Montessori leader and educator; President of the American Montessori Society
Anita Hanks is a lifelong Montessori educator and advocate, currently serving as President of the American Montessori Society. Raised in a Montessori household, she witnessed her mother establish the first Montessori school in Plano, Texas. Today, Hanks leads multiple Montessori organizations and teacher training programs, and is deeply committed to advancing authentic Montessori education across the U.S.
Anita attended Montessori school as a child, where her mother—an AMS credentialed guide—founded the first Montessori school in Plano, Texas. She later trained and worked as a Montessori educator herself, becoming a leader in teacher training and school administration.