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    Montessori Thrive Town Halls

    The 5 Visibility Mistakes Costing Schools Enrollments

    with Megan Trezise, Founder, Enroll & Shine.

    You may have an incredible school, but if families can't find you or don't trust what they see online, they may never schedule a tour. Meg Lisagor-Trezise, teacher trainer with 22 years of experience, walks through five common visibility mistakes with simple, actionable fixes you can begin using right away.

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    Featuring guest speakers who are experts in Montessori principles, this course aims to enhance skills and understanding of the Montessori method. We know that effective Classroom Assistants are crucial for children's success.

    • Tuesday, Sep 22: Understanding the Montessori Approach and Philosophy
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    The Montessori Thrive Podcast — Hosted for school leaders
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    The Montessori Thrive Podcast

    A show for the person holding the whole thing together. The founder. The head of school. The owner who hasn't taken a full week off in years.

    In every episode, we take one thing that keeps school leaders up at night and make it a little less lonely and a lot more doable.

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    Staffing45:21

    Episode 5

    You Don't Hire Great Staff, You Nurture It

    Why the hiring market feels impossible, and how intentional mentorship and culture build a team that actually stays.

    Enrollment36:52

    Episode 4

    A Deep Dive into the Montessori Enrollment Flywheel

    Moving from stressful admissions campaigns to a sustainable, year-round flywheel that compounds over time.

    Operations32:24

    Episode 3

    The Eight Areas Every Montessori School Runs On

    A complete walkthrough of the operational pillars every school leader balances — and how to spot which one is quietly leaking energy.

    Leadership38:10

    Episode 2

    The Six Stages Every Montessori School Moves Through

    From Start to Legacy: recognizing what phase your school is navigating right now and what breaks at each transition.

    Introduction12:45

    Episode 1

    Building a Montessori School — The Podcast Trailer

    An introduction to the show built specifically for the founder, head of school, and administrator holding it all together.

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    Financial Clarity for Montessori Leaders

    A practical walk-through of the numbers side of running a school — budgeting, reserves, and reading your own financials with confidence.

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    The Montessori Enrollment System

    Enrollment isn't a funnel — it's a flywheel. A framework for building steady, sustainable growth without living in a constant state of urgency.

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    Pillar: Finance

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    Pillar: Governance

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    Pillar: Community

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