Manjit K. Singh is the Director and Head of School at Takoma Montessori School. Originally from India, she has been serving children and families in the Maryland area through Montessori education since 1998.

A highly experienced educator, Ms. Singh holds double Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Political Science. She chose to dedicate her career to the profession she loves most: helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Ms. Singh earned Montessori certifications in Early Childhood, Lower Elementary, and Upper Elementary Education from Institute of Advanced Montessori Studies and completed her Infant and Toddler training through North American Montessori Center. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity Washington University.

She began her career as a Montessori teacher in the public school system, where she taught for three years before operating her own Montessori school in the Silver Spring area for fifteen years. In 2017, she founded Takoma Montessori School, creating a warm and nurturing environment where children can develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

In addition to leading TMS, Ms. Singh serves as a validator for Montessori Schools of Maryland (chatgpt:/, reflecting her deep experience and commitment to high-quality Montessori education.

Ms. Singh’s greatest passion is working with children. She treasures every moment she spends with the children at TMS and believes deeply in following each child’s unique path and potential. Married to her husband for 38 years, she is also the proud mother of two kids: one a dentist and the other an orthopedic surgeon.

The following words from Maria Montessori beautifully reflect Ms. Singh’s philosophy:

“We must give him the means and encourage him. ‘Courage, my dear, courage! You are a new man that must adapt to this new world. Go on triumphantly. I am here to help you.’ This kind of encouragement is instinctive in those who love children.” — The 1946 London Lectures, p. 131