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

Jing Zhang, originally from Beijing, China, holds a Master of Science in Banking and Finance from the University of Stirling, UK. After a successful career in banking and finance, her journey shifted when she sought a preschool for her daughter and discovered Montessori education. Being inspired, she pursued her AMI Primary diploma at the Montessori Teacher Training Center of Northern California in Mountain View and later earned her Assistance to Infancy diploma from The Montessori Institute in Denver.

Today, Jing is an AMI 3-6 Trainer leading the AMI 3-6 Blended Program at Montessori Northwest in Pleasanton, California. In addition, she supports the AMI community in China by offering diploma courses, refreshers, and consultations. Jing also serves as an AMI/USA consultant at the Primary level, committed to fostering quality Montessori education for the children.