Inside Greene Towne Montessori https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne Welcome to our "Inside Greene Towne Montessori" podcast, which provides insights and stories into our school and the Montessori approach. Tune in to hear from our teachers, staff, and even our students! Explore how Montessori education nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in children, and gain valuable tips for applying these principles at home. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about Montessori, this podcast offers a wonderful look into Greene Towne as well as providing a wealth of knowledge to support your child's learning journey. 

]]> en Podomatic RSS Generator Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:20:33 +0000 montessori, ,toddler, ,early, ,childhood, ,preschool, ,primary, Copyright 2026 Greene Towne Montessori School Insights, stories, and guidance from Greene Towne's Montessori experts Greene Towne Montessori School communications@gtms.org episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/80/e1/f4/nleapheart/1400x1400_17348881.png Inside Greene Towne Montessori https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne Greene Towne Montessori School Welcome to our "Inside Greene Towne Montessori" podcast, which provides insights and stories into our school and the Montessori approach. Tune in to hear from our teachers, staff, and even our students! Explore how Montessori education nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in children, and gain valuable tips for applying these principles at home. Whether you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about Montessori, this podcast offers a wonderful look into Greene Towne as well as providing a wealth of knowledge to support your child's learning journey.  Episode 4: 3rd Grade Reflections 3rd Grade Reflections 4 2 full This special podcast features our inaugural 3rd Grade Class of 2026 from our Elm Tree community as they reflect on their time at Greene Towne Montessori School.  The conversation is facilitated by our Lower Elementary assistant teacher Gabby Vittor.

Greene Towne's Lower Elementary program starts in 1st grade and ends in 3 grade. Our mixed-age classroom of 6 to 9 year olds provides an environment that supports their physical, social-emotional, and academic growth.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2026-06-04T06_37_36-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2026-06-04T06_37_36-07_00 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:37:36 +0000 2026-06-04 2026-06-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2026-06-04T06_37_36-07_00 Greene Towne Montessori School 941 false This special podcast features our inaugural 3rd Grade Class of 2026 from our Elm Tree community as they reflect on their time at Greene Towne Montessori School.  The conversation is facilitated by our Lower Elementary assistant teacher Gabby Vittor. Greene Towne's Lower Elementary program starts in 1st grade and ends in 3 grade. Our mixed-age classroom of 6 to 9 year olds provides an environment that supports their physical, social-emotional, and academic growth. This special podcast features our inaugural 3rd Grade Class of 2026 from our Elm Tree community a... Episode 3: A Conversation with Lower Elementary (January 2026) A Conversation with Lower Elementary (January 2026) 3 2 full This is our first podcast episode featuring a conversation between some Greene Towne Lower Elementary students from our Elm Tree community and Assistant Teacher Gabby Vittor. 

Greene Towne's Lower Elementary program starts in 1st grade and ends in 3 grade. Our mixed-age classroom of 6 to 9 year olds provides an environment that supports their physical, social-emotional, and academic growth.

Wonder what children experience in Greene Towne's Lower Elementary? Listen to students from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, who share their experiences and insights. 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2026-01-08T11_17_13-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2026-01-08T11_17_13-08_00 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:17:13 +0000 2026-06-04 2026-06-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2026-01-08T11_17_13-08_00 Greene Towne Montessori School 911 false This is our first podcast episode featuring a conversation between some Greene Towne Lower Elementary students from our Elm Tree community and Assistant Teacher Gabby Vittor. Greene Towne's Lower Elementary program starts in 1st grade and ends in 3 grade. Our mixed-age classroom of 6 to 9 year olds provides an environment that supports their physical, social-emotional, and academic growth.Wonder what children experience in Greene Towne's Lower Elementary? Listen to students from 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, who share their experiences and insights.  This is our first podcast episode featuring a conversation between some Greene Towne Lower Elemen... Episode 2: September: Community Building September: Community Building 2 2 full Greene Towne Montessori School is proud to offer The Montessori Guide series where we share insights, stories, and guidance from our Montessori experts - our lead teachers! Tune in to explore how Montessori education nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in children, and gain valuable tips for applying these principles at home.

In this episode, Olivia Powers (Montessori & Me teacher), Michelle Nowacky (Montessori Leadership Coach & ADM Support Specialist), and Emily Bittner (Montessori Director & Dean of Faculty) dive into the theme of community building through the dual lenses of staff professional development and parent education. Together, these efforts create a shared foundation that supports children on their natural path of development. We explore how preparing both the adult and the environment is essential—not as isolated tasks, but as interconnected elements working in harmony to help each child thrive. Observation plays a central role in this process, allowing us to notice, reflect, and make meaningful adjustments along the way. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about how collaboration and community truly empower children’s success.

Resources:
The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies
The Montessori Child by Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike  
Montessori for Every Family: A practical parenting guide to living, loving, and learning by Tim Seldin & Lorna McGrath
Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom: Preparing an Environment that Fosters Respect, Kindness & Responsibility by Jane Nelsen & Chip DeLorenzo
 
 Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (6:30-8 p.m. @ 2121 Arch St.) 
Parent & Caregiver workshop: Montessori Positive Discipline with Chip DeLorenzo 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2025-09-30T04_00_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2025-09-30T04_00_00-07_00 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 2026-06-04 2026-06-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2025-09-30T04_00_00-07_00 Greene Towne Montessori School 1081 false Greene Towne Montessori School is proud to offer The Montessori Guide series where we share insights, stories, and guidance from our Montessori experts - our lead teachers! Tune in to explore how Montessori education nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in children, and gain valuable tips for applying these principles at home. In this episode, Olivia Powers (Montessori & Me teacher), Michelle Nowacky (Montessori Leadership Coach & ADM Support Specialist), and Emily Bittner (Montessori Director & Dean of Faculty) dive into the theme of community building through the dual lenses of staff professional development and parent education. Together, these efforts create a shared foundation that supports children on their natural path of development. We explore how preparing both the adult and the environment is essential—not as isolated tasks, but as interconnected elements working in harmony to help each child thrive. Observation plays a central role in this process, allowing us to notice, reflect, and make meaningful adjustments along the way. Join us for a thoughtful conversation about how collaboration and community truly empower children’s success.Resources:The Montessori Toddler by Simone DaviesThe Montessori Child by Simone Davies & Junnifa Uzodike  Montessori for Every Family: A practical parenting guide to living, loving, and learning by Tim Seldin & Lorna McGrath Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom: Preparing an Environment that Fosters Respect, Kindness & Responsibility by Jane Nelsen & Chip DeLorenzo  Upcoming Events:Wednesday, October 15, 2025 (6:30-8 p.m. @ 2121 Arch St.) Parent & Caregiver workshop: Montessori Positive Discipline with Chip DeLorenzo  Greene Towne Montessori School is proud to offer The Montessori Guide series where we share insig... Episode 1: Reviewing Hunt, Gather, Parent with The Shared Shelf Reviewing Hunt, Gather, Parent with The Shared Shelf 1 2 full  Greene Towne Montessori School is proud to offer The Montessori Guide series where we share insights, stories, and guidance from our Montessori experts – our lead teachers! Combined, our lead teaching staff has well over 100 years of experience working at Greene Towne alone! Tune in to explore how Montessori education nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in children, and gain valuable tips for applying these principles at home.

This first episode for the 2025-2026 school year is a conversation between Olivia Powers, our Montessori & Me teacher, and Jess Rice, a parent here at GTMS, discussing the book Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff. This book was chosen by The Shared Shelf of the Greene Towne Parent Association, a 'don't read the book' book club. 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2025-09-16T12_48_00-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2025-09-16T12_48_00-07_00 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:48:00 +0000 2026-06-04 2026-06-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2025-09-16T12_48_00-07_00 Greene Towne Montessori School 1583 false  Greene Towne Montessori School is proud to offer The Montessori Guide series where we share insights, stories, and guidance from our Montessori experts – our lead teachers! Combined, our lead teaching staff has well over 100 years of experience working at Greene Towne alone! Tune in to explore how Montessori education nurtures independence, curiosity, and confidence in children, and gain valuable tips for applying these principles at home.This first episode for the 2025-2026 school year is a conversation between Olivia Powers, our Montessori & Me teacher, and Jess Rice, a parent here at GTMS, discussing the book Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans by Michaeleen Doucleff. This book was chosen by The Shared Shelf of the Greene Towne Parent Association, a 'don't read the book' book club.   Greene Towne Montessori School is proud to offer The Montessori Guide series where we share... Episode 3: Language Development Language Development 3 1 full Primary Lead Teacher Katie Brown is joined by parent Ashanti Obamwonyi Cierna and All Day Montessori Primary Lead Teacher Amanda Cunningham for a lively discussion on language explosions that happen in the classroom and the impact at home. 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-11-12T07_58_25-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-11-12T07_58_25-08_00 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:58:25 +0000 2026-06-04 2026-06-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-11-12T07_58_25-08_00 Greene Towne Montessori School 2365 false Primary Lead Teacher Katie Brown is joined by parent Ashanti Obamwonyi Cierna and All Day Montessori Primary Lead Teacher Amanda Cunningham for a lively discussion on language explosions that happen in the classroom and the impact at home.  Primary Lead Teacher Katie Brown is joined by parent Ashanti Obamwonyi Cierna and All Day Montess... Episode 2: Practical Life Practical Life 2 1 full Join Lead Teachers Maggie McCaffrey, Desiree McNeill, and Cherise Sistrunk and they discuss the opportunities that practical life presents to both Toddler and Primary aged children.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-11-05T13_19_41-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-11-05T13_19_41-08_00 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:19:41 +0000 2026-06-04 2026-06-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-11-05T13_19_41-08_00 Greene Towne Montessori School 1453 false Join Lead Teachers Maggie McCaffrey, Desiree McNeill, and Cherise Sistrunk and they discuss the opportunities that practical life presents to both Toddler and Primary aged children. Join Lead Teachers Maggie McCaffrey, Desiree McNeill, and Cherise Sistrunk and they discuss the o... Episode 1: Building Community at Greene Towne Building Community at Greene Towne 1 1 full In Building Community, our first episode, we discuss how Greene Towne Montessori goes beyond academics to cultivate meaningful connections. Learn how we nurture community in the classroom through collaboration and respect, engage parents in the Montessori journey, and partner with the broader community to create a supportive, enriching environment for everyone involved. 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-09-10T12_00_36-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-09-10T12_00_36-07_00 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:36 +0000 2026-06-04 2026-06-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/greenetowne/episodes/2024-09-10T12_00_36-07_00 Greene Towne Montessori School 2322 false In Building Community, our first episode, we discuss how Greene Towne Montessori goes beyond academics to cultivate meaningful connections. Learn how we nurture community in the classroom through collaboration and respect, engage parents in the Montessori journey, and partner with the broader community to create a supportive, enriching environment for everyone involved.  In Building Community, our first episode, we discuss how Greene Towne Montessori goes beyond acad...