The Montessori Mindset, a podcast by Waterfront Academy
Welcome to The Montessori Mindset, a podcast by Waterfront Academy, where education meets inspiration. Hosted by Melissa Rohan — educator, founder, and Montessori school leader — this show explores the transformative power of Montessori philosophy and child-centered education in today’s world.
Each episode features insightful conversations with educators, child development experts, and visionary school founders who are shaping the future of learning. Together, we dive deep into topics like language acquisition, executive function, faith and character formation, independence, and preparing children for lifelong success.
But this podcast isn’t just theory — it’s practical, too. You’ll also find recordings of parent workshops packed with actionable tips and strategies to help you support your child’s development at home, from nurturing focus and curiosity to creating purposeful environments and fostering bilingual learning.
In This Podcast, You’ll Discover:
- Expert advice on Montessori education, early childhood development, and parenting.
- Inspiring stories from school founders and educators leading innovative programs.
- Step-by-step guidance from real parent workshops to bring Montessori principles into your daily life.
- Honest conversations about challenges, growth, and the joy of raising confident, capable children.
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, homeschooler, or simply passionate about how children learn best, The Montessori Mindset offers wisdom, inspiration, and practical tools to support the journey — from the classroom to the home, and everywhere in between.
The Montessori Mindset, a podcast by Waterfront Academy
Montessori Mindset: A Conversation with Fabienne Deaton
Welcome back to Montessori Mindset, and today we’re diving deep into the world of Montessori education — especially what it takes to leap from teaching in a classroom to founding your own school.
The guest is Fabienne Deaton, founder of Starling Montessori, which opened in the 2024–25 school year and is now thriving in its second year. Her school serves toddlers with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to Montessori principles.
💬 In this episode:
1️⃣ What first drew Fabienne to Montessori
2️⃣ The leap from teacher to school founder
3️⃣ Lessons learned in year two
4️⃣ Hopes and dreams for Starling Montessori’s future
📚 Referenced Resources:
1.Chicken Little The Sky Isn't Falling by Erica Komisar, LCSW
Read the blog:
https://www.waterfrontacademy.org/single-post/navigating-adolescence-with-confidence-chicken-little-the-sky-isn-t-falling-by-erica-komisar-lcs
2. Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters by Erica Komisar, LCSW
Read the blog:
https://www.waterfrontacademy.org/single-post/embracing-early-parenthood-insights-from-being-there-why-prioritizing-motherhood-in-the-first-thr
3. Main Street Millionaire by Codie Sanchez
4. $100M Money Models by Alex Hormozi
🔗 Learn more about Starling Montessori and Fabienne’s below.
https://starlingmontessorischool.com/
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