2023 Innovator Award

Sylvia Arotin is a globally-recognised leading Montessori expert. She runs My Montessori school in Australia, has over 11 years of experience in the early childhood sector and is a social media infl­uencer (200,000+ followers). Her passion for children’s learning and development, led her to be the founder and CEO of Guide & Grow.

She is an international speaker and trainer for educators and parents specializing in communication and guiding children's behaviour. Sylvia holds an International Montessori 0-3yrs diploma, 3-6 assistants’ certificate, International Communications degree and a Masters in Teaching specializing in early childhood (0-5 yrs) (Honours) from Macquarie University

Guide & Grow came from a vision to help raise tomorrow’s children. To create a movement towards supporting caregivers on their path to raise our future generations.