We wanted to thank the ‘Onsite Verification Team’ for their time and
Dr. Carolyn Pinkerton is the Director of Communications & State Relations at the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher
Education (MACTE). MACTE is the national accreditor for Montessori Teacher Education programs and institutions and is
recognized by the US Department of Education. Carolyn shares vital and up-to-date information with accredited programs, as
well as connects others in the Montessori teacher education community. She has been involved in all parts of the accreditation
process, including the review of Self-Studies, site visits, and training. Prior to her tenure with MACTE, Carolyn worked with children
teaching English as a Second Language and creating a reading curriculum with the Core Knowledge Foundation. Carolyn
received her doctorate in the Social Foundations of Education from the University of Virginia.
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energy during their visit. They epitomized ‘grace and courtesy.’
They were organized and professional throughout the process. We truly
enjoyed the entire experience. It has provided us with opportunities for
deep reflection and growth. We’re hoping the dialogue this process has
started will spark new and exciting improvements to our program and
surrounding Montessori community. We thank you!
While we miss getting to travel and see programs in-person, we
are grateful technology allows us to keep the accreditation process
moving right along.
There is a deep grieving for the hundreds of thousands of lives
lost due to the coronavirus. We know there is economic hardship and
stress, and we miss so many things from our time before COVID-19.
While we at MACTE look forward to resuming a sense of pre-pandemic
normalcy, we give thanks for our blessings as well: health, technology,
dedicated TEPs, the hope that comes with the preparation of future
Montessori teachers. We are grateful for all the work that you do.
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