Integrating Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) into the Humanities Curriculum
Britton Gendell
The Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) provides a unique opportunity for guides and students to engage in meaningful work around the authentic exploration of global issues. By incorporating the MMUN program into the Humanities curriculum, students gain applicable experience with research, writing, problem-solving, diplomacy, and public-speaking. In this session, we will explore the MMUN program and review effective strategies for integrating into the learning environment.
Britton Gendell has devoted her professional career to education. She began working as an assistant in an early childhood special education classroom, and later she worked in local government to inform small businesses about sustainable business practices. Her desire to work with youth drew her back to the classroom. She earned a Virginia teaching license in 2012, and she began instructing at Mountaintop Montessori in Charlottesville, VA that same year. Inspired by the Montessori pedagogy, in 2013, she earned an AMI/NAMTA Adolescent Certificate. She has served as a guide in the adolescent program at Mountaintop Montessori for the past six years. In 2015, she attended the MMUN Teacher Workshop, and she has created a Humanities curriculum to support students as they gain the skills they need to be global citizens.
Michele Hutchinson is currently Director of Conference Operations for MMUN. In past years, she participated in MMUN conferences as an experienced Montessori Elementary Guide, Head of School, and MMUN Bureau Secretariat/Mentor. She has also run MMUN teacher training workshops. Michele operated two prominent Montessori schools in the DC area. She holds two Montessori diplomas covering infancy through the elementary ages along with a B.A. from the University of Rochester and M.A.L.A. from St. John’s College Annapolis.
Hanna Strauss is the founder of the Student Model UN Chapter at Hollins University
Michele Hutchinson is currently Director of Conference Operations for MMUN. In past years, she participated in MMUN conferences as an experienced Montessori Elementary Guide, Head of School, and MMUN Bureau Secretariat/Mentor. She has also run MMUN teacher training workshops. Michele operated two prominent Montessori schools in the DC area. She holds two Montessori diplomas covering infancy through the elementary ages along with a B.A. from the University of Rochester and M.A.L.A. from St. John’s College Annapolis.
Hanna Strauss is the founder of the Student Model UN Chapter at Hollins University