I have been very disappointed at the lack of response from international contacts. I contacted over 20 people and only 1 person responded back....to say that she can't help me out. In light of this I reverted to option 2 of our blog assignments. I am visiting the World Forum Foundation and listening to podcasts of other early childhood professionals. Interestingly enough, most of these podcasts are from people in the United States but they are very informative and I am enjoying the podcasts.
This week I listened to a podcast featuring Barbara Jones. She founded the Pine Grove Center in Falmouth, Maine 25 years ago and it is a modified Montessori school. I enjoyed learning about the different schools she worked in before opening Pine Grove Center and how she actually found and renovated the 1917 building where the center is located. I identified with her greatly because, like me, she had dreamed of opening her school for many years before she actually found the site and turned her dream into reality.
I also visited the school's website (the web address is below) and I enjoyed reading about a typical day at the center, meeting the staff, and learning about their enrollment process. I would love to travel to Maine and visit her center and learn more about a Montessori environment. I have emailed the school and hope to learn more about their work with young children. I will keep you updated!
Resources:
www.worldforumfoundation.org
www.pinegrovecenter.com
Monette,
ReplyDeleteI also listened to Barbara Jones's podcast this week and really enjoyed learning about how she founded the Pine Grove School. I am not personally familiar with the Montessori ideas of early childhood education, after reading the information on the school's website, I have to agree with their overall teaching strategies.
Tiffany
Hi Monette,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry you haven't had any luck with your international contact. I was fortunate enough to know someone who teaches abroad in South Korea but due to the time difference it takes a while for information exchange. I did enjoy reading your post and I am a HUGE fan of the Montessori model of early childhood education and how it has impacted the field as a whole. I look forward to learning more from you and Tiffany about the Pine Grove School.
Thank you,
Berdetta