Dave Schmitt
Director of Facilities
Associate Early Childhood Credential from the Institute for Advanced Montessori Studies in Silver Spring, Maryland
Elementary 1 Montessori Training from Seacoast Center Montessori Teacher Education Program in New Hampshire
Journeyman Carpenter Apprenticeship Program with Washington (DC) Area Carpenters Union
Dave Schmitt joined the Greenspring community in 2018 as our Director of Facilities.
Dave worked as a carpenter for ten years and then became a trained Montessori Guide. He worked in Primary and Elementary classrooms for 17 years, then transitioned to being a Montessori Outdoor Learning Specialist. During his many years working at Montessori schools, he maintained, repaired, and built classroom materials and furniture, while also serving as an all-around facilities handyman. He has taught carpentry to Elementary and Adolescent students and also worked with the adolescent Erdkinder program.
In his free time, Dave enjoys playing the cello, bass, and violin. He likes to spend time outdoors fishing and paddling, foraging for wild edible foods, gardening, playing ultimate frisbee, photography, and laughing with his children.