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Letty Rising

About Letty Rising

Letty Rising is an international Montessori consultant. She holds an AMI elementary diploma for ages 6-12 and an M.Ed from Loyola University in Maryland. She has has held positions as Montessori Elementary Teacher, Education Coordinator, and Head of School with several different Montessori communities over the years, including the LePort Schools.

Why Planning and Record Keeping are Essential for Montessori Schools

September 19, 2023 By Letty Rising

In the latest podcast episode, we are looking at planning and record keeping and discussing how both are essential for Montessori educators. Image shows a teacher sitting at a table writing in a notebook with a pencil. There is a plant in the foreground and an open laptop in the background.

In this week’s podcast episode, Letty is talking to Elizabeth Slade of Public Montessori in Action, which aims to ensure fully-implemented Montessori education for children, families, and educators of the global majority. They are discussing how planning and record keeping tools help increase a program’s fidelity to high quality Montessori implementation.  by Letty Rising   Follow […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

The Inspiring Journey of New Montessori School Owners in Atlanta

August 22, 2023 By Letty Rising

In this episode of Montessori Talks, we discuss the inspiring story of Najee and Sesealy Owens, the new owners of Decatur Montessori School in Atlanta. Image shows a beautiful Montessori classroom with the pink tower as the central focus of the image. The red rods and the brown stair are also visible. There are tables with chairs, plants and shelving in the background.

In this episode of Montessori Talks, we discuss the inspiring story of Najee and Sesealy Owens, the new owners of Decatur Montessori School in Atlanta. They share their experience transitioning from other work to embracing the Montessori world and the challenges they faced during the pandemic. by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast   […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

Embracing Bilingual Education in Montessori Schools: Challenges, Successes, and the Future

August 8, 2023 By Letty Rising

Embracing Bilingual Education in Montessori Schools. Image shows a bright and tranquil Montessori classroom that is ready for students. In the foreground there is a wooden table with two chairs. The metal insets with colored pencils can be seen in the background. There is a large window providing sunlight with plants scattered around the room.

In this week’s podcast episode, we delve into bilingual Montessori education, exploring its challenges, successes, and future. Our special guest is Marikay McCabe, an educational leader and researcher from Spain working with a team on an exciting bilingual project focusing on building bilingual programs in elementary schools. by Letty Rising   Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks […]

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The Journey of Dahlia Montessori and the Power of Multilingual Education

July 4, 2023 By Letty Rising

Dahlia Montessori demonstrates the power of Montessori education, multilingual immersion, and community-focused learning. Image shows two children smiling and holding paintbrushes dipped in a paint jar.

Today, we are joined by two proponents of multilingual education from The Dahlia School of San Francisco, a Wildflower School. For those unfamiliar, Wildflower is a network of small micro-schools located throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and other regions. Our guests today are Lindsey Barnes, the founder of Dahlia Montessori, and David Hernandez, the school’s […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

Debunking the Montessori Three-Hour Work Cycle

June 6, 2023 By Letty Rising

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In this episode of Montessori Talks, Letty Rising interviews Jana Morgan Herman, an experienced Montessori educator and the National Director of a teacher training center for Endeavor Schools. Jana’s recent article in Montessori Life, titled “Mandate or Myth: The Uninterrupted Three-Hour Work Cycle,” challenges a commonly accepted Montessori concept and has sparked a debate within […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

Co-Teaching in a Large Upper Elementary Classroom

May 23, 2023 By Letty Rising

Two thoughtful teachers tell us how they navigate their huge classroom while co-teaching. Image shows a teacher seated outside with four students. The teacher is holding a clipboard that everyone is looking at. There are trees in the background with sunlight streaming through the leaves.

In this interview, we learn from a pair of insightful Montessori educators who skillfully manage co-teaching in their sizable classroom. Contrary to the widespread belief that co-teaching can be as demanding as a marriage, these teachers have successfully honed their approach to foster collaboration and prioritize student-focused instruction. by Letty Rising Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks […]

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A Guide to Montessori Homeschooling

May 9, 2023 By Letty Rising

A Quick Guide to Montessori Homeschool. Image shows a parent helping a child with school assignment in the foreground. They are sitting at a desk writing in a notebook. In the background is the child's bedroom, painted in soft green and blue colors with a telescope and a globe.

Parents who embark on a homeschooling journey often find that they need the wisdom and support of mentors who can help guide them so that they can in turn guide their own children. Join us this week on the podcast for a guide to Montessori homeschooling.  by Letty Rising   Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

A Journey to Virtual Montessori Homeschooling

April 25, 2023 By Letty Rising

Virtual homeschooling with Montessori. Image shows white shelves with various wooden Montessori sensorial materials in the background. In the foreground, there is a tan and white rug with several wooden geometric solids displayed.

The future of education is constantly shifting. Hybrid models that split the students’ time between the Montessori classroom and homeschooling are giving way to entirely virtual homeschooling models utilizing the Montessori method. Christine Sithichai, a veteran Montessori guide with 20 years of classroom experience, is sharing all about her journey from a brick-and-mortar school to […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

Creating Confident and Competent Writers

April 11, 2023 By Letty Rising

by Letty Rising   Follow the Trillium Montessori Talks podcast Writing opportunities present themselves in the elementary classroom in a variety of ways. Some students are naturally inclined writers, and others might lack the confidence to write. In our newest podcast episode, Letty Rising is chatting with Madeline Walk, Elementary Content Editor at Trillium Montessori.  We’re […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

The Fundamental Needs of Humans: Ideas for Deeper Exploration

April 4, 2023 By Letty Rising

The Fundamental Needs of Humans lesson sparks great interest in children because, even though many of the other elementary lessons and materials may seem unfamiliar to a child who has never been exposed to them, we can all relate to and identify our own personal and individual needs. The Fundamental Needs of Humans chart provides […]

Filed Under: Elementary, Podcast Episodes

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