Jennifer Shields
Jennifer ShieldsDirector of 3-6 Training

Jennifer is a primary trainer for the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). She holds both the AMI Primary and Assistants to Infancy diplomas. Jennifer earned a B.A. in English Literature from Georgetown University and an M.Ed. from Cleveland State University. She worked for over fifteen years in Montessori schools as a teacher, assistant, and administrator. She is an examiner and consultant for AMI and presents at workshops and conferences locally and worldwide. Jennifer joined the Board of AMI Global in spring of 2019. Jennifer loves observing in classrooms, coaching teachers and teacher trainees, and spreading the insights made by Dr. Montessori.

Read Jennifer’s article, “Choice,” on Voices of AMI Training (June 2, 2025).

Read Jennifer’s article, “Transitions into the Casa,” on Voices of AMI Training (April 15, 2024).