What we are particularly proud of:
We are a diverse team with many talents and a lot of fun at work!

Jessica Kloß
Manager & pedagogical staff

After my training as a state-approved educator, I worked abroad (Canary Islands and Balearic Islands) as a children’s animator and team leader. From 2013-2015 I worked on Tenerife in the kindergarten of the “German School Santa Cruz”. I was thrilled to see how open children are to a new language and how quickly and easily they learn it. All the more I am happy that I can work in a bilingual institution in the future.

Robert Kowalski
Pedagogical staff

I am happy to work at Villa Luna because I really enjoy interacting with other people, especially with children of all ages. I like being able to use my communicative as well as creative skills and to support the children in their personal development.

Sarah Scherer
Pedagogical staff

After completing my studies in childhood education, I am now happy to accompany your children in their everyday life and to be a team member of Villa Luna. My motto in life is: “If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way”.

 

Elena Markouti
English-speaking staff

Working as a native in the kindergarten is the most appealing career choice which my Bachelor’s degree with a focus on teaching English as a second or foreign language has offered me. My previous work experience is from tutoring, which is another way of helping children but I don’t find it as creative and engaging as the kindergarten. I enjoy accompanying toddlers and preschoolers in this fascinating journey to discover the world and take their first independent steps. My main principle as an educator is “to lead the children to concentration and to help them in their development afterwards”, as Dr. Maria Montessori has stated.

 

Darya Ebert
Pedagogical staff

I studied psychology because I have always been interested in the question of why we become the way we are and what we need to be happy. My curiosity about psychology and being human has led me into various fields of activity. At Villa Luna, I like the bilingualism and the carefully thought-out offers of nutrition, exercise, natural sciences, etc. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for life.” (Confucius).

 

Stefanie Hmaiti
Pedagogical staff

It has been clear to me since the fifth grade that I would like to take up a profession where I can work with children. This is probably because I am the oldest of 5 children. I like to spend my free time with my son, playing together, baking or going outdoors.

 

Annabel Krenz
English-speaking staff

I come from the sunny country, Philippines. I finished my Bachelor of Education from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. The languages I speak are English, German and a little bit of Spanish. I spent most of my free time with my 10 year old kid. We read books, listen to music and watch movies together. My belief in the importance of multilingual capability has been one of the reasons for joining Villa Luna. I enjoy working with children of all ages especially the young ones. Being around them and partaking in their development gives me joy, fun and fulfillment. I am happy to be part of the Villa Luna team and for the opportunity to support the growth of your children.

 

Max Gleisberg
Pedagogical staff

After a completed vocational training as a carpenter and 10 journeyman years, I decided to reorient myself and completed an apprenticeship as a state-approved child care worker. Since I had already worked voluntarily in a youth center for a few years, I quickly realized that I wanted to switch to the social sector and incorporate my experience and knowledge into my work. I am looking forward to an exciting time at Villa Luna.

Natalie Beeck
Pedagogical staff

The bilingual education concept at Villa Luna appeals to me very much, which is why I am very much looking forward to our time together. It makes me happy every day to see the children’s bright eyes and their development over time and to be a part of it. My motto in life is: “Give every day the chance to be the best day of your life” – M. Twain.

Maksym Zhuravlyov 
Pedagogical staff

I see myself as a companion, co-discoverer and co-researcher, because “Being there is everything! Watching how children explore, discover and how they achieve new developmental steps at their own pace and seeing joy in their faces at the realization of their own potential gives me a feeling of happiness. And that is why I chose Villa Luna. Because here both I and the children have the opportunity to learn and grow from each other as well as with each other.

Kerstin Stiegemann
Pedagogical staff

As a mother of 4 children and with many years of experience in leading toddler and play groups, I started at Villa Luna in October 2012 in the U3 area. It gives me great pleasure to care for, support and encourage the children in the first years of life.

Marie-Luise Gollan
Pedagogical staff

“It’s the little things in life that make you happy”: I moved from Güstrow to Düsseldorf in spring 2018 and am looking forward to a great time at Villa Luna. After my apprenticeship I worked in Güstrow with children from 6 months to preschool age. In my school time as well as in my apprenticeship I had English as a second language. In my free time I like to do sports and during my training I also discovered playing the guitar.

