community & education for adults supporting children under six
with Montessori coaching, workshops and books for parents & educators
Mariana Bissonnette (she/her) is an internationally recognized Montessori coach, speaker and author.
Mariana is an AMI 0-6 Montessori educator and is in training to become an AMI 3-6 Montessori trainer. She is a parent, educator, and leadership coach and an award-winning author committed to the liberation of the child through Anti-Bias / Anti-Racist Montessori education for all, from birth.
“What I love about Montessori education is that it both centers the child’s development and has a deep commitment to ending oppressive parenting and teaching styles. This method is as effective as it is revolutionary and I am here to show you how to do it in your home, your classroom, and everywhere in-between. I write books, run parenting groups, consult with schools, host a podcast, offer a conference, and mentor teachers all with the hope of bringing the community together in service of the child.” - Mariana
“I spent 30 days with Ms. Mariana and I call them 30 days of transformation because this course changed my thinking.
Concepts that seemed very familiar in Montessori, under her teaching seem entirely new. I just listened and wrote about 50 pages of notes every time she spoke.”
— Montessori Theory Course participant
Publications
& Awards
Babies Build Toddlers: A Montessori Guide to Parenting the First 18 Months (2020) is a unique parenting book with an innovative illustrative approach that makes child development information both accessible and actionable for everyday readers. This is Mariana’s first book and it won the gold medal from the Mom’s Choice Awards in 2021.
The PEACE Program
Mariana started The PEACE Program in 2016 to provide community and education to adults who work with the children under six years. At PEACE, you can find a variety of programs to get support today!
Features & Collaborations
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Mariana has a knack for breaking down complex ideas into understandable parts so that everyone can make Montessori actionable in their home and classroom today (without any special gear). She is known for her nonjudgmental approach to problem-solving and supporting all adults surrounding the child so that they can be free from oppressive parenting and teaching practices.
Mariana’s books, workshops, and coaching spaces resonate with people because they empower readers and participants to bring child development into their everyday practice. Working with Mariana live through workshops or live coaching gives participants an interactive experience that is both insightful, engaging, and informative. And, as an Anti-Bias / Anti-Racist practitioner, Mariana invites her audience to join her on the Anti-Bias / Anti-Racist journey so that all the oppressive systems that constrain children’s ability to develop as they are trying to can be dismantled and re-Indigenized.