“Marina is an experienced and joyful Montessori teacher, and she is passionate about Dr. Maria Montessori's child-centered educational method and philosophy. Marina's love and respect for children is evident in all that she does - whether she is teaching letters and numbers, emotional awareness, or how to put on one’s shoes. She creates a classroom environment that is happy and peaceful, where children feel safe to explore and discover and where 'mistakes' are seen as a natural part of learning. As a fellow Montessori teacher and a parent, I am thrilled to enroll my son at Marina's school - Ithaca Montessori!”
-Valerie Platt, Montessori educator (AMS Early Childhood credential),M.Ed. Teacher Education