Practical Pathways to Parent-Teacher Partnerships in Montessori
Join the Montessori Network of New Mexico for a thought-provoking Reading Roundtable featuring Dorothy Sapp Harmon, author of Intentional Connections: A Practical Guide to Parent Engagement
DATE: August 16th, 2025 9am-10:30am MT
VENUE: Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Montessori Network of New Mexico on August 16 for a virtual Reading Roundtable featuring Dorothy Harman, a highly credentialed Montessori educator, published author, and national speaker with extensive experience and deep commitment to the field.
Dorothy, who holds AMS Early Childhood and CGMS Infant and Toddler Montessori certifications and serves as an Instructional Guide and Adjunct Lecturer, will share research-based strategies for intentionally building strong parent-teacher partnerships—a cornerstone of Montessori education. Drawing from her influential books and practical experience, Dorothy will offer actionable tools for effective parent-teacher conferences, discussing successes and challenges, newsletter writing, parent education, at-home volunteerism, and easy-to-implement parent/child activities, all underscored by research from the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education and Dr. Montessori’s vision of connectedness.
This session is ideal for educators and school leaders seeking to foster meaningful, impactful relationships with families in the Montessori community.
Meet Your Speaker
Dorothy Harman is a highly credentialed Montessori educator with extensive experience and a deep commitment to the field. She holds AMS Early Childhood and CGMS Infant and Toddler Montessori certifications and is a certified Teacher Education Instructor with AMS. Dorothy has retired from public school Montessori teaching but continues to contribute to the Montessori community through her roles as an Instructional Guide, Practicum Advisor, and Field Consultant for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Additionally, she serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and speaks to national and international audiences at professional conferences.
Dorothy's academic credentials include a BA in Early Childhood Education and two Master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on Integrative Creative Arts. She is also a published author of two influential books on parent engagement: Intentional Connections: A Practical Guide to Parent Engagement in Early Childhood and Lower Elementary Classrooms and Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Intentional Connections for Parents.
Why Choose MNNM?
At the Montessori Network of New Mexico, we’re committed to making professional development accessible, affordable, and relevant for educators like you. Our sliding fee scale ($5-$25) ensures everyone can participate, regardless of their budget.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Space is limited, so don’t wait! Join us on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, to connect and learn with Montessorians from around the world as we continue to strengthen skills.
Invest in your growth. Empower your teaching. Connect with your community.
Questions? Contact us at info@nmmontessori.org
Registration Fee (Sliding Scale): $5 - $25
We are offering a sliding scale fee to make this event accessible to all. Please pay what you are able to within the $5-$25 range.
Join the Montessori Network of New Mexico for a thought-provoking Reading Roundtable featuring Dorothy Sapp Harmon, author of Intentional Connections: A Practical Guide to Parent Engagement
DATE: August 16th, 2025 9am-10:30am MT
VENUE: Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Montessori Network of New Mexico on August 16 for a virtual Reading Roundtable featuring Dorothy Harman, a highly credentialed Montessori educator, published author, and national speaker with extensive experience and deep commitment to the field.
Dorothy, who holds AMS Early Childhood and CGMS Infant and Toddler Montessori certifications and serves as an Instructional Guide and Adjunct Lecturer, will share research-based strategies for intentionally building strong parent-teacher partnerships—a cornerstone of Montessori education. Drawing from her influential books and practical experience, Dorothy will offer actionable tools for effective parent-teacher conferences, discussing successes and challenges, newsletter writing, parent education, at-home volunteerism, and easy-to-implement parent/child activities, all underscored by research from the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education and Dr. Montessori’s vision of connectedness.
This session is ideal for educators and school leaders seeking to foster meaningful, impactful relationships with families in the Montessori community.
