Shawn Edwards has been working as a Montessori professional for 34 years (the past 15 as a Head of School). She began her work as an assistant teacher at the Post Oak School in Houston, Texas. The first time she saw a Montessori classroom at that school, she knew what she would be doing for the rest of her life! That summer, she enrolled in the Washington Montessori Institute and began her lifelong journey of serving in the field of education. She feels fortunate to have been bitten by the Montessori bug before marrying and having three children. She loved being a mother of Montessori children who are now grown, and she continues to cherish the time that she spends, now, with her two grandchildren.
In addition to being a Montessori professional, Shawn is a Positive Discipline trainer and holds a master’s degree in Leadership and Coaching from the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of the Human Potential. The synergy of these three disciplines supports her leadership work as she trains, manages, coaches and inspires the adults with whom she works.
Shawn is the founder of ToolHows – “how to” tools for parents and schools: www.toolhows.com. She coaches parents and educators, consults with Boards and schools and provides webinars, courses and workshops for schools, educators and parents.
When she is not working, Shawn enjoys running, rollerblading, paddle boarding, reading writing and spending time with family.
ToolHows Coaching
“How To” Tools for Parents and Schools
Services
One on one
- Parent coaching
- Teacher coaching
- Head of School coaching
- Board President coaching
- Life coaching
Group
- Administrative coaching
- Parent Support Group
- Customized coaching upon
request
ToolHows Consulting
- Whole school consultation
- Board training and consulting
- Educational program consulting
- Vision, mission, and values
- Strategic planning
- Strategic financial planning
- Leading and developing an
annual agenda - Administrative audit
- Customized consultations upon
request
ToolHows Trainings, Workshops and Presentations
- Teaching with emotional intelligence and love (PositiveDiscipline Certification Presentations)
- Parenting with emotional intelligence and love
- Teaching parenting the positive discipline way (Positive Discipline Certification Presentations) Setting the tone and culture of your classroom
- Setting the tone and culture of your school
- Talking responsibilities in relationships (minimizing drama and toxic behaviors)
- Principles for Preparing a Montessori Environment
- Empowering Strong Relationships (C.A.R.E. profile)
- Strengthening Your Team (through teaming, influencing, managing, and empowering)
- Creating strong, effective systems and routines
- The Spiritual Preparation of the Adult
- Montessori 101
- Montessori Journey (for parents and staff)
- The Montessori cultural curriculum • Why Montessori elementary?
- Practical Life through planes of development
- Customized trainings and presentations upon request
*Some courses available for purchase through the ToolHows
website. Courses available on-line or in person