“Children have many kinds of sensitiveness, but they

are all alike in their sensitivity to trauma.”

-Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind, 1967

Let us turn our thoughts to the children and families of Western North Carolina and the dedicated educators who serve them.

In recent days, we have watched as Hurricane Helene tore through our state, devastating communities and impacting the lives of countless people, especially the children we hold dear. We are mindful that some of our member schools and families have been directly affected, and our Board President, Bobbe Spink, a resident of Asheville, was finally able to safely reunite with her family this weekend.

While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, it’s clear that in the coming days and weeks, there will be much to do to repair the homes, schools, towns, and spirits that have been disrupted.

To that end, MANC is committed to leveraging our network to connect those in need with those who are able to provide support. We invite you to complete this short form if you:

are a school or Montessorian in need
know of a school or Montessorian in need who can’t access the internet
are in a position to offer assistance to fellow Montessorians

In addition, we’ve been in touch with the American Montessori Society (AMS) and will be able to share the needs of our North Carolina Montessori community with a larger network that may offer further resources and support.

Finally, as we prepare for the 6th annual “Montessori for All” statewide conference - scheduled to take place in Raleigh on October 11-12 - we recognize that some MANC members who registered may no longer be able to attend. If you need to cancel your registration due to recent weather events, please reach out to Bobbe Spink at bobbe_spink@yahoo.com.

As Montessorians, our strength is not only in what we teach, but in how we embody our principles of empathy, interconnectedness, and service. In coming together to support those affected, let us commit to creating a network of care and compassion - one that uplifts and sustains the children, educators, and families as they rebuild and heal.

The Montessori Association of North Carolina Board

“When you help a child, you help a community.”

-Fred Rogers

Join US for the 6th Annual MANC Conference

Dive into the heart of the Montessori community at this year's MANC Conference, hosted at the Montessori School of Raleigh. On October 11th and 12th, embrace the unique opportunity to connect with fellow educators and Montessori enthusiasts. This year's conference will be exclusively in-person, offering a unique opportunity to come together as a community, share experiences, and explore the beautiful campus of the Montessori School of Raleigh.

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SUPPORTING MONTESSORI STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, AND FAMILIES IN NORTH CAROLINA

MONTESSORI ASSOCIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA

A Bit of Background

In 2013, as a member of the then-called ‘Triangle Montessori Heads Group,’ Kateri Carver shared with her colleagues at the annual community dinner in Cary, NC that “the whole state of North Carolina needed what this group had.” She told her peers she was going to start a state Montessori group! Over the next few months, Kateri worked with both teachers, administrators and parents from around the Triangle area to begin this vision. Today, about a decade later, MANC is recognized by the Montessori Public Policy Initiative (MPPI) as the official Montessori Advocacy group for North Carolina. MANC has become a 501(c)3, has Board members from around the state representing diverse types of schools and ages served, has a wide membership of individuals and schools from across the state, a robust website and social media presence, a huge email distribution list and, finally, has not only hosted its first state conference in October 2019 which was a huge success, but now MANC hosts successful annual conferences around the state ever since!

Today, MANC continues its advocacy role by supporting the highest quality Montessori education throughout the state, offers timely information and updates to its membership and hosts the annual state conference. We are proud to serve the North Carolina Montessori community. We thank you tremendously for your support.

COMMITTEES

Making a Difference

ADVOCACY

One Mission

This committee, chaired by a Board member, is responsible to the Board for proposing, prioritizing, and planning advocacy initiatives for MANC based on the results of monitoring NC and federal policy and regulations impacting the Montessori community.

EDUCATION

One Child

This committee, chaired by a Board member, is responsible for spearheading, organizing and implementing robust professional development opportunities for interested administrators, teachers, staff, parents and Montessori supporters in North Carolina.

MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS

One Voice

This committee, chaired by a Board member, is responsible for member services and networking. It is also responsible for public and internal communication. It manages all channels of communication for the organization and implements with the Board.

GOVERNANCE

One Plan

This committee, chaired by a Board member, is responsible for oversight of the organization. It addresses and adheres to organizational structure (501c3), bylaws, and mission.

“An education capable of saving humanity is no small undertaking; it involves the spiritual development of man, the enhancement of his value as an individual, and the preparation of young people to understand the times in which they live.”