The Institute of Montessori Training

Welcome to IMT - A Montessori organization in both theory and practice! 

We are an organization rooted in Montessori principles and committed to practical, accessible, and deeply human professional learning.

Our work centers on supporting educators at every stage of their journey through training, certification, and ongoing professional development—always with integrity, joy, and real-world relevance at the core.

Carolyn and Suzanne share how they rebuilt from the ashes with a simple principle: a good leader puts everybody on the right seat on the bus and then leaves them alone. No time clocks, no permission-seeking, no control. Just transparency, shared financial statements, monthly community meetings, and the spiritual preparation to trust each other.

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Building the First Worker Cooperative Montessori Organization with Carolyn Sweet and Suzanne Tipton by Andrew Faulstich

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Our mission

To make Montessori training accessible and to guide peacefully and with the utmost respect for the individual, and the integrity of the Montessori method.

Meet the Collaborative

The people who run the programs, support students, and serve the Montessori mission are now the decision-makers and owners. 

Which means we have an even greater interest in your experience and overall success. It reflects collaboration, accountability, and long-term commitment to one another, to our mission, and to you! 

Carolyn Sweet

Chief Executive Officer

Suzanne Tipton

Program Director

Randall Klein

Director of Admissions

Kirsten Guisto

Director of Student Services + Client Relations

Nancy McNabb

Infant Toddler Level Co-Coordinator

Courtney Reed

Infant Toddler Level Co-Coordinator

Kara Mulqueen

Early Childhood Level Co-Coordinator

Heidi Tussing

Early Childhood Level Co-Coordinator

Fana Takahashi

Elementary I Level Coordinator

Alison Zeglen

Elementary II Level Coordinator

Mary Ellen Maunz

Program Developer + IMT Consultant 

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