030: Interview with Rachel Kimboko, Executive Director of DC Wildflower Public Charter School

Traditional public school classrooms operate in a very different way than Montessori classrooms. But there is a growing trend for implementing Montessori practices into the public school setting. Enter Wildflower Schools, a network of small Montessori charter schools run by Montessori teachers.In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Rachel Kimboko, Executive Director for Stakeholder Engagement at DC Wildflower Public Charter School. She’s sharing her thoughts on what it’s like bringing Montessori into the public school setting and engaging with the community, how she works alongside the Montessori teachers to create the schools, and why it’s important to attract younger and more diverse candidates.What’s in this episode:How Wildflower Schools are bringing Montessori into the public charter school system and building relationships in the communityWhat makes their work unique while also being aligned with Montessori practicesThe importance of having structures in place that support flexibilityThe joys and challenges of implementing Montessori in a public school settingWhat public Montessori schools need to be successfulCreating access and support for bipoc people to become Montessori teachers and role modelsFor full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit https://www.trilliummontessori.org/Resources Mentioned in This Episode:DC Wildflower Public Charter SchoolWildflower SchoolsConnect With UsVisit our websiteFollow us on InstagramConnect with us on FacebookThe Montessori Classroom Bootcamps will be open for enrollment July 21-29. Classes begin August 1.Elementary Classroom Planning Bootcamp for 6-12 with Letty RisingClassroom Setup Bootcamp for 3-6 with Seemi Abdullah