Siri Panday speaks with two experts from Little Hands about the transformative power of early intervention through occupational and speech therapy. Discover how these therapies can help young children build confidence, close developmental gaps, and thrive.
Siri Panday is Marin Montessori School’s Director of Education for Toddler and Primary. For 11 years, she served as a lead guide at AMI schools, six years as an inaugural Assistant Head of School in New York City, and two years consulting for Montessori schools and families. She is an AMI Primary Consultant, visiting other AMI schools to evaluate and support them in their teaching practices. Siri has AMI diplomas for both Assistance-to-Infancy (Toddler) and Casa dei Bambini (Primary), a master’s degree in Montessori education and a second master’s in special education. A particular career highlight was living and working in Nepal for six months where she assisted with starting a Montessori school in Kathmandu. More recently, she had the opportunity to participate in a special education classroom assisting children on the spectrum with reaching academic and social goals. Family life is the focus of her personal time. Observing and supporting her daughters as they grow is her greatest joy.