Mrs. Munira Hyder – Directress and Supervisor

I began my teaching career in 1987 as a Montessori directress in a prominent Montessori School in Karachi. That is when I fell in love with teaching young children via the Montessori Method of education. In my classroom I employed (and to this day continue to actively employ) the 5 basic principles of the Montessori Method detailed below:

• Respect for the Child – Respect is the cornerstone of Montessori Education. I always show respect for children when I help them do things and learn for themselves. When children have choices, they are able to develop the skills and abilities necessary for effective learning autonomy, and positive self-esteem.
• The Absorbent Mind – Montessori taught me to understand that children can’t help learning. Simply by living, children learn from their environment. Children are born to learn, and they are remarkable learning systems. Children learn because they are thinking beings. But what they learn depends greatly on their teachers, experiences, and environments.
• Sensitive Periods – Montessori believed there are sensitive periods when children are more susceptible to certain behaviors and can learn specific skills more easily. Although all children experience the same sensitive periods (for example, a sensitive period for writing), the sequence and timing vary for each child. One role of the teacher is to use observation to detect times of sensitivity and provide the setting for optimum fulfillment. I continually monitor my students to detect these periods.
• The Prepared Environment – Dr. Montessori believed that children learn best in a prepared environment, a place in which children can do things for themselves. The prepared environment makes learning materials and experiences available to children in an orderly format. Freedom is the essential characteristic of the prepared environment. Since children within the environment are free to explore materials of their own choosing, they absorb what they find there. My Montessori education has taught me to create environments for young children, which enables them to be independent, active, and learn.

I completed my Honours Bachelor of Science in Microbiology followed by a Bachelor of Education. I then obtained my Montessori Diploma from Montessori Centre International (MATCE Recognized) from Canada. I continued to work in a Montessori setting while obtaining my Montessori Diploma.

In my spare time I enjoy trying difference cuisines, socializing with friends, travelling with my husband and visiting my grandchildren.

Ms. Mohini Kapoor - Teacher

I began my teaching career in 2007. I have a Bachelors degree in Science & Sociology and a Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education. I have taught all over the world including India and Australia. I can speak 5 languages: English, Hindi, French, Punjabi and Bengali.

I believe that every child is special and unique – attention and love is all you need to bring out the best in them.

I firmly believe that every child is a curious learner. Parents and Educators play an important role in setting the foundation for lifelong learning, good behaviour, health and wellbeing.

It is very important that we inculcate the values of love, compassion and integrity in our children so that they grow up to be good human beings.

When I am not in the classroom, I love to spend time with my two wonderful kids.