Robin Little Early Childhood Instructional Guide

I began with a degree in Business from Ohio State University twenty-nine years ago but could not ignore my longing to teach. Soon after graduation, I answered an ad for a Classroom Assistant in a Montessori school, and my life changed forever. Within 3 years I completed my training and earned my AMS Pre-Primary Credential. My husband’s career has moved us to several cities, allowing me to explore different cultures and experience different classrooms. I have been blessed to have had excellent mentors throughout my career, facilitating my growth not only as a Guide, but as a person as well. I have had the opportunity to be a Classroom Guide, School Lead Teacher, and Director. Most recently I developed and implemented a Montessori program in a newly opened Parochial school in Mission, Texas.

We now live outside of Austin, Texas, and I am no longer in the classroom, so I am using my background and passion for Montessori in different ways. I was pleased to join CGMS many years ago as a Field Consultant, and now serve as an Instructional Guide, Practicum Advisor, Residential Trainer, and Coach. I feel my life has come full circle, hopefully passing the love and ideals of Montessori to the next generation Classroom Guides.

I have been married for 38+ years to my very supportive husband, Jim. We have 2 grown children and 3 beautiful grandchildren, two of which are now Montessori children.