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