A teacher takes a Hand,opens a Mind andtouches a Heart

I am privileged to be in a position to have gained quality experience from my original commercial career and qualifications (Master in Management & BSc(Hons), UCD) – so that I can take this skillset to an industry that I care deeply about and have a passionate commitment to.

After starting my family I went back to college to complete a level 8 qualification in ‘Early Childhood Care and Education’ (SNMCI). In 2014 I opened a lovely preschool in my family home (Lily Montessori). Growing that business by moving to Greystones was a natural progression. I look forward to many years of fun and satisfaction; knowing that I can play an active, valuable role in the positive experiences and development of many young children.

She has a great love for children and they gravitate towards her. She is highly engaging, lively, full of fun and gentle. Holly values a strong rapport the parents/guardians.

Holly holds a Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education and a Diploma in Childcare Management. She has over 12 years experience caring for and educating preschool children as well as managing a preschool nursery in London.

A Greystones native, Holly is a mother and loves singing (beautifully), baking and outdoor fun.

She is also going to undertake a Masters in Play Therapy and Psychotherapy for children. Aisling has worked for twenty years teaching preschool children, with her most recent experience being the manager and a teacher in a Naionra. She adores children and her reputation as a teacher is outstanding!

As both a mother of four and a preschool teacher, her knowledge and love of children is immediately evident. Niamh is also undertaking a further study – a postgraduate qualification in Early Childhood Play based Education to compliment her Montessori training!

Stephanie has valuable teaching experience as well as having acted as deputy manager. She has a special interest and commitment to the quality of early childhood curriculum. She greatly enjoys following the children’s lead in preparing a rich and varied classroom environment, full of interesting activities and learning opportunities.

Stephanie’s hobbies are music, art, culture, books and she has an interest health and fitness.

Jay has an extremely warm and loving nature with a genuine love for children, while bringing huge amounts of fun and energy to the classroom.

She brings the party wherever she goes!

Jay has two grown up daughters and swims in the Irish Sea 365 days a year!

She has over 12 years’ experience in both early years settings and childminding. She has a First Class honours degree in Early Childhood Education and a level 6 in Childcare and Childcare Management.

She has completed the Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years and is passionate about promoting inclusion for all children.

She is hoping to undertake Lámh this year (Lámh is a manual sign system used by children and adults with intellectual disability and communication needs in Ireland).

She loves fostering children’s imaginations and watching them expressing themselves though play. Caoimhe’s hobbies include arts and crafts, baking and Pilates.

As and Early Years Educator and mother, Clair understands that it is vital that children have a happy learning experience, from the beginning of their education and believes that the role of the teacher has an important influence on this. Clair is constantly inspired and rewarded by what individual children achieve through emergent learning.

Clair has a special interest in additional needs and has completed numerous courses and qualifications in this area, including currently undertaking a Professional Diploma in Inclusive and Special education, postgraduate in DCU. Her aim is to be continually inspired through early years and special needs education.

She believes in creating a rich, varied and happy environment for young children to thrive in. Nadine has a degree in English and History (University of Erfurt, Germany) as well as an International Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy (MCI, London).

She has over 10 years of experience in teaching and childcare. Nadine is a passionate theatre-goer, loves photography and arts. She enjoys walking, yoga and reading.

Emily has many years of experience working in Montessori and childcare. She also taught Piano for a number of years combining her love of music and teaching.

Emily loves children, especially the fun and spontaneity that comes with working with them in a classroom.

Outside of work Emily loves reading, music, travelling & yoga.

She went on to study Primary Education at the Institute of Education in London. During this time, she worked in the Early Years and Foundation Stage of a Nursery & Primary School in Hampstead. Upon completion of her degree, she went on to work with a Special Needs Social Enterprise, in the North-West of England for 10 years.

As an educator and mother, Mary-Emma is passionate about creating a fun, peaceful environment for children to learn in. With Art and Music playing a central role, to having fun with words, while discovering science & construction. Her aspiration is to enable children to use their own creative ideas, while following their curiosity.