Meet the esteemed board members of the International Montessori Association.
Discover the visionaries dedicated to upholding and advancing the Montessori philosophy worldwide.

Dr. Johnathan Wolf

Chairman

Dr. Jonathan is a global lecturer and trainer for Montessori school leaders with 30 years of experience.

He was trained directly by one of Maria Montessori's students.

He has managed numerous schools, led various teams, and authored many publications.

Shawn Edwards

In the administrative leadership of Montessori schools for 35 years.
Certified Positive Discipline Trainer Holds a Specialist in psychology.

Master's degree in Leadership and Coaching from Wright Graduate University, complemented by an Elementary Montessori certification from the Washington Montessori Institute.
Faculty member at Avonshire Bristol College

Chip Delorenzo

Chip Deloranzo Former head of school for Damariscotta Montessori School.

He spent 20 years as a teacher and administrator

Co-author of "Positive Discipline in the Montessori Classroom"

Salma Hmem

15 years into the fields of education

An AMI Montessori educator

Holds a master degree in English for communication

Former AMI coordinator with the association AMAN in Northern Africa

Certified 0-3 AMI course

Certified AMI bilingual Montessori program

A 6-12 Montessori lecturer to promote Montessori cosmic education program for 6-12 children

Heba Torad

Heba Torad Owner and CEO of GHT Educational Solutions Training Center

Regional Director of Avonshire Bristol College, USA.
Certified life and parenting coach from a Positive Psychology perspective, accredited by ICF Montessori Trainer with the American Montessori Society (AMS).
Montessori Trainer at Ain Shams University

Executive Director of the International Montessori Conference.
Creator and owner of the Arabic language curriculum "Abqar," inspired by the Montessori method.

Mala Davi

CEO and Founder of MDC Training and Certified trainer

Management Services by HRDCorp and licensed to provide psychological first aid in Malaysia

Vice President, Malaysian Mental Health Committee Member, Association Selangor Mental Health Association

A pioneer in early childhood education with over 46 years of experience

International expert in the Montessori method in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, India, and Thailand.

Why International Montessori Association?

The International Montessori Association (IMA) transforms education by promoting the authentic Montessori method worldwide, empowering children to explore their creativity and independence.

By supporting schools and providing essential training and resources, we inspire educators to prepare the next generation for a bright future.

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At the International Montessori Association (IMA), we believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape a better future.
Whether you're an educator, parent, or advocate, you are an essential part of our mission to promote Montessori principles worldwide.
Together, we can create learning environments that inspire curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
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Meet the esteemed board members of the International Montessori Association.Discover the visionaries dedicated to upholding and advancing the Montessori philosophy worldwide.