About montana

  • I have been teaching sex education for six years, beginning at Colorado College’s Wellness Resource Center. I then transitioned to Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic, where I taught in schools, community centers, rehabilitation facilities, and more. I am currently teaching full-time at the Dwight School, in Manhattan, in addition to my independent practice. In recent years, I have focused specifically on building my facilitation skillset and curriculum to support young people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

    I am currently pursuing my Masters in Public Health at CUNY School of Public Health with a specialization in sexual and reproductive health. In my spare time, you can find me in a dance studio or with my nose in my new favorite novel.

  • I am rooted in principles of bodily autonomy, sex positivity, and reproductive justice. I believe every person has the right to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health, including the right to joyful, healthful sexual expression and intimate relationships. I reach towards a world where this right is recognized and respected for all, a world free from coercion and abuse.

    I am a sex educator because I believe that teaching people about their bodies is a basic necessity for healthy, well-adapted communities. I believe the skills to create and support healthy relationships can be learned, and that education is a critical intervention a society that suffers from widespread sexual abuse and intimate partner violence. Through smashing taboos and fostering cooperative communication, I hope to empower the communities around me.

  • I think sex education should be fun, empowering, and collaborative. My goal is for youth to grasp age- and developmentally-appropriate information about key sex ed topics, and to feel confident advocating for their needs and seeking further information. 

    My lessons are highly adaptable and multisensory in order to engage students of varying strengths and needs. I build comprehension by linking concrete concepts and collaborate with students, families, and support organizations whenever possible to maximize lesson relevance, reinforce key-takeaways, and promote communal learning. 

    As a facilitator I am open, compassionate, and confident. I realize the topics I teach are highly taboo and fraught for many folks. At the same time, they are a ubiquitous part of life and often linked to tenderness, love, and joy.

    I create a space where folks feel comfortable asking questions and growing towards their own unique goals and values. It is also important to me to model communal learning—if I don’t know something, I will draw on my resources to find an answer I feel confident about and share my process as well.

Testimonials

  • “Montana is a remarkable individual who possesses a unique talent for connecting with high school students and skillfully facilitating curriculum. Her innate ability to establish a genuine rapport with students allows her to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.”

    Deirdre V. , Special Education Teacher & Program Coordinator, Pleasantville, NY

  • “I was lucky enough to have Montana come to my class and present a sex education program designed for my students with Developmental Disabilities. She was hands on, and very approachable for these kids. Her knowledge and expertise of how to present even the hardest to talk about subjects was amazing!!”

    Felicia P., Special Education Teacher, Spring Valley, NY

  • “Montana Bass is an incredible talent whose drive and determination shows through her work in curricula development. Montana creates engaging, age-appropriate, well-researched content that meets individual learning needs while fostering a communal learning space where all youth feel included and accepted. Montana instills concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the content she creates and uses innovative activities to ensure participants always have fun while learning.”

    Michelle G., Vice President Education & Training, Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic

  • "Montana is an exceptional educator who is able to connect with her students and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a variety of students. She has an ability to break down complex concepts to make the students feel comfortable discussing and learning about sex education. I HIGHLY recommend Montana."

    Kristen W., Special Education Teacher & Program Coordinator, Valhalla, NY