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professional development for Educators

To nurture the growth of healthy humans

Educating the Essence will work with you to design teacher training, workshops or consulting that best fits your needs. As an Oregon Master Trainer, professionals will receive certificates eligible for continued education requirements. Some sample workshops we have provided to other teaching organizations include:

  • Positive Discipline

  • Positive & Effective Communication

  • Teaching Peace

  • Nature & Gardening

  • Preparing the Environment

  • Montessori 101

  • and more...

Tamara Ulrich, MA
  • Child & Family Studies College Instructor

  • Oregon Registry Master Trainer

  • OPEC Parenting Educator Recognition

  • Founder & Former Director of Child’s View Montessori School

  • Montessori Training Field Consultant & Instructor

  • Oregon Montessori Association Board Member, Past President & Executive Director

  • Oregon Montessori Association Outstanding Dedication Award

  • Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education Team Verifier

  • Master’s Degree in Human Studies / Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development

  • Montessori Teacher Certifications (AMI & St. Nicholas)

Hi! I'm Tammy. I’m a Montessori kid who grew up dreaming, for as far back as I can remember, of being a mom and of having my own school; helping children grow up loved, knowing how special they are. I started baby-sitting at a very early age, and when I reached college, I chose the field of Child Development. I founded Child’s View Montessori School where I was head of school for 24 years. And, of course, along the way I became a mom, as well as a grandmom. I really have been living my dream.

Now, as a professional for over 35 years I have worked with educators, children and families in varying capacities. Some of the many hats I’ve worn include preschool teacher, administrator, Montessori educator, college instructor, teacher trainer, consultant, parenting educator and parenting coach. The best hat of all, however, has been as Mom (and “Gammy”). I was also a single mom and am a stepmom. Parenting has truly brought my greatest joys — as well as some of my greatest challenges.

Together my husband and I have four truly awesome kids, in a blended family. They’re all adults now, and I couldn’t be prouder!

I understand the many challenges we face as parents and educators. I’ve been there! And, I understand the needs and behaviors of children. I’ve been there too. I believe the difference we make for children today truly does create a better tomorrow. I believe every child is a unique and perfect individual with unlimited possibilities. I am committed to nurturing and guiding children to unfold those possibilities, to become who they are truly created to be. I am committed to providing support to parents and teachers in more effectively navigating the challenges and behaviors we face daily in our so-important role of supporting and nurturing children. I created Educating the Essence for that purpose.

Making a difference for children and families is my passion! I look forward to supporting YOU in smoothing out any challenges; empowering you to more fully experience the joy children bring to our lives, hearts, homes and classrooms.

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Misson statement

Educating the Essence

To support and empower parents and teachers to nurture the essence within each child into the blossoming of their full potential and being

  • To facilitate a positive and loving approach to nurturing children

  • To follow the “essence” within each child

  • To embrace the uniqueness of each child & family

  • To rely on a foundation of best practice, child development and latest brain research

  • To uphold positive guidance of unconditional love and kindness with firm limits and boundaries

  • To practice a safe and non-judgmental approach of support

  • To support the development of executive function, soft skills and inner discipline

  • To promote peaceful, nonviolent communication and conflict resolution

  • To create peace in our homes, schools, and world

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