Mandy is passionate about providing quality healthcare to people living with dementia. She has over 30 years of professional experience working as a speech language pathologist with elders living in their homes, in skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living and personal care settings. She is an AMI Trainer in Montessori for Aging and Dementia and is recognized as a Master Clinician in Cognitive Communication Deficits. She also serves as an educator and mentor in the field as a consultant and Project Manager for Brush Development.

As a specialist in language and communication and swallowing disorders, Mandy is very sensitive to the needs of those living with dementia and is committed to preserving their abilities and maintaining pathways for meaningful connections. Through her work with Montessori for Dementia and Ageing, her goal is to allow them to maintain their personhood, noting that what at first seems impossible can become possible again.

Margaret is a Montessori guide and consultant with over 20 years of experience working with students, families, and educators. She is currently the Director of the Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the critical work of Montessori teachers, leaders, and schools.

Margaret is also an AMI Certified Practitioner and Auxiliary Trainer in Montessori for Dementia and Aging. Through Brush Development, Margaret leads trainings and provides coaching for Montessori educators, home care partners, and healthcare professionals adopting the Montessori philosophy of care.

Margaret has a BA in Developmental Psychology from Duke University and a Masters in Education from Marymount University. She earned her Montessori teaching credential from the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies and was a Lower Elementary Montessori classroom teacher for twelve years.

Margaret lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with her family and daughter, a Montessori Elementary student.