American Montessori Society
Dean Woodring Blase currently serves as the Deputy Director of Education at the American Montessori Society, overseeing key areas such as Teacher Education, Professional Development, and Equity and Engagement. Prior to this role, Dean held significant leadership positions, including Director of School Leadership at Cincinnati Public Schools and Principal at Clark Montessori School, the nation’s first public Montessori high school. Dean's educational background includes a Doctorate of Education Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, complemented by multiple degrees in literature and teaching from institutions such as Middlebury College and Miami University. Dean's extensive career reflects a strong commitment to innovative education and community engagement.
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American Montessori Society
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The American Montessori Society (AMS) is the foremost advocate for quality Montessori education. AMS sets the high professional standards that inform Montessori education as practiced in AMS-accredited schools and taught in AMS-affiliated teacher education programs. AMS provides an information center for its members, the media, and the public; a voice in the public policy arena; and a mobilizing force for the global Montessori community, through support services, research, and professional development events. Thousands enjoy AMS membership globally and attend AMS's premier conference for professional Montessori educators, The Montessori Event, in person and online. AMS comprises over 20,000 members, including 1,300 private and public schools.