Montessori in the Middle of It All Podcast
Practical Montessori Parenting Advice for the Life You're Living
Montessori in the Middle is a weekly podcast offering short, thoughtful episodes for parents navigating the realities of raising children across different ages and stages. Through simple reflections and practical examples, we explore Montessori philosophy and child development in clear, approachable ways, helping you understand why your child is where they are, and how to meet them there with intention. As always, take what serves you and leave the rest.
Meet Your Host
Elizabeth is the Executive Director of Montessori Academy of Owasso, which she founded in 2014 as part of her more than 25 years working in Montessori education. She holds a Master of Education in Montessori Leadership, is a certified elementary teacher, and has presented at Montessori conferences on child development, classroom practice, and parent education.
Elizabeth is a certified yoga teacher specializing in social-emotional learning and yoga in schools, and a certified Music Together teacher who uses songs and rhythms to support children’s brain development, regulation, and connection. Her work is grounded in the belief that movement, music, and rhythm are powerful tools for learning and emotional growth.
A Montessori student herself and now the mother of two teenagers raised in Montessori environments, Elizabeth brings both professional depth and lived parenting experience to her work. Through Montessori in the Middle of It All, she helps parents understand the developmental why behind children’s behavior and offers realistic, thoughtful guidance that fits into the rhythms of busy family life, always with the reminder to take what serves you and leave the rest.