Montessori Institute of America

Introducing our board and people in new positions on the board -My name is Michelle Ulgasan but you can all call me “Teacher Mitch”. I am a Montessori Lead Teacher in the 3-6 classroom. I am also a faculty of TEP Philippines and Vietnam where aside from being one of the instructors, I also serve as the Field Supervisor. My involvement in the
Board started in 2018 when I volunteered to work in the Promotional and Social Media Committee. I was actively involved in sharing about the MIA schools’ activities and celebrations in my country, the Philippines.
The following year I became part of the Board of Trustees and was elected as the Recording Secretary. I made sure that I was present in each and every meeting where I was in charge of taking down the minutes. In addition, I also volunteered to chair the Certification Review Committee. My work there involved upholding our standards and assuring the quality of the programs offered in different TEPs as well as verifying the Adult Learners works before certifying them.
There were several proposals made in the Procedures and Guidelines last year in response to the concerns and suggestions of our Program Directors, Adult Learners, and the pandemic. It was a tough work but I was grateful that through this position I got to know more about our organization. This year, I was elected as the Vice President, along with continuing as the Recording Secretary. I feel honored to the trust given to me to continue serving MIA. Along with this role, I will continue to chair the Certification Review committee. I am here to be of service to the Board and all the members. I am looking forward to a better year for all of us. Together, we’ll rise up from the challenges the pandemic has brought in each one of us.

We invite you to our annual meeting. This is Friday, April 8 in the evening in the USA, but Saturday morning in Asia. Please join us!
Beverley Wolff is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: MIA annual meeting
Time: Apr 8, 2022 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Happy World Teacher's Day! This year's special UN day recognizes that teachers are on the frontlines of the world's recovery from the pandemic and its impact on education. This is a perfect day to recognize Maria Montessori and her positive influence on education. https://thelogicalindian.com/.../remembering-dr-maria...

On World Teacher's Day 2021, Remembering Dr Maria Montessori, The Pioneer Behind Montessori Method Of Teaching The famous Montessori Method of teaching is based on years of patient observation of a kid's nature and has been tried with kids of almost every country.

https://bevfollowsthechild.wordpress.com/2021/07/10/favorite-geography-extensions/
Sharing some ideas for the geography area of the classroom - handmade globes, felt maps of the world, a sewing/embroidery idea - check them out.

Favorite Geography Extensions Proudly showing off their completed globes One of the best ever geography extensions is making a globe. This makes for a great end of year work, as it is a multi-step, multi-day project. Children a…

Membership Matters! Get involved! Become a member!

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MIA Membership year runs from July 1 to June 30, but you may join at any time.

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Your Annual Membership supports MIA in its efforts to develop Teacher Education Programs, to provide school mentorship opportunities, and to contribute to a global mindfulness and understanding of Montessori Education.

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By joining MIA:

Individuals have the opportunity to be a part of an international professional organization while adding strength to our mission and vision and aid us in advancing Montessori principles to the global community.

Individual members receive discounted registration fees for MIA conferences and regional workshops. Individual members receive opportunities for networking and sharing of ideas. Members have voting rights in MIA elections.



All members receive membership confirmation letters, discounts to MIA functions, access to networking opportunities, and schools also receive a membership endorsement suitable for display. Members have voting rights in MIA elections.



Annual dues for Individual Members are $50.

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Fill out the form, submit, and pay below.

Individual Membership | MIA-World.org Your Annual Membership supports MIA in its efforts to develop Teacher Education Programs, to provide school mentorship opportunities, and to contribute to a global mindfulness and understanding of Montessori Education.

Membership Matters! Get involved! Become a member!

MIA Membership year runs from July 1 to June 30, but you may join at any time.

Your Annual Membership supports MIA in its efforts to develop Teacher Education Programs, to provide school mentorship opportunities, and to contribute to a global mindfulness and understanding of Montessori Education.

By joining MIA:

Individuals have the opportunity to be a part of an international professional organization while adding strength to our mission and vision and aid us in advancing Montessori principles to the global community.

Individual members receive discounted registration fees for MIA conferences and regional workshops. Individual members receive opportunities for networking and sharing of ideas. Members have voting rights in MIA elections.

All members receive membership confirmation letters, discounts to MIA functions, access to networking opportunities, and schools also receive a membership endorsement suitable for display. Members have voting rights in MIA elections.

