Heather Maccabe is an accomplished AMI Montessori educator and school leader with more than three decades of experience fostering collaborative, compassionate school communities. Throughout her career, she has built trusting relationships with students, faculty, families, boards, and alumni, believing that the strongest schools are rooted in respect, shared purpose, and genuine partnership. Most recently, as Head of School at Arbor Montessori School, Heather helped advance a major campus expansion, strengthened alumni engagement, and worked alongside teachers and parents to create an environment where students could thrive.

 

Heather‘s journey to school leadership is grounded in extensive classroom experience and a deep understanding of Montessori education. She has served as a Montessori Director, Curriculum Coordinator, and Classroom Guide, bringing a collaborative leadership style centered on mentorship, professional growth, and building strong, connected communities. She has also partnered with Montessori Training Centers, supporting the preparation and development of the next generation of AMI-trained educators.

 

Heather earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Keuka College and a Master’s in Elementary Education with a concentration in Montessori from the University of Hartford. Her Montessori credentials include AMI Primary and Elementary Diplomas, an AMI Orientation to Adolescence Certificate, and the Whole-School Leadership Program. A lifelong learner and committed servant leader, Heather also shares her experience through service on numerous school and nonprofit boards.

 

Heather and her husband are proud parents of two adult children who attended Montessori through middle school, an experience that has further shaped her appreciation for Montessori education from both a professional and parental perspective. Outside of school, Heather enjoys hiking, swimming, gardening, reading, and cooking. She is energized by opportunities to learn, explore new places, and build meaningful connections. She is delighted to become part of the Hershey Montessori community and Northeast Ohio.