She is one of two New Zealanders to have completed the Association Montessori Internationale {AMI) Post Diploma Course at the Maria Montessori Institute in London. This whole year course focuses on the scientific observation of children using techniques developed by Dr Maria Montessori, using observation to explore Montessori theory and to reflect on how it may be put into practice. During the course Krista observed two children over an eight month period. Krista had been supporting her colleagues at Wa Ora Montessori to use observation as a tool and she is delighted to have the opportunity to share this observation technique with a wider group of kaiako from other Montessori centres.