Value Adds Value!

On this episode we're joined by Razan Abdin Adnani for a conversation on the Montessori approach to teaching and learning, how we define discipline, and what we can do as educators to affirm the identities of all our students. Razan is an Arab-American and she discusses how it feels to often be labeled as an 'other' in our country and what impact she feels that has on students who are also labeled as 'others'. Razan talked about the isolation and pain that students feel when they don't have teachers who look like them or understand their culture and why it's so important for teachers to their students and communities to bridge the cultural gaps. She also describes the holistic nature of the Montessori classroom and how discipline in these classrooms represents our actions rather than punishment through authority. Montessori strives to be an environment that is more reflective of our society in its structure. We were honored to have Razan on the podcast and here's how you can connect with her: Instagram: