Fiona

Fiona trained as an early childhood and infants teacher in the United Kingdom. She has been at Tamworth Montessori Preschool for many years.

Fiona is our Teaching Director, Early Childhood Teacher, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor. She has also been assessed by NESA as a Proficient Teacher. Fiona has also completed Montessori qualifications.

Fiona has a current first aid and child protection qualifications as well as a valid Working with Children Check.

Fiona’s Educational Philosophy

I believe that all children should have equal access to a quality Preschool Education. In providing this, I am laying down foundation for a positive future in terms of attitude towards both education and the wider world.

Mariko

Mariko has many experiences of Tamworth Montessori Preschool, as a parent, Administrator, Board Member and now as the Preschool Manager. She keeps coming back to Preschool.

Mariko has many years’ experience in business and administration and has relevant qualifications as well as being a director of several companies.

Mariko has undertaken studies in Early Childhood Education studies and has current first aid and child protection qualifications as well as a valid Working with Children Check.

Mariko’s Educational Philosophy

I will encourage a thirst for life-long independent learning in children. I will make sure that the environment is challenging, creative, inclusive, motivating and supportive so that all children can learn at their pace but still reach their full potential. I will be the advocate for the children.

I will guide the children to understanding themselves and their behaviour and help them to learn to organise themselves. I want children to realise their likes, dislikes, strengths and weaknesses, and to have the freedom to encourage and assist other children; not just older children helping younger children but children more experienced in some areas helping those not so experienced in that area. 

We need to remember that Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. - Nelson Mandela 

Sandy

Sandy has worked for many years as our Cleaner. She cleans our preschool every afternoon.

Most children do not see Sandy as she comes in after they have left for the day.

Sandy has a valid Working With Children Check.