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SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS,
& OPPORTUNITIES
TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS (including Zell Family Scholarships)
THESIS AND DISSERATION AWARDS
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP
AMS TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Through the awarding of Teacher Education Scholarships, AMS supports
the growth of Montessori teachers of tomorrow. Any aspiring Montessori
teacher who has been accepted or is in the process of acceptance
by an affiliated AMS teacher education program is eligible to apply
for a scholarship. (Applicants currently enrolled in an AMS teacher
education program are not eligible.) Applicants are considered
on the basis of financial need, a compelling personal statement,
three letters of recommendation, and official verification of acceptance
into an AMS-affiliated teacher education program.
AMS 2007-2008 Teacher Education Scholarships
In honor of Dr. Betsy Coe, the 2008 Living Legacy, AMS raised $25,000 towards Montessori teacher education scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year. Thank you to one and all for your generosity. The names of the winning candidates will be posted to this Webpage by July 1, 2008.
For more information: Connie Murphy, Scholarship Committee Chairperson,
or Billie Kitzman, Teacher Education Coordinator (212-358-1250 x315).
ZELL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
The Zell Family Scholarship Foundation was established in 1995
with the American Montessori Society to recognize the importance
of Montessori education. The Foundation funds scholarships
toward tuition for aspiring Montessori teachers. Contributions
to the Foundation continue to honor Agnes Kister Zell and her son,
John Kister Zell.
Funds are awarded by the AMS Scholarship Committee in conjunction
with Teacher Education Scholarships.
AMS raised $2,000 for Zell Family Scholarships for the 2007-2008 school year. The names of the recipients will be posted to this Webpage by July 1, 2008.
To be considered for the Zell Family Scholarship aspiring candidates
must apply to the AMS Teacher Education Scholarship Program.
For more information: Connie
Murphy, Scholarship Committee Chairperson,
or Billie Kitzman, Teacher Education
Coordinator (212-358-1250 x315).
THESIS AND DISSERTATION AWARDS
Recent Award Recipients
2007: Nanette
S. Schonleber, “Culturally Congruent
Education and the Montessori Model: Perspectives from Hawaiian
Culture-based Educators” (Doctoral dissertation)
Peggy E. Pate-Smith, “Implications
for Peace: Montessori Elementary Education” (Master’s
thesis)
Noreen Sullivan, “Characteristics of Early
Elementary Homework: Montessori and Traditional” (Master’s thesis)
2006: Joan
J. Mariani Gomes, "Using
a Creativity Focused Science Program to Foster General Creativity
in Young Children: A Teacher Action Research Study” (Doctoral
Dissertation)
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Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation: First
Place: $1000, Second Place: $500.
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Outstanding Master's Thesis:
First Place: $750, Second Place: $250.
Candidates whose works have been accepted by
an accredited university and meet Assessment
Criteria are invited to submit a CD (plus hard copy) of
their dissertation or thesis, for consideration, to Dr. Phyllis
Povell: 14 Gray Avenue, Dix Hills, NY 11746.
The submission deadline for 2008 awards is November
1, 2007.
For more information: Dr.
Phyllis Povell.
INTERNATIONAL TEACHING ASSISTANT
PROGRAM
| The American Montessori
Society International Teaching Assistant Program is
a collaborative project between AMS and the Institute
of International Education (IIE). The
program brings foreign college graduates to AMS schools
to work as Teacher Assistants while they attain Montessori
Teaching Credentials.
An International Teaching Assistant (ITA) can enrich
your school by creating an international component to your
program. Your children and staff benefit from the contributions
of a bilingual staff member and from direct experience with
a person from another culture - learning about that culture
through the eyes of a native.
During the first year, the AMS-ITA will serve as a multifaceted
resource person and teaching assistant while pursuing academic
coursework at an AMS Teacher Education Center. At the conclusion
of the academic and student teaching phases, AMS will issue
a Montessori credential. The two-year assistantship will
enable the ITA to participate in an educational traineeship
to prepare as a Montessori Teacher while gaining professional
and cultural experiences in the United States.
This program will also be a benefit to schools experiencing
a shortage of qualified bilingual staff and college educated
assistants. During the second year, the AMS-ITA can serve
as an experienced assistant while completing the student
teaching phase of coursework. Schools choose the culture
and language of the ITA. All ITAs meet rigorous language
proficiency standards and undergo a screening similar to
that required of Fulbright Scholars. Schools can set up
a direct link with another culture by continuing the cycle
- bringing in a new ITA each summer.
The program accepts applications on a rolling basis. If
you are interested in participating, please complete the
application and send it to:
Edward Monks, IIE Program Officer
AMS International Teaching Assistant Program
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
For more information:
Edward Monks: 212.984.5494,
F: 212.984.5484
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General
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