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Montessori Education - Administration - Affiliations -
Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center
Administration
Penny HildeBrandt Cichucki, M.Ed.
Founder and Administrator of Crystal Lake Montessori School
Director of Secondary I Teacher Education Program for Midwest
Montessori Teacher Training Center
Member, Board of Directors, American Montessori Society
EDUCATION
B. A. Political Science, Washington State University
M.Ed. Multicultural Education, Pepperdine University
MONTESSORI CREDENTIALS:
• Early Childhood (Ages 3-6 Years)
• Elementary I and II (Ages 6-12 Years)
• Secondary I and II (Ages 12-18 Years)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Montessori Society:
Currently represents Heads of Schools on the AMS Board of Directors
Writes a quarterly column for Montessori Life, Professional Journal of
AMS
Arranges and Facilitates annual Heads of Schools Retreats
Hosts Heads of Schools Breakfasts and Networking Sessions at AMS Conferences
Presents Workshops at AMS Conferences
Association of Illinois Montessori Schools:
Hosts and Attends Bi-monthly Meetings
Presented Workshop on Middle School Programs at AIMS Conference
Delta Kappa Gamma: Outstanding Women Educators Honorary Society
Hosts and Attends Monthly Meetings
Financial Officer
Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development
Active Member
HONORS and AWARDS
Peace and Justice Award, Turning Point Domestic Shelter, Woodstock, Illinois
Outstanding Young Educator, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Crystal Lake, Illinois
