Heidi Philippart M.A.(Edu), A.M.I.(Dip), lives and works in Amsterdam. She was first introduced to Montessori in the late 80’s early 90’s, while working under the guidance of Patty Wallner (AMI Assistant to Infancy trainer) and Silvana Montanaro (founder of the AMI Assistant to Infancy programme). Heidi trained in Denver with Judi Orion on the Assistant to Infancy level, has worked extensively with the 0-3 programme and is presently in the process of completing her study to become an AMI trainer on the Assistant to Infancy level. In 1996 she opened her first Montessori school and now runs two small Montessori Bilingual Preschools in the centre of Amsterdam, working with between 80 - 90 families every year. Her speciality is helping parents in the application of Montessori principles and bilingualism in the home environment. Heidi has spoken extensively around the Netherlands and internationally (France, London, Scotland, USA) on Montessori related topics such as toilet independence, preparation of the home environment and the general area of birth to three. Heidi holds a Masters Degree in Education and is now an auxiliary trainer on the 0-3 level after assisting Judi Orion on the Assistant to Infancy programme (Summer format) in Denver as part of the AMI Trainer of Trainers Programme.
