Laine Walker is the Director and Principal Guide of Maria’s House.  A career educator, National Board Certified Teacher and mom, Laine inspires and supports her staff, guiding the continuous professional development of MHMI guides and assistants, channeling the spirit and vision of Dottoressa Montessori throughout our house and our program.  A Montessori Diplomate of the Princeton Center for Teacher Education with a Masters in Educational Administration and advanced post-graduate work in early child development, Laine creates and maintains program standards that meet or exceed those established by the American Montessori Society, ensuring that each child is welcomed as an honored guest, treated with respect and hospitality, and gently guided to explore the wonder and beauty of simple things. 

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