Sarah Werner Andrew

Sarah Werner Andrews is the AMI 3-6 Director of Training and Pedagogical Advisor at Montessori Northwest in Portland, Oregon. Sarah is an AMI consultant, coach, examiner, and editor of the book, The Montessori Approach to Music, and has presented at Montessori conferences around the world. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance, an M.Ed. from Loyola University, AMI Primary and Elementary diplomas and is an Oregon Registry Master Trainer. Sarah began her work in Montessori education in 1987, with many years teaching experience at both the primary and elementary levels, as well as experience in administration.

She is currently on the board of directors of the North American Montessori Teachers Association and the AMI/USA Consultation Committee. Sarah is a recipient of the Oregon Montessori Association Susie Huston Memorial Award for Outstanding Teaching, and a former OMA board member. She and her husband, Dave, have lived in Portland since 1991, and have two wonderful sons, Julian and Evan, who are great reminders to listen, keep learning, and not take life too seriously. Sarah enjoys botany, music, croissants, a great book, historical documentaries, and the AMAZING story of the Bretz Floods.