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SUMMARY:(FREE) Montessori Colloquium:  Why It's So Great to Be a Child (As An Adult): Self-Advocacy Toolkit for Montessori Educators with José Antonio Gordillo Martorell!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 20th\, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an engaging webinar on Why It’s So Great to Be a Child (As An Adult): Self-Advocacy Toolkit for Montessori Educators with José Antonio Gordillo Martorell!  \nEvent Description: \n\n\n\nWe live in adult-centered/built societies where the (inner) children’s perspective is usually absent or simply not considered. As adults\, we have so many words\, mental models\, power\, and institutions\, etc to “speak for” them and control the narrative. We know what is best for them\, what is safe\, and what is worthwhile for them to be useful people in the future”. However\, in many cases\, the child is a great unknown. We hardly really know what they think\, what they think\, what they think about the world around them\, and in which they have hardly had any chance to make a decision.\n \nIn this workshop\, we will give some clues as to how children and young people understand key aspects such as play\, language\, the creation of stories and identity\, the use of AI\, the relationship with nature\, and their political participation and leadership. Finally\, inspired by Maria Montessori\, we will propose a new way for adults to meet their inner child in a safe space where they will not be judged. A kind of reverse Kindergarten in which the teachers are the children and the pupils are the adults. \n\nPlease register in advance for this meeting\, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/YZ9XL5RIQca6wqKU_fogDQ#/registration \nAbout José Antonio Gordillo Martorell: \nMr. Jose Antonio Gordillo Martorell\, Ph.D. is the Founder and CEO of Cultural Inquiry\, a micellium  company located in Switzerland that operates internationally. He is a professional with 26 years  of experience in education\, collective creativity\, content co-creation\, change-driven strategy\,  participation and community weaving with a passion for the democratization of minoritized and  unrepresented cultural voices in the cultural arena. He founded Children’s Boards in different  Museums of the world like the City of Arts and Sciences\, Norrbottens Museums\, HOTA-House of  the Arts\, and more recently Historisches Museum Saar\, Museo of Solutions in Mumbai\, Museum  of Communication Bern\, or Swiss National Museum-Château des Prangins.  \nAs a participant in the 4th Edition of Catalyst Lab of Collaboratio Helvetica\, he is a community  weaver\, agent of change\, and catalyzer of disruptive social and cultural projects\, an author\,  futurist\, and playful expert. Jose is passionate about building new children and nature-centered  narratives as strategic tools for organizations. His main work areas are children’s participation in  democratizing organizations\, Ge-AI design thinking civic participation of Indigenous people\,  elderly\, and children (capacity building)\, care for Museum’s creation and implementation\, new  community-based fundraising formulas\, and “soft” playfull organization skills acquisition and  training.  \nHe is a member and advisor of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and Climate Action  Community Task Force Member in the Europeana Foundation\, one of the most comprehensive  cultural platforms in Europe. Jose advises leading social and cultural organizations and  institutions\, such as Haus der Bewegungen in Bern\, MuseoSpace Foundation\, or EIT Culture &  Creativity as an external evaluator.  \nMartorell loves to contribute by offering mentoring support to social and cultural professionals who are thriving in the new-gen AI hype by acquiring children-centered skills. He has been involved in  capacity-building programs such as the 7th cohort of the Museum Education Mentorship program  (EdMEM) of the American Alliance of Museums. Currently\, he is part of important learning  communities like the Learning Community of Impact Hub Zürich or AI for Kids UX. He currently  offers an out-of-the-box digital workshop program led by children on the platform My Creative  Networks in cooperation with some international prestige experts like Polina Lulu\, Sonia Tiwari\,  Marie Williams\, Pip Kennedy\, and Mitra Martin.  \nJose is the author of 22 articles in peer-reviewed International Journals. He publishes articles regularly in peer-reviewed international journals such as the Journal of Museum Education\,  Culture Caleidoscoop\, or in digital platforms such as Medium or LinkedIn. Currently\, he is involved  in some main editorial projects as his book with Routledge & Taylor Francis Children’s Boards in  Museums to The Children’s Board: A New Way to Work with Children in Museums to be published  in the first half of 2025. He penning the chapter\, “Students as Museum Creators” for Barbara  Smith’s Coordinate book Urgen Care for Schools. Situating Responsability as an Engaging Way  for Students to Transform Schools Cultures publish by Brill in January 2025. He is preparing a  new book called “50 Micelium Words for Museum Lovers. Sparks to Ignite a Love Story with Your  Museum“.  \nHe is invited as a keynote speaker at international forums\, conferences and summits such as  Museums & Change\, MuseumExpert\, MusemNext\, FabCafe Kyoto\, Independent Museum  Professionals\, as well as on podcasts such as the Museum Human\, Plan Dulce\, The Business  Narrative or Cooperate Culture. He is External Evaluator and member of the Ethical\, Legal\, and  Social Issues (ELSI) Board of EIT Culture & Creativity. \nCertificate of Attendance \nUpon the completion of this session\, all attendees are welcome to fill out our 3-2-1 form and receive their certificate of attendance. If you missed the live session\, you may watch the recording from our YouTube channel and complete the 3-2-1 form at a later date. \nReceive My Certificate of Attendance
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/free-montessori-colloquium-why-its-so-great-to-be-a-child-as-an-adult-self-advocacy-toolkit-for-montessori-educators-with-jose-antonio-gordillo-martorell/
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SUMMARY:Sarasota University Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Sarasota University Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony \nWe are delighted to invite you to celebrate the achievements of our graduating class at the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony. This special event honors the dedication\, hard work\, and accomplishments of our students as they take the next step in their professional and academic journeys. \n Date: January 25\, 2026Time: 3 pm CST\, 4 pm EST Format: Virtual Ceremony Registration: Please register here to attend:https://zoom.us/meeting/register/F4Mmoy-LTcm4wtqAmWRgqw \nWe look forward to celebrating this milestone with you and honoring the incredible graduates of Sarasota University.
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/sarasota-university-fall-2025-commencement-ceremony/
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SUMMARY:(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Using Storytelling to Support Community and Belonging with Justin Tosco!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, February 17th\, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an exciting webinar on Using Storytelling to Support Community and Belonging with Justin Tosco! \nEvent Description: \nMontessori philosophy asks us to prepare environments that honor dignity\, voice\, and growth – yet this work is often centered solely on children. This session reframes adult storytelling as a restorative practice that supports belonging and equity by creating space for reflection\, learning\, and connection. Participants will leave with concrete structures and tools for using storytelling to strengthen adult community and align school culture with core Montessori values. \nPlease register in advance for this meeting\, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/YZ9XL5RIQca6wqKU_fogDQ#/registration \nAbout Justin Tosco: \nJustin Tosco is an educator\, consultant\, and advocate dedicated to building equitable\, relationship-centered learning communities. A third-generation Montessorian\, Justin brings over a decade of experience as a teacher and administrator across both public and private sectors. His work focuses on the intersection of Montessori philosophy and restorative practices\, helping schools cultivate cultures of belonging and align equity initiatives with Montessori philosophy. He has presented nationally at venues such as the International Montessori Congress and The Montessori Event (AMS) on topics ranging from racial equity to educational technology. Justin is a founding board member of the Montessori Association of North Carolina (MANC) and has been recognized as an AMS Innovation Think Tank Fellow. He holds a Master’s in Education and Montessori credentials for both the elementary and secondary levels. \nCertificate of Attendance \nUpon the completion of this session\, all attendees are welcome to fill out our 3-2-1 form and receive their certificate of attendance. If you missed the live session\, you may watch the recording from our YouTube channel and complete the 3-2-1 form at a later date. \nReceive My Certificate of Attendance
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/free-montessori-colloquium-using-storytelling-to-support-community-and-belonging-with-justin-tosco/
