Dean Woodring Blase

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.