Director of Greenspring Center

Margaret Jarrell

Margaret began her Montessori journey at age three at a small Montessori school in Washington, D.C. She fell in love with the Montessori Method and went on to pursue a Masters Degree in Education and her Elementary Montessori certification. Margaret was a Lower Elementary Guide at Greenspring Montessori School before transitioning into administration, serving as an Admissions Director, Elementary Director, and now the Director of Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning.

Margaret is passionate about sharing how Montessori can support all learners. She has spent the past several years working with learning specialists, occupational and speech therapists, and child psychologists, exploring how neurodivergent students are best supported in Montessori classroom settings. Margaret is also an AMI Trainer in Montessori for Dementia & Aging and co-author of Montessori for Elder and Dementia Care (Second Edition). Margaret leads trainings, gives workshops, and provides coaching for both Montessori educators and healthcare professionals adopting the Montessori philosophy of care.

Margaret lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with her family and daughter, a Montessori Elementary student. In her spare time, Margaret enjoys walking on the beach, reading a good book, and practicing yoga.