Heart and Hand
Montessori Teacher Education Program
Heart and Hand
Montessori Teacher Education Program
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2020 SYMPOSIUM
REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2020 SYMPOSIUM
Infant and Toddler
Professional Development
Symposium
Infant and Toddler
Professional Development
Symposium
Join Heart and Hand MTEP Instructors to discuss important and relevant topics from the comfort of your own home.
Leading Through Impossible Times
with Mercedes Castle
Be the leader your community deserves without breaking a sweat
Help Me Do It Myself
with Breanne Monahan
Children who can confidently perform tasks without assistance are happy and fulfilled members of your community, ready to take on the world! Learn how to use environmental design, classroom routines, and teacher preparation to encourage the youngest child to develop a strong foundation in functional independence from which interdependence can flourish.
Cultivate Collaborative Relationships with Parents
with Maya Bowen
Let's investigate how we to cultivate a sense of community (especially when we are socially distanced), how to address difficult conversations, and how to foster strengths based collaboration with any family.
When: Saturday, Novmeber 14th, 9am to 12pm
Where: In the Heart and Hand Zoom Room
Cost: $30 (group discount available)
Register: Here
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About the presenters:
Maya Bowen is a founder and Head of School at The Earth Tortoise Montessori School as well as a Founder, Program Director, and Instructor for Heart and Hand Montessori Teacher Education Program
Mercedes Castle is a founder and Head of School at The Portland Montessori Collaborative as well as a Founder, Executive Director, and Instructor for Heart and Hand Montessori Teacher Education Program. Mercedes is also an Infant/Toddler Instructional Guide for Teacher Education Programs worldwide
Breanne Monahan is a founder and administrator at Peace Tree Montessori School as well as the Practicum Coordinator and Instructor for Heart and Hand Montessori Teacher Education Program.
"If (the child) do(es) show resistance this will rarely be a direct, or even intended, reply to the adult's actions/ It will rather be a vital defense of their own psychic integrity or an unconscious reaction to oppression."
Dr. Maria Montessori, The Secret of Childhood
About Us
About Us
Our staff and Board of Directors are a diverse group that work day in and day out to make the world a better place for children and, therefore, to transform the world into Maria Montessori vision of a peaceful, global community. Teachers, administrators, and education policy makers - we bring our countless years of experience to every interaction with adult learner.
Becoming a Montessori Guide
Becoming a Montessori Guide
Being a Montessori guide is an amazing way to contribute to our ever evolving world, making a positive difference in the lives of children and transforming the future. But what surprises those studying Montessori education most is how it will impact your life, your soul, your outlook on humanity and your place in it. Come join this peaceful revolution!
For Current Adult Learners
For Current Adult Learners
We are always working on creating better ways for you to stay in touch, informed, and moving forward. Check back often for updates to this platform and how we can support you better. Thanks for learning with us!
Heart and Hand MTEP
Receives its MACTE Accreditation
Heart and Hand MTEP
Receives its MACTE Accreditation
Heart and Hand Montessori Teacher Education Program is honored and proud to have received Full Accreditation status from the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) in July 2019 for its Infant and Toddler Program.
What our past cohorts are saying
What our past cohorts are saying
The adult learners were asked about the mission statement, the qualities of their training, and
if their experience matched the goals set forth by the program. Overwhelmingly, all adult learners
interviewed reported that they felt supported, mentored, & that the expectations were very clear to them for
each course & assignment.
MACTE on site verification report
Get in touch!
Get in touch!
Mailing Address
Mailing Address
4817 SW 53rd Ave
Portland, Oregon 97221
Contact
Contact
(503) 939-8235
hahmontessori@gmail.com