044: The Inspiring Journey of New Montessori School Owners in Atlanta

Trillium Montessori Talks

It’s no surprise that Montessori education is still growing in popularity and many people are becoming more interested in this model - as parents, as educators, and especially as owners. If you’ve wanted to own a Montessori school but don’t have an education background, it’s OK, it’s definitely possible to do so.

In today’s episode, I’m talking to a couple who has done exactly that. Najee and Sesealy Owens are owners of Decatur Montessori School in Atlanta, Georgia and utilized their business and marketing backgrounds to pursue ownership of the school. We discuss why they wanted to become owners, the challenges they faced, and how they want to inspire other Black entrepreneurs.

We also discuss how the pandemic greatly impacted the operations of their school and how they were able to retain their staff and keep the doors open during that time.

What’s in this episode:

What inspired Najee and Sesealy to pursue the path of Montessori school ownership

How their business background helped them establish and run a Montessori school

The challenges, surprises, and opportunities that Najee and Sesealy faced as school owners, especially in the midst of the pandemic

How they hope to inspire other Black educators and entrepreneurs with their story

Najee and Sesealy’s plans for the future of their school and their personal mission to promote Montessori education

For full show notes, resources, links and to download the transcript, visit:

https://www.trilliummontessori.org/new-school-owners/

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Decatur Montessori School

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