Miranda Altice

Montessori and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Teacher

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About Miranda

As a Montessori and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) teacher for nearly 15 years, Miranda has since created The Indigo Teacher, a blog dedicated to progressive education and providing clever perspectives in learning. Her two young daughters are often happy to be test subjects for her lessons and ideas.

Miranda earned her communications and biology degrees in 2004 and later focused her studies in Australia researching natural therapies used to treat anxiety and depression. Coming from a lineage of writers, Miranda expresses ideas, inspirations, and research through journalism. Her articles have been featured in magazines, blogs, and newsletters since 2002.

Background Information 

  • B.A., Communications and Marine Biology, Jacksonville University 
  • M.Sc., Environmental Science (Marine Biology), Southern Cross University. 

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise 

Miranda is one of FamilyEducation's contributors, focusing on articles relating to school and learning.

  • 9/11 memorial
    Family Life, Family Relationships, Family History and Geneaology

    Talking to Kids About 9/11 As Part of Their Family History

    9/11 is a part of our American culture and history. It shaped lives and family histories for so many and should never, ever be forgotten, ignored, or quelled.

  • mom holding baby with dimples
    Family Life, Family Relationships, Family History and Geneaology

    Will My Baby Have Dimples? A Genetic Explanation

    How do you know if your baby will have dimples? It’s a question that many soon-to-be parents ask themselves. We've got the details on where the dimple gene comes from and what can impact it.

  • couple at prenatal genetics counseling session
    Family Life, Family Relationships, Family History and Geneaology

    How to Prepare for a Prenatal Genetic Counseling Session

    This is a helpful guide in understanding and preparing for meeting with a genetics counselor during pregnancy with advice and knowledge from a molecular geneticist and genetics educator.

  • First day of school photos
    School and Learning, Back to School

    10 First Day of School Photos That are Parenting Goals

    Here are ten clever first day of school photo ideas that can help you reach your #parentinggoals.

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