Management Team
Julia G
Julia G
Julia G
I am the Nursery Manager/Deputy Safeguarding Lead. I have many years of experience working in the Early Years sector. I initially trained and qualified as a Nursery Nurse and continued to develop my skills and qualifications over the years, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Education (Early Years).
My role is to support the training and pro
I am the Nursery Manager/Deputy Safeguarding Lead. I have many years of experience working in the Early Years sector. I initially trained and qualified as a Nursery Nurse and continued to develop my skills and qualifications over the years, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Education (Early Years).
My role is to support the training and professional development of Nursery Practitioners, develop our Nursery Curriculum and lead our SEND provision ensuring that we deliver high quality early years care and education for all children.
In my spare time I enjoy going on long walks, swimming and playing my Ukulele
I look forward to getting to know you and your child and welcome you to Whitchurch Montessori Nursery.
Chloe
Julia G
Julia G
I hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and have accumulated 18 years of experience in the field. I am deeply passionate about learning through play in all its forms and thoroughly enjoy exploring the woodlands to discover the treasures nature has to offer. It is immensely rewarding to see the spark of inspiration in chi
I hold a Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education and have accumulated 18 years of experience in the field. I am deeply passionate about learning through play in all its forms and thoroughly enjoy exploring the woodlands to discover the treasures nature has to offer. It is immensely rewarding to see the spark of inspiration in children's eyes as they acquire new skills and knowledge.
In my spare time, I enjoy housekeeping, cooking and I indulge my creative side through various crafts whilst cherishing moments with my husband and our Sprocker Spaniel, Jasper.
Julia
Julia G
Julia
I am a Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader and a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, with 11 years’ experience working in childcare. I am passionate about outdoor learning, particularly messy play and imaginative, fantasy-led experiences inspired by Forest School principles, alongside more structured activities such as fire lighting, den
I am a Level 3 qualified Forest School Leader and a Level 3 Early Years Practitioner, with 11 years’ experience working in childcare. I am passionate about outdoor learning, particularly messy play and imaginative, fantasy-led experiences inspired by Forest School principles, alongside more structured activities such as fire lighting, den building and tool use.
I am married and have five adult children, with my youngest due to leave for university next year, and a Border Collie named Sparky. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy cooking, walking, and learning about new cultures.
Room Leaders
Emma
Caroline
Caroline
About Me:
I am the Room Leader in Discovery and hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. I have worked both in nurseries and schools.
My Favourite Things:
I love to knit, crochet, and read.
I will try most arts and crafts, but I can’t draw!
I love all animals, especially cats and alpacas.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Crafting, reading, and enjoyin
About Me:
I am the Room Leader in Discovery and hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. I have worked both in nurseries and schools.
My Favourite Things:
I love to knit, crochet, and read.
I will try most arts and crafts, but I can’t draw!
I love all animals, especially cats and alpacas.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Crafting, reading, and enjoying family time.
Fun Facts:
I have four children, including a set of twins. I have qualifications in ice skating and line dancing and I am gluten-free but have a really sweet tooth!
My Favourite Place is:
My room at home and Cornwall.
Caroline
Caroline
Caroline
About Me:
I am the Room Leader in Explorer and hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. I live with my husband, our dog, and our two house rabbits. I have a 20-year-old son, and I come from a long line of musicians.
My Favourite Things:
Gaming, music, going on adventures, spending time with my family, and watching movies.
I Like to Spend My
About Me:
I am the Room Leader in Explorer and hold a Level 3 qualification in childcare. I live with my husband, our dog, and our two house rabbits. I have a 20-year-old son, and I come from a long line of musicians.
My Favourite Things:
Gaming, music, going on adventures, spending time with my family, and watching movies.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Going on adventures, travelling, gaming on my PC, taking photos, and watching wildlife.
Fun Facts:
I play the violin, viola, and piano, and I sing. I have been in several different orchestras over the years. I have toured around France, Spain, Poland, and Chile. We even played at Disneyland Paris!
