Miss Pegah
Director: Level 6 Post Graduate Diploma in Early Years education, Early Years Teacher, Montessori Diploma, Neuropsychology Diploma (in progress)
I feel very lucky to be in a position to work with so many amazing, dedicated professionals with a genuine love for children. The Bristol Montessori epitomises my belief that in a very beautiful way children teach us how to love. What I mean, is that life through their eyes is uncomplicated and simple and we can fall in love with the little things all over again.
It's so amazing when we see a child feel a sense of accomplishment. And that's what the Montessori approach is. It's following what's in a child's heart and watching how that joy leads to growth.
Something about me: I have 3 kids who are my world, I have an orange belt in kickboxing and I'm a massive foodie. I should really have a black belt in eating!
Miss Anya
Manager: Level 3 Early Years Care & Education, Montessori Diploma (in progress)
After almost 30 years working within childcare, from working with the children to managing a whole setting, I’ve loved it all and thought I’d seen it all! Until I came to The Bristol Montessori. What I can? Wow! It’s just amazing to see such a calm environment with such happy children.
Something about me: I’m a Manchunian through and through and I was once linked to a famous rock star…
Miss Emily
Deputy Manager and SENDCo: Level 6 PGCE Early Years, Montessori Diploma
Child-led practice has always been my preferred way of working with children so Montessori hits the nail on the head. Having worked in mainstream education, I love seeing the children here working so much more independently and feeling a sense of achievement and progress when they learn to do things for themselves. The children are so friendly and I feel really supported by a brilliant team.
Something about me: I am one of 4 sisters, 3 of us were born in Jamaica, where I went to a Montessori nursery!
Miss Madhavi
Montessori Teacher: Level 3 Childcare, International Montessori Diploma
I love that being in an authentic Montessori school allows me to fully immerse myself into the philosophy, just like the children! It gives me an opportunity to explore so many different skills whether it’s dancing, singing or playing some long-forgotten childhood games.
Something about me: To mark any special occasion, I like to create a collage of personalised memories for my friends and family.
Miss Polly
Early Years Teacher: Level 6
EYTS
What I love about the Montessori way, is the children’s choice and how this is supported through the freeflow environment. It’s so calm and the perfect environment for learning. I love how Montessori taps into children’s natural desire to learn and gives them independence. For me personally, it allows me as a teacher, more scope for creativity in the role and allows me to have more quality interactions with the children than in prevous roles. Oh, and the team is super caring and supportive.
Something about me: I’m a twin, I have a Labradoodle puppy called Sonny, I’m a wild swimmer and I just LOVE art! Screenprinting is my superpower ;-)
Miss Thilini
Montessori Teacher: Level 3 Childcare, International Montessori Diploma
Since discovering Montessori teaching, I began my career as a teacher which I did for 6 years before opening up my own school in Sri Lanka. The freedom that the Montessori philosophy gives children allows us as teachers to learn from them too. It’s a win win! When the opportunity to move to the UK presented itself, I jumped at the chance to work with the fantastic team at The Bristol Montessori.
Something about me: I love to sing and you’ll often find me singing to anyone who will listen!
Miss Kelly
School Support Practitioner
I had my children early in life, at one point I had 4 children under 4! The last two were twins. Working in a school around my children’s needs fit the bill for many years. I spent 14 years doing that and later I became the housekeeper at The Bristol Montessori. I absolutely loved what I saw so I applied for the support role here and haven’t looked back. I just love everything about it, the staff are welcoming, the children are amazing and the setting is just perfect.
Something about me: I used to travel around the world as a dancer and was even World Champion in Rock n Roll in 1991!
Miss Nishadi
Montessori Teacher: Level 3 Childcare, International Montessori Diploma
I have a 15 years of Montessori teaching under my belt so working in an authentic Montessori is the most important thing for me. The Bristol Montessori is just that. It gives children the autonomy to take charge of their own learning, to take responsibility for themselves which makes them so independent.
Something about me: I love to learn about different cultures so working in Montessori schools in Sri Lanka, Thailand and the UK has been really helpful to allow me to do that.
Miss Dishanthi
Montessori Teacher: International Montessori Diploma, Level 3 Childcare (in progress)
What I love most about the Montessori methodology is the high level of respect for the child and when they graduate, they are incredibly independent.
The main reason for choosing The Bristol Montessori is that is fully embodies the concept of being citizens of the world, the staff and the student body is so diverse that we all learn from each other.
Something about me: I love music and have my grade 8 piano!
Miss Paige
L3 Apprentice
I began my Level 3 Childcare training at college and approached The Bristol Montessori to carry out my placements. After a year of being here, it was clear that this was the right environment for me and I was lucky enough to be offered a full time apprenticeship which I snapped up.
I love the calm environment which makes it perfect for me to learn the ropes. Also, the team is so supportive and they work well as a team. It’s nice to be part of that.
Something about me: My hair is so long that I could easily pass for a mermaid!
