Montessori teaching is famous for producing extremely intelligent students. These students learn how to learn. This goes against traditional education because of its focus on what students need to learn.
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1. Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1964. His first school was a Montessori preschool in his hometown. The name of the preschool is unknown. He only attended the
He finished his primary education at Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Pinecrest, Florida.
After high school, Jeff Bezos attended (and graduated from) Princeton University. Graduating from an Ivy League school is an incredible feat. Bezos’ early education at the
While Bezos is better known for his multi-billion dollar company, Amazon, he is also known for opening several
The Bezos Academy is comprised of several tuition-free preschools. These preschools are built in underserved neighborhoods. (Source)
These schools are open year-round and teach children based on the
There are Bezos Academy in Texas, Florida, and the state of Washington. It is expected that these preschools will expand elsewhere.
2. Bill Gates
Bill Gates is also a
Bill Gates was born in Seattle, Washington in 1955. While the preschool he attended is unknown, it is known that he attend Lakeside School, a private school in Seattle that caters to grades 5 through 12. It is considered one of the best schools in the United States. In fact, this is where Gates met Paul Allen, the person he would found Microsoft with. After high school, Bill Gates attended Harvard University.
Like Bezos, Gates is also a multi-billionaire. He is also the co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. This foundation serves many charities and is working towards curing malaria worldwide.
3. Larry Page
At first glance, the name Larry Page might not ring any bells. However, Larry Page’s work influences your life every day. Larry Page is one of the founders of Google.
Larry Page was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1973. The first school he attended was Okemos
Page credits his early Montessori education for his self-motivation. Like the others on this list, Larry Page is valued at more than 100 billion dollars.
4. Sergey Brin
Although Larry Page is an incredibly intelligent person, he didn’t found Google by himself. Sergey Brin helped Page found Google.
Brin’s education began at the Paint Branch
Before founding Google, Sergey Brin was the president of Alphabet, Inc. This company later evolved into the multibillion-dollar tech company we know today.
Once again, Sergey Brin has a net worth of more than 115 billion dollars.
Brin credits his free-thinking and problem-solving mentality to the freeform curriculum taught in
5. Stephen Curry
Success doesn’t just manifest in business transactions and computer science inventions. Some
Stephen Curry was born in Akron, Ohio in 1988. He attended a Montessori preschool (as did the rest of his siblings). He also attended Charlotte Christian School and Davidson College. Following in the footsteps of his father, Stephen Curry went on to play in the NBA. (Source)
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6. Anne Frank
It might surprise you to hear that Anne Frank was a
Anne Frank was born 20 years after Dr. Maria Montessori created this teaching method. In other words, Anne Frank was one of the first
Unfortunately, Anne didn’t get to live a long successful life. That said, she is still an incredibly influential person who has earned the respect of people around the world.
7. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift started as a singer/songwriter. However, it didn’t take long for her to become of the most influential women in the music industry.
Taylor Swift was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania in 1989. She attended Alvernia
Perhaps it was Swift’s
8. Julia Child
Julia Child, a famous cookbook writer and cooking instructor, was so influential that movies were made in her honor. She is a
Child was born in 1912 in Pasadena, California. She attended a
Her unique recipes and colorful teaching methods can be attributed to her time at the