Meet Your Speaker
Dorothy Harman is a highly credentialed Montessori educator with extensive experience and a deep commitment to the field. She holds AMS Early Childhood and CGMS Infant and Toddler Montessori certifications and is a certified Teacher Education Instructor with AMS. Dorothy has retired from public school Montessori teaching but continues to contribute to the Montessori community through her roles as an Instructional Guide, Practicum Advisor, and Field Consultant for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Additionally, she serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and speaks to national and international audiences at professional conferences.
Dorothy's academic credentials include a BA in Early Childhood Education and two Master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on Integrative Creative Arts. She is also a published author of two influential books on parent engagement: Intentional Connections: A Practical Guide to Parent Engagement in Early Childhood and Lower Elementary Classrooms and Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Intentional Connections for Parents.
Why Choose MNNM?
At the Montessori Network of New Mexico, we’re committed to making professional development accessible, affordable, and relevant for educators like you. Our sliding fee scale ($5-$25) ensures everyone can participate, regardless of their budget.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Space is limited, so don’t wait! Join us on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, to connect and learn with Montessorians from around the world as we continue to strengthen skills.
Invest in your growth. Empower your teaching. Connect with your community.
Questions? Contact us at info@nmmontessori.org
Registration Fee (Sliding Scale): $5 - $25
We are offering a sliding scale fee to make this event accessible to all. Please pay what you are able to within the $5-$25 range.
Join the Montessori Network of New Mexico for a thought-provoking Reading Roundtable featuring Dorothy Sapp Harmon, author of Intentional Connections: A Practical Guide to Parent Engagement
DATE: August 16th, 2025 9am-10:30am MT
VENUE: Virtual (Zoom)
Join the Montessori Network of New Mexico on August 16 for a virtual Reading Roundtable featuring Dorothy Harman, a highly credentialed Montessori educator, published author, and national speaker with extensive experience and deep commitment to the field.
Dorothy, who holds AMS Early Childhood and CGMS Infant and Toddler Montessori certifications and serves as an Instructional Guide and Adjunct Lecturer, will share research-based strategies for intentionally building strong parent-teacher partnerships—a cornerstone of Montessori education. Drawing from her influential books and practical experience, Dorothy will offer actionable tools for effective parent-teacher conferences, discussing successes and challenges, newsletter writing, parent education, at-home volunteerism, and easy-to-implement parent/child activities, all underscored by research from the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education and Dr. Montessori’s vision of connectedness.
This session is ideal for educators and school leaders seeking to foster meaningful, impactful relationships with families in the Montessori community.
Meet Your Speaker
Dorothy Harman is a highly credentialed Montessori educator with extensive experience and a deep commitment to the field. She holds AMS Early Childhood and CGMS Infant and Toddler Montessori certifications and is a certified Teacher Education Instructor with AMS. Dorothy has retired from public school Montessori teaching but continues to contribute to the Montessori community through her roles as an Instructional Guide, Practicum Advisor, and Field Consultant for the Center for Guided Montessori Studies. Additionally, she serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, and speaks to national and international audiences at professional conferences.
Dorothy's academic credentials include a BA in Early Childhood Education and two Master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, with a focus on Integrative Creative Arts. She is also a published author of two influential books on parent engagement: Intentional Connections: A Practical Guide to Parent Engagement in Early Childhood and Lower Elementary Classrooms and Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships: Intentional Connections for Parents.
Why Choose MNNM?
At the Montessori Network of New Mexico, we’re committed to making professional development accessible, affordable, and relevant for educators like you. Our sliding fee scale ($5-$25) ensures everyone can participate, regardless of their budget.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Space is limited, so don’t wait! Join us on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, to connect and learn with Montessorians from around the world as we continue to strengthen skills.
Invest in your growth. Empower your teaching. Connect with your community.
Questions? Contact us at info@nmmontessori.org
Registration Fee (Sliding Scale): $5 - $25
We are offering a sliding scale fee to make this event accessible to all. Please pay what you are able to within the $5-$25 range.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email that will include links to the TEDXPrague ED 2017 and the Zoom link for the live Roundtable.