Sarasota, FL — October 3, 2025 — Seeds of Life Montessori Academy (SOL) today announced a strategic partnership with the Institute of Montessori Training (IMT) to expand high-quality Montessori teacher preparation for Spanish-speaking educators. Under this collaboration, Maria Eva Chaffin and the SOL/Montessori Behavior team will lead and deliver IMT’s Spanish-language Montessori Certification Programs, providing comprehensive, cohort-based training grounded in authentic Montessori practice.

Beginning January 2026, IMT is now enrolling Spanish-speaking students for its next cohort. A Spanish Residency will be hosted in Summer 2027 at Seeds of Life Montessori School in Sarasota, Florida. IMT’s certification programs are MACTE-accredited, ensuring rigorous standards, supervised practicum, and a clear pathway to the classroom.

“Strong programs require strong teams,” said Maria Eva Chaffin, Founder & Director of Seeds of Life Montessori Academy and Montessori Behavior. “By aligning our experienced Spanish-speaking faculty with IMT’s proven preparation model, we’re expanding access and building a learning community where teachers are mentored by a whole team of passionate Montessorians.”

Program Highlights

Now Enrolling: Spanish-language cohort starting January 2026

Residency: Summer 2027 at Seeds of Life Montessori School (Sarasota, FL)

Accreditation: MACTE-accredited Montessori certification programs through IMT

Faculty Model: Team-taught by experienced Spanish-speaking Montessori leaders from SOL/Montessori Behavior and IMT

Mission Impact: Expands access, builds community, and advances authentic Montessori education for Spanish-speaking educators

How to Learn More / Apply

Prospective candidates can learn more about the program structure and admission steps at https://learn.aimmontessori.org, or by contacting maria@instituteofmontessoritraining.com for guidance in Spanish.

About Seeds of Life Montessori Academy

Seeds of Life Montessori Academy (SOL) is a student-centered, bilingual, and neuroinclusive Montessori school in Sarasota, Florida. SOL partners with families and communities to cultivate independence, curiosity, and compassion through the Montessori method.

About the Institute of Montessori Training (IMT)

The Institute of Montessori Training (IMT) prepares Montessori educators through comprehensive, MACTE-accredited programs that blend research-based pedagogy, hands-on practice, and supported residency experiences. IMT’s cohort model and faculty mentorship equip teachers to lead high-fidelity Montessori classrooms.

Media Contacts

Seeds of Life Montessori Academy
Jeff Chaffin, Owner and Director of Operations
📞 941-404-9151
📧 jchaffin@solmontessori.org
🌐 www.solmontessori.org

Institute of Montessori Training (IMT)
Carolyn Sweet
📧 carolyn@instituteofmontessoritraining.com
🌐 https://learn.aimmontessori.org/