Maria Montessori, a trailblazing educator, revolutionized education in the early 20th century. Her unique child-led learning approach, still used today, aimed to create peace on earth through the children. The podcast covers Montessori's background, her unconventional path in medical school, her journey into education, her impact on the field, and her experiences in India during war, where she developed educational programs for peace.

Maria Montessori, renowned educator known for her influential theories on early education, is discussed in this podcast. Topics include her early life and determination, her theory of education for children with disabilities, her unique self-educating method in Montessori schools, and her efforts to train other educators.