About
Anne Slamkowski is a Montessori Consultant for Secondary Programs who helps schools build and grow
developmentally aligned, mission-driven adolescent programs. Her passion for Montessori began as a parent seeking a better fit for her daughter, who had struggled in conventional school settings after being diagnosed with epilepsy.
Meet Anne Slamkowski
Founder | Montessori Consultant for Secondary Programs
M.Ed. | Secondary I–II Credential | Law Student | Program Builder
Anne brings a unique blend of professional versatility and deep Montessori expertise to her consulting work. She began her career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University, working in human resources, office management, and inside sales. But her path shifted when she returned to school to pursue her true passion: education.
Anne attended Illinois State University studying elementary education with an emphasis in middle school math, then deepened her practice through Montessori Secondary training, earning her Secondary I–II credential through a MACTE and AMS accredited program. Inspired by the philosophy and empowered by its alignment with adolescent development, she pursued and completed a Master of Arts in Montessori Education at Xavier University.
Anne is currently furthering her impact and advocacy by studying for an Executive Juris Doctorate in Education Law at Purdue Global University, expanding her understanding of the legal and structural systems that support—or hinder—students and schools.
After teaching in an adolescent environment, she spent a year researching, designing, budgeting, and launching a brand-new Montessori middle school program based on an existing elementary school. That program grew by more than 70% in its second year. Today, Anne hopes to support schools nationwide to build and sustain developmentally aligned, mission-driven adolescent programs.
From Passion to Purpose: Supporting Montessori in the Adolescent Years
Slamkowski Montessori Solutions was born from the belief that adolescents deserve meaningful, developmentally aligned Montessori environments—just as much as toddlers, primary, and elementary students do.
But for me, Montessori wasn’t a career move—it was a lifeline.
Years ago, my husband and I were searching for a school that could support our daughter, who had been diagnosed with epilepsy as a baby. By first grade, we had already left two schools that didn’t fit. That’s when I remembered a friend who once mentioned a school called "Montessori." I had no idea that visit would change our lives.
The moment we stepped into the Montessori classroom, I saw something return to my daughter I hadn’t seen in a long time: joy. As her mother—and an educator—I knew we had found something different. Something that worked.
I began volunteering at the school, watching closely, asking questions, and observing students. The more I learned, the more I knew: I was home too. My passion for Montessori ignited, and I’ve followed it ever since.
