Become an On-Site Verifier

Get involved in the world of Montessori teacher education by volunteering as a MACTE on-site verifier! Serving as an on-site verifier is a wonderful way to give back to your Montessori community, learn from colleagues, and earn professional development points.

Our verifiers travel in-person to programs as well as participate virtually from the comfort of their homes and offices.

If you would like to learn more about the required qualifications and process to become a verifier,

please begin by reading the On-Site Verification Visit Guide.

The next step is to reach out to MACTE’s Accreditation Specialist & On-Site Visit Coordinator, Elisabeth Chidester, at elisabeth@macte.org to begin the process of submitting the necessary documentation that demonstrates your training and experience. Be sure to follow our Facebook page and keep an eye on scheduled webinars on our event page to see when the next on-site verifier training is going to take place.

Here is what two on-site verifiers have shared about their experience serving the teacher education community:

What have you learned from working as a MACTE verifier that has been beneficial to you?

Every time I go on a visit, I learn really important things. It is THE BEST professional development a Montessori adult educator can have.
– Teresa Noble

What’s your favorite part of being a part of the MACTE community?

The friendships I’ve made with other verifiers, program directors, and faculty members from a wide variety of teacher education programs. I’ve had the privilege to serve on wonderful teams.
– Nancy Lindeman

MACTE would love to put your expertise and dedication to good use with the accreditation on-site visit process!