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Maria Montessori designated the term "directress" to describe the role of the adult in her child focused classroom.
"Follow the Child" was her cry to those she instructed, encouraging the adult to follow the interest of each individual child as
they explored the carefully prepared environment.
Today, the adult in a Montessori classroom may be called a teacher, a leader, a guide or an instructor....but the term
directress reminds us of our true role.
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| The first Montessori preschool - opened in January 1907, Rome Italy |
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| Outside the first "Casa dei Bambini" in San Lorenzo, near Rome Italy |
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Cheryl Weatherhead began working with children more than 20 years ago. Her experiences in raising five children,
foster parenting children with special needs, working in both group and home childcare settings set her on the pathway to
becoming a certified Montessori instructor. After obtaining her Early Childhood Education certificate, she continued
her studies through Montessori Centre International, located in London, England. Cheryl received a solid start in her
career through practicum experiences and she was the first directress at Aberdeen Hills Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten. In
2008, Cheryl completed her certification in Infant and Toddler Montessori. She is a certified phonics tutor and has presented
Montessori workshops to other E.C.E. professionals. 2009 was an exciting year for Cheryl as she toured Italy, visiting
international Montessori classrooms as well as San Lorenzo, site of the first Montessori preschool opened in 1907 (and
it is still operational). Sunhill Montessori Casa is a requested practicum site for E.C.E. students from Thompson Rivers University
as well as Northern Lights University. Cheryl was honoured by the Prime Minister of Canada in 2011 for her excellence
as an Early Childhood Educator. Now operating both preschool and kindergarten classes in her home, Cheryl (and co-teacher
Natalie) invite your child to join them in a warm and loving environment filled with Montessori materials and activities.
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| Meeting Dr. Silvana Montanaro in Rome |
| A field trip to the Big Little Science Center |
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| Natalie Statham - Montessori certified classroom guide |
Natalie joined Sunhill Montessori Casa in September 2009 when the school expanded. She has AMI Montessori certification
and has worked with preschool children for over a decade. The team of "Teacher Cheryl and Teacher Natalie" is a co-operative
and dedicated one; supporting each other and each child as they progress through the Montessori curriculum.
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