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Charles Towne Montessori to host world-renowned trainer

CHARLESTON, S.C., April 2, 2010 - - World-renowned Montessori trainer Lilian Bryan will inspire teachers and parents at Charles Towne Montessori school in a special visit 5:30 p.m. Monday April 12. Charles Towne Montessori is the region's oldest Montessori school and the only one in South Carolina with an international certification.

"We're delighted to bring an important figure in the worldwide Montessori movement to our school," said Head of School Edward Jackson. "Lilian participated in setting up the very first Montessori classroom in Atlanta- and in the South- where she gained experience working with children for years to come."

Lilian's many years of Montessori work have won her worldwide recognition. She is a sought-after lecturer at Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) teacher training courses in the US and in Germany. She travels worldwide to work with Teacher Training Centers as well as Montessori schools, to share her many years of experience, and to help establish a deeper understanding of the Montessori philosophy and its educational practices. Additionally, she works to raise public awareness of the benefits of Montessori education for children everywhere.

"Our teachers and families are look forward to having her visit classrooms, and interact with our families,'" Jackson said.

Other coming events

  • Charles Towne Montessori Yard Sale Fundraiser. April 17, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • International Celebration, May 28: Students from Charles Towne Montessori, in collaboration with pianist Eszter Ablonczy, will present Sally Albrecht's A Small Part of the World at the school's campus, 56 Leinbach Drive, Charleston.

OUR MISSION: Charles Towne Montessori School fosters a passion for learning and the development of the whole child by challenging children's intellects, promoting their independence and inspiring curiosity.

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