Bernadette Phillips completed her PhD at Maynooth University, Ireland in 2024.Her research topic focused on Montessori schools as ‘healing’ environments for children (3-6 years) who had been negatively affected by adversity or trauma. Her research was funded by the Irish Research Council (IRC). (now Research Ireland).
Bernadette has 30 years’ experience as a Montessori/early years practitioner, in Ireland and the UK. She has authored and co-authored several books and academic articles covering: Montessori and childhood trauma, Montessori and dementia, and Montessori education. She has also designed and delivered modules for parents and teachers on the Montessori Method for the University of York, UK.