Margarita Manrique

Margarita Manrique is an Assistant Teacher at American Montessori Academy, where she is an educator using the Montessori Method. Margarita is currently advancing her professional journey in the education field by pursuing her Lead Teacher certification in Montessori philosophy through the Seton Montessori Institute.

Through her passion in education, volunteering, and her cousin Sofia Kagan, she joined the Altus Junior Board in 2025. A native of the southwestern suburbs of Chicago, Margarita recently moved to Logan Square, where she enjoys cooking, running, and exploring her new neighborhood.