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Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast

Nicole Coman, William "Biff" Maier

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused education show examining Montessori principles, child development, learning, parenting, and the future of education through conversations with educators, psychologists, authors, researchers, advocates, and other cultural or educational leaders. A PR agency could credibly pitch Montessori practitioners, child-development specialists, educational psychologists, school leaders, education researchers, authors, and advocates with substantive expertise or lived experience; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 46

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 6.4k subscribers

Instagram: 18.0k followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcastteam@amshq.org

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Host

Nicole Coman - Licensed educational psychologist specializing in school psychology and child development, with personal experience as a Montessori parent.

William "Biff" Maier - American Montessori Society Living Legacy with decades of experience as a Montessori educator and school leader.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise in Montessori education, child development, educational psychology, teaching, school leadership, parenting, learning sciences, or education policy; strong authors, speakers, advocates, and practitioners with relevant experience are also suitable.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Recognized professional or educational expertise, Leadership in schools, nonprofits, or education programs, Awards or notable public-speaking credentials, Research, advocacy, or demonstrated impact in education and child development

Recent Guest Discussions

Katie Keller Wood - Work-life Alignment, Meaningful Work, Adolescent Development, Purpose, Confidence, Identity, And Contribution

Mayelis Burgos-Sanchez - Summer Learning, Mentorship, Confidence, Swimming, Enrichment, And The Impact Of Educational Opportunity

Maricarmen Sullivan - Summer Learning, Montessori Education, Underserved Communities, Enrichment, Family Involvement, And Educational Opportunity

Michael Thompson - Summer Camp, Homesickness, Resilience, Independence, Friendships, Parenting, And Separation

Clint Pulver - Mentorship, Connection, Teacher Influence, Student Potential, School Culture, Leadership, And Meaningful Relationships

Recent Topics

Montessori, Education, Child Development, Parenting, Learning

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast
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Monumental Moment in Montessori

October 19, 2026

What happens when the two pedagogical standard bearers in Montessori come together around a shared vision for education?Denise Monnier of the Montessori Public Policy Initiative joins Biff and Nicole with Mary Beth McCormack and Dr. Lisa Roy to discuss the development of the U.S. National Montessori Curriculum, a collaborative effort involving the American Montessori Society and the Association Montessori Internationale USA. Designed to help policymakers and advocates better understand Montes...

Freedom Within Limits: What Montessori Really Is

October 05, 2026

What does a Montessori classroom actually look like—and what is really happening beneath the freedom, movement, and choice?In this conversation, Biff and Nicole take on some of the most common questions and misconceptions they hear about Montessori. Is it a chaotic free-for-all? Is it overly strict? Do children get enough academics? Are Montessori students prepared for the “real world”—or for transitioning to a more traditional school? And does Montessori really mean no technology?Rather than...

School, According to 3rd Graders: Ishaan & Ayaan

September 21, 2026

What do children actually think about school?For this special conversation, we hand the microphones over to two very honest critics: nine-year-old twins Ishaan and Ayaan. After years in Montessori and a recent transition to a new school, the third graders have plenty to say about how they learn, what they love, what they miss, and what they would change.Their answers are funny, thoughtful, occasionally surprising—and often more insightful than adults might expect. They talk about choosing the...

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How do I get in touch with Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast?

Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast is hosted by Nicole Coman and William "Biff" Maier. Its publicly listed email is podcastteam@amshq.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast: podcastteam@amshq.org.

How many listeners does Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast?

Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established expertise in Montessori education, child development, educational psychology, teaching, school leadership, parenting, learning sciences, or education policy; strong authors, speakers, advocates, and practitioners with relevant experience are also suitable. Common among recent guests: Published books; Recognized professional or educational expertise; Leadership in schools, nonprofits, or education programs. Recent guests include Katie Keller Wood, Mayelis Burgos-Sanchez, and Maricarmen Sullivan.

How hard is it to get booked on Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Educating the Human Potential: The American Montessori Society Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Montessori, Education, Child Development, Parenting, and Learning. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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