Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast

By American Montessori Society (AMS)

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A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.


Journey into the future of learning with two pioneering educators as they unlock the secrets of human potential through captivating conversations on education's biggest challenges. Explore "Educating the Human Potential," where Educational Psychologist Nicole Coman and renowned Montessori Educator William "Biff" Maier guide you through transformative discussions that are reshaping how we think about education. This podcast from the American Montessori Society sparks insightful conversations about the future of learning, featuring thought-provoking discussions with educational and cultural trailblazers.

 

Educating the Human Potential challenges the status quo in education—because how we learn shapes society itself. Each episode dives into the critical issues shaping education today, blending research, lived experience, and bold ideas. Whether it’s rethinking classroom models, exploring the psychology of learning, nurturing curiosity and resilience in children, or unpacking social and cultural forces at play in education, Educating the Human Potential delivers engaging, accessible conversations for parents, educators, policymakers, and lifelong learners alike.

 

Join Nicole and Biff as they engage with leading voices like Garrard Conley, who explores identity and inclusive education; Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist uncovering untold stories that shape families and schools; Donovan Livingston, educator and spoken word artist advocating for educational equity; Sharon and Chelsea Maxwell, a mother-daughter duo addressing intergenerational learning and social change; and Jay Van Bavel, a neuroscientist examining how group identity and psychology influence learning and society.


Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
A podcast about optimizing education for a better society.
Sponsored by:
American Montessori Society
http://www.amshq.org/montessori



Episode Date
Seeing the Child Differently: An OT Perspective in Montessori
Jun 01, 2026
Growing More Than Food: What a School Farm Teaches Children
May 18, 2026
The Science of Learning with Jared Cooney Horvath
May 04, 2026
Helping Teens Navigate Stress and Anxiety with Lisa Damour
Apr 20, 2026
The Science of Boys: How They Learn, Feel, and Grow with Michael Thompson
Apr 06, 2026
Information, Not Labels: Understanding Child Evaluations
Mar 24, 2026
Montessori Deep Dive: Educating Teachers Who Shape the Future Worldwide
Mar 09, 2026
The Volatile Gift: Rethinking ADHD with Dr. Ned Hallowell
Feb 23, 2026
The Conversations That Brought Us Here — and the Ones to Come
Feb 09, 2026
Our Next Chapter: Season 2 of Educating the Human Potential
Feb 02, 2026
The Child Who Found His Voice: The Journey of Governor Josh Green
Jan 19, 2026
What Children Are Really Telling Us: Psychology, Behavior, and Human Development
Jan 05, 2026
The Montessori Music Maestro: Stories from Frank Leto
Dec 15, 2025
You’re Not Alone: Supporting the Overwhelmed Parent
Dec 01, 2025
A Life Devoted to Children: 55 Years of Montessori with Charles Terranova
Nov 17, 2025
Embrace the Shake: Phil Hansen on Turning Limitations into Creativity
Nov 03, 2025
Montessori Deep Dive: Teacher Cassandra Duggan on Her Homeschool Roots, Traditional Classrooms, and the Freedom to Learn
Oct 20, 2025
Lift Off in Education: Donovan Livingston on Hip-Hop, Belonging, and Thriving
Oct 06, 2025
Inside the Fisher-Price Play Lab: Why Fisher-Price Embraced Montessori and Returned to Wood
Sep 16, 2025
Building Trust: Why Parent-School Communication Matters
Sep 01, 2025
From Loss to a Life of Creativity: Graffiti Artist Erik Wahl and Tasha Wahl on Life as Your Art Studio
Aug 18, 2025
The Real Maria Montessori: Historian Erica Moretti on the Woman Behind the Method
Aug 04, 2025
Rethinking School: Ulcca Joshi Hansen on Equity, Technology, and the Future of Learning
Jul 18, 2025
Let Kids Be Kids: Olympian Dominique Dawes on Intrinsic Motivation, Healing, and Rethinking Youth Sports
Jul 03, 2025
The Future Is Human: Eric Rodriguez on Technology, Montessori, and the Power of Purpose
Jun 23, 2025
Montessori Deep Dive: One Teacher’s Journey to Montessori
Jun 09, 2025
A Boy Erased: Garrard Conley on Surviving Conversion Therapy and Growing Up Gay in the Bible Belt
Jun 02, 2025
Leading with Purpose: Anita Hanks and the Future of Montessori Education
May 19, 2025
From Burnout to Balance: Suneel Gupta on Small Adjustments with Big Impact
May 05, 2025
Life After Montessori: High School Seniors Reflect on the Impact of Their Early Education
Apr 28, 2025
The Joy of Foraging: Alexis Nikole Nelson on Food, Nature, and Her Montessori Roots
Apr 07, 2025
The Power of Social Identity with Dr. Jay Van Bavel: How Groups Shape Learning, Bias, and Belonging
Mar 24, 2025
Lisa Ling on Journalism, Curiosity, and the Power of Storytelling
Feb 19, 2025
Raising Kids in a Hypersexualized Digital World with Dr. Sharon Maxwell & Chelsea Maxwell
Feb 19, 2025
Why Rules Fail: The Montessori Approach to Raising Disciplined Children
Feb 19, 2025
Introducing Educating The Human Potential
Feb 06, 2025