Montessori Mindset: A Conversation with Catholic Montessori Institute on Merging Faith & Pedagogy

Send us Fan MailHow do we harmonize the deep traditions of the Catholic faith with the brilliance of Montessori education? In this episode of the Montessori Mindset, host Melissa Rohan sits down with Joanne Schultzenberg, Executive Director of the Catholic Montessori Institute at the University of Mary.Together, they explore how the Institute is becoming a national hub for fellowship, professional training, and spiritual renewal. Whether you are a Montessori guide, a parent, or a member of the clergy, this conversation offers a roadmap for integrating the "Education of the Human Potential" with a life of faith.In This Episode, We Cover:The providential "origin story" of the Institute.The launch of a centralized portal for schools, parents, and clergy.Details on the first-ever AMI primary training cohort at a Catholic university.Vocational renewal through summer retreats and prayer.Integrating the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) into Montessori formation.📍 Episode Timestamps00:09 – Introduction to Joanne Schultzenberg01:55 – The providential origin story of the Catholic Montessori Institute06:39 – Building a centralized hub for schools, parents, and clergy09:40 – Establishing a national job board for Montessori guides11:47 – The spiritual focus of the Catholic Montessori Conference14:50 – Details on the AMI primary training cohort21:54 – What to expect during summer in-person training23:18 – Summer Retreat (June 9–11): Silence, prayer, and renewal25:51 – The role of Father Nick Schneider as spiritual guide28:06 – Integrating the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd36:54 – Future visions: Podcasts and European pilgrimages39:10 – How to connect, join the portal, and register🔗 Resource LinksThe Catholic Montessori Institute (Main Page):https://online.umary.edu/catholic-montessori-instituteCatholic Montessori Training Information:https://online.umary.edu/catholic-montessori-institute/catholic-montessori-training-maryMaster of Education in Catholic Montessori:https://online.umary.edu/academics/masters-doctoral-programs/master-education-catholic-montessoriSummer Retreat (June 9–11):https://online.umary.edu/catholic-montessori-institute/catholic-montessori-training-mary/catholic-montessori-retreatNational Catholic Montessori Hub:https://www.umary.edu/academics/schools/liffrig-family-school-education-and-behavioral-sciences/national-catholic🛒 Looking for more Montessori-aligned activities?Check out our full collection of printable resources here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/waterfront-academy👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more Montessori activities you can do at home!📱 Follow Us on Social Media:➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaterfrontAcademy➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontacademy/➡️ Pinterest: https://pin.it/4MNtyF4kq➡️ Twitter: https://x.com/WaterfrontAcad#Montessori #CatholicEducation #MontessoriMindset #AMI #CGS #TeacherTraining #CatholicMontessori #UniversityOfMary