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.
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.
Contributors
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.
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.
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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