This workshop helps teachers and parents understand executive function as the foundation for how children plan, regulate, and engage in learning. It highlights how Montessori practices naturally support these skills through structure, independence, and purposeful activity.

Participants will explore key ideas from Smart but Scattered and learn practical strategies to support skill development at school and at home. Grounded in a strength-based approach, this workshop also helps adults reframe children’s behavior and respond to challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

Our Speaker: 
Mandi Lee-has over 30 years of experience in education and holds a Master’s Degree from St. Mary’s College, a K–12 teaching credential, and Montessori certification through the American Montessori Society (AMS). Most of her career was spent at Valley Montessori School, where she worked as a classroom teacher and Developmental Specialist, leading student screenings, parent workshops, and staff training. A two-time keynote speaker for NEAYC, she has also presented at major Montessori conferences, including the AMS Symposium (2024), The Montessori Event (2021), and Montessori TIME (2019). For the past four years, she has taught at the Montessori Institute for Advanced Studies. Mandi is passionate about lifelong learning and dedicated to inspiring students, parents, and educators alike.