
Mary Burbank
Mary Burbank is an Associate Dean for Teacher Education and Director of the Urban Institute for Teacher Education at the University of Utah. A visionary in inclusive education, Mary illuminates the powerful connection between Montessori principles and meeting the learning needs of all children.

Transformative Book
Meeting the Learning Needs of All Children
This groundbreaking book offers a compelling examination of the synergy between special education and Montessori principles. Mary Burbank and her co-authors illuminate a powerful path forward: Montessori education as a foundation for truly inclusive classrooms.
- Key components of successful inclusion
- Montessori approaches for children with disabilities
- Transdisciplinary teaming strategies
- Arts integration and therapeutic techniques

Essential Course
The Essential Elements of Inclusion
Transform your educational practice with Mary Burbank’s illuminating course on creating truly inclusive learning environments. Based on her acclaimed book, this course provides practical strategies to build classrooms where every child experiences belonging, acceptance, and success.
- Foster meaningful participation and genuine social relationships
- Implement transdisciplinary approaches to support diverse needs
- Create environments that empower student self-determination
- Build robust support systems that benefit every learner