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Grounded and Soaring is a group project that brings together experts and allies from Marin Montessori School and beyond to explore what it means to parent and educate in today’s world.

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A group project from the faculty and administrators of Marin Montessori School, Grounded and Soaring wades into the challenges and promises of parenting and educating in today’s world.

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Marin Montessori School

“If teaching is to be effective with young children, it must assist them to advance on the way to independence.”

Maria Montessori, The Discovery of the Child

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Contributors

BZ

BZ is an eighth grader at MMS who has an interest in art and creativity.

Denise Dodge

Denise has been guiding elementary students since 2011 and joined Marin Montessori School in 2021.

Minnie McBride

Minnie McBride is one of the founding faculty members of Marin Montessori School's Junior High. She is a third-generation educator.

Jackie Smith

Jackie is a 2023 ninth grade graduate who loves making art out of cake and frosting. She hopes to pursue a field in veterinary medicine but will settle for a bakery in Paris if that doesn't work out.

Cheryl Chretien

Cheryl has been guiding Marin Montessori primary children since 2006.

Gus Gossett

Gus is a current student at MMS who values creativity and loves building things.

Siri Panday

Siri is the Director of Education for Toddler and Primary at Marin Montessori School. Her professional experience includes 11 years as a lead guide at AMI schools, six years as an inaugural Assistant Head of School in New York City.

Bill Sneed

Bill is the Director of the Junior High School at Marin Montessori School. A passionate educator with over a quarter-century of teaching experience has a deep passion for social equality.

Terry Dubow

Terry is the Director of Communications and Story at Marin Montessori School. A classroom teacher for 30 years, he manages Grounded and Soaring.

Seth Kroschel

Seth has been teaching teens and adolescents since 2005.

Sam Shapiro

As Head of School, Sam is responsible for ensuring that Marin Montessori flourishes and that the School's mission is brought to life each and every day.

Minnie Wales

As the Director of Education for Elementary and career-long Montessori educator, Minnie relishes the gift that a Montessori education offers to children, families, and society.
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Corte Madera, CA 94925
USA

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San Rafael, CA 94903
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