MINT Condition
An Evening Designed to be Experienced
MINT Condition will be an inspiring evening of reflection, connection, and vision for the future of Montessori in our community.
The Montessori Institute of North Texas invites educators, families, alumni, supporters, and community partners to experience the work of Montessori firsthand.
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: At MINT, 4006 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX, 75001 USA
Enjoy hands-on, interactive demonstrations led by MINT trainers as you tour our environments. Engage directly with the materials, ask questions along the way, and discover practical insights you can take with you beyond the event.
Interactive Demonstrations
Meet and mingle with community members, educators, and change-makers while exploring the environments together. This is a space to connect, reflect, and learn from one another.
Community Connection
Join us for a special talk with Dr. Philip Huang, Director and Health Authority for the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department, as he shares a unique perspective on public health, education, and collective learning.
Special Guest Speaker
More about our guest speaker…
Dr. Philip Huang as a child at the Montessori School of Dallas, Dallas Morning News Saturday Showcase, November 27, 1965.
Dr. Huang has been the Director and Health Authority for the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department since February 2019. Prior to this he served for 11 years as Medical Director and Health Authority for the Austin Public Health Department. He received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Rice University, his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, and his Masters in Public Health from Harvard with a concentration in Health Policy and Management.
While at Harvard he led the successful movement to have Harvard divest of their tobacco stocks. Dr. Huang’s tenacity to fostering and protecting public health was proven during the Covid 19 outbreak. He was a spokesperson representing Dallas County educating the public about preventing the spread of COVID-19 and the importance of vaccines. He maneuvered his way against vaccine hesitancy and led the mass vaccination efforts within the county, ensuring that resources reached the underserved and highest need areas of the community. Under his leadership over 600,000 vaccines were administered through DCHHS and County efforts.
Previously while working at the Texas Department of State Health Services, Dr. Huang led and supported state-wide efforts to reduce tobacco use, including testimony at over 40 City Council hearings across the state to help with adopting smoke-free ordinances. Dr. Huang has also been leading local Dallas County efforts to address chronic diseases, HIV and modernize our public health data systems. He recently received national recognition by Governing Magazine as one of six “Public Officials of the Year” for 2024.
A minimum donation of $25 grants access to our onsite exhibits, a guided tour of our educational environments, and admission to the speaker session with Dr. Phil Huang.
Your donation helps make this event possible and supports our ongoing work. If you’re able to give more, additional contributions are deeply appreciated and go directly toward expanding our work.
Thank you for supporting meaningful conversations and community learning!