Elementary (6-9, 6-12)

What I like about Duhovka Montessori Institute

Duhovka is a great opportunity for adult learners. It is open for sharing ideas and experiences, for discussions and for developing teamwork within the Montessori philosophy. Duhovka offers valuable time to observe how a prepared environment offers child development in different areas, not only in the cognitive areas but in the emotional ground. It is also a unique way to see how all areas of study are interconnected and worked together. Duhovka also maintains rich cultural diversity in students and teachers.

As a teacher it helped me to develop a teamwork mindset. The cultural diversity expanded my human awareness and motivation for positive communication. As a teacher trainer it made me seek for improving the content of the syllabus and the how to transfer them in the course. It gave me the tools to try to inspire teachers to seek growth and feelings of fulfillment.

What I like about Duhovka Montessori Institute

Duhovka offers a great program for adult learners. The program is diverse and inspiring. It offers a good opportunity for adult learners to combínate education and work - theory and practice.

What I like about Duhovka Montessori Institute

It is a happy place of work. DMTEP uniquely accommodates adult learners needs and provides high quality instruction of Montessori philosophy.

What I like about Duhovka Montessori Institute

I am happy working for Duhovka Montessori Teacher Elementary Program because the program draws adult learners from many countries who are teaching in many types of schools. Adult learners contribute to lively pedagogy discussions throughout the course by drawing on their own unique teaching backgrounds and life experience. Working with the DMTEP staff is always a learning experience for me as a teacher educator!

My journey to Montessori and the Duhovka Institute

I enjoy working for DMTEP because it demonstrates a feeling of community. The respect for the adult learner is prevalent in all aspects of teaching. The foundational Montessori philosophy is cultivated in all countries of the world.

I became a Montessori adult trainer and Elementary classroom teacher because I believe in teaching the whole person based on each unique learning style. I have taught adult learners all around Europe and Asia. My respect of others and demonstrating kindness supports the philosophy of DMTEP.

Judy graduated from the University of South Florida in Business Management and from Barry University in Elementary Education with a concentration in Montessori Education. She then earned a Specialist degree from Barry University in Early Childhood Education, with a concentration in Montessori Education. She also completed the Education Leadership certification program at the University of North Florida.

Judy began her career at Amelia Island Montessori School. She taught for 15 years in a 6-9 classroom and 5 years in a 9-12 classroom. She has taught for Barry University and other Training Centers in the United States and abroad. Judy has worked in both private and public schools, served as elementary department head, been model classroom in literacy and in math, and given ongoing professional development and parent education seminars.

Judy earned her 6-9 credential and 9-12 credential at North Carolina Center Montessori Teacher Education Program. Judy completed an AMS and MACTE credential program at the 3-6 level and holds (2) AMS credentials at the 6 - 12 level. She is near completion for her Reading Endorsement, ESOL certificate,  and she holds her FL State Teaching Certificate for Kindergarten through 6th grade and is certified in Education Leadership. She is the Methodologist of Montessori Education for Duhovka Montessori Elementary Schools and Director of Duhovka Montessori Teacher Education Program - Elementary levels.

She has served as the DMTEP Director, overseeing all levels and locations of DMTEP worldwide since 2018. 

What I like about Duhovka Montessori Institute

Duhovka brought a new dimension to the Montessori Journey in Prague and around the world. Innovation was possible, creativity was the rule, and Montessori philosophy was brought to life by a group of brilliant women and men that dreamed a program up and were able to bring it to fruition. Bringing with them a love of learning for people around the world who dared to make it possible! I am proud to be part of this team of inspirational guides that bring so much love of learning to so many people and children. Duhovka is about the details, the depth of learning and the connections, bringing Montessori inspiration to a global scale.

Duhovka Montessori Teacher Educational Program has taught me to be a better listener and teacher, because my students have all been thoughtful learners wanting to grasp every detail of Montessori Education. As an international trainer I learned about the world through the eyes and ears of my students, deeper than I would have ever learned in all my travels and studies. Duhovka brings depth of learning to all subjects and provides exploration of details and experience that light up our classes with experiments, literature, lessons, laughter, and creativity. As the owner of a Spanish Immersion School, I learn so much about language and bilingualism when I am at Duhovka from all the amazing colleagues and adult learners that come to Duhovka. Most importantly Duhovka provides connections between the teachers, learning and the students that last a lifetime.

I enjoy working for DMTEP because of the high quality Montessori materials and the ability to welcome curiosity and creativity. It's a wonderful place for adult learners to explore their gifts and talents. DMTEP feels like a happy family where trainers and adult learners can ask questions, share experiences in education, and learn and grow together.