Christina Clemer

Christina is a Montessori teacher for 3-6 year olds, certified by the American Montessori Society. She currently stays home with her two children James and Lilah. She lives in Austin, Texas, and writes a blog, montessoriishmom.com, chronicling her journey through motherhood the Montessori way.

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