Jim Fitzpatrick

Jim Fitzpatrick is an experienced educator and administrator who served as the Head of School and CEO at Santa Barbara Montessori School.12 With a career spanning over four decades in education, Fitzpatrick has made significant contributions to the Montessori education system.5

Professional Experience

As Head of School at Santa Barbara Montessori, Fitzpatrick's responsibilities included:

• Educational program development, particularly at the junior high level
• Overall management of the school
• Human resources
• Facility management2

Beyond his role at Santa Barbara Montessori, Fitzpatrick is involved with hundreds of Montessori schools worldwide, sharing his expertise and insights.1

Background and Achievements

California Native:: Fitzpatrick is originally from California and resided in Santa Barbara.4

School Founder:: Along with his wife, Fitzpatrick founded and operated a school for more than 40 years.5 They opened Santa Barbara Montessori School, which unfortunately closed its doors in late 2016.3

Author:: Fitzpatrick is also an author, having written books on skateboarding for Cherry Lake Press.4

TEDx Speaker:: In 2010, Fitzpatrick was invited to speak at a TEDx event, where he planned to discuss the "Binomial Cube," a Montessori educational tool.6

Expertise and Impact

Fitzpatrick's extensive experience in Montessori education has allowed him to gather valuable insights and make a significant difference in educating young learners. His involvement with numerous Montessori schools globally demonstrates his commitment to spreading and improving this educational approach.1