Margaret has been with Spark Montessori since it was just an idea and an empty space, helping bring the school’s full vision to life. As Head of School, she oversees all aspects of Spark’s educational program—strategic planning, alignment with mission and values, staff culture and professional development, and building strong community among families and stakeholders.
With over 20 years of experience as a Primary Guide and Lower School Coordinator at Alcuin Montessori, one of Chicagoland’s most established Montessori schools, Margaret is also a frequent conference presenter on topics such as Creativity in the Montessori Classroom, The Mathematical Mind, and Building Generation Kindness. In addition, she trains future Montessori teachers through Midwest Montessori Teacher Training Center and The Center for Guided Montessori Studies.
Margaret holds AMS certification, Early Childhood credentials, and two master’s degrees in Fine Arts.
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Spark Montessori’s Mission
To provide an authentic, dedicated, and modern Montessori experience for children so that they may discover and nurture the unique Spark within themselves, build self-discipline, awareness, intellectual independence, and competence through important reality-oriented, sensory focused works, and apply their skills and passion towards constructing a happy, fulfilled, self-actualized life.