Educator University

How Teachers Can Become School Founders 👩‍🏫🏫


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Annie chats with Marcia Familio-Enright about the journey of founding schools. Marcia shares how she built the Council Oak Montessori School and Reliance College, offering teachers and leaders practical insights.


To connect with Marsha, check out her website here: https://reliancecollege.org/


(00:00) Starting a School: Marsha's Journey
(09:06) Montessori Education Explained
(17:51) Overcoming Challenges in School Founding
(26:40) Accreditation, Growth, and the Future


What You’ll Learn:
âś… Discover how Montessori education fosters independence and creativity
âś… Learn why school founders need both teaching and business skills
âś… Understand the role of strong parent and community relationships
✅ See how teachers’ skills transfer to leadership and innovation
âś… Gain inspiration to stay adaptable and confident in education


Packed with inspiration and actionable advice, this episode encourages teachers, parents, and aspiring school founders to think bigger, trust their skills, and bring bold ideas to life in education.

#MontessoriEducation #SchoolFounding #TeacherLeadership #EducationInnovation #CommunityInSchools #TeacherSkills #EducationalEntrepreneurship #RelianceCollege #CouncilOakMontessori #EducatorUniversity

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Educator UniversityBy Annie Lowry