AMS History By Saimahehe3 1910 Introduction to Montessori in America Period: 1950 to 1970 The historical work of Montessori was put in perspective and thrives in the Hispanic community 1953 The Tenth International Montessori Congress Rambusch's meeting with Maria Montessori 1956 Rambusch moves to Greenwich, CT 1958 The Whitby School was founded with Nancy Rambusch as the head of school The Whitby school was the first Montessori school in the U.S 1960 AMS was founded in the U.S by Nancy McCormick Rambusch 1961 Time Magazine features Rambusch and the Whitby Montessori school 1962 Rambusch Publishes her book "Learning how to Learn" 1963 AMI withdraws its recognition of AMS 1963 The AMS National Office moves from Greenwich to New York City 1963 Nancy Rambusch resigns 1963 Cleo Monson is appointed as executive secretary Period: 1963 to 1994 Nancy continues to work independently Period: 1970 to 1980 AMS widens its appeal 1973 Cleo Monson becomes the first National Director 1982 Nancy delivers her talk at Fort Worth 1995 MACTE is founded 2013 AMI/USA and AMS form the MPPI to create one unified voice