“Michael Dorer is a miracle worker whose 40+ years of experience demonstrate his qualifications to serve you in a professional and supportive manner. His breadth of knowledge in educational leadership, both nationally and internationally, ranges from early childhood to upper elementary and includes adult learners and administrators. Michael has an idealistic blueprint of an authentic Montessori model which promotes standards of high quality performance for both children and teachers. As a colleague of Michael at Westminster College, I witnessed and can therefore highly recommend his capabilities of successfully creating and implementing an innovative and organized program for aspiring teachers. I am humbled and proud to serve the Montessori community alongside him and the fine team with whom we collaborate. Having Michael Dorer in your corner is a promising way to achieve triumphant results!” September 26, 2012
Angela M. Lord-Carsrud, M.Ed.,
Adjunct Faculty Member, Westminster College
“Dr. Michael Dorer is a nationally recognized Teacher Educator who
has prepared Montessori Teachers to serve children from 6 to 12 years of
age for many years. His knowledge of the 6-12 Montessori System of
Education is encyclopedic and his ability to prepare teachers
effectively at that level is outstanding.
Dr. Michael Dorer is one of the nation's most effective Montessori Teacher Educators."
Feland Meadows, Ph.D.
Goizueta Endowed Chair
Montessori Specialist
Kennesaw State University”
October 30, 2012
"Micheal Dorer was a keynote speaker and presenter at the Montessori Australia Council's annual National Montessori Conference in 2012. He ws highly acclaimed for his knowledge and enthusiasm in his presentations.” October 11, 2012
Eva Nislev, Chair, Montessori Australia Council
Michael has been to New Zealand to deliver workshops for teachers several times. His workshops leave teachers feeling refreshed and reinvigorated. They come back to their work with the children with renewed vigour. His gift for inspiring children through story telling is especially appreciated.” October 2, 2012
Jan Gaffney
If one has the opportunity to engage a consultant for a Montessori program, please know that he comes recommended very highly.
Frank Brainard, Head of School
Greensboro Montessori School, NC”
September 21, 2012
Andre Roberfroid,
President, Association Montessori Internationale
“Michael is an outstanding Montessori educator. He has helped hundreds of schools as a consultant, directed one of the very finest Montessori teacher education centers, and continues to be an inspiring writer and keynote speaker at countless Montessori conferences.” September 18, 2012
Tim Seldin, Chair, International Montessori Council
Personally, I consider him a great friend and colleague.
I highly recommend Michael Dorer!”
September 18, 2012
Floyd Creech,
Early Childhood Coordinator, Florence School District One
“Michael's articles are amazing and I am eagerly awaiting his book Deep Well of Time. His lectures are inspiring and informative,” September 18, 2012
Sharon Caldwell, Writer and Consultant, Montessori