Marsha Familaro Enright
Founder - Reliance College
Marsha is an educational entrepreneur, teacher, and writer. She has a B.A. in Biology from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Psychology from the New School for Social Research.
In 1990, she founded the highly regarded Council Oak Montessori School, which serves children ages 3 to 14, where she was school head for 27 years. In 2005, she founded the Reason, Individualism, Freedom Institute (now Reliance College) to develop a new college, using an innovative curriculum and methods based on the Great Books, Socratic discussions, and Montessori principles.
May 26, 2026
199 - Inclusion Through Curiosity and Critical Thinking with Marsha Familaro Enright
In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron welcomes educator and Montessori expert Marsha Familaro Enright for a conversation about inclusion, learning, and helping young people thrive. Marsha shares how Montessori education creates environments where children are treated as individuals and encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking. Together, they explore the myths of traditional education, the importance of respectful dialogue, and why today’s young adults...
Guest: Marsha Familaro Enright