Founded in 1998, the Montessori Institute of Teacher Education took on the great privilege of being the foundation for Montessori adult learners in the tri-state area, expanding the Montessori message and supporting generations of teachers looking to apply a holistic approach to learning. In May 2011, The Montessori Academy of Delaware, as well as the Montessori Institute of Teacher Education, changed ownership and is now housed at International Montessori Schools (IMSchools – West Chester PA). The Executive Director, Raife Cebeci, is an AMS Early Childhood credentialed teacher and holds an MS degree in Education. Since 1998, she has been establishing schools in the tri-state area, as well as internationally in Istanbul, Turkey, based upon the Montessori Method.
Over the years, MITE has helped certify nearly 100 adult learners to become Montessori Teachers. These individuals now reside around the country, making Montessori magic happen in the lives of so many young children.
MITE is fully accredited through the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE), is affiliated by the American Montessori Society (AMS), and is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools (PA-DOE).