Jing Zhang

What I do at MNW

I am part of the primary faculty in the Bay Area

What I like about MNW
A growth plan to bring Montessori to more people and places.

Favorite destination
Alaska

Cats or dogs
I love cats and dogs! I have two cats named Bella and Max, and one dog named Bally. And two Guinea pigs too!

A time of day
Early morning when everything is fresh

A book (or book series)
Anything by Maria Montessori and neuroscience related.

Coast or Mountains?
Both. There is an old Chinese saying "The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills. " :)

PROFESSIONAL BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Beijing China, Jing Zhang obtained her Masters in Science in Banking and Finance in Stirling University, UK in 2002, and has worked in the banking and finance field for most of her career. She switched directions when she began to look for preschool for my daughter and came across the word "Montessori". She received her AMI Primary diploma from Montessori Teacher Training Center of Northern California in Mountain View, and Assistance to Infancy diploma from The Montessori Institute in Denver. She has been working as Head of School at Olivina Montessori School that she co-founded. She is the co-founder and Head of School at Olivina Montessori School. As an AMI 3-6 Trainer, Jing is working on MNW's AMI 3-6 Blended Program in Pleasanton, CA. She also strives to support the AMI community in China by translating various AMI training courses, workshops, conferences, and articles.