Our Staff
Monique van der HeijdenHead of School &
3-6y Montessori Co-Directress
3-6y Montessori Co-Directress
Monique holds a 3-6 years Montessori and Toddler Certification and a NQF Level 5 ECD Diploma from Montessori Centre South Africa (MCSA). She has an Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from UCT and worked in paediatric nutrition in London, UK, for many years. Monique has 5 years of teaching experience in a 3-6 years Montessori classroom in Cape Town and recently moved on from a lecturing and student manager position at MCSA to start her own venture - Silver Leaf Montessori. Monique is a guest lecturer at the NPC Learning In Reach, and facilitates Kids Who Can courses.
Monique loves plants and values self awareness and growth.
Abigail Tripp3-6y Montessori Co-Directress
Abigail is from Cape Town and has studied both the Montessori Centre South Africa (MCSA) 3-6 years ECD Diploma and Toddler Course. She has gained a lot of understanding and experience in her 2 years of teaching in Cape Town followed by 2 years in London.Abigail is passionate about the Montessori ethos and truly believes that the early years of a child’s life are incredibly important and very special. She cannot wait to teach and inspire the future generation.
Abigail enjoys photography and baking.
