#12 Building Montessori in Kazakhstan with Dinara Zhaksylyk

In this episode of Montessori Love Stories that Need to Be Told, Mirka speaks with Dinara Zhaksylyk, AMI 3–6 guide and the inspiring founder of the Kazakhstan Montessori Institute. Dinara shares her remarkable journey—from discovering Montessori at age 25 to becoming a national leader in early childhood education. You’ll hear about: • Her very first steps into a Montessori classroom • The founding of Montessori training in Kazakhstan and Central Asia • What it means to be a Montessori leader • How to build strong, communicative, and sustainable teams • The importance of well-being, self-care, and trust in school communities This episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical insights from someone who lives and breathes Montessori.