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A 90-minute virtual conversation for Montessori educators and caregivers who are ready to invest in themselves — so they can show up fully for the children they serve.
"You're tired — but is it sleep you need, or something else entirely?"
Date: May 9, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am MT Format: Virtual — Zoom Facilitator: Heather White, Ed.S., NCSP
About This Roundtable
Montessori philosophy calls on guides to be the Prepared Adult — calm, present, and replenished. But what happens when we're running on empty? In this reading roundtable, we'll explore the groundbreaking framework from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's Sacred Rest, adapted through a Montessori lens by educator and coach Heather White. Together, we'll examine why sleep alone isn't enough — and how tending to all seven dimensions of rest is the foundation of your spiritual transformation as a guide.
What You'll Discover
Why you can sleep 8 hours and still feel completely drained — and what's actually missing
The seven distinct types of rest — physical, mental, emotional, sensory, creative, social, and spiritual
How rest deficits show up in your classroom, your relationships, and your sense of purpose
How the Montessori call to "prepare yourself" aligns with a practice of intentional, whole-person restoration
Small, sustainable daily strategies — no sabbatical required — to begin restoring your energy today
A richer sense of what it means to invest in yourself so you can invest in the lives of children
What's In It For You
This isn't a passive webinar — it's a roundtable. You'll come away with a clearer understanding of where your own rest deficits lie, language for the fatigue you've been feeling, and practical tools to begin replenishing those depleted wells. Most importantly, you'll leave with a renewed sense that caring for yourself is not selfish — it is essential Montessori practice.
Who Should Attend
Montessori classroom guides
Administrators & school leaders
Parents & caregivers
Credentialing candidates
Montessori coaches & mentors
Anyone feeling depleted in their work with children
If you've ever felt like you're pouring from an empty cup — or wondered why you can't seem to find the presence and energy Montessori asks of you — this conversation is for you.
Your Facilitator
Heather White, Ed.S., M.Ed., NCSP Montessori educational coach · Adjunct professor · Director of Academic Projects, Sarasota University · AMS credentialed (3–6 and 6–9) · Certified Montessori Coach, NCMPS · Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism Certification, AMS
Heather has spent two decades guiding educators, administrators, parents, and caregivers to a deeper understanding of the Montessori Method — and its power to transform the lives of children and the adults who walk alongside them. Reach her at hpratt@stetson.edu or on social media at @montessori.matters.
Reserve Your Seat
Free and open to all. Join us virtually on Zoom on May 9, 2026 from 9:00 – 10:30 am MT.
Questions? Contact info@nmmontessori.org
A 90-minute virtual conversation for Montessori educators and caregivers who are ready to invest in themselves — so they can show up fully for the children they serve.
"You're tired — but is it sleep you need, or something else entirely?"
Date: May 9, 2026 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 am MT Format: Virtual — Zoom Facilitator: Heather White, Ed.S., NCSP
About This Roundtable
Montessori philosophy calls on guides to be the Prepared Adult — calm, present, and replenished. But what happens when we're running on empty? In this reading roundtable, we'll explore the groundbreaking framework from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's Sacred Rest, adapted through a Montessori lens by educator and coach Heather White. Together, we'll examine why sleep alone isn't enough — and how tending to all seven dimensions of rest is the foundation of your spiritual transformation as a guide.
What You'll Discover
Why you can sleep 8 hours and still feel completely drained — and what's actually missing
The seven distinct types of rest — physical, mental, emotional, sensory, creative, social, and spiritual
How rest deficits show up in your classroom, your relationships, and your sense of purpose
How the Montessori call to "prepare yourself" aligns with a practice of intentional, whole-person restoration
Small, sustainable daily strategies — no sabbatical required — to begin restoring your energy today
A richer sense of what it means to invest in yourself so you can invest in the lives of children
What's In It For You
This isn't a passive webinar — it's a roundtable. You'll come away with a clearer understanding of where your own rest deficits lie, language for the fatigue you've been feeling, and practical tools to begin replenishing those depleted wells. Most importantly, you'll leave with a renewed sense that caring for yourself is not selfish — it is essential Montessori practice.
Who Should Attend
Montessori classroom guides
Administrators & school leaders
Parents & caregivers
Credentialing candidates
Montessori coaches & mentors
Anyone feeling depleted in their work with children
If you've ever felt like you're pouring from an empty cup — or wondered why you can't seem to find the presence and energy Montessori asks of you — this conversation is for you.
Your Facilitator
Heather White, Ed.S., M.Ed., NCSP Montessori educational coach · Adjunct professor · Director of Academic Projects, Sarasota University · AMS credentialed (3–6 and 6–9) · Certified Montessori Coach, NCMPS · Anti-Bias, Anti-Racism Certification, AMS
Heather has spent two decades guiding educators, administrators, parents, and caregivers to a deeper understanding of the Montessori Method — and its power to transform the lives of children and the adults who walk alongside them. Reach her at hpratt@stetson.edu or on social media at @montessori.matters.
Reserve Your Seat
Free and open to all. Join us virtually on Zoom on May 9, 2026 from 9:00 – 10:30 am MT.
Questions? Contact info@nmmontessori.org