer) and the Education Portal, trainer. A long-standing auditor, graduate of the Faculty of Law and Administration (major: Administration) and the Faculty of Management (major: Finance and Accounting) at the University of Warsaw. Many years of experience working as a senior specialist for financial analysis and control. At the request of educational institutions, she prepares, among other things, documentation for the settlement of educational subsidies and for inspections. She represents educational institutions during inspections, provides necessary information and explanations, and prepares objections to inspection reports. In her law firm, she focuses exclusively on servicing non-public (public non-local-government) educational institutions. She offers expert-level support. Having worked for 20 years in local government—in the audit and control department—she has in-depth knowledge of the powers and possibilities available to officials conducting inspections of the proper use and collection of educational subsidies.
For over 40 years, she has lectured on various AMI courses and previously served as Director of Training at the Montessori Institute of San Diego and the Montessori Training Center of Minnesota. In addition to her extensive teaching and training experience, she remains actively involved in the AMI community as a consultant and conference speaker worldwide.
She is also one of the founding members of the AMI Montessori Elementary Alumni Association and served as its president for eight years.
In addition to her other Montessori-related work, she is the author of numerous articles, essays, and brochures on implementing Dr. Maria Montessori’s principles and theories in work with children in the second plane of development. Recently, she authored the comprehensive book Whose Montessori Do You Practice? A Faithfully Applied Taxonomy of Cosmic Education, which re-emphasizes the foundations of Dr. Montessori’s vision for elementary-aged children and practical ways to realize it. She has also recently published brochures dedicated to the elementary art curriculum: Art for the Elementary Child: The Elements, Art for the Elementary Child: The Principles and The Story of Color, and The Art Prepared Environment: The Materials and Their Stories.
A graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw (Painting) and pedagogy studies at the College of the Family Alliance. For 13 years she has been professionally connected with Montessori pedagogy, implementing it in her daily work with young children. She gained experience in both Montessori nurseries and preschools, combining artistic sensitivity with a mindful approach to child development. Her pedagogical practice is based on respect for the individual needs of each child and on creating a prepared and inspiring learning environment. She is the creator of the brand “story_in_a_box,” which develops unique educational materials for children and adults, combining Montessori pedagogy with the creative nature of the child. Privately, she is the mother of six-year-old Filip and five-year-old Julian, an animal lover, and a passionate traveler.
A mathematics and computer science teacher with over 17 years of experience. Her first encounter with Montessori pedagogy and work within this approach began in 2008 at the Polish Montessori Education Center. She completed numerous Montessori courses covering preschool education, integrated education, and primary school education. She participated in modules II, III, and VII of the Montessori Diploma Course for primary schools, specializing in mathematics, organized in cooperation between the Polish Montessori Association and Montessori Academy Biberkor. She currently teaches at the Montessori Primary School Latawiec, where she combines mathematics and computer science education with the principles of Montessori pedagogy.
An early primary education teacher and special education specialist, graduate of the School Leadership Program for Education Leaders. She has been connected with Montessori pedagogy since 2012, treating it as a way of understanding the child and supporting development. She gained experience in Montessori institutions in Kraków and currently works as vice-principal and coordinator of the teaching team at Montessori Dreams. She previously served as head of the education department at the Home Education Center. For over 10 years she has collaborated with the Polish Montessori Institute, providing training for teachers.
Wioletta Skubera has been running the non-public Montessori nursery and kindergarten Montessori House, as well as Kraków Montessori School, for 16 years. By education, she is a psychologist, Polish language specialist, psychotherapist, and Montessori teacher. Her fascination with Montessori education has continued uninterrupted for 20 years. Both of her daughters completed Montessori education and have successfully entered adult life. In her institutions, she implemented a pioneering psychoeducational program for every child, providing regular support and the development of psychosocial skills from an early age. Privately, her passions include diving, women’s developmental psychology, and travel.
