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Saturday, March 24 • 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Public Policy & the Montessori Community

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In this panel discussion, representatives from leading Montessori organizations will discuss public policies that affect both public and private Montessori schools in the United States. Topics will include federal and state initiatives that impact the quality and sustainability of Montessori as well as strategies that are working to address our biggest policy challenges. Bring your questions!
Organizations represented:
American Montessori Sociey
Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE)
Association Montessori International/USA (AMI/USA)
Montessori Public Policy Initiative (MPPI)

Panelists:
Timothy Purnell, AMS
Denise Monnier, MPPI
Rebecca Pelton, MACTE
Wendy Shenk-Evans, AMI/USA, MPPI
Presenters
avatar for Dr. Sharon Damore

Dr. Sharon Damore

Senior Consultant, Metro Consulting Services
Dr. Sharon Damore has over 35 years of experience working in Elementary and Secondary schools and higher education. Her credentials include Early Childhood (3-6) by AMS, and a doctorate in Education Leadership. Currently, as Senior Consultant, Metro Consulting Services, she leads... Read More →

Saturday March 24, 2018 2:00pm - 3:15pm MDT
Director's Row H Plaza Lobby Level
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