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Courageous Conversations: Bridges to Belonging Part 2
Courageous Conversations: Bridges to Belonging — Part Two
with Cassi Mackey, M.Ed.
The conversation on March 7th was just the beginning.
We had such a powerful, honest, generative dialogue in Part One that we couldn't leave it there. The questions ran deep. The connections were real. And Cassi had more to share.
So on April 4th, we're going further.
This isn't a repeat. This is Part Two — a continuation of the shared inquiry we began together, with more time to practice, more space to go deeper, and more room for the conversations your school is actually navigating right now.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
In Part Two, Cassi Mackey guides us into applied practice — moving from frameworks to lived application. Together, we'll:
→ Work through real scenarios drawn from Montessori school contexts
→ Deepen our skills for naming tension without creating defensiveness
→ Build shared agreements your community can adopt immediately
→ Expand strategies for creating psychological safety across different school roles
→ Explore how to sustain courageous conversation culture — not just start it
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
• Applied skills for navigating real scenarios with clarity and care
• Frameworks for sustaining courageous conversation culture
• Shared agreements you can implement immediately
• Expanded strategies for psychological safety
• Community connection with fellow New Mexico Montessori educators
NEW TO THIS SERIES? WELCOME.
If you missed Part One, no worries — you'll receive access to the full recording and all original resources when you register. Come ready to jump into the conversation.
ABOUT CASSI MACKEY, M.ED.
Cassi Mackey is a Montessori leadership coach and consultant with over 30 years of experience dedicated to guiding schools and leaders in building thriving, inclusive communities. A former Montessori charter school principal and teacher, Cassi has shared her expertise nationally through keynote presentations, podcasts, and Montessori publications.
She serves as an AMS Accreditation Commissioner, AMI administrator trainer, and leadership guide for Montessori teacher education programs. As a mentor with the Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning, she supports aspiring leaders in cultivating confidence, clarity, and compassion. She is a graduate of the AMS Anti-Bias Anti-Racist Certification Program and the Public Montessori in Action Coaching Course, and contributes globally through AMI's Voices of Educateurs sans Frontières.
INVESTMENT: $10–25 Sliding Scale
We believe every educator deserves access to excellent professional development, regardless of budget. Choose what works for your situation.
Part One attendees: check your inbox for your exclusive discount code.
Questions? Email info@nmmontessori.org
What's New in Part Two:
• Continued dialogue building directly on Part One — not a repeat
• Applied scenarios drawn from real Montessori school contexts
• Deeper tools for sustaining courageous conversation culture
• Co-creating shared agreements your community can implement now
• More time and space for honest, generative dialogue
• New participants receive full Part One recording + original resources
What You'll Walk Away With:
• Applied skills for navigating real, messy scenarios with clarity and care
• Frameworks for sustaining courageous conversation culture — not just starting it
• Shared agreements you can implement immediately in your community
• Expanded strategies for creating psychological safety across different school roles
• Connection with New Mexico Montessori educators doing this brave work together
Perfect For:
• School leaders who attended Part One and are ready to go further
• Anyone who couldn't make Part One but wants to join now (Part One recording included)
• Leadership teams building shared language and commitments around honest dialogue
• Teachers who want to speak up but don't know how
• Administrators committed to cultures of belonging — not just the appearance of it
• Anyone who believes Montessori schools should model the honest, respectful communication we hope children will learn
Courageous Conversations: Bridges to Belonging — Part Two
with Cassi Mackey, M.Ed.
The conversation on March 7th was just the beginning.
We had such a powerful, honest, generative dialogue in Part One that we couldn't leave it there. The questions ran deep. The connections were real. And Cassi had more to share.
So on April 4th, we're going further.
This isn't a repeat. This is Part Two — a continuation of the shared inquiry we began together, with more time to practice, more space to go deeper, and more room for the conversations your school is actually navigating right now.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
In Part Two, Cassi Mackey guides us into applied practice — moving from frameworks to lived application. Together, we'll:
→ Work through real scenarios drawn from Montessori school contexts
→ Deepen our skills for naming tension without creating defensiveness
→ Build shared agreements your community can adopt immediately
→ Expand strategies for creating psychological safety across different school roles
→ Explore how to sustain courageous conversation culture — not just start it
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
• Applied skills for navigating real scenarios with clarity and care
• Frameworks for sustaining courageous conversation culture
• Shared agreements you can implement immediately
• Expanded strategies for psychological safety
• Community connection with fellow New Mexico Montessori educators
NEW TO THIS SERIES? WELCOME.
If you missed Part One, no worries — you'll receive access to the full recording and all original resources when you register. Come ready to jump into the conversation.
ABOUT CASSI MACKEY, M.ED.
Cassi Mackey is a Montessori leadership coach and consultant with over 30 years of experience dedicated to guiding schools and leaders in building thriving, inclusive communities. A former Montessori charter school principal and teacher, Cassi has shared her expertise nationally through keynote presentations, podcasts, and Montessori publications.
She serves as an AMS Accreditation Commissioner, AMI administrator trainer, and leadership guide for Montessori teacher education programs. As a mentor with the Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning, she supports aspiring leaders in cultivating confidence, clarity, and compassion. She is a graduate of the AMS Anti-Bias Anti-Racist Certification Program and the Public Montessori in Action Coaching Course, and contributes globally through AMI's Voices of Educateurs sans Frontières.
INVESTMENT: $10–25 Sliding Scale
We believe every educator deserves access to excellent professional development, regardless of budget. Choose what works for your situation.
Part One attendees: check your inbox for your exclusive discount code.
Questions? Email info@nmmontessori.org
What's New in Part Two:
• Continued dialogue building directly on Part One — not a repeat
• Applied scenarios drawn from real Montessori school contexts
• Deeper tools for sustaining courageous conversation culture
• Co-creating shared agreements your community can implement now
• More time and space for honest, generative dialogue
• New participants receive full Part One recording + original resources
What You'll Walk Away With:
• Applied skills for navigating real, messy scenarios with clarity and care
• Frameworks for sustaining courageous conversation culture — not just starting it
• Shared agreements you can implement immediately in your community
• Expanded strategies for creating psychological safety across different school roles
• Connection with New Mexico Montessori educators doing this brave work together
Perfect For:
• School leaders who attended Part One and are ready to go further
• Anyone who couldn't make Part One but wants to join now (Part One recording included)
• Leadership teams building shared language and commitments around honest dialogue
• Teachers who want to speak up but don't know how
• Administrators committed to cultures of belonging — not just the appearance of it
• Anyone who believes Montessori schools should model the honest, respectful communication we hope children will learn