Elizabeth (Beth) Norman is an experienced Montessori leader serving the needs of children, families, adult learners, educators, school administrators, and the community with integrity, compassion, creativity, leadership and advocacy. Currently serving Seton Montessori Institute and Lab School as the Infant-Toddler Program Coordinator and Young Toddler Educator; as well as a member of the teacher education faculty presenting on Prepared Environments, Language Development, Creativity/Art, Selecting and Making Materials, and the Cosmic Approach.

A mother of three (now adult children), a wife (for 28 years), and an avid lover of the outdoors. At home living with children and families at Seton, or in her own yard (or even better on a kayak somewhere), Beth is passionate about finding and sharing meaningful purpose and creativity in the many opportunities life presents.

Upcoming presentations at 2018 AIMS:
Secrets to Montessori Literacy with Eva Parrucci

Upcoming presentations at 2018 AMS/Denver:
Connecting the Art of Nature & Inner Nature (with Amy Allison); Understanding & Communicating Literacy Essentials (with Eva Parrucci)

Prior presentations:
2017 AIMS Conference Co-presenter: Montessori Realism with Amy Allison

Co-keynote presenter at the Greater Pittsburgh Montessori Society Conference April 2016: A Day of Practical Life

AMS 2016/Chicago Conference Presenter: The Foundational Importance of Practical Life

Co-presenter at 2015 AMS/Philadelphia: Four Key Elements to Successful First Year Teaching with Karen Riggenbach

Co-presenter at 2014 AMS/Dallas: The Foundational Importance of Practical Life with Joan Schuler

Co-presenter at 2014 AIMS Conference: The Foundational Importance of Practical Life with Joan Schuler