Allan is an AMI 6–12 trainer and longtime Montessori educator dedicated to supporting transformative education in diverse settings. He earned his AMI Elementary Diploma from Montessori-CH in 2008 and has over 20 years of experience in Montessori education. After two years as an assistant in a 6–12 environment, he spent 15 years as a lead guide—10 in upper elementary and 5 in lower elementary. He has worked with private, public, rural, and community-based Montessori programs across Switzerland, Canada, New Caledonia, Panama, and Tanzania. Allan is currently leading the development of a new AMI 6–12 diploma course in South Africa, set to launch in 2026.
He now lives in Cambutal, a remote village in Panama, where he initially came to support a small Montessori school in transition—but mostly, he came to follow his partner, who is doing the beautiful work of launching the project. As the local team grows more autonomous, his role has shifted toward mentoring and occasional consultation, allowing him to focus on international training work.
Allan is especially passionate about the spiritual and intellectual preparation of the adult, and about connecting Montessori education with broader efforts toward social renewal. He currently trains adults through diploma courses, orientation programs, and workshops.