Ridgefield, WA - Darlene Lambert Netzer, a retired Montessori educator, is excited to share her enriching experiences and transformative teaching methods with educators, parents, and students seeking a deeper understanding of the Montessori educational framework. After a distinguished career dedicated to nurturing young minds, Netzer reflects on her impactful journey as a Montessori instructor and the innovative strategies she embraced in order to foster a love for reading and writing among students.

Throughout her impressive career, Darlene Lambert Netzer’s approach to teaching reading and writing has been guided by a simple yet profound philosophy: allow students the freedom to explore literature that genuinely interests them and encourage sharing and collaboration among peers. By meticulously curating a diverse selection of classic and contemporary literature, Netzer created a classroom environment where students could explore their interests, express themselves, and develop a lifelong passion for learning.

Netzer’s classroom was more than a space for traditional learning—it was a haven where students could immerse themselves in literary exploration. Her personal library and classroom collections were meticulously stocked with books that catered to different reading levels, ensuring that every student, regardless of their reading proficiency, could find meaningful and engaging content.

In addition to her practices, Darlene Lambert Netzer highlights the overarching philosophy of Montessori education—student-driven learning within state standards.

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