Ms. Talbott's Service to Other Organizations

  • Horizons Greater Washington, Board of Trustees
  • Polaris Project, National Advisory Council
  • Country Day School Head's Association, Member
  • Head Mistresses Association of the East, Past President
  • Headmasters' Association, Executive Board
  • Hotchkiss School, Board of Trustees
  • Metarie Park Country Day School, Consultant

Messages from Marjo Talbott

Whether writing in one of our many publications, addressing a student assembly, sharing ideas with other private independent school leaders, or discussing important topics with Maret School parents, Head of School Marjo Talbott has a perspective that is insightful and informative.


News

  • Message from Marjo

    05.22.13

    This summer's Maret Community READ: Brain Rules by John Medina

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  • NPR Correspondent Michele Norris leads an engaging conversation about, and dramatic reading of, the renowned Race Card Project.

    Message from Marjo

    05.1.13

    Two outstanding public dialogues that continue to engage the Maret community and prepare our students to be “responsible, thoughtful and well informed adults who are able to play an active role in improving the world.”

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  • Mathematics Department Chair Kathleen Glines ziplines across the New Gym at the April 5 Faculty Fun Assembly.

    Message from Marjo

    04.8.13

    A favorite Maret tradition, the Faculty Fun Assembly, was performed at last Friday's K-12 gathering, with faculty performing skits live and through video, entertaining the entire student body. Get a glimpse HERE.

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Meet Marjo Talbott

For the past two decades, Marjo Talbott has had a tremendous, positive impact on Maret School, overseeing the implementation of two strategic plans, countless program initiatives, several major facilities expansions, and numerous record-breaking fundraising campaigns. Marjo Talbott is married and the mother of two Maret graduates, Rebecca '02 and Kelley '08.

Here are some additional highlights of Ms. Talbott’s career.

Education

  • M.Ed., Harvard University, Cambridge MA (1986)
  • B.A., cum laude, Williams College, Williamstown MA (1976)
        -  Major in History of Ideas, with emphasis in religion, literature, and art history

Employment

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge MA

  • Assistant Head (1986-1994)
  • Co-Director of College Counseling (1986-88)
  • Advisor and History Teacher (1986-1994)

Boarding Schools and National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Boston MA

  • Director of Boarding Schools (1981-85)
  • Director of NAIS Admission Services (1980-85)
  • Associate Director of Boarding Schools (1979-81)
  • Assistant Director of NAIS Public Information Services (1979-80)

The Masters School, Dobbs Ferry NY (1976-79)

  • Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid (1978-79)
  • Assistant Director of Admission (1976-78)

Present Board Activities

  • Hotchkiss School (2007-present)
  • Polaris Project (2011-present)
  • Horizons Greater Washington (2000-present)

Recent Board Activities

  • Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS) (former trustee)
  • Association of Independent School of Greater Washington (AISGW/IE) (former trustee)
  • Norwood School, MD (former trustee)

Consulting

  • Independent Education (IE) (Search Committee Chair)
  • Metairie Park Country Day School (Board Retreat)

Professional Organization

  • Headmasters Association (Executive Committee, 2008-2011)
  • Headmistresses of the East (past President)
  • Country Day School Heads Association
  • National Association of the Principals for Girls Schools (NAPSG)
  • Malone Schools Consortium

Contact Information

Marjo Talbott
Head of School
202.939.8819
Email

Main Office:
202.939.8848