Training Information Session – AMI Diploma 6-12

Kyla Morenz is an AMI 6-12 Elementary Trainer from Toronto, Canada. She has taught in 6-9, 9-12, and 6-12 elementary Montessori environments in Canada and Morocco. She has particular interest in bilingual education, developing language materials for the elementary classroom, and adult learning and education. In addition to her work on diploma and orientation courses, Kyla regularly presents online and in person workshops for parents, classroom guides and assistants. She is a mentor for teachers and school staff internationally, supporting them through school visits, online small groups, and individual coaching.

Carla has AMI 3-6 and 6-12 diplomas from MMI in London and the Montessori Institute of Milwaukee. She also holds a bachelor degree in Social Anthropology and Scandinavian Studies and a combined Masters degree in Old Icelandic Literature and Norwegian Literature from UC Berkeley. Carla has worked with children at the levels 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12, working in both private and public Montessori schools. She has been an elementary trainer since 2011. Carla has worked with children in 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 classes from 1985-2010, both in public and private settings. She has given keynote speeches and workshops on several continents covering many aspects of Cosmic Education and works as a consultant in Europe. She has completed the Bay Area Writers Workshop for teachers of writing and has many years of experience with dance and drama.