by Margaret Jarrell | Dec 8, 2025 | Administration, Montessori
Megan Fremming, the Primary and Toddler Curriculum Coordinator at Montessori School of McLean, has turned the Voices in Montessori podcast into a professional development opportunity for her staff. Megan holds “podcast parties” once a month during lunchtime. She lets...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | May 23, 2025 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori, Spirituality
Every educator deserves to be inspired, supported, and confident. Mentoring plays a key role in making that possible when folks are just beginning their journey as Lead Montessori Teachers. At the heart of truly effective mentoring is positivity. While skill-building,...
by Margaret Jarrell | Dec 19, 2024 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori
As 2024 comes to a close, we are thrilled to reflect on an extraordinary year with Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning. Together, we advanced our mission to provide meaningful, high-quality resources to educators, leaders, and schools worldwide. Highlights from...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Oct 30, 2024 | Administration, Leadership
Research shows that the way you bring new staff into your school community makes a significant difference in their feelings of belonging, success in the role, and longevity in your organization. Take a look at these striking statistics from Robert Half Press: 50% of...
by Kimberly Zerfas | Jan 24, 2024 | Administration, Leadership, Montessori
What does your school community need to be successful? As we work our way through the winter months, many educators and school leaders have their sights now set on the 2024-25 school year. We are here to support you with tools for building and strengthening your...
by Tamara Sheesley Balis | Nov 21, 2023 | Administration, Leadership, News
As we enter the holiday season, many educators are counting down the days and even hours until the break. In addition to celebrating with family, the holiday break has become critical to combating exhaustion and burn out. Unfortunately, according to a recent paper...
