Margaret Jarrell, M.Ed., Certified Montessori Guide 

Margaret is an Elementary Montessori teacher and consultant with over 20 years’ experience working with students, families, and educators.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology from Duke University and a master’s in education from Marymount University.  Margaret attained the Practitioner Certificate in Montessori for Aging and Dementia through the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI).  In addition to being an AMI Trainer, she works on a variety of projects for Brush Development Company, including training and coaching care partners and healthcare professionals who wish to implement Montessori practices in order to improve the quality of life for elders.  

Margaret also serves as the Director for the Greenspring Center for Lifelong Learning. She lives in St. Petersburg, Florida with her family.