Book an event with Jesse McCarthy of Montessori Education.
“Best talk I’ve ever been to. I own three schools, I’ve seen it all, and I’ve never been to something like this.”
Sample past events
Signature topics
What is Montessori?
Handling Strong Emotions, the Child’s & Our Own
Dealing with “Difficult” Children
Sample Feedback
“Your workshop was profoundly helpful and uplifting. Thank you!”
Jesse’s talk was both insightful and inspiring. He brought several attendees to tears. I was especially impressed that Jesse had given so much thought to our unique audience. He designed his talk specifically for us. (Some attendees knew a lot about Montessori, while others knew very little.) At dinner the night after his presentation, the first thing I said to him — and what I genuinely felt — was “Wow!”
David K., Parent & Host | Washington, DC
“Thanks to Jesse’s talents as a speaker, I was able to enroll many students into my new school and turn my dream of offering Montessori elementary in San Francisco into a reality. Jesse knows how to get parents excited about their child’s education, and he has an especially effective way of communicating what is so unique about Montessori. He’s an engaging, fun, and authentic speaker. I *highly* recommend him.”
“Jesse is an incredible speaker. I had him at our school to give a parent talk on the importance of staying for the “kindergarten” year and on the value of Montessori elementary. His presentation was informative and inspiring for our parents, and just a pleasure to attend.
We had at least four families re-evaluate their decision to move their children to public school. I highly recommend Jesse to anyone wishing to communicate the benefit of a Montessori education to their school community.”
“Thank you. ... I wish all my family, friends, and co-workers could hear you speak!”
“I know it sounds corny, but your pedagogy speech was one of the times I’ve felt the most inspired in my whole life!”
Jesse's knowledge of Montessori philosophy and understanding of our school made the presentation very powerful and tangible to the parents. ... Montessori is the same world wide and when its authenticity is honored it is magical. Forever grateful.
Joan R., Parent & School Owner | Miami, FL
“THANK YOU for your visit last week! There were so many good takeaways from the talk on Thursday night, and many more the next day when we got to talk with you. We’ve been spending this week doing more observations and trying to keep the “altitude” when things feel rocky. I also spoke with a couple of parents this week who were so appreciative of your insights. ... We’re so grateful to you!”
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For over 20 years, Jesse McCarthy has worked with thousands of children, parents, teachers and administrators — as a principal for infants to 8th graders, an executive with a nationwide group of private schools, an elementary & junior-high teacher, and a parent-and-teacher mentor.
Jesse received his B.A. in psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and his Montessori teacher's diploma for ages 2.5 to 6+ from Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), the organization founded by Dr. Maria Montessori.
Jesse has spoken on education, parenting and child development around the globe, from Midwest America to the Middle East, as well as at popular organizations in and outside of the Montessori community: from AMI/USA and AMI/Canada to old-school Twitter. Jesse now lives with his family in South Florida where he heads MontessoriEducation.com and, alongside his wife (and young son), runs La Casa, The Schoolhouse.