Is education preparing children for the world they’ll inherit—or the world of the past? In this premiere episode, hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman launch Educating the Human Potential by challenging conventional wisdom about how children learn and thrive.

They explore:

• What’s broken in education and how Montessori principles offer a bold alternative
• The meaning of ‘human potential’—and why it’s more than just academic success
• Why learning differences matter and how to truly support every child
• How parents, educators, and policymakers can rethink the future of education

With deep experience in Montessori education, psychology, and learning development, Biff and Nicole bring insightful, practical, and provocative conversations to this new podcast. This isn’t just a Montessori podcast—it’s a deep dive into what education should be.

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Educating the Human Potential is a podcast about optimizing education for a better society, through a Montessori lens. Hosts Nicole Coman, a licensed educational psychologist specializing in school psychology and child development -- and a "Montessori mom" -- and Biff Maier, an American Montessori Society Living Legacy with decades of experience as a Montessori educator and school leader, engage with experts, educators, parents, and students. Each episode explores strategies to unlock human potential, offering thought-provoking conversations on learning, child development, and the evolving landscape of education. This podcast is presented by AMS, the American Montessori Society.

For more information about Montessori education, visit https://amshq.org/about-montessori/

And consider this AMS course for families interested in incorporating the Montessori philosophy into their day-to-day lives and parenting approach:
https://learn.amshq.org/parent-course-early-childhood

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