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"The teacher must derive not only the capacity, but the desire, to observe natural phenomena. The teacher must understand and feel her position of observer: the ability must lie in the phenomenon." - Maria Montessori
Montessori Educators of Alabama
Mission Statement:
Montessori Educators of Alabama (MEA) is an inclusive group of Montessorians collaborating to support the growth of high quality Montessori education in Alabama and advocating for Montessori guides, Heads of Schools, and the families they serve.
DEI Policy:
MEA is a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where all members and guests, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability, feels valued and respected. We celebrate diverse life experiences and heritages.
MEA Bio
Dedicated to Change
MEA started with the idea that Alabama Montessori Teachers and School Leaders needed an organization to be able to connect with each other from all over the state.
Our Goals:
Provide an alliance for Montessorians in the state of Alabama.
Support a community of Guides and Heads of Schools through regional committees and offer statewide Montessori professional development opportunities.
Uphold the authenticity of the Montessori Philosophy and Methods.
Advocate the growth of Montessori education for all demographics in Alabama regardless of enrollment size, location or socioeconomic diversity.
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Birmingham
And Surrounding Areas
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Montgomery and Mobile
And Surrounding Areas
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Educational Resources
Below is where to find recently published articles, webinars, conferences, and training programs.
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MPPI Advocacy Conference 2021
"Join us for sessions on the legislative process, universal pre-K, equity in early childhood education community engagement, media and messaging in advocacy and more! Plus hear from and network with Montessori advocates from across the country to inspire your own advocacy work."
October 1-3, 2021
Washingtong, D.C.
MEA Board 2021
Megan Johnson (they/them)
Co-Founder, Acting Co-Director, Acting Treasurer
Megan has been a teacher at Creative Montessori School since 2014. They received their Infant/ Toddler certification from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies in 2019 and are the head of the Toddler Department. They have a degree in Sociology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. They recently helped start an Anti-Biased / Anti-Racist Committee for their school.
Courtney Davis (she/her)
Co-Founder, Acting Co-Director
Courtney has been a guide at Creative Montessori School since 2005. She has a B.S. degree and received her AMS Early Childhood certification from Montessori Academy of Brentwood in 2016. Currently she is in the process of establishing a diverse by design Montessori school in Birmingham, Urban Community Montessori.
Lauren Williams (she/her)
Acting Communications Director
Lauren has been a teacher at Creative Montessori School since 2019. She is currently in training for Infant/Toddler certification through the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Lauren attended CMS as a child and later went on to receive a Bachelors of Music along with a general business minor a the University of Alabama.
If you'd like to inquire more about our Organization or want to join us, then please email us at mea@cmskids.org to find out more information.
Members
Lara Kamowski
Creative Montessori School
Jan Hayes
Montessori Kids Universe (Homewood)
Amanda Skaggs
Urban Community Montessori
Camille Morris
Creative Montessori School
Tina Brandon
Creative Montessori School
Membership with MEA
We are excited that you are interested in becoming a member of MEA. We are still working on our membership policies. But we would like to learn more about you and get your information for when our membership plans become available. Thank you.
