About Us
History
In October of 1997, a small group of Montessorians met to discuss ways of supporting the Montessori community in the Bay Area. Over the next five years, the group organized a number of seminars, workshops, and other events that were well attended by Montessori educators.
Then, in February 2002, a second group of Montessori educators, recognizing the continuing need for enrichment workshops and networking support, met in order to establish an organization that could more effectively support Montessori educators. The group formally became known as the Bay Area Montessori Association (BAMA).
In 2007, the newly formed Bay Area Montessorians (BAM), recognizing common goals and efforts, merged with BAMA in order to work together toward shared purposes.
Bay Area Montessori Association Board of Directors 2010-2011:
From the upper left, clockwise:
- JoAnne Bailey, AMS, Board of Director
- Alyssa Moore, AMS, Board of Director
- Patricia Muniosguren-Yulo, AMS, Secretary
- Amanda Hyer, AMI, Board of Director
-
Daisy Shah, AMI, President
- Shirley Gaston, Elementary and ECE, Treasurer
- Eulalia Halloran, AMS, Vice President