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SUMMARY:(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Bringing Visual Arts Literacy into the Montessori Classroom with Spramani Elaun!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, March 17th\, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an exciting webinar on How to Start Thinking About Visual Arts in the Montessori Classroom with Spramani Elaun! \nEvent Description: \n\nJoin Spramani Elaun for an engaging webinar exploring what visual arts literacy truly means within the Montessori classroom. This session will provide foundational insights into how schools can understand art literacy\, what a meaningful curriculum looks like\, and how to begin implementing it with clarity and intention.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will gain practical\, actionable guidance for making thoughtful shifts in their environments\, along with resources for continued learning and a dedicated Q&A to address specific questions. Educators will leave informed\, inspired\, and equipped to begin integrating visual arts literacy in their environments. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register in advance for this meeting\, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/YZ9XL5RIQca6wqKU_fogDQ#/registration \nAbout Spramani Elaun: \nSpramani Elaun is an art educator\, author of The Way Children Make Art – The Science Art Method™\, and founder of Nature of Art® and the Art Teaching Blueprint® Certification Program. She works with Montessori educators to integrate visual art literacy into the classroom in ways that honor child development\, independence\, and Montessori principles. Her Science Art Method™ provides a research-informed\, process-based approach that positions visual arts as a distinct and purposeful domain of learning. \n\nCertificate of Attendance \nUpon the completion of this session\, all attendees are welcome to fill out our 3-2-1 form and receive their certificate of attendance. If you missed the live session\, you may watch the recording from our YouTube channel and complete the 3-2-1 form at a later date. \nReceive My Certificate of Attendance
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/free-montessori-colloquium-how-to-start-thinking-about-visual-arts-in-the-montessori-classroom-with-spramani-elaun/
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SUMMARY:(FREE) Montessori Colloquium: Guidance and Support to Honor the Child: A Montessori Perspective on Neurodivergence and Family Partnership with  Tristan Kladzyk & Seslie Recker!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 21st\, at 7:00 p.m. ET for an exciting webinar on Guidance and Support to Honor the Child: A Montessori Perspective on Neurodivergence and Family Partnership with Tristan Kladzyk & Seslie Recker! \nEvent Description: \nThis presentation invites Montessori educators to reconsider how we understand and support ADHD and autistic children in the first plane. Rather than offering prescriptive solutions\, we focus on shifting perspective: from deficit to dignity\, from compliance to connection\, and from child-centered intervention to family-centered partnership. Grounded in Montessori philosophy and lived experience\, this session encourages reflection on how we prepare ourselves and our environments to truly honor the child. \nPlease register in advance for this meeting\, and feel free to share the registration link with your friends and colleagues: \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/YZ9XL5RIQca6wqKU_fogDQ#/registration \nAbout Tristan Kladzyk: \nTristan Kladzyk has been a Montessorian since first attending Rainbow Montessori School in Sunnyvale\, CA\, in 1987. She is certified in both early childhood (Caspari Montessori Institute\, 2007) and Infant-Toddler (CGMS\, 2020). She worked at Mariposa Montessori School in Austin\, TX\, from 2009 to 2022\, where she met and co-taught with Seslie Recker in the Toddler Community. Tristan also has 17-year-old twins who attended Mariposa Montessori from the Infant Program through Upper Elementary. She is currently an instructional guide\, practicum advisor\, and field consultant for both the IT and EC levels for CGMS.\n\n\nAbout Seslie Recker:\n\nSeslie Recker is a passionate educator and a graduate of The Center for Guided Montessori Studies’ Infant-Toddler program. She lives on the South Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand) with her partner and two children. After years in the classroom\, Seslie now works directly with families. She founded her region’s first Montessori parent-infant playgroup and offers Montessori-based postpartum doula support. Her work is intentional and centered on helping families feel confident and supported in the early years. \nCertificate of Attendance \nUpon the completion of this session\, all attendees are welcome to fill out our 3-2-1 form and receive their certificate of attendance. If you missed the live session\, you may watch the recording from our YouTube channel and complete the 3-2-1 form at a later date. \nReceive My Certificate of Attendance
URL:https://www.sarasotauniversity.edu/event/free-montessori-colloquium-guidance-and-support-to-honor-the-child-a-montessori-perspective-on-neurodivergence-and-family-partnership-with-tristan-kladzyk-seslie-recker/
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