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Dr. Maya Angelou
 Dwight Carter NY 212-932-1661
In her writing, speaking, and performance, she courageously plumbs the
depths of her own life to show how high the human spirit can soar. She
believes that courage is the most important of all virtues, because
“without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.”
Maya Angelou has earned the right to speak about courage. As a young
child, she survived an unspeakable tragedy by literally becoming mute.
She immersed herself in the world of books and began a lifelong
practice of self-directed learning. When she was ready to speak again,
she began to use her voice and her passion to encourage others to
develop the best that is in them. It isn’t surprising that she became a
Montessori parent.
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 Photo: Dwight Carter Studios Founded in Washington, DC in 1973 by Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Carol Maillard and Louise Robinson, Sweet Honey In The Rock is a Grammy Award-winning African American female a cappella ensemble with deep musical roots in the sacred music of the black church - spirituals, hymns, gospel - as well as jazz and blues. Since that time there have been 22 different women singers who have made sure that there was always a Sweet Honey in the world. They are now approaching their 34th anniversary. The Sweet Honey experience is like no other. Five African American women join their powerful voices, along with hand percussion instruments, to create a blend of lyrics, movement and narrative that variously relate history, point the finger at injustice, encourage activism, and sing the praises of love. The music speaks out against oppression and exploitation of every kind. The quintet, whose words are simultaneously interpreted in uniquely expressive American Sign Language by Shirley Childress Saxton, demands a just and humane world for all. After 30 years of leading and singing with the ensemble, Dr. Reagon retired from Sweet Honey in February 2004. The current singers are Louise Robinson, Carol Maillard, Ysaye Barnwell, Nitanju Bolade Casel and Aisha Kahlil. |
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Join us in New York! The American Montessori Society plans a gala celebration of Montessori education’s first centennial – 100 years of innovation and inspiration. This is a major opportunity to convene the Montessori education community to reflect on our common history, to celebrate our achievements with children and youth, and to plan for the future. The conference will bring together individuals from around the country and around the world to celebrate Montessori education, an approach that is as innovative and inspirational today, as it was in 1907. The conference will include presenters and participants from numerous Montessori organizations, American and international, and many other educational, government, parent, and community organizations.
In 1907, Dr. Montessori unleashed a dream that would forever change the way we look at children’s education. Over the course of the past century, Montessori’s educational philosophy has spread throughout the world. Today, with an estimated 10,000 Montessori schools worldwide, her ideas continue to have resounding relevance. Yet, the most optimistic look is to the future. We gather to honor our past, recommit ourselves to Montessori principles for the next 100 years, to examine the current “state of the child,” and to create a context to make Montessori an even more significant voice in education. |
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 New York! New York!
Welcome to the American Montessori Society 2007 Annual Conference. This conference is important and special because it also celebrates the first 100 years of Montessori education, dating back to the first Casa dei Bambini in Rome, Italy. It is very appropriate that this historic conference takes place in the largest, most energetic city in the United States, and the headquarters of AMS New York City!
We will be meeting and celebrating in Times Square, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel. This hotel is surrounded by theaters, shopping, and restaurants in the city that never sleeps. Every museum, landmark, shopping area, and city park is accessible via public transportation, and many are within walking distance. |
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 No other Montessori event comes close to offering the range of educational sessions and learning opportunities that AMS has put together for March 1 – 4, 2007, in New York City. Not only will you be able to experience a rich variety of programming designed to advance your professional development, but you will also be part of what I believe will be the largest gathering of Montessorians ever to assemble at one time. The conference has been organized to build on your skills, experience, wisdom, energy, and determination. Together as members of a global Montessori community, we will become even stronger advocates in our work to promote and improve the quality of Montessori education worldwide.
Throughout the 2007 conference you will experience an exciting spirit of celebration – “100 Years of Innovation and Inspiration” is our theme for this singular occasion. You will of course enjoy connecting with old friends and will have many opportunities to make new friends. We will reflect on the past, discuss our current work and, most importantly, develop our vision of the Montessori movement for the future.
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This year we celebrate a century of Montessori education.
One hundred years ago, Maria Montessori, a young Italian physician, responded to a call for assistance. In the poor Roman district of San Lorenzo, she established something revolutionary for young children. Called the Casa dei Bambini, this first Children’s House not only fulfilled all of its goals, but also served as the birthplace of a worldwide movement–Montessori education.
One hundred years later, we gather in New York to celebrate and recommit ourselves to another century of Montessori. With this historic centennial conference, the American Montessori Society joins with you in the largest gathering of Montessorians ever to take place. You will be with Montessorians and friends of Montessori from across the nation as well as from around the world.
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