MEMBERS OF STAFF

All teachers at St Helens Montessori School, both in the Nursery and Elementary classes, are fully Montessori trained (Early Years and/or Primary). They keep updated on current educational issues by regularly attending professional development sessions, courses and conferences, both in the UK and abroad.
Headteacher and Proprietor
Miss Jeannelle Dening-Smitherman
Teachers
Mrs Sarah Pinagapany, DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) and PGCE
Mrs Susan Coles
Mrs Lyn Hedges-McKenna, SENCO and Deputy DSL
Mrs Desislava Simeonova
Mrs Laura Bisceglie-Neiman
Mrs Joy Marden, (Forest School Leader)
Mrs Angela Taylor
Mrs Doreen Goodwin
Mrs Helen Lyons
Mr Sergio Alves
Peripatetic Teachers
Mr Youssouf Adama – ICT for Upper Elementary Pupils
Mrs Nikki Atkin-Reeves – Drama for Elementary Pupils
Mrs Edyta Mokone – Horticulture and Gardening
Mrs Gwen Nathan – Music, Choir, Piano, Oboe and Recorder
Mr Julian Squires – Sports for Elementary Pupils
Mr Gary Titmas – Chess for Elementary Pupils
Mrs Angela Taylor – French
Mr Ian Hunt – Judo Club
Mrs Carol Dean – Swimming Coach
School Secretary
Miss Elizabeth Hunter