Diane Sharman

Diane was born in Johannesburg in South Africa. After school she traveled around Europe before returning to South Africa to train as a Montessori teacher at the College of Modern Montessori. She carried out her teaching practice at a Montessori School in Johannesburg, where she gained experience of working with children from 3 months to 6 years; she then joined their team as a permanent member of staff until moving to London in 2003. Diane worked at schools in Clapham and most recently was acting manager of a children’s centre in Walton on Thames before joining Paint Pots.
She has always worked with children and has a real passion for the Montessori Method of Education. She has a great deal of experience and interest in working with children who have special needs.
Diane most memorable job was working as a clown and children’s entertainer.
In her free time Diane loves to bake cakes when not walking her beloved miniature Dachshund called Dolly.
 

Tara Thapa Atkins

Tara was born in a remote village in Nepal. She was an active child who liked adventure and spent most of her childhood climbing trees, fishing, wandering in the forest discovering new things and helping her family with daily chores.  Tara did part of her schooling in Nepal and Hong Kong due to her father’s job as a Gurkha army officer. After finishing school in India she worked in a Montessori school in Nepal where she received in-house training from her employer and learnt about the Montessori way. After teaching there for over 6 and half years Tara was greatly influenced by the teaching method. Hence in 2004 she came to England to study Montessori education and completed two Diploma's in working with children. While studying Tara worked as a tutor and part-time nanny for children at Paint Pots Chelsea which is how she first came into contact with Paint Pots.  She then went on to develop her teaching practice at the Hyde Park school. In 2006 she joined Paint Pots Hyde Park as a group teacher, soon after getting married. Tara loves nature and has a wide knowledge and understanding of the subject. She is fascinated by history, people, culture and different languages. She speaks Nepalese, English, Hindi, my ethnic language (Magar) and have some understanding of Japanese. She loves reading books, fishing, travelling, cooking, gardening, sightseeing and creative activities. Tara loves working with children and believes that children thrive best when they are happy!

Jessica Llewelyn

Jessica grew up by the sea in the West Country as part of a large family, and moved to London after finishing school to do her Montessori training at the Montessori Centre International. Here she carried out her teaching practice at Paint Pots Chelsea.In January 2009 Jessica joined Paint Pots Hyde Park as a part-time teacher while completing her Montessori training, and became a full-time group teacher following her Montessori exams in February 2009. Following a love of singing and art while she was at school has led her to a particular interest in the art and musical aspects of the classroom. When it comes to her spare time, Jessica enjoys the more adventurous things. Together with her family she did a car rally through Africa where she faced all sorts of exciting situations! Having grown up down by the coast she has always been a fan of water sports which she continues to do such as water skiing and sailing whenever she gets the chance. The other big passion in her life, other than teaching, is her car which is a Morris which she has done up over the years with her father.

Anny Lemos

Anny was born and raised in London. She trained at the Montessori Centre International and has over 10 years teaching experience . She has worked in both MCI and AMI Montessori schools and loves working with children. She recently graduated from the Institute of Education (University of London) with a Bachelor in Education with a 2:1. She has a Drama foundation Certificate from Mountview Drama school (London) and enjoys using these skills during story time or in the playground. Anny speaks fluent French and Greek with some Italian and looks forward to learning Spanish next! She loves travelling, seeing historical sights and experiencing new cultures. She recently visited India touring the Golden Triangle and hopes to be able to continue adding countries and cities to her list of "places I have to see & explore".

Ellie Misselbrook

Ellie graduated from a BA honours Acting degree at Leeds University in 2005. Ellie has always loved the creative arts and is extremely passionate about comedy, last year Ellie performed in the comedy farce ‘A Flea in her Ear’ at the Questor’s theatre where she is currently a member.

In her spare time Ellie loves dancing, visiting the Theatre, skiing and sailing.

Ellie loves being part of a team at Paint Pots and is always here to listen, support and help with any school enquiries.

Ellie joined Paint Pots in June 2010. Ellie will be happy to answer any questions regarding registering your child for the nursery school's waiting list and any queries about termly invoices. 
 

Please contact Ellie on: 08456 43 44 41

office@paint-pots.co.uk