The Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Education Program
Montessori Secondary Teacher & School Leadership Training
CMStep is an innovative, multidisciplinary graduate program for teachers interested in creating hands-on curricula and field studies for students ages 12-18. The program involves the mastery of an established body of curriculum and a thorough understanding of the philosophy, program structure, and specific instructional strategies needed by the educator to establish a Montessori secondary program. In addition, there are opportunities for personal transformation through field studies, experiential courses, coaching, and supervision.
Gratitude is the prevailing emotion that comes to mind when I think about my journey through my CMStep training. I am truly amazed how well this program was developed and how much I feel I have grown as a human and as an educator. From laying the foundation of Montessori philosophy, to seeing it in action, to learning how to create (recreate) it at the secondary level, CMStep training has helped me move from the feeling of having imposter syndrome to being a confident educator.
~ Rikki Colon, Low-Residency Cohort 2
