Our educators
Our educators have more than 33 years of combined teaching experience in early and primary education in both Montessori and traditional educational settings.
Our educators use Montessori principles and methods to inform their teaching. The educators prepare the environment using natural, hands-on experiences to nurture the child's ability as a creative, disciplined, motivated and independent thinker.
Our low student educator ratios allow for an individualised program for each child. Through detailed observation, our educators gain an insight into each child’s interests and needs and collaborate as a team to plan individual and small group learning programs.
Marina
Principal / Directress
Marina has worked in education for more than 24 years, with teaching experience ranging from preschool to Year 12. She has a Bachelor of Teaching (primary & secondary) and Bachelor of Arts/Technology. She holds the AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) Diploma in Montessori Studies (3 to 6 years) and the MWEI (Montessori World Education Institute) Primary Diploma in Education.
The lead teacher in a Montessori classroom is traditionally called a director/directress, as their role is to help guide the children in their own learning.
Marina also holds a current first aid certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Ashleigh
Assistant Educator
Ashleigh has been working in Early Childhood Education for 13 years, with nine of those years in a Montessori early learning environment as an assistant.
She has a Diploma in Children's Services as well as an AMI 0-3 Diploma.
Ashleigh holds a current first aid certificate, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation.