Heather W.

I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with more than twelve years of experience in Montessori education. During those twelve years, I have worked as an Associate Head of School and Lower Elementary Coordinator, taught as a Certified Early Childhood Montessori guide, a Certified Elementary I (6-9) Montessori guide, as an Elementary II (9-12) Montessori assistant, and worked one-on-one with students as a classroom behavior guide. I also have experience as an in-home Montessori guide and caregiver with toddlers. I now work for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies as an Instructional Guide, Field Consultant, and Practicum Advisor. I also serve as their Webinar, Alumni, and Conference Coordinator. In addition, I develop content for multiple Montessori companies including blog writing for the American Montessori Society and Guide & Grow. I earned a B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Education from Stetson University, an M.Ed. in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Montessori Studies from Plymouth State University, an Ed.S. in School Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and my Montessori certifications from the American Montessori Society. I am a published author in the International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, with a piece focusing on the importance of family meal participation for youth development.