Maria Montessori is one of the most influential names in the history of early childhood education! Maria Montessori was born August 31st, 1870 in Chiaravalle, Italy. Educated in Rome, Maria became one of Italy’s first ever female physicians and graduated from the University of Rome’s medical program, focussing on psychiatry. However during this time she also developed … Continue reading Maria Montessori and the Montessori Method