~Mission Statement~
The Montessori Alliance of TN is an inclusive community of schools, teachers, and families supporting high quality Montessori education. Our goals are to speak with one, united voice, advocating for high quality Montessori Education and to provide ongoing education and support to the Montessori Community.
~Anti Bias Anti Racist Statement~
Maria Montessori's vision that education should help students and teachers become "citizens of the world" with deep respect and appreciation for all individuals and cultures and a commitment to achieving peace and justice for all people is paramount in MAT's work.
We recognize that racism and privilege are systemic and present in our culture. We acknowledge that biases are inherent in our world and can include biases for or against racial/ ethnic backgrounds, culture, gender expression, sexual orientation, family structure, cognitive or physical ability, economic class, and religion.