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Hershey Montessori Institute
 
Hershey Montessori Institute
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Lake Erie College
Where the Montessori Vision Comes to Life!
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Why Hershey Montessori Institute at Lake Erie College?
As a student at Hershey Montessori Institute at Lake Erie College you will:
- Find an elementary course of study that spans and links Montessori theory and practice for 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-15, and 15-18 programs, providing a unique and integrated vision of the Montessori continuum.
- Visit nationally- and internationally-recognized Montessori programs. You’ll see Montessori in action for children aged from 18 months through 18 years!
- Discover new approaches for the Montessori upper elementary years.
- Receive cutting-edge course material dealing with the adolescent years.
- Prepare for a career in Montessori education as you earn your AMI Elementary Teaching Diploma.
- Prepare for a leadership role in the Montessori community.
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The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
The Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) was founded by Maria Montessori in 1929. It is the only organization authorized by her to continue her work. AMI diplomas are recognized worldwide as the preeminent Montessori teacher certification.
Course Calendar
Academic Year AMI Elementary Teacher Training
Foundation Course: (for elementary students who do not possess an AMI 3-6 diploma)
- August 17, 2009 - August 28, 2009
Elementary Training:
- August 31, 2009 - June 4, 2010
The Director of Training reserves the right to modify the course calendar as circumstances may require.
Fee Schedule
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
$100 |
| Deposit (due on acceptance) |
$1,000 |
| Elementary Tuition Balance |
$7,500 |
| Student Fees |
$400 |
| Foundation Course (for students who do not possess an AMI 3-6 diploma) |
$1,250 |
Additional Expenses
Students are advised to budget $2,000 for classroom materials, books, stationery, etc. Course requirements include preparation/purchase of a variety of classroom materials necessary for the proper functioning of a
Montessori elementary classroom.
How do I apply?
For an application package, contact Greg MacDonald, director of training, Hershey Montessori Institute at Lake Erie College.
Email: gmacdonald@lec.edu
Telephone: 240.304.0275
Course of Study
- Montessori theory/practice
- Art (drawing, sculpture, threads & textiles, painting, art history)
- Biology (botany, zoology, ecology, taxonomy)
- Geography (astronomy, physical political and economic geography, physics, chemistry)
- Geometry (plane and solid geometry, theorems, problem solving)
- History (pre-history, classical civilizations, modern history)
- Language (literacy skills, grammar, word study, creative writing, language history)
- Mathematics (numeracy, algebra, problem solving, multi-base arithmetic, signed numbers, history)
- Music (singing, instruments, rhythm, advanced music theory)
- Physical education
- Classroom management
- Classroom observations and teaching practice
Student Housing
For help with housing, contact:
Greg MacDonald
gmacdonald@lec.edu
240.304.0275
Student Amenities
On the campus, students will have access to:
- College gymnasium and swimming pool
- Student recreation amenities
- Fully-equipped college library
- Low-cost meals at the cafeteria (meal plans available)
- Theater performances, dance recitals, art shows, guest lecturers
- NCAA Division II athletic events
- Wireless campus
Faculty
Greg MacDonald, Director of Training
Greg MacDonald is an AMI Elementary trainer. He has conducted 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 and 6-12 Montessori classes, has served as principal of public and private elementary schools, and is an AMI consultant. He also regularly appears as a speaker at national and international Montessori conferences.
gmacdonald@lec.edu
Jamie N. Rue, Course Assistant
Jamie Rue has been an AMI elementary teacher for ten years and is a candidate for the AMI elementary Training of Trainers program. She has conducted 6-9, 9-12 and 6-12 Montessori classes and also serves as vice chair of the AMI Elementary Alumni Association.
jrue@lec.edu
David Kahn, Director of Adolescent Studies
David Kahn serves as founder and executive director of Montessori High School at University Circle. He has seventeen years of Montessori teaching experience, twelve of them as teaching principal at Ruffing Montessori School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Hershey Montessori Institute at Lake Erie College
391 West Washington Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077
www.lec.edu
800.533.4996
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