Montessori consultant, Sarah standing by river in bright pink blouse smiling at camera

Working with Sarah is unique…

Everyone needs a sounding board…Someone who will listen, provide support, offer acknowledgement, and positively impact the path to refining your practice.  Because - who doesn’t want to be better?  To feel better?  And, to do better? Sarah is excited to share her experience and knowledge with you to support your success - as an individual and as a leader. Please contact her for more information on creating a plan to support your journey and growth.

Sarah is known for:

Montessori Pedagogy 

Through in-depth conversations and observations in your learning space, Sarah will provide information and feedback about methods to improve educational practices to support personal, team and school goals, which will ultimately benefit the children.

The Prepared Environment

There is so much to consider when preparing and maintaining a learning space for children, and many important aspects are often overlooked.  Through her years of experience in classrooms, Sarah will explore the physical and emotional environment to ensure it is an aesthetically pleasing and logical space for children and that it provides a safe, intentional space for the healthy development of their spiritual and emotional growth.

Connection

Sarah will guide you through creating strategies for building and maintaining strong, collaborative connections and partnerships with colleagues, administrators, parents, students, faculty, and especially the people who you work side-by-side with on a daily basis. 

Launching a School

Sarah co-founded a Montessori school in 2011, based on a vision, a dream and a desire to provide a stellar Montessori learning community for students, educators and parents. She has knowledge, grit, perserverance -and lots of pointers in helping you establish a school.

Equity and Belonging

Guided by her commitment to supporting and promoting people of color, Sarah will view your space and practices with an equity lens. She will provide feedback, suggestions and strategies that will bring awareness and value to your community by promoting equity, inclusion and ultimately, belonging.

Parent Support and Guidance

Parenting comes with a range of emotions, along with many books, blogs, ideas and comments to confuse you along the way.  Sarah understands how overwhelming and exhausting parenting can be, and revels in listening to your stories and questions, to offer ideas, encouragement and strategies to support you during this exciting, yet vulnerable time.

Work with Sarah

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MENTORING

Fine-tune your practice and your ability to nurture, lead and thrive in your role.

CONSULTING

Gain the vantage point of an experienced teacher, administrator, consultant and leader.

LAUNCHING

Prime the path for starting a school or an in-home Montessori classroom.

Montessori coach, Sarah Fondriest leans on the end of a paddle board that her daughter age seven is standing on paddling

ADVISING

Parenting is rewarding, gratifying and really ****ing difficult. Sorry, but it’s true! Benefit from an experienced, objective and infinitely supportive guide at your side as you navigate the adventure.

Montessori consultant, Sarah in jean jacket standing next to river with hand on hip

PRESENTATIONS,
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
& MORE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Sarah is a fabulous presenter, leaning on her 25 years of experience, her quick wit, sarcasm and great sense of humor to share, stimulate and motivate adults to do their best work with children - and each other!