Victoria Diamend
English-speaking staff

I’m from Argentina and I have a degree as a kindergarten teacher. I bring with me four years of teaching experience from a local school in Buenos Aires. During this time, I have had the privilege of working with children in their early developmental stages, nurturing their curiosity, fostering their creativity, and cultivating a loving and safe learning environment. Recently, I have relocated to Düsseldorf, and I am thrilled to be a part of the Villa Luna community. I look forward to working closely with you to support your children’s growth and development.

Eugenia Aguado
English-speaking staff

I am from Argentina. For 3 years I lived in Australia and New Zealand to improve my knowledge of the English language, and there I discovered how much I enjoyed working with children thanks to different experiences as an au pair. In 2019 I moved to Germany and worked for about two years with the Villa Luna team, and after a one-year break living in Italy, I am glad to be part of the team again. What I like most about working with children at Villa Luna is that every day the children are encouraged to be more independent and become familiar with the language while playing.

Maya Venti
Pedagogical staff

I chose to work with children because it fills me with joy and gratitude to watch them develop and support them on their journey. “If nothing changes nothing changes.”

Robin Roszykiewicz
Pedagogical staff

I am happy to accompany the children on their way and to make their time at Villa Luna unforgettable with my work. My motto is “Be the change you want to see in the world”!

Sofia Traikou
Everyday helper

When working with the children, I find it fascinating to accompany the little people on their way to independence. Of course, also with the exciting offers and activities. I am looking forward to many new experiences and to a good cooperation. My motto in life is: A day without a smile is a lost day.

Sandra Marmolejo
Everyday helper

I studied administration, but my favourite thing has always been working with children. I have done online courses in children’s yoga and attended different lectures on psychology in the different stages of children. My mother tongue is Spanish, I speak German and understand English, Portuguese and Italian. “There is always something new to discover, fun and learn from”.

Brena Nagao
English-speaking staff

Hi, I am Brazilian and I have been a teacher for many years. I love working in the education field. I have experience in schools in Japan, Brazil and now, here, in Germany. Villa Luna has been a very welcoming, creative and fun place to work. And of course, with a lot of work. And all of this is very nice, because, after all, we are contributing to the future of the world.

Vanessa Bauer
Pedagogical staff

After my 8-month stay abroad in Thailand, where I completed an internship in an international kindergarten, I am delighted to be back at Villa Luna. Next year I will be finishing my degree in childhood education and family education and will be working 20 hours a week as a specialist in the yellow group. I am looking forward to being part of the team again and to supporting and accompanying the children in their personal development according to the motto “Help me to do it myself” (Maria Montessori).

Sara Schlingensiep
Trainee

I am happy to be able to accompany your children for a part of their lives, to see how they grow up and always learn something new. I particularly enjoy showing the children new games or craft ideas. I also hope to learn something new from the children and my colleagues.

Iman Boujattoui
Pedagogical staff

I gained my first experience of looking after children when I was young, whether it was babysitting or caring for my younger siblings. These experiences awakened my passion for working with the little ones. After completing my training as a child carer, I am now happy to be part of the Villa Luna team. Here I can fully realise my creativity, patience and joy in working with children. It is important to me to support each child individually and to accompany them in their development. I look forward to witnessing the children’s progress and development every day and supporting them on their journey.

Torsten Hein
Cook

At the age of 8, I already wanted to become a chef. Then, after school, completed my training in a French restaurant. As a self-employed chef and caterer, I then created finger food buffets for receptions, meetings, etc. It is a lot of fun for me to cook fresh for the children every day at Villa Luna and to get feedback from them.

Christiane Malysz
Cooperation Partner ‘Atelier’

Many colors, many brushes, many children. Lots of energy, concentration, confidence, freedom. Many pictures, colorful and special. Have fun with this work.

Marek Majer
Cooperation partner ‘Music’

I am Marek Majer, guitar teacher, music school teacher. With my music studies I have turned my passion into a profession and have been teaching for many years, among others, at Villa Luna. I take great pleasure in introducing children to music through dance, singing and rhythm in a playful way and lay the first foundations for further musical education.

Luna Becker (currently absent)
Pedagogical staff

After I was able to complete my year of apprenticeship at Villa Luna in 2019, I was happy to be taken on. Besides working at Villa Luna, I study social and cultural sciences and enjoy the balanced part of theory and practice every week anew.