Podcasts - School of Education

Dr. Tom Knestrict, Director of Early/Middle Childhood Programs at Xavier University, shares The Gifts of the Ignatian Spirit in Education. This podcast is hosted by Dr. Teresa Young, Associate Professor, Xavier University.

In this episode we talk with a 3 - 6 year old teacher about how she brings science into her classroom and shares her passion for science with her children.

We talk with a parent, and learn why she chose Montessori for her three children, and how she and her children decided on the high school they would each attend.

We talk about why music is important and how to integrate music into the Montessori classroom.

We talk about Cosmic Education from the perspective of a head of school, learning about how she supports parents in learning about Cosmic Education, and teachers in their continued growth in Cosmic Education.

We hear the Montessori story of someone who was a Montessori student, transitioned to a college prep high school, and then returned to Montessori as a teacher.

We explore the value of learning a second language, why it is important, especially for young children, and types of activities that can support learning a second language.

We explore Montessori for infants and toddlers, thinking about ideas like routines, relationships, and independence.

We learn about what is like to go through adolescent Montessori training from the trainees, hearing about what, how and why.

We talk with a group of students at Xavier university who had the opportunity to explore a local playscape, and think about the benefits from the perspective of their discipline.

In this episode we learn about the history of music in the Montessori philosophy, from Maria Montessori's initial exploration, to her work with colleagues, to the role of music today and beyond.

In this episode we talk with a Montessori teacher about Cosmic Education, what it is, and how it is taught.

In this episode we return to the topic of supporting people with dementia through the philosophy of Montessori. Kathy Farfsing joins us again and talks about how to create a supportive home environment through making changes to the physical environment and creating engaging and meaningful activities.

We talk with a parent about his experience and his children's experience in a neighborhood Montessori school. We hear about how the school begin, the role of the parents in making it happen, the benefit for the children and for the neighborhood.

In today's episode we learn about playscapes, what they are, how teachers and parents can support children in using them, and the process one Montessori school used in planning for their new playscape. We also look at the importance of giving children opportunities and freedom to explore nature.

In this episode we explore the idea of mindfulness, what it is, how to create your own practice, and how to bring in into your classroom and your home.

This episode begins with a discussion of how to balance accountability and the needs of the child. We look at the importance of trusting and advocating for the teacher and the Montessori philosophy. We also talk about the AMS accreditation process, what its like, and the benefits that the process can bring to administrators and teachers.

In this episode we talk with Christine Trimmer about how to design a home environment that supports a child's independence through the design of the environment and the routine and activities that happen within the environment. Christine shares some practical ideas and tips as well as an overall approach.

In this episode we talk with Christine Trimmer about how to design a home environment that supports a child's independence through the design of the environment and the routine and activities that happen within the environment. Christine shares some practical ideas and tips as well as an overall approach.

In this episode we explore the ways that art can be incorporated into the classroom, nature and the home. Mary Lisa talks about art at different ages, art supplies, the value of art instruction as well as art exploration, and why art is valuable for children to experience.

We stop to recognize Maria Montessori's birthday.

In this episode Jill and Julie talk about themselves, including how and why they decided to create this podcast.

In this episode, Kate Pinkert shares how Ort Torah, an Orthodox Montessori school combines the philosophy of Montessori with the tenants of Judaism.

Beth Bronsil shares her history with Montessori, talking about the past and the present, being a Montessori advocate, and being open to learning from and with our students.

We hear about the beginnings of Montessori in the Cincinnati Public School system, learning why Montessori become part of Cincinnati Public, and the process of creating Montessori programs in a public school setting. Our guest is Bob Townsend

In this episode we hear from a researcher about how to engage with research as a Montessori educator, from ways to keep up with current research, to ways to conduct your own informal classroom research, to what research says about the Montessori philosophy. Our guest is Vanessa Riguad

Marta Donahoe joins us again to share the history of the first public Montessori High School. She talks about the role of the students in the creation of the school, finding and training teachers, and parents concerns about the ability of Montessori to give their children what they need to succeed in college.

he ins and outs of staring a Montessori school, from finding a location, to creating a community, Kate Riley shares her journey in creating Holy Trinity Montessori. Guest: Kate Riley Please click this link to complete a short survey. 

