Thomas Jefferson Preparatory School

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Mrs. Edilene McHenry, Pre-K/K

A.A. Early Childhood Education, Montessori Studies

Ms. Zorianna Harabatch, 1st/2nd

B.S. Elementary Education, Mount Saint Mary's University

Mrs. Amanda Evans, 3rd/4th

B.S. Elementary Education & Reading, Shippensburg University 

Mr. Jonathan Bugg, Middle School

B.S. Business Administration & Teacher Certification K-8, Western Maryland College

Mrs. Sally Myers, Music

B.S. Music Education, Gettysburg College 

Ms. Talia Rizzo, Art

B.A. Fine Arts, Montserrat College of Arts

Coach Lerick Ricks, Physical Education

Mrs. Cheryl Stafford, Drama

Head of School

Ms. Zorianna Harabatch (Ms. Z)

B.S. Elementary Education, Mount Saint Mary's University

Director of Admissions/ Office

Mrs. Michelle Wentz

B.S. Psychology, University of Maryland 

Board of Directors

Ruth Brasch

Tara Barnhart

Rachel Epperly

Duane Epperly

Dr. Chen Tung

Call Us Today!  301-330-7550

TJP emerged as the now-independent private school extension from the Jefferson Montessori School in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In the fall of 2007, we opened our doors to former Jefferson School families and to the Darnestown and surrounding communities. 

Although we are not a Montessori school (only Pre-K/K), TJP embraces many of the philosophies for independent, interactive learning and teaching to individual mastery encompassed within a Montessori private education. 

Please contact us for a tour today!  We look forward to sharing our unique, quality educational experience with you.