My Favourite Place Is:
The Hawk Conservancy – I could spend hours watching and photographing the beautiful birds.
Practitioners
Joanne
Matthew
Joanne
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner, known to the children as Teacher Jo.
I have been at Whitchurch Montessori for five years, working across both the Explorers and Discovery rooms.
My Favourite Things:
Walking! I love walking by the sea, through the countryside, or while exploring a new city.
Good company, spending qua
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner, known to the children as Teacher Jo.
I have been at Whitchurch Montessori for five years, working across both the Explorers and Discovery rooms.
My Favourite Things:
Walking! I love walking by the sea, through the countryside, or while exploring a new city.
Good company, spending quality time with my friends and family is very important to me.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Going shopping with my daughter, walking my dog, and trying different foods from around the world.
Fun Facts:
To celebrate the last Summer Solstice, I participated in an outdoor yoga class with a beautiful view of the sunrise.
I am passionate about yoga because it helps me stay in tune with both my mind and body.
My Favourite Place Is:
My home with my family.
I am also very fortunate to have a large garden where I love to spend my time.
Julia
Matthew
Joanne
About Me:
I am a qualified teacher and I love working with children. I have an 11-year-old son, and I absolutely love cooking.
My Favourite Things:
Walking, playing badminton with my son, and reading.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Travelling with my family.
My Favourite Place Is:
My little flat.
Fun Facts:
I can’t bake cakes! I dream about running a marathon and I’m obsessed with reading.
Matthew
Matthew
Matthew
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner.
I live in Overton with my two children. I’ve lived in many different places across the country, which has given me a wide range of experiences.
Favourite Things:
I have a real passion for music, art, books, and writing.
I Like to Spend My Time:
I enjoy listening to music, writing, and
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner.
I live in Overton with my two children. I’ve lived in many different places across the country, which has given me a wide range of experiences.
Favourite Things:
I have a real passion for music, art, books, and writing.
I Like to Spend My Time:
I enjoy listening to music, writing, and playing a variety of tabletop role-playing games.
Fun Facts:
I train my voice from time to time to practise different accents. I’ve been building a fantasy world for over 20 years and can retain large amounts of information with an IQ of 142.
My Favourite Place:
I love being at home with my girls, but I also enjoy spending time out in the countryside, where I can walk for hours and let the mood take me.
Lucy
Eliza
Matthew
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I have three brothers and one sister. I also have five nephews and three niece. not forgetting my little black-and-white pug called Frankie.
My Favourite Things:
Food (especially chocolate!), my dog and taking him out, my phone and my bed.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Sho
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I have three brothers and one sister. I also have five nephews and three niece. not forgetting my little black-and-white pug called Frankie.
My Favourite Things:
Food (especially chocolate!), my dog and taking him out, my phone and my bed.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Shopping, spending time with my family and driving my car! I like taking my dog out for a puppuccino and going for walks.
My Favourite Place:
Home – or B&M and Home Bargains!
Fun Facts:
I love Harry Styles, I can drive and have my own car and my favourite colour is purple.
Eliza
Eliza
Eliza
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I live with my mum, dad, my two brothers, and my sister. I also have another brother and sister who don’t live with us anymore. I have a very big family, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
My Favourite Things:
Roller coasters, sleeping and eating!
I Like to Spend M
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I live with my mum, dad, my two brothers, and my sister. I also have another brother and sister who don’t live with us anymore. I have a very big family, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!
My Favourite Things:
Roller coasters, sleeping and eating!
I Like to Spend My Time:
Spending time with my enormous family, going shopping and trying out different restaurants.
My Favourite Place:
My house.
Fun Facts:
I have two dogs. One is called Gavin and the other is called Woody. I enjoy doing arts and crafts and making things. I also like watching movies and this year I completed my apprenticeship in childcare.
