Finding Joy & Building Your Village: A Montessori Journey with Sarah Fondrest

<p>In this heartfelt episode of Jagged Edge, Yogi Patel sits down with Montessori educator and school leader Sarah Fondrest for a powerful conversation about parenting, leadership, community, and the emotional worlds we carry into each role.<br /><br />Sarah shares her journey as a teacher, mother, and leader—and how Montessori principles have shaped her life on and off campus. Together they explore:<br />•How to build a “village” when parenting or leading feels overwhelming<br />•What it means to create an emotionally safe environment for children<br />•The unique challenges single parents face in school communities<br />•Why self-care is not optional for educators and caregivers<br />•How forgiveness and optimism strengthen family and workplace relationships<br />•The importance of emotional preparedness—not just academic readiness<br />•What leaders can do to cultivate culture, empathy, and connection<br /><br />This conversation is warm, tender, honest, and deeply human—filled with stories that remind us of the courage it takes to show up for ourselves, our families, and our communities.<br /><br />Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts—or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the full video episode on YouTube: @YogiPatelTTE<br /><br />If this conversation resonates, please rate, follow, and share to support the work of bringing Positive Discipline, Montessori principles, and Adlerian psychology to homes, schools, and workplaces around the world.<br /><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285982/support">Support the show</a></p><p>Let me know your topics of interest and join me for training or visit the website and read the blogs. Comment with your ideas and thoughts please.<br /><br />Yogi Patel - Transformation Through Empowerment<br />Http://yogipateltte.com<br />yogi@yogipateltte.com<br />@yogipatel_tte</p>