Graduated from medical school, the first female in Italy to do so
Psychiatric Clinic, University of Rome with Edouard Sequin and Jean Itard
Director of State Orthophrenic School, used methods based on Sequin and Itard
Many educational theories studied, including John Locke's
Three important theories:
1) Self-discipline comes through esteem and grace not force;
2) Developing upright character is important;
3) Treat a child as a rational being is critical
First Casa dei Bambini in San Lorenzo quarter of Rome
The Montessori Method is published in English
First Training Center in Rome
Appointed the Inspector of Schools by the Italian Government
Founded the Association Montessori International in Amsterdam
