About Us
Montessori professional excellence and education awareness
Children learn at their own pace, have different strengths, and interests. Motivation, self-confidence, and a deep sense of purpose rise from an education method that respects these uniqueness of being. This is the essence of Montessori education.
Montessori Florida Coalition was founded in 2014 by a group of Montessorians that share the same vision. We are a not-for-profit organization with the mission of bringing together Montessori educators, administrators, parents, and schools in Florida.
We aim to provide professional development and Montessori education awareness through tools and events that will:
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Guide teachers in becoming Montessori Certified
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Connect certified teachers with career opportunities
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Bring the Montessori community in Florida together
The Montessori Florida Coalition is located in Miami, Florida and is the proud organizer of the annual Montessori Education Days Conference, hosted at Barry University.
Our Board Members
Mrs. Beverly McGhee,
Director Emerita
& Founder
Mr. James McGhee II, Secretary & Founding Board Member
Ms. Judy Dempsey,
Founding Board Member
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Mrs. Heidy Lilchin Simon, Executive Director & Founding Board Member
Mr. Daniel Benitez-Oliveiro, Former President & Founding Board Member
Ms. Helen DeVere,
Founding Board Member
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Mrs. Joan Rodriguez-Malone, Treasurer & Founding Board Member
Mrs. Monica Gargiulo-Benitez, Founding Board Member
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Dr. Lilia DiBello,
Board Member
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