
Meet Our Staff

Talitha Green, M.Ed., AMI
School Director, Guide
Parent & Life Coach
Talitha Green M.Ed., is the founder and Director of Helping Hands Montessori Services and Preschool (HHMS) which opened its doors in 2007. HHMS is a Montessori school serving children ages 2 years to 5 years. In addition to running the school, Talitha is a successful, certified Life Coach offering parenting workshops and specializing in helping parents discover helpful and supportive approaches for their child(ren) and family.
A mother of two, Talitha built her current schoolhouse in her backyard. This gem is nestled just to the Southeast of downtown Austin. Talitha is truly a product of the Montessori method. She attended Montessori for her first nine years as a child, sought out Montessori style high schools and colleges, and obtained her Primary and Elementary certification from the Association of Montessori International (AMI), and holds a Masters degree in Education from Loyola College in Maryland. She is a certified Yoga Instructor and Social & Emotional Learning Facilitator with over 500 hours of training. Talitha is currently pursuing her doctorate in Education from St. Edward's University in Austin, TX and will graduate in Fall, 2027.
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Talitha has 30 years of experience as a Montessori Guide and has taught hundreds of families in and out of the classroom both as a teacher and a consultant and parent coach. When you enroll in the HHMS preschool program you will receive a complimentary coaching session tailored to your family’s specific needs.