One Voice, One Movement: MPPI Advancing Montessori Advocacy
with Denise Monnier & Vyju Kadambi
The Montessori Public Policy Initiative at the 2027 Montessori Experience, Refresher Courses and More!
Join MPPI for this exciting session that will provide attendees with an introduction to the US National Montessori Curriculum, its content and uses. This project is a historic collaboration between AMI/USA, AMI, and AMS, and will be freely available for anyone to access. Learn about the process used in developing the curriculum and hear from some of the authors as well as policy makers. MPPI staff will also present updates on our work including a deep dive into credential recognition, the various ways Montessori credentials can be recognized.
AMI/USA is again partnering with MPPI to offer this great opportunity to get involved in advocacy work without traveling to an extra conference. Register now and join us!
Please note, there is an additional charge of $50 to attend the session presented by MPPI.
Moving Montessori Into the Future through Advocacy and Policy Change
Denise Monnier & Vyju Kadambi
Denise Monnier
Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy
Denise Monnier was a Montessori student, parent, and school leader. Denise is a resolute advocate, and advocacy coach, striving for public policy that supports universal access to Montessori education. More than 15 years of teaching in and leading Montessori schools made her deeply aware of the need for equity in and access to high quality education. Denise’s journey into education policy began when she founded an early childhood outreach program, securing local funding for families to access Montessori early childhood experiences. Through her advocacy work with the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools, Denise’s efforts turned to statewide and national advocacy. Her work with MPPI is focused on cultivating and strengthening a lasting Montessori voice in state and federal policy as well as deepening relationships with national education and early care and education advocacy organizations and the research community.
Vyju Kadambi
Advocacy Associate
Vyju Kadambi is a Montessori parent, educator, school leader/founder and has worked in both private and public Montessori schools. Vyju holds AMS credentials in Early Childhood, Elementary I and Administration and has completed her MEd from Xavier University. Vyju is passionate about improving access to high-quality Montessori schools. She has worked in Montessori schools in Indiana, Texas and DC. While in Indiana, she served as the advocacy lead for the state and has worked on supporting Montessori schools through policy and rule challenges. Her work with Montessori Public Policy Initiative centers around supporting state advocacy leads with their policy initiatives. Vyju is currently enrolled in the AMS Instructor Academy.