Annual dues for Individual Members are $50.

Fill out the form, submit, and pay below.

Individual Membership | MIA-World.org Your Annual Membership supports MIA in its efforts to develop Teacher Education Programs, to provide school mentorship opportunities, and to contribute to a global mindfulness and understanding of Montessori Education.

Thông báo về Thẻ Thành Viên! Hãy tham gia! Hãy trở thành một thành viên!
Thẻ thành viên của MIA có hiệu lực từ ngày 1 tháng 7 tới 30 tháng 6 năm sau, nhưng bạn có thể tham gia bất kì lúc nào.
Thẻ thành viên của bạn sẽ hỗ trợ MIA trong nỗ lực phát triển Các Chương trình Đào tạo Giáo viên, cung cấp cơ hội cố vấn cho các trường học cũng như đóng góp vào sự quan tâm và hiểu biết toàn cầu về Giáo dục Montessori.
Bằng việc tham gia vào tổ chức MIA:

Các thành viên tham gia với tư cách cá nhân có cơ hội được trở thành một phần của tổ chức chuyên nghiệp quốc tế đồng thời tiếp thêm sức mạnh cho sứ mệnh và tầm nhìn của chúng tôi, cũng như hỗ trợ chúng tôi phát triển các nguyên tắc Montessori cho cộng đồng thế giới.

Các thành viên tham gia với tư cách cá nhân được giảm chi phí khi tham dự các Hội nghị của MIA và các hội thảo khu vực. Các thành viên tham gia với tư cách cá nhân còn có cơ hội được kết nối và chia sẻ ý tưởng. Các thành viên có quyền biểu quyết trong các cuộc bầu của của MIA.

Tất cả các thành viên đều nhận được thư xác nhận thành viên, giảm giá với các chức năng của MIA, tiếp cận các cơ hội kết nối, các trường tham gia còn nhận được Giấy chứng nhận Thành viên phù hợp để trưng bày. Các thành viên có quyền biểu quyết trong các cuộc bầu cử của MIA.



Phí thường niên cho Thẻ thành viên đối với cá nhân là 50 đô la Mỹ.

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Individual Membership | MIA-World.org Your Annual Membership supports MIA in its efforts to develop Teacher Education Programs, to provide school mentorship opportunities, and to contribute to a global mindfulness and understanding of Montessori Education.

Teacher Mitch's online preschool! Way to go, teacher Mitch. Michelle Ulgasan is MIA's board secretary.

Well done, Debbie Henry - treasurer of the MIA board! Congratulations - we are proud of you and your hard work and committment.

Many providers have had to dig deep into their emotional reserves to hold themselves, their families and their child care programs together during the pandemic. For Child Care Aware of WA Scholarships scholars, the added stress of coursework has meant tapping into new reserves, including new child development knowledge learned along the way.
Debbie Henry, owner and director of the Children’s Montessori Center in Spokane Valley, has been tapping into deep wells of nurturing and studies in human development while working 15-hour days for months to care for the children and families in her large program, her staff, her extended family and the young children in her practicum class. She will soon become the first in her family to graduate from college.
“It’s been tough...I’ve had to dig deep in my human development, knowledge,” she said. Having a scholarship has been a “tremendous resource."

We are thankful to board members like Lijuan who have offered free courses for Mia members, adult learners and those interested in learning more about Montessori. Thank you, Lijuan.

Introducing another new board member to our MIA community. Welcome, Punsala, from beautiful Seattle, Washington State, and thanks for serving on the board!
"My name is Punsala Hettiarachchige. I am originally from Sri Lanka and I live in Seattle, Washington. I am a Co-Director/Owner and a teacher of Happy Hearts Montessori School in Kent, WA. I am also a member of the advisory committee of the Education Department of Highline College, Kent, WA. I started my Montessori career in 2000 and worked as a lead teacher and a program director in leading Montessori schools in Sri Lanka and USA. I am very passionate about Montessori education and enjoy teaching children to reach their full potential. I believe my role as a teacher is to use my knowledge to provide an environment that allows children to thrive and grow. I hold a degree in Early childhood Education from the USA and have earned the MACTE Montessori Certificate from Montessori Teacher Preparation of Washington, USA in 2007. As an Early Childhood Educator, being a Board member will open the doors for me to share my knowledge and skills to develop the Montessori education in the community.

Thank you,

Sincerely,

Punsala