Our Team
Meet Our Team
At St. Andrew’s Montessori, our calm and caring teachers are dedicated to each child’s growth – physically, emotionally and intellectually.
They create a peaceful, supportive classroom where every child feels seen and heard. Teachers provide gentle guidance within clear, respectful boundaries, helping children build self-awareness and make positive choices.
They listen with respect and respond thoughtfully, fostering confidence and independence.
We know a happy environment means happy children – and here, they thrive while making joyful memories every day.
Our Team
Principal
Nina O'Neil
PrincipalQualifications:
Montessori Diploma,
BA in Media and Film studies,
Foundation Degree in Interior Design
School Administrator
Monica Cherrie
School AdministratorQualifications:
BA English,
Qualified Teacher Status
Co-Heads of Nursery
Uzma Anverally
Co - Head of NurseryQualifications:
Montessori Diploma,
Masters of Business Administration,
Bachelor of Business Studies
Zurina Snaith
Co - Head of NurseryQualifications:
International Montessori Teaching Diploma (2½-6 years),
Diploma in Nursery Nursing,
Foundation Course in Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Ages 2–12 years
Montessori Teachers
Uzma Anverally
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
Montessori Diploma,
Masters of Business Administration,
Bachelor of Business Studies
Zurina Snaith
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
International Montessori Teaching Diploma (2½-6 years),
Diploma in Nursery Nursing,
Foundation Course in Children’s Yoga Teacher Training Ages 2–12 years
Sophie Dunnell
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
International Montessori Teaching Diploma (2½-6 years)
PGCE
Simona Da Silva Lourenco
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
International Montessori Teaching Diploma (2½-6 years),
MCI Montessori Early Childhood Education Foundation Degree,
Foundation Degree (Level 5) in the Montessori approach and philosophy,
BA (Hons) in Childhood Studies,
Master’s degree in Applied Psychology and Coaching (2022)
Paula Alegre Garcia
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
International Montessori Teaching Diploma (2½-6 years),
QTS
*Currently on Maternity Leave*
Marta Krsteva
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
Montessori Diploma
Anaïs André
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
Psychology Degree,
Montessori Diploma
Sarah Déchandon
Montessori TeacherQualifications:
Montessori Diploma
Upuli Amarasinghe
Montessori TeacherTeaching Assistants
Silvana Pastor
Teaching AssistantJoined in April 2017
Tara Ives
Teaching AssistantJoined in April 2019
Svetlana Kucherina
Teaching AssistantJoined in September 2024
Housekeepers
Oksana Nevkipilaja
HousekeeperJoined in January 2015
Svetlana Kucherina
HousekeeperJoined in September 2024
Governors
Samantha Rawson
GovernorMark Brealey
GovernorCareer Opportunities
At St. Andrew’s Montessori, our team is made up of passionate, dedicated individuals who create a warm and supportive working environment. We take great pride in fostering a happy and collaborative community where every team member can thrive.
If you have experience in education and share our commitment to nurturing each child’s unique potential, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a special school where tradition meets modern Montessori values.
Please send your CV and a cover letter expressing your interest to info@saintandrewsmontessori.com
“The real purpose of education is to prepare the orientation for future generations, who will progress to a new plane.”