MSc in Mathematics Engineering, special education teacher, Montessori teacher, creator of the Facebook group “Mathematics with Montessori,” and DCEM trainer in Wrocław. For many years, she worked as a mathematics teacher in conventional schools at all levels. She became a Montessori teacher thanks to her — now teenage — twin daughters. First, she discovered Maria Montessori’s philosophy, which emphasizes the child’s independence, and then the developmental materials, which are simply brilliant in the field of mathematics education. Her first experiences working with Montessori materials were gained during workshops and courses at Mountain Montessori School in Żywiec, followed by work in Montessori schools in Katowice and participation in workshops and courses organized by the Polish Montessori Institute (she completed the Montessori Early Elementary Education course for ages 6–9). She systematically enriches her professional practice through self-development and participation in Montessori conferences. On a daily basis, she works according to her original program “Mathematics with Montessori” at the Bilingual Primary School “English Montessori School.” She creates her own materials, instructional booklets for working with developmental materials, methodological guides, and more. For several years, she has had the great pleasure of sharing her knowledge in the Facebook group “Mathematics with Montessori” (2.6 thousand members), during original workshops, and through individual lessons for teachers and parents. Her goal is to inspire as many teachers and parents as possible with Montessori mathematics so that it becomes a common and accessible way of learning mathematics for every student.
Founder and Chief Enthusiasm Officer at the Montessori Institute in Prague. She developed a volunteer group of mothers into a fully-fledged Montessori ecosystem — including a parent–child program, kindergarten, and primary school — and currently leads an international organization training AMI teachers as well as an AMI Authorized Accreditation Agency. She also initiated an adolescent program implemented on a farm and in rural areas near Prague, bringing Montessori education into real work, contact with nature, and community life.
Mirka holds education in the humanities and non-profit organization management, certificates in business leadership, the AMI Montessori Administrator Certificate, Whole School Leadership certification, and an AMI Assistant course certificate for ages 3–6. She is currently participating in AMI diploma courses for ages 0–3 and 3–6. She has secured over €2.3 million in grants and teaches Montessori leaders how to successfully obtain similar funding.
An attorney-at-law, PhD in legal sciences, educator, and “Attorney for Education.” She specializes in education law and in providing ongoing support to school principals and governing bodies of educational institutions. She runs her practice under the brand “Attorney for Education” (ASW Legal Law Firm), combining her legal expertise with many years of experience as an entrepreneur managing her own educational institutions. On a daily basis, she supports schools and preschools in safely running their operations, preparing for inspections, resolving crisis situations, handling disputes with parents and staff, as well as addressing issues related to education financing and the legal liability of management. In her work, she integrates legal, organizational, and pedagogical perspectives, focusing on practical solutions that help principals and governing bodies regain security and stability in managing their institutions.
A Polish language and geography teacher, secondary school exam examiner, and Montessori educator with 15 years of experience working with adolescents. Professionally associated with the Non-Public Montessori General Secondary School in Warsaw, where she combines subject-based education with the values of Maria Montessori’s pedagogy.
As a homeroom teacher and school life animator, she implements numerous educational and social projects, including Oxford-style debates, theatre projects, and editorial initiatives. She organizes international youth exchanges within the Erasmus+ program. She is actively engaged in issues related to equality, human rights, the climate crisis, and the situation of refugees, consistently opposing exclusion and unequal opportunities.
A Montessori educator with over 20 years of experience in creating and leading educational environments based on the philosophy of Maria Montessori. Director of MCEM. She holds international AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) qualifications for the age groups 6–12 and 12–18, as well as a Montessori teaching diploma for ages 3–6 from the Canadian Montessori Institute.
For many years, she has served as an instructor of Montessori teacher training courses in Poland, supporting the professional growth of educators and educational leaders. In her work, she focuses on education grounded in trust, agency, relationships, and responsibility, creating schools and kindergartens where every child can develop their potential at their own pace. She is currently completing psychology studies, further deepening her competencies in supporting the development of children and adolescents.
