Jack McArdle
Adolescent and Elementary Learning Support
“I love working at MSGH. I’ve worked in many places, but MSGH is the place where the implementation most closely matches the mission. Everyone’s mission is the children. We always think of the good of the children first. All else is subservient to that.”
Jack began guiding adolescents in math in Caren’s house. It was love at first sight – happy, engaged adolescents in a program that meshes with their developmental stage. He became full-time, guiding in all areas. In 2014, Jack finished the NAMTA/AMI diploma in Orientation to Adolescent Studies (12 to 18 years). Jack also holds a grades 7-12 Connecticut Math Teaching Certificate.
Jack’s children were Montessori students, primary through 8th grade. Jack and his wife (see Jacki Romano) moved to the area for Montessori, one of the best decisions they ever made.
Jack taught high school math until his first child was born, when he began a full career in computers. Jack is a certified Novell Engineer and Master Instructor (CNE, & mCNI) and a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD).
Jack earned a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s College, Annapolis, MD, famous for its “Great Books” program. In the Montessori spirit of letting the work and knowledge be the reward, no distinctions such as cum laude are granted., and students are only allowed access to their grades for transcripts. All students read the seminal works of Western Civilization in the original; they are the “texts”. That demanding, nourishing education enriches Jack’s teaching in all areas.
Jack runs an Irish Dance school. He passed the rigorous examinations of An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission) in Dublin and holds the T.C.R.G. designation. Jack is proud that the school guides ardent dancers to championship and world competition without forgetting that children are not just dancing machines.
Jack is passionate for family, gardening, Jane Austen novels, the contemporary parade!
