Vinkle Thakkar is an Assistants to Infancy (0-3) Trainer at TMI Denver, Colorado. 

She began her Montessori journey in India and has dedicated her life to the education and support of children and families for over 25 years.  She holds Montessori diplomas at the Assistants to Infancy, Primary, and Elementary levels. 

Her broad experience of engaging with children and families has guided her practice and strengthened the learning environments across programs.  She currently resides in Chicago and will be the 0-9 Assistant Director at Near North Montessori in the fall.

To accompany children from birth to age three is to witness the wonder of human development in its most formative years. Together, we will return to the heart of Montessori practice, deepen our appreciation for the extraordinary capabilities of infancy and toddlerhood, and rediscover what these earliest years can teach us.

Through shared dialogue, observation, and reflection, we will explore how to cultivate fertile experiences as prepared adults who nurture growth and independence while renewing our own sense of purpose, attentiveness, and joy.