CUSTOMIZED SCHOOL SERVICES
Beyond our professional development courses, we offer Customized School Services for communities seeking more tailored support. If your school is navigating a specific challenge or looking to revitalize its operations, we provide access to a premier network of Montessori and business professionals. Whether you need an expert to lead a private Professional Development day for your team or a Facilitator to guide your leadership through strategic growth and administrative health, we curate our expertise to meet your school’s unique culture.
Customized Support for Your School Community
Running a Montessori school requires a delicate balance of pedagogical excellence and operational strength. Whether your school is navigating a leadership transition, seeking to refine your business operations, or looking to revitalize your classroom environments, the IMC is here to help. We provide access to an elite network of seasoned Montessori leaders and business professionals who specialize in school sustainability, strategic planning, and administrative health. We don’t just offer advice; we provide partnership to ensure your school thrives for generations to come.
Some of Our Consultants
Kitty Bravo
Kitty Bravo has been a Montessori Educator for over 40 years, with experience as a teacher, administrator, board member, and teacher educator. She received her AMI Primary Montessori Certification in 1977 at the Montessori Institute of Atlanta and has a BA in Human Development from Eckerd College. Teacher education and consulting has been Kitty’s primary professional focus over the past 20 years specializing in:
Montessori Early Childhood Education.
Montessori Teacher and Leadership
Education including: program development, strategies for presentation of effective online learning, Education Program Leadership Development and Professional Development.
Kathy Leitch
Executive Director IMC & Board Member
Kathy is the Executive Director of the International Montessori Council (IMC) and serves as Vice-Chair of the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE).
A certified Parenting Instructor and Stress Management Facilitator, Kathy holds Montessori credentials (0-3 & 3-6) from the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Kathy has extensive experience as a Montessori Guide, School Leader, Teacher Trainer, International School Consultant, and Speaker.
Martha Carver
Board Chair and Head of School
Martha holds BA in Liberal Studies Endicott College, Early Childhood Certified Montessori Guide. Director of CGMS Leadership Credential. Montessori Entrepreneur.
Montessori education has been Martha’s life work for over 30 years. During that time, she had a focus of obtaining skill sets with children who have exceptionalities, classroom management and retention of students and families; specializing in coaching of leaders and guides in student and family retention, school communities, marketing, coaching leaders, board governance and school leadership structures. She recently retired after 17 years as the Head of School of Rock Prairie Montessori School in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Hillary Drinkell
Hillary has spent close to 40 years in the field of Montessori education, working in early childhood, elementary, administration, accreditation, consulting, coaching and presenting at
various conferences.
Her passion is helping empower educators and school leaders alike to reach their highest potential for ultimate success so that they can best serve the children of our world.
She has a BA majoring in speech & drama and industrial/organizational psychology, an
Elementary 6-12 Montessori diploma, a Montessori early childhood certification, an M.Ed. with an emphasis in Montessori and a plethora of wellbeing certifications.
Elevate Your Team with Targeted Professional Development
In addition to leadership support, we offer bespoke Professional Development designed specifically for your staff’s unique needs. From deepening assistant training to advanced workshops for veteran guides, our facilitators bring the “Learning & Enrichment” experience directly to your team. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we curate our expertise to match your school’s specific culture and goals, fostering a renewed sense of purpose across your entire campus.
