Our verifiers travel in-person to programs as well as participate virtually from the comfort of their homes and offices.
The next step is to reach out to MACTE’s On-Site Visit Coordinator, Elisabeth Chidester, at elisabeth@macte.org to begin the process of submitting the necessary documentation that demonstrates your training and experience. Be sure to follow our Facebook page and keep an eye on scheduled webinars on our event page to see when the next on-site verifier training is going to take place.
Every time I go on a visit, I learn really important things. It is THE BEST professional development a Montessori adult educator can have.
– Teresa Noble
Serving as a MACTE verifier has broadened my perspective on the many thoughtful ways TEPs interpret and implement Montessori principles while upholding MACTE standards. I have gained a deeper appreciation for diverse program structures, innovative assessment practices, and the importance of clear documentation and accountability. This experience has strengthened my own work as a TEP leader and instructor, enriching how I support adult learners and how I view program quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
– Kiran Paek
It is always valuable to learn how other programs are structured. I have also learned some fantastic organizational techniques!
– Michele Mohar
That there are many amazing, passionate and dedicated Montessori educators out there providing incredible experiences for children to reach their potential. In a challenging world, this offers inspiration and keeps Dr. Montessori’s words alive today, “The child is both a hope and a promise for humankind.”
– Erika Eicholz
The friendships I’ve made with other verifiers, program directors, and faculty members from a wide variety of teacher education programs. I’ve had the privilege to serve on wonderful teams.
– Nancy Lindeman
Hands down, my favorite part of meeting other people who share the same passion for Montessori and seeing the beautiful environments that they have created. Even though it can be a juggle to be away from my own work for a few days, I always come back totally refreshed and energized to have spent a few days with others in the Montessori community and feel like I have helped, even if in a small way.
– Laura Roark
Getting to know the leaders in the schools and the travel companions I have been privileged to work with.
– Mary Ellen Maunz
My favorite part is the moment of ‘shared discovery’ that happens during a visit. As a Team Leader, I find immense fulfillment in guiding my team through the evidence to find the true story of a program’s impact. I love witnessing the dedication of faculty members who are deeply invested in their students’ growth; seeing that spark in person is far more powerful than reading it on paper.
There is also a unique professional camaraderie that forms when a team of experts comes together to serve the mission of MACTE. Ultimately, I value knowing that our work contributes to a cycle of continuous improvement that directly benefits the children who will eventually be in the classrooms of the adult learners we are evaluating. It is a profound way to serve the future of the Montessori legacy.
– Athirai Baskaran
