Mrs. Brandi
Elementary Lead Guide
We began our homeschooling journey in 2012 when our oldest was only six years old. At that time, she had attended one year of Montessori school before we moved to a new area without Montessori schools. At that point, we had a disappointing experience with the public school system. We decided to homeschool “temporarily” until we were in a better school district. This year, she’s graduating high school as a homeschooler who has completed both high school and a good portion of college. 13 years later, our family has grown to eight and we're still homeschooling!
When I first started Montessori training years ago, I decided to audit a 3-6 training course. After all, homeschooling was temporary for us and I had no intention of becoming a guide. The more I utilized the method, the more I realized how beneficial it was! After COVID, we opened up our really small group to allow more families in. As our family and our homeschool group grew, I decided this was the career for me and began formal training. I first completed NAMC’s 9-12 years lead guide training and began a more comprehensive and internationally recognized training program with SIMs in Mesa, Arizona.
These past few months, I’ve had the privilege of traveling across the country and training under some of the best Montessori educators in the country. This experience has allowed me to work with other schools not only in Alabama, but in other parts of the country. I’ve met some amazing educators who love what they do and witnessed amazing classroom cultures where students are supported, loved, and set up for success. I've had the honor of working with a great set of mentors and in developing close relationships with other Montessori educators.
In May 2025, I will graduate with my AMI (Association of Montessori International) 6-12 diploma, allowing me to open our group to new registrations for fall 2025. We look forward to expanding our homeschooling family in the years to come!
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