SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025
8:00 AM
Early Check-In
8:20 AM - 8:45 AM
Morning Mini Sessions (optional)
Explore our classrooms or attend one of three morning mini-sessions
8:30 AM - 8:55 AM
Check-In / Coffee & Mingling
Meet and mingle while you enjoy a cup of coffee and light breakfast refreshments
8:55 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome
Presented by Priya Venkateswaran, Director of Wellan Institute
9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
Opening Keynote
The Genius of Maria Montessori
Presented by Beth Black, Head of Wellan Montessori School
10:00 AM - 10:55 AM
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Ready, Set, Move! with Kayla Stiffler
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Introducing a Second Language in the Toddler Classroom with Anny Espiritu
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The Montessori Practical Life Curriculum for Ages 3-6 with Priya Venkateswaran
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Curating a Diverse Children's Book Collection with Sachié Karmacharya & Elisabeth Gomez
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
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Navigating Challenging Toddler Behavior with Abby Lapan
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The Montessori Language Curriculum for Ages 3-6 with Amanda Cusanno
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Teaching the Elements of Art in Early Childhood with Vanessa Irzyk
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Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Classroom with Sachié Karmacharya & Elisabeth Gomez
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Boxed lunches provided by Wellan Institute
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM
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Multi-Sensory Story Time Activities for Early Literacy Learning with Naomi Shmueli
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The Montessori Math Curriculum for Ages 3-6 with Sandra Fernandes
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Recycling Art: Creative Projects with Environmental Benefits with Merav Rosen
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Using an Anti-Bias Anti-Racism Lens to Choose Songs for Young Children with Katie Ng
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Closing Presentation
Hearts & Hands: How Kids Make Sense of the World
Presented by Beth Black, Head of Wellan Montessori School