What I discovered and learned at TMI was invaluable. It was truly a life-changing experience for me. I learned how to become a Montessori teacher, but even if I chose to never use this knowledge to teach in a classroom, I gained something so valuable from TMI. I learned about people and humanity. I learned about the universe and the environment and how things are all interconnected. I have a love of learning that I didn't have when I was younger. After learning about Maria Montessori's vision, I see the world with new eyes. I believe those new eyes make me a better teacher, a better mother and a better person. I wish I went to a Montessori school as a child. I am so happy that my daughter has the opportunity to learn in this kind of a wonderfully rich environment. And I feel truly blessed that I have a career as a Montessori teacher that I love.
-Tracey Cole, Elementary I & II Diploma Programme
I came across Montessori from a placement for my ECE programme. I enjoyed every minute of it. The children were so polite and courteous when I arrived and their love for education and learning something new was amazing, that it even intrigued myself! I decided to study Montessori at TMI because I had heard many wonderful things about their trainers and the programme. I am now currently studying at TMI instead of continuing with my choice of Early Childhood Education.
- Jessica Lelievre, Part-time Early Childhood Diploma Programme
As a graduate of the TMI training I found the course to be excellent. The trainers are extremely knowledgeable and present that knowledge in a clear, precise manner. Their insights have been invaluable to me as a teacher. Now that I am Head of School I have sponsored two Casa assistants to the training. The summer mode course gives me the best of both worlds: an assistant still working full time hours who will be a fully trained Montessori Elementary teacher within two years. Toronto Montessori Institute provides an invalauble service to the Toronto Montessori community. Thanks TMI!
-Lori Priolo, Elementary I & II Diploma Programme, Head of Schools, Phoenix Montessori School
My Early Childhood diploma from TMI opened the doors to an entirely new way of seeing children and their possibilities. It was like opening a box and finding exactly what I'd hoped for. Decades later, I returned to TMI for my Elementary diploma and discovered that Dr. Montessori's work was deeply profound at that level as well. If only everyone could capture a glimpse of that Montessori perfection - what a world it would be!
- Laurie Parker, Early Childhood and Elementary I & II Diploma Programmes
