“We both went to Montessori school...”
— Larry Page, Co-founder of Google
 
 

Below are a few of the many famous former Montessori alumni and/or supporters of Montessori schooling. Click on any image to learn more about the individual’s connection to Montessori.

Also, if you’d like to hear about some of their connections to Montessori but in audio form, listen in to The Montessori Education Podcast episode called, ‘Who said it?’

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Julia Child and Montessori
Julia Child and Montessori

The master chef was also a Montessori child.

Jeff Bezos to open his first preschool, inspired by Montessori
Jeff Bezos to open his first preschool, inspired by Montessori

“This classroom is just the beginning.” Jeff Bezos

Sir Ken Robinson and Montessori
Sir Ken Robinson and Montessori

“There are great schools everywhere that are achieving high results. If you want just one example, the Montessori system." -Sir Ken Robinson

Alexander Graham Bell and Montessori
Alexander Graham Bell and Montessori

The inventor of the telephone started a Montessori school in his house. 📞🏠

Will Wright and Montessori
Will Wright and Montessori

“Montessori taught me the joy of discovery.” Will Wright, one of the top video game creators of all time

Salman Khan and Montessori
Salman Khan and Montessori

“the whole principle of Montessori is students learn by exploration”

Ayn Rand and Montessori
Ayn Rand and Montessori

The Montessori Method is "an achievement of genius". —Ayn Rand

Stephen Curry and Montessori
Stephen Curry and Montessori

“Montessori has helped me become the person I am today.” Steph Curry, NBA Champion

Gabriel García Márquez on Montessori
Gabriel García Márquez on Montessori

“I do not believe there is a method better than Montessori for making children sensitive to the beauties of the world and awakening their curiosity regarding the secrets of life.” Gabriel García Márquez

Google & Montessori
Google & Montessori

“I benefited from the Montessori education." Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google

Peter Drucker on Montessori
Peter Drucker on Montessori

Maria Montessori, that "great Italian doctor and teacher"

Daring adventure
Daring adventure

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing." Helen Keller, passionate advocate of Montessori education

Thomas Edison on Montessori education
Thomas Edison on Montessori education

"It makes learning a pleasure." Thomas Edison, 1913

Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, who was a Montessori child, is actually opening his own “Montessori-inspired” preschools…

 
 

“Within the child lies the fate of the future.” Maria Montessori