People
Mel
Originally a shepherd, Melanie discovered Montessori when her daughter attended The Village Montessori some 30 years ago. She is committed to the educational philosophy of the Montessori method and to following the natural development of the child. Melanie strives to create a loving, secure environment where all children can flourish. She is a passionate conservationist and her hobbies include hill walking, foreign films and adventuresome dining.
Clare
After graduating from the University of London with a BA Hons English Literature and Language, Clare worked as an English Language teacher in Tokyo, teaching children and adults. She then spent over 20 years as a business and finance journalist before deciding to follow her passion for Montessori philosophy and practice and train as a Montessori guide. Clare is happiest when outdoors, especially when walking and camping with her family in the British countryside.
Nanami
Nanami is an experienced Montessori teacher and life-long student. Beginning her training in special educational needs, she discovered Montessori philosophy and gained an early years degree. Always looking for moments of creativity, inspiration, wonder and awe alongside my teachers (big and small humans) and the world. Nanami enjoys everything to do with food, solo travels include Japan, Vietnam, Australia and reading contemporary literature.
Emma
Emma is a dancer and choreographer with a strong foundation in both performance and teaching. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Contemporary Dance from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in 2021 and since then has been dedicated to sharing her love of dance with others. Emma’s teaching experience spans from early childhood education to dance for older adults and public engagement projects and she has had the privilege of performing in numerous productions, including East Wall (2019) Hofesh Shechter Company, Die Zauberflöte (2021) and Nabucco (2022) at The Royal Opera House, and productions at the Bregenzer Festspiele (2022-23).