We hear from the parent of two young children attending a Montessori program. He shared the impact om Montessori at home, the value of parent training opportunities, and how a Montessori education can be a benefit for college students. We would love to learn more about you and your suggestions for show topics and guests. Please click this link to complete a short survey. 

Geoffrey Bishop describes nature's classroom, how he was drawn to Montessori, and how teacher's can build nature into the classroom and parents can build nature into their children's lives. We would love to learn more about you and your suggestions for show topics and guests. Please click this link to complete a short survey. 

We spent time at the Cincinnati Montessori Conference and talked with a wide variety of people about why Montessori is still relevant, and why we need to continue to teach social skills and practical life in today's high paced world. Montessori Conversations Summer 2019 Survey Please take our survey and help us to learn about you and what you are interested in. Guests: Nadia DiMarco Rashna D'Souza Heather Gerker Melanie Hack Melissa Himmelbauer Donna Hutchinson-Smyth Peter Larrow Rosann Larrow Iana Phillips Charis Sharp Noreen Sullivan Chavonne Taylor

This episode looks at the use of technology in education and in the Montessori classroom. We talk with a Montessori teacher and a computer science professor who is the parent of two Montessori students to learn their perspectives.They share with us a broader view of technology both in and out of the classroom, ideas around technology safety, and ways for educators to stay informed about new technology. Montessori Conversations Summer 2019 Survey Please take our survey and help us to learn about you and what you are interested in. Guests: Gary Lewandowski, Xavier University Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Computer Science Professor Tori Pinciotti, Xavier Montessori Lab School Middle School Head Teacher and Teaching Professor

We discuss teaching in different settings and community building from a variety of perspectives. Guest: Beth Bronsil

  We are exploring teacher training through the lens of training for Montessori adolescent teachers.  Guest: Marta Donohoe   Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

   Today we learn about Montessori in the public school setting, why it is important and what it might take to create. Guest: Mike Flohr Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

In this episode we learn how Montessori classrooms can support children with special needs and ideas for how Montessori educators can interact and work with educational specialists. Guest: Melissa Ridley, Principal of Pleasant Ridge Montessori   Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

We look at ideas for how to support parents who are interested in incorporating the Montessori method into home schooling. Guest: Tina Evans, Director and Lead Teacher 3-6 of Family Montessori of Lebanon, Ohio   Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

  In this episode we look at how to better understand the third plane of development and how to implement the Montessori philosophy with adolescents. Guest: Katie Keller Wood, Executive Director of CMStep   Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

In this episode we think about how to honor and support parents as they consider Montessori, or once they have enrolled their child in a Montessori program. Guest: Lesley Roth, Director, Montessori Teacher Education Program and Montessori Institute, Xavier University Guest Contact Information: email: rothl@xavier.edu  website  https://www.xavier.edu/montessori/  phone number 513-745-3424    Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

This episode is part two of a deep dive into the prepared environment. Guest: Crystal Dahlmeier MEd, Program Director Emerita of the Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education   Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

This episode is part one of a deep dive into the prepared environment. Guest: Crystal Dahlmeier MEd, Program Director Emerita of the Greater Cincinnati Center for Montessori Education   Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

We look at the world of faith based Montessori by learning how one school seamlessly weaves the Montessori philosophy with the tenants of Catholicism - Montessori in a Catholic School, airing on January 24, 2019. Guest: Patty Normille MEd, Principal of Mercy Montessori   Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon

Welcome to the first episode of Montessori Conversations. We look at the work that is being done to bring the Montessori philosophy to the field of dementia. Montessori and Dementia, airing on January 17, 2019 Guest: Kathy Farfsing, MEd, Montessori Dementia Program Coordinator and adjunct professor with the Xavier Montessori Institute Learn more at our website Xavier.edu/moncon