Authentic Montessori, Real-World Results
Bring true Montessori into your home or school
Expert guidance from Bridget & Mira- two school founders with decades of hands-on Montessori experience.
No theory without practice.
"We must look to the children as a vehicle for bringing change to humanity."
— MARIA MONTESSORI
45+
Years combined experience
3
Schools founded
Global
Community of Montessori's
Free
Starter resources available
WHAT WE OFFER
Real solutions for every Montessori journey
Whether you're a parent just starting out, a guide deepening your practice, or a school ready to grow
we meet you where you are.
The Podcast
Deep conversations on authentic Montessori education for a modern world. New episodes on Spotify & Apple.
Online Courses
Self-paced courses for parents and guides covering curriculum, daily rhythm, and environment design.
1-on-1 Consulting
Personalized sessions with Bridget or Mira to answer your most pressing Montessori questions.
School Support
On-site and hybrid training, administrator coaching, and expansion design for Montessori schools.
WHO WE ARE
Two decades of building Montessori communities
We're Bridget Dangel and Mira Nissim- Montessori parents, certified guides, and former school co-founders. We've lived everything we teach, from running mixed-age classrooms to designing entire school environments from scratch.
We now support parents, guides and schools globally through training, curriculum design, and thoughtful consultation.
Bridget Dangel is a Montessori educator and teacher trainer with over 25 years of experience in child-centered education. She holds MACTE-accredited diplomas for ages 3-12. As the former owner of a successful Montessori school in the Florida Keys and an educator with international experience in Bangkok, Bridget brings a global perspective to her work. She specializes in training teachers, supporting schools, and helping educators create thoughtful, engaging learning environments rooted in Montessori principles.
Mira Nissim was the founder of Samui Montessori, the first Montessori school in Koh Samui, Thailand. She has over 20 years of experience as an educator for students of all ages, in private and public schools, and as a tutor. Mira has worked across Montessori environments in France, Asia, California and Hawaii, bringing a truly global perspective to her work. Mira holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree along with a 3-6 AMI Montessori diploma, and is a certified Yoga instructor. She specializes in guiding schools and families in applying Montessori principles both in the classroom and at home.
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COMMUNITY VOICES
Trusted by Parents, Guides & Schools
★★★★★
"Working with Bridget and Mira completely transformed how I structure my home learning space. I finally feel like I truly understand the why behind the method."
L. Zook
Mother of 3, homeschooling parent
★★★★★
"Montessori Essentials' consulting sessions gave us a roadmap to support our new teachers. Mira and Bridget saw things in our school we had been too close to notice."
Shahista
School Director, India
★★★★★
"The homeschool set up guide and tailored training on language saved me months of confusion. This is the practical Montessori guidance I had been searching for. I feel confident to make and present language materials"
Jenny
Montessori Parent, New Mexico
LISTEN IN
The Montessori Essentials Podcast
Real conversations for Montessorians navigating a complex world. Join Bridget and Mira and global guests for honest, practical discussion.
Montessori's Decalogue for a New Era
Latest episode available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
WORK WITH US
Ready to deepen your Montessori practice?
We'd love to learn about your situation and explore whether we're the right fit. First call is always free.