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Tangipahoa board honors Montessori teachers for MACT-accredited training
Summary
The board recognized teachers who completed an early childhood Montessori program through Montessori Teachers College of Sacramento and earned MACT accreditation; multiple teachers and program details were read into the record.
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board recognized a cohort of Montessori teachers on Nov. 4 who completed an early childhood Montessori program accredited by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACT) through the Montessori Teachers College of Sacramento. The presenter described coursework, practicum requirements and issued certificates and congratulatory letters from the International Montessori Council.
Named teachers acknowledged by the presenter included Rae Burch, Jasmine Kudrain, Shamyra Jefferson, Ariel Sims, Savita Collier, Shelby Duro and Sheila Howell. The presenter said the teachers completed the program's practicum and coursework and highlighted examples of student-focused classroom materials and projects used during their training.
Board members offered congratulations and noted community support for Montessori revitalization efforts in Tangipahoa Parish. The recognition was presented before the superintendent's report and a packed agenda for the upcoming board retreat.
Why it matters: the board highlighted local investment in alternative instructional approaches and teacher professional development, and presenters emphasized that the certifications can support teachers seeking advanced academic credit toward degrees.
What happens next: the board moved on to routine business and scheduled retreat preparation; the recognition does not require any formal board action beyond the acknowledgment on the record.