Leila
Eliza
Eliza
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I was born in Portugal into a large family (my mum is one of 10 and my dad is one of 4). I moved to the UK in 2009, just before my 8th birthday.
My Favourite Things:
My cat (Nico), gaming, spending time with my family, driving, singing, and creative projects.
I Like
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I was born in Portugal into a large family (my mum is one of 10 and my dad is one of 4). I moved to the UK in 2009, just before my 8th birthday.
My Favourite Things:
My cat (Nico), gaming, spending time with my family, driving, singing, and creative projects.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Spending time with my family and playing with my friends on my Xbox.
My Favourite Place:
My bed! 😉 Just kidding – I love being back home with my family in Portugal.
Fun facts:
Portuguese is my first language and the only language I speak at home with my family, but I also know English, a little French, and some Spanish.
Mandy
Nikita
Nikita
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. I am from Iran and live in the UK with my husband. I hold a Master’s degree in IT and have thirteen years of experience, gained both in my home country and in the UK.
Alongside my career in IT, I have always had a passion for working with children.
In 2024, I made the decision to
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. I am from Iran and live in the UK with my husband. I hold a Master’s degree in IT and have thirteen years of experience, gained both in my home country and in the UK.
Alongside my career in IT, I have always had a passion for working with children.
In 2024, I made the decision to change my career path and pursue this passion more seriously. I completed a Level 3 qualification in Child Education and am highly motivated to continue developing my knowledge and skills within the education sector.
My Favourite Things:
Spending time with my family and friends, practising yoga and reformer pilates.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Being in nature, hiking, walking and running.
My Favourite Place Is:
My mum’s house.
Fun Fact:
I don’t enjoy cooking! Unlike me, my husband is a good cook 😊
Nikita
Nikita
Nikita
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. I am 21 years old and an only child, even though I always wanted siblings. I live with my mum and my cat, and I visit my dad often. I spend most of my time reading books or listening to music.
My Favourite Things:
Going to concerts, cats, One Direction and music.
I Like to Spend
About Me:
I am a Level 3 qualified Early Years Practitioner. I am 21 years old and an only child, even though I always wanted siblings. I live with my mum and my cat, and I visit my dad often. I spend most of my time reading books or listening to music.
My Favourite Things:
Going to concerts, cats, One Direction and music.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Listening to music, whether it’s live or on vinyl and reading books.
My Favourite Place:
My room.
Fun Facts:
I have a cat called Snowy. I have been to over 80 concerts and love reading.
My favourite singer is Louis Tomlinson. I have seen him live 18 times and met him twice. Oh yeah and I love One Direction (Might not have mentioned this😆).
Matt
Nikita
Emma C
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I live at home with my parents (Teacher Emma) and my three siblings. I have two cats and enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
My Favourite Things:
My favourite colour is purple and my favourite animals are Owls. My favourite food are Burger and chips and m
About Me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I live at home with my parents (Teacher Emma) and my three siblings. I have two cats and enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
My Favourite Things:
My favourite colour is purple and my favourite animals are Owls. My favourite food are Burger and chips and my favourite TV show is The Last of Us.
I Like to Spend My Time:
Spending time with family and my cats, Onyx and Rusty. I also like gaming and Crafting (3D printing, crocheting, and knitting).
My Favourite Place is:
At home with my family. I would also love to visit Canada again, and America to see my uncle, auntie, and cousins.
Fun Facts:
I have my bus driving license. My mum taught me how to crochet and knit.
At college, I studied Patisserie and Confectionery and I built my own PC for gaming.
I am also a twin!
Emma C
Emma C
Emma C
About me:
I am working toward a Level 3 qualification in child education. I have 3 children.
My favourite things:
Baking cakes with my daughters and going on family holidays.
I like to spend my time:
With my family, making memories.
My favourite place is:
Devon and Cornwall.
Fun facts:
My favourite colour is red, I like gardening, my favourite food is sushi and I love coffee!