Our Teachers
Montessori Seacliff prides itself on the consistency of its staffing team. Our educators are committed to continuity of care and all have been with the centre for many years.
Maeve qualified in Ireland as an early childhood educator and also holds a diploma in child psychology. Maeve has worked in early childhood education for the past thirty years. Maeve has undertaken her Diploma in Montessori Studies. Maeve has been the owner/Director of Montessori since 2004.
Tarryn holds a certificate IV in Business Administration and Finance. Tarryn also holds a certificate III in Children’s Services. Tarryn has been part of the Montessori team since 2015.
Brigette Green has completed her Diploma in Children’s Services and her Bachelors of Children’s Services. Brigette will then undertake her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Over the years, Brigette has gained a wealth of experience working in various Child Care settings catering for children aged between 0 -14 years of age. Brigette is also furthering her Montessori studies. Brigette has been part of the Montessori team since 2011.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Education as well as a diploma in Children’s Services. She has extensive experience working throughout Australia and overseas. Heather has obtained her Diploma in Montessori Studies. Heather has been a part of the Montessori team since 2014
Alice has completed her Certificate III in Children’s Services and Diploma in Montessori Studies and is currently obtaining her Training in Montessori. Alice has been a part of the Montessori team since 2012.
Julie holds a Diploma in Children’s Services. She has obtained her Diploma in Montessori Studies. Julie has been a part of the Montessori team since 2009
Eva has obtained her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Diploma in Children’s Services. Eva has also undertaken Montessori training. Eva has been a part of the Montessori team since 2016
Sarah has over 12 years working in a Montessori environment. Sarah holds a Diploma in Children’s Services. Sarah has obtained Montessori training through various workshops. Sarah has been a part of the Montessori team since 2017.
Sophie has completed her certificate 111 in Children’s Services.
Sophie has also completed her certificate as a Montessori Assistant.
Sophie has been working at the Centre since 2018
Sophie has also completed her certificate as a Montessori Assistant.
Sophie has been working at the Centre since 2018
Ana joined Seacliff Montessori in May 2023. She is pursuing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Ana holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Education and a Masters degree in Social Work and Socio-educational Intervention, both obtained in Portugal. She has gathered experience in working with children in Australia, New Zealand, the Czech Republic, and Portugal. Ana is gaining her Montessori training through in house mentoring.
Tamie has been a part of the Seacliff Montessori team since May 2023.
Tamie has obtained a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education in 2006 and has worked in a variety of settings from Preschool to Secondary Special Education. Tamie has a strong interest in the Montessori method of teaching and has gained experience in this philosophy through previous workplaces.
Tamie has obtained a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education in 2006 and has worked in a variety of settings from Preschool to Secondary Special Education. Tamie has a strong interest in the Montessori method of teaching and has gained experience in this philosophy through previous workplaces.
Was part of the Seacliff Montessori team in 2020 and is returning for 2024.
Wendy, along with her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and Diploma in Education Support. She has also completed her certificate as a Montessori Assistant. She has experience working in a variety of Education and Early Learning Services and centres and previously coordinated Disability respite services and Community Development programs.
Wendy, along with her Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care holds a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and Diploma in Education Support. She has also completed her certificate as a Montessori Assistant. She has experience working in a variety of Education and Early Learning Services and centres and previously coordinated Disability respite services and Community Development programs.
The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.
The education of even a small child, therefore, does not aim at preparing him for school, but for life.
The most important period of life is not the age of university studies, but the first one, the period from birth to the age of six.
When children come into contact with nature, they reveal their strength.
The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, ‘The children are now working as if I did not exist.’
Play is the work of the child.
To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.
The child, making use of all that he finds around him, shapes himself for the future.
Education cannot be effective unless it helps a child to open up himself to life.
The environment must be rich in motives which lend interest to activity and invite the child to conduct his own experiences.
The senses, being the explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge.
The land is where our roots are. The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.
What the hand does the mind remembers.