TALKING STRAIGHT ABOUT MONTESSORI ... an event to bring our Montessori roots to the 21st Century !

PNMA is very pleased to welcome Dr. Steven Hughes to a dynamic weekend with our Montessori community.

WATCH THIS VIDEO STATEMENT FROM DR. HUGHES ON YOUTUBE!

AND MONTESSORI ADMINISTRATORS, HIS SENTIMENTS TO YOU: What Value You Bring to the World!

• PNMA HISTORY: During a teacher workshop with E.M. Standing in 1962 teachers got together at the Seattle Public Library to start sharing ideas and inspiration for Montessori Education.
• In 2012 we will gather with Dr. Steven Hughes to build on our presence in the Northwest as Montessori educators.  Learn more at his website: www.goodatdoingthings.com

Steven J. Hughes, PhD, LP, ABPdN is a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist who specializes in assessment and treatment planning for persons who have problems with attention, concentration, organization, planning, and related executive functions. He also consults with organizations about educational program evaluation, and speaks to groups around the world about developmental education, neurocognitive disorders, parenting, and other topics of interest to parents and educators.

His research interests include measurement of attention and executive functioning in children and adults, the effects of living in poverty on child development, and the neurodevelopmental benefits of classical Montessori education.

Himself a Montessori parent, Dr. Hughes has helped many families from the Twin Cities Montessori community understand their child’s special educational or developmental needs. He is a lecturer at the Maria Montessori Institute in London, England, and the Montessori Training Center of Minnesota. He is also a frequent speaker at Montessori schools, regional and national conferences, and other events around the world.  Dr. Hughes serves as Chair of the Association Montessori Internationale Global Research Committee.