Hi, I’m Maggie.
I grew up in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania, a landscape which cultivated my love for history at an early age. I attended the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing my passion for American history and classical studies. During my studies, I worked at the Kislak Center for Special Collections and the American Philosophical Society, where I encountered life-changing discoveries, found in the pages of Thomas Jefferson’s letters, memorabilia from the Chicago World’s Fair, and the glorious world of medieval illuminations. By the time I graduated, I had published my first book, curated my first museum exhibit, and studied in London.
My passion for learning has never left. Over the past seven years, I have worked towards developing a unique style of education, combining rigor and curiosity to cultivate life-long learners. My teaching is deeply rooted in the belief that students can only learn and excel when they are surrounded by dedicated educators who are truly excited about their subjects. I hope to inspire in students a similar passion that leads them to see the beauty and complexities of the world in a way that affirms their own lives.
Projects & Publications
Walden Education
I founded Walden Education in an effort to rekindle an excitement and passion for learning. We work with educators and students to create opportunities to engage with riveting ideas and develop individualized outlooks on the human experience while building foundational skills in historical study, philosophy, writing, reading, critical thinking and rhetoric.
Visit us at www.waldeneducation.com
“Walden: An Early Experiment in Education”
An exploration and analysis of Henry David Thoreau’s groundbreaking teaching methodology, centered on collaboration, zeal and experiential learning.
Published in Commonplace, April 2025.
Thoreau: Lessons in Education
Although many note his time at Walden Pond to be the most memorable and enduring moment of his life, Henry David Thoreau is often forgotten in his efforts as a trailblazing educator. Trained at Harvard and distraught by what he viewed as dispassionate and antiqued teaching methods, Thoreau set about changing the American education system through individualized, hands-on instruction. In documenting his time as an educator and reflecting on his pioneering methods, we can create a schooling system that cultivates the individuality and intellect of all students.
Book in progress.
Images of America : Muncy
I published Images of America: Muncy during my third year at Penn. It was a demanding process — I balanced classes and my work at the archive with late-night research and writing sessions — but what emerged is an ode to my hometown, a place whose small-town charm inspired me throughout my childhood and gifted me with a life-long passion for history. The book is evidence that you do not need to travel far to make profound discoveries — sometimes they are just in your backyard.
Published June 25, 2018.