Partnering with Johns Hopkins School of Education

November 15, 2022
By Margaret Jarrell

We are proud to welcome 10 extended learning students from the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Master of Science in Education International Teaching and Global Leadership (ITGL) cohort to our Greenspring community.

During Extended Learning, ITGL students volunteer at a variety of educational institutions in the Baltimore area to gain experience in their focus areas and help prepare them to become Global Education Leaders. Ten ITGL students in the current cohort were matched with opportunities at Greenspring Montessori School.

The Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning prepared three trainings for our ITGL extended learning students. They were first given a full day workshop titled An Introduction to Montessori Education. This was followed by a half-day workshop on No Drama Discipline and a half-day New Employee Orientation. The Extended Learning Students met with their mentor Guides to set goals and schedules. And our first students started volunteering in classrooms at the end of October.

Learning is hands-on for our adult learners too!

Toddlers

Childrens House

Lower Elementary

Upper Elementary

Adolescent Community

We are grateful that all of these young, aspiring educators are choosing to spend time in our classrooms as they explore the Montessori model of education. We appreciate the hard work of Dr. Mark Trexler from the Johns Hopkins School of Education for coordinating this program and partnering with us. We look forward to sharing more updates on our ITGL learners throughout the year!

Meet our Volunteers:

Boshi Gao

Sugar Maple classroom
Boshi has previous experience as a teaching assistant. He enjoys playing tennis and has a pet tortoise.

Yuqian Li

Honey Locust classroom
Yuqian most recently served as a mentor and teaching assistant for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) training. She writes fan fiction in her free time.

Zhiyuan Yang

Cherry Blossom classroom
Zhiyuan has been a classroom assistant, as well as tutoring in both Chinese and English. She enjoys dancing.

Waner Peng

River Birch classroom
Waner has previous experience as a teaching assistant and a tutor. She enjoys playing the piano, singing, and traveling.

Xueyun Chen

Sassafras classroom
Xueyun has previous experience as a teaching assistant and enjoys Latin dance.

Tianyu Yang

Redbud classroom
Tianyu recently worked with the Reaching for the Stars program at an international school. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano, listening to music, and watching football games.

Xuxiaoyi Zhang

Gingko classroom
Xuxiaoyi has worked as a teaching assistant and tutor. She enjoys a variety of sports, including rock climbing, volleyball, skateboarding, and ice skating. She also plays the piano and the guitar.

Yichun Qian

Library
Yichun has previous experience as a Chinese and English tutor. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball, listening to music, and traveling.

Jiuzhou Zhao

Adolescent Community
Jiuzhou has previous experience as a teaching assistant and an English teacher. In his free time he enjoys boxing.

Sixuan Wang

Dual Language material making
Sixuan was recently a mentor in the IDEA program at Bryant University. She enjoys watching movies, pilates, and reading.

“I am amazed at how fantastic these students are at such a young age! They not only have a wide range of knowledge, but also have the ability to do their own research. They are able to participate and even lead the community management. They know themselves well and are able to articulate. I enjoy learning from the children. In addition, I am very grateful for the guidance I received from Mr. Beven. He asked me about my ideas after each lesson and taught me a lot.”

Xuxiaoyi (Brittany)

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 also an AMI Trainer in Montessori for Dementia & Aging and co-author of Montessori for Elder and Dementia Care (Second Edition). Learn more about Margaret.

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