Write approximately a 4-6 page response to the following questions:
1. In what ways was Maria Montessori a pioneer for women’s rights?
2. In what ways did she lead an important educational movement for reform?
3. In what ways do you feel she was “human”?
4. How did her humanity impact her role as a world leader, both positively and negatively?
5. What is the greatest contribution of her life to the world?
6. What would you like to add to the story of her life?
7. How has reading about Montessori’s life now given you a sense of purpose as a Montessori educator?
8. How might you “carry the torch” into the future of education?
Kramer, Rita (1988). Maria Montessori: A Biography. Reading, MA: Perseus Books.
Please use Microsoft Word to complete all assignments. Double-space with 1-inch margins. Use 10-12 point plain font like Times or Helvetica. Cite references appropriately. The only reference required is the biography.