by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
When a new school year begins, every interaction with a parent is an opportunity to build—or erode—trust. For families, this trust is not just about whether their child will learn but whether their child will be truly seen. They want to know that their child’s teacher...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
A Conversation with Dr. Ann Epstein on Creativity, Thinking, and Memory By Tim Seldin I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ann Epstein of the University of Wisconsin, a longtime researcher and advocate for high-quality early education. Our conversation...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
By Tim Seldin I wrote this in response to an article in The Telegraph discussing early signs that a very young child may be showing signs of psychopathy. As the research suggests, such behavioral patterns suggest the possibility that a disorder might...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
By Tim Seldin Snapshot: Difficult conversations with parents are inevitable in school leadership, but they don’t have to damage relationships. This brief essay provides private school leaders with a proven framework for transforming challenging discussions into...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
By Tim Seldin The American school system is at a crossroads. At the center of the debate is a question that feels both intensely personal and profoundly political: Where should my child go to school? For some families, the answer is obvious — the neighborhood public...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
As the final weeks of summer fly by, independent school leaders find themselves in that familiar sprint toward the first day of school—a blend of excitement, urgency, and opportunity. There’s a remarkable amount of groundwork to be laid to ensure a strong and joyful...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
Snapshot: This article provides private school leaders with essential strategies for navigating institutional crises, covering the preparation, rapid response, and recovery phases. It emphasizes that effective crisis leadership requires transparent...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
I want to acknowledge my colleague, Renee Duchany-Farkas, whose own work is also reflected in my presentations on school cultures of partnership. A school is far more than bricks and mortar, playgrounds and projectors, or even a well-managed budget. At its...
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
You don’t need shelves of wooden materials to raise an independent, self-assured child. Confidence isn’t born from curriculum or credentials. It grows steadily and quietly in the everyday moments that shape a child’s sense of self. Montessori understood this deeply....
by Tim Seldin | The Montessori Way
A common worry I hear from parents is: “I love Montessori, but I’m not a trained teacher.” It’s a real concern, especially for parents of toddlers and young preschoolers just discovering the Montessori approach. But let me be clear—you don’t need a credential to bring...
