Pioneer. Educator. Visionary.
Margarita is a trailblazing education leader with over two decades of expertise in bilingual Montessori education. As the founding Spanish elementary teacher at LAMB Public Charter School in Washington, DC, she didn’t just fill a role—she created an entire educational framework, developing the comprehensive 1st-5th grade dual language curriculum that became the school’s foundation.
Her rapid ascension from classroom innovator to institutional leader speaks to her exceptional vision and execution. Within years, Margarita evolved into the school’s Montessori Coach, Assistant Principal, and ultimately Director of the Elementary program, orchestrating educational excellence across multiple grade levels and languages.
Global Impact
Margarita’s influence extends far beyond the classroom. As a sought-after international speaker, she delivers transformative presentations in English and Spanish at conferences across the Americas and Europe. Her expertise spans five critical areas: Multilingual Education, Peace Education, Cosmic Education, Public Education, and Classroom Management—making her one of the few practitioners who bridges theory and practical application at the highest level.
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Conference Presentations: American Montessori Society, New Jersey Montessori (NJMAC), Authentic Institute for Montessori Summit, Montessori Florida Coalition, Greater Washington Montessori Conference.
Topics: Cosmic Education, Peace Education, Dual Language Education, Multilingual Education, and Public Montessori Education.
Media: Featured on “Public Montessori in Action International” podcast discussing post-pandemic elementary education; LiveTalk presenter on multilingualism with Childhood Potential and Bilingual Montessori in Europe.
Recognition
Recognizing the need for Spanish-speaking Montessori educators to have their own professional community, Margarita founded the AMS en Español Affinity Group, creating an unprecedented network that serves hundreds of educators worldwide. As a featured speaker at American Montessori Society conferences, she continues to shape the future of bilingual education on a national stage.
AMS en Español hosts monthly Zoom meetings for the Spanish-speaking Montessori community; you can register here.
Expertise in Action
During her tenure with the Institute of Advanced Montessori Studies at Barrie School, Margarita served dual roles as Montessori Consultant and Instructor, training the next generation of educators while consulting on complex educational challenges. This unique combination of hands-on teaching experience and advanced instructional design makes her consultion approach both deeply practical and aligned with Montessori pedagogy.
Your Educational Transformation
Consultant and Coach
Today, Margarita operates as an independent Montessori Consultant and Coach, bringing her proven Montessori education to schools, educators, and families worldwide. Whether you’re launching a bilingual program, seeking to enhance existing Montessori curricula, or navigating the complexities of Montessori implementation in public education, Margarita’s track record of turning educational vision into measurable results makes her the strategic coach you need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I introduce multiple languages to my child without causing confusion?
What are the best resources and techniques for promoting language development in a multilingual Montessori setting?
How can parents and Montessori educators support language learning and maintain fluency in multiple languages?
What are the cognitive and socio-cultural benefits of being bilingual, and how can we leverage them for academic success and personal growth?