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A team dedicated to serving children
After a 20-year career working for multinational companies in Paris, Singapore, and Geneva, and armed with her AMI Montessori 3-6 educator diploma and experience with her four children, Ludivine decided to open an innovative school with the ambition of unlocking the potential and uniqueness of each child.
Ludivine
FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR
Our team
TheHappy Kids Montessori Schoolwas born out of one observation: education is the cornerstone of our societies. As Maria Montessori so aptly put it, "the child is the future of humanity," and tomorrow's society will be shaped by today's children. They are the ones who will have to make the right decisions to ensure the sustainable development of our planet, to face the climate challenge and its many collateral issues (migration, social, economic, etc.). We therefore need women and men who are creative and sensitive, curious and open-minded, confident and fulfilled, supportive and connected to the nature that surrounds us."
Passionate about education and children, Lydie obtained herAMI-certified Montessori educator diplomafor ages 3-6 at the IFMM in Geneva.
Trained in sophrology, she has mastered playful sophrology techniques that enable children to become aware of their bodies, sensations, and emotions.
Patient and attentive, Lydie is a passionate advocate for nature and practices ecology and zero waste on a daily basis.
In her free time, Lydie enjoys yoga, rock climbing, skiing, and mountain biking.
Lydie
FRENCH-SPEAKING MONTESSORI TEACHER
Petra has been working in early childhood education for over 20 years, mainly in Montessori schools, and is an AMI London-certified educator for ages 3-6. Her various experiences in schools in the United Kingdom and South Africa have given her a passion for teaching young children in English.
Petra's kindness, optimism, and energy are fueled by the joy of contributing to the harmonious development of the children in her class.
Petra enjoys sports, the mountains, and traveling.
Petra
ENGLISH-SPEAKING MONTESSORI TEACHER
Coming from a family of teachers, Sarah worked for several years in nurseries before discovering Montessori education. She graduated asan AMI-certified educator for 3-6 year olds from the ISMM in Lyon in 2016 and has since worked in various schools in the Geneva region.
Dynamic and caring, she supports children by respecting their pace and encouraging their independence. Her goal is to create a stimulating environment where every child can thrive and develop their full potential.
Outside of school, Sarah enjoys nature and horseback riding.
Sarah
FRENCH-SPEAKING MONTESSORI TEACHER
An AMI-certified Montessori assistant, Yolanda also holds a master's degree in educational technology and is a trilingual early childhood teacher. Yolanda has taught with passion in international schools for several years.
Yolanda enjoys organizing linguistic, scientific, and cultural activities to develop children's intellectual abilities, as well as artistic, musical, and sports workshops that promote their physical and social development. She is always patient and gentle with young children.
Energetic and enthusiastic, Yolanda enjoys spending her free time dancing, cooking, and participating in mountain sports.
Yolanda
ENGLISH-SPEAKING MONTESSORI ASSISTANT
With a wealth of varied professional experience, Muriel has worked as a support worker and shadow teacher with children with special needs, particularly autism and ADHD. She has implemented individualized strategies to support their learning, promote their independence, and encourage their social skills, within a structured yet adaptable framework.
During her university studies, Muriel developed an interest in educational sciences and explored different teaching approaches, including Montessori principles, which she naturally incorporates into her practice. Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills and accustomed to multilingual environments, she offers stimulating activities tailored to each individual.
Muriel
ENGLISH-SPEAKING AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY LEADER
Anita grew up in New York in a multilingual family. After studying art history and fine arts, she moved to Paris where she worked as an English teacher.
Upon arriving in Geneva, she continued to teach English alongside her artistic activities and, in 2020, obtained her AMI diploma as an English-speaking Montessori Assistant for ages 3-6 and 6-12.
Outside of teaching and her artistic activities, Anita enjoys spending time with her family and playing tennis.
Anita
ENGLISH-SPEAKING MONTESSORI FACILITATOR AND ASSISTANT
With dual Swiss-Australian citizenship, Cecilia has extensive experience working with children, both in educational settings and during recreational activities.
She has worked as an English teacher for children, a holiday camp and recreational day program leader, and a birthday party organizer. Thanks to these varied experiences, she knows how to lead structured activities such as creative workshops, adapt to the needs of each age group, and ensure a safe, positive, and caring environment.
Cecilia
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY LEADER AND WEDNESDAY CLUB