Happy, healthy, connected
Happy, healthy students, parents and educators connected to their soulful purpose and committed to playing their part in an awakening world.
Our story
Meet Jill Dianne Bittinger
Founder of Transformed Education — multicultural arts educator for 10 years, Montessori Lead for 15, and a passionate advocate for education that touches hearts as well as minds.
01 — My story as an educator
A lifetime devoted to the whole human being
"My career reflects a lifetime of exploration and contribution to that which can lift us to our highest selves — integrating mind, body and Soul."
Beginning in New York as an arts educator and dance performer, Jill Dianne witnessed the powerful role the arts can play in connecting with Self and others in the educational process. Developing as a Montessori educator illumined the precious years of early education — years ripe for independence, a strong desire to learn, and a sense of wonder at the immensity of the universe and our place within it.
Working in the Mexican Caribbean at Modern Academy Cancún, she became bilingual and grew in cultural understanding, living out a life theme of building bridges to honor our interconnectivity. With a BA in Psychology, an MA in Dance Education from UCLA, Arizona Teaching Certification and Montessori certification in both Primary and Elementary, she has come to deeply value the whole child and to celebrate the pathway of lifelong learning.
"There is a calling to nurture the Light Within, develop emotional intelligence, and connect children to their own wonder in the immensity of our cosmos. For the true change necessary to take place in education, collaboration is key."
Montessori Certification — Primary & Elementary
15 years as a Montessori Lead, championing hands-on learning, peace and cosmic education.
MA Dance Education, UCLA
10 years as a multicultural arts educator and performer in New York.
BA Psychology · AZ Teaching Certification
A foundation in human development and social-emotional intelligence.
02 — The journey
Building bridges across classrooms & cultures
Each chapter of Jill Dianne's path added a new thread to the Transformed Education vision.
New York
Arts educator & dance performer
Ten years as a teaching and performing artist, facilitating creative dance programs and arts retreats for teachers.
Montessori classrooms
Montessori Lead Guide
Fifteen years guiding Primary and Elementary classrooms, including Montessori Day School, with peace and cosmic education at the core.
Cancún, Mexico
Modern Academy Cancún (MAcC)
An innovative school blending Montessori, technology, the arts, nature and brain-based, project-based learning.
Chandler, Arizona
Founding Transformed Education (2021)
A start-up that empowers whole-child and whole-educator thinking through coaching, resources and community.
Las Vegas
Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award (2022)
Recognized for leadership in transformative education at the Education 2.0 Conference.
Author
Three books on holistic education
Transformed Education: Cosmic Education for All; Teaching with the Soul in Mind; and Peace Education: Our Time Is Now.
03 — What guides us
Vision, mission & limitless learning
Empowering educational pathways
To help educational pathways deepen in philosophy and practice, centered in the belief that we are awakening to the power and beauty of the Soul within ourselves and within one another.
Growing together
We welcome apps and courses aligned with our mission, building relationships with partners who share this inspired vision of education.
04 — Unity, community, you & me
For humanity
Parenting as a call for vision
"Having the privilege of becoming a mother to my beautiful boy gave me a whole new commitment towards the future. It is his presence in my life that led me to discover Montessori education — and there I found a treasure trove of children and parents deeply committed to a vision of health and beauty for our planet and its people."
Envisioning a world in harmony
"The image of life that I choose to empower and advocate holds the vision of full health of the planet and unity of its people. It is a vision that can only take place through the power of our collective presencing to the vision of a hopeful tomorrow."
05 — Join our community
Be part of the solution
We are a coalescing community of educators, parents, entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, artists and friends who want to help solve the pressing issues the world faces today.
Weekly community calls
Join our weekly Zoom calls and add your voice to a growing circle of inspired educational practitioners.
Request an inviteBecome a partner
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Contribute an article or blog to our resource library and inspire educators and parents everywhere.
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06 — Books & recognition
Ideas worth reading
Jill Dianne's writing invites educators and parents into a unifying vision of learning — where science, the arts and the spirit work together.
Transformed Education: Cosmic Education for All
How science and spirituality can unite to give students a complete, awe-filled picture of the world.
Available on Amazon
Teaching with the Soul in Mind
Connecting content, community and the creative spirit in everyday teaching.
Ask about this book
Peace Education: Our Time Is Now
Practical ways to nurture activated peacekeepers — from the Peace Rose to the four petals of awareness.
Ask about this book
Award-winning leadership
Meet Jill Dianne
Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award
Presented to Jill Dianne Bittinger at the Education 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas (2022) for leadership in transformative, whole-child education.
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