Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.
Journey into the future of learning with two pioneering educators as they unlock the secrets of human potential through captivating conversations on education's biggest challenges. Explore "Educating the Human Potential," where Educational Psychologist Nicole Coman and renowned Montessori Educator William "Biff" Maier guide you through transformative discussions that are reshaping how we think about education. This podcast from the American Montessori Society sparks insightful conversations about the future of learning, featuring thought-provoking discussions with educational and cultural trailblazers.
Educating the Human Potential challenges the status quo in education—because how we learn shapes society itself. Each episode dives into the critical issues shaping education today, blending research, lived experience, and bold ideas. Whether it’s rethinking classroom models, exploring the psychology of learning, nurturing curiosity and resilience in children, or unpacking social and cultural forces at play in education, Educating the Human Potential delivers engaging, accessible conversations for parents, educators, policymakers, and lifelong learners alike.
Join Nicole and Biff as they engage with leading voices like Garrard Conley, who explores identity and inclusive education; Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist uncovering untold stories that shape families and schools; Donovan Livingston, educator and spoken word artist advocating for educational equity; Sharon and Chelsea Maxwell, a mother-daughter duo addressing intergenerational learning and social change; and Jay Van Bavel, a neuroscientist examining how group identity and psychology influence learning and society.
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.
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American Montessori Society
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Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
Latest Episodes
Seeing the Child Differently: An OT Perspective in Montessori
What happens when Montessori education and occupational therapy come together?In this thoughtful and deeply practical conversation, Biff and Nicole sit down with a Montessori educator and occupational therapist Tia Gamelin to explore how...
Growing More Than Food: What a School Farm Teaches Children
What if some of the most powerful lessons children learn happen outside the classroom walls?In this episode, Biff and Nicole sit down with Montessori educator and school farmer Elise Washburn to explore how farming can beco...
The Science of Learning with Jared Cooney Horvath
What if the way we think about learning… is wrong?In this episode, Biff and Nicole sit down with neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath to break down what science actually tells us about how the brain learns—and why so many common ap...
Helping Teens Navigate Stress and Anxiety with Lisa Damour
What if anxiety isn’t something to eliminate—but something to understand?In this episode, Biff and Nicole sit down with clinical psychologist and bestselling author Lisa Damour to unpack the science of stress, anxiety, and adolesc...
The Science of Boys: How They Learn, Feel, and Grow with Michael Thompson
What do boys really need from the adults who teach and raise them?In this episode of Educating the Human Potential, hosts Biff Maier and Nicole Coman sit down with renowned psychologist and author Michael Thomps...
