No I don't run a Montessori program, however I have reviewed it as well as the Waldorf and Reggio Emilia methods. For me personally, I've borrowed a little bit from the Reggio Emilia method. I prefer their methods more that Montessori, just because it's less teacher directed and more of a collaboration between teacher and child. I also think there's more room for children to express creativity, less ridged, and allows for more spontaneous behavior...but that's just my own opinion.