Moments of connection

Children gathered in a circle on the rug of a bright Montessori classroom Open image: Children gathered in a circle on the rug of a bright Montessori classroom Colourful mural of children from many cultures gathered around a blooming peace flower Open image: Colourful mural of children from many cultures gathered around a blooming peace flower Educator kneeling beside a young student to guide a hands-on activity Open image: Educator kneeling beside a young student to guide a hands-on activity Teacher leading an outdoor circle lesson with children under a shady tree Open image: Teacher leading an outdoor circle lesson with children under a shady tree Peace flower artwork made from colourful children's handprints Open image: Peace flower artwork made from colourful children's handprints Students collaborating around a hands-on STEAM building project with tablets Open image: Students collaborating around a hands-on STEAM building project with tablets Cosmic tree of life artwork with the Earth rising above its branches Open image: Cosmic tree of life artwork with the Earth rising above its branches Montessori lesson on the rug with children exploring picture cards Open image: Montessori lesson on the rug with children exploring picture cards Collage of smiling student portraits from a multicultural classroom Open image: Collage of smiling student portraits from a multicultural classroom Two educators smiling with young students in a festive classroom corner Open image: Two educators smiling with young students in a festive classroom corner Illuminated human profile filled with colourful light, representing mind and spirit Open image: Illuminated human profile filled with colourful light, representing mind and spirit Classroom community circle with children seated together on the floor Open image: Classroom community circle with children seated together on the floor Young children playing together outdoors on a sunny school field Open image: Young children playing together outdoors on a sunny school field Planet Earth glowing in deep space, inspiration for cosmic education Open image: Planet Earth glowing in deep space, inspiration for cosmic education Cover of the book Transformed Education: Cosmic Education for All by Jill Dianne Bittinger Open image: Cover of the book Transformed Education: Cosmic Education for All by Jill Dianne Bittinger Teacher presenting learning cards to an attentive group of children Open image: Teacher presenting learning cards to an attentive group of children Glowing violet glass sculpture symbolising the inner spirit of learning Open image: Glowing violet glass sculpture symbolising the inner spirit of learning Cover of the book Peace Education: Our Time Is Now by Jill Bittinger Open image: Cover of the book Peace Education: Our Time Is Now by Jill Bittinger Cupped hands filled with stars and a quote about awakening from separateness Open image: Cupped hands filled with stars and a quote about awakening from separateness Open hand reaching toward bright sunlight against a clear blue sky Open image: Open hand reaching toward bright sunlight against a clear blue sky Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award 2022 badge awarded to Jill Dianne Bittinger Open image: Education 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award 2022 badge awarded to Jill Dianne Bittinger Person standing beneath the Milky Way in quiet wonder Open image: Person standing beneath the Milky Way in quiet wonder Plato quote on the purpose of education beside a classical marble bust Open image: Plato quote on the purpose of education beside a classical marble bust Cover of the book Teaching with the Soul in Mind Open image: Cover of the book Teaching with the Soul in Mind