Bronwen Allen was born in Canada where she attended an English-French bilingual Montessori preschool herself as a three year old.  She then grew up and was educated in England from the age of four, graduating with a degree in theology from the University of Durham in 1997.  She then came to Poland to qualify and work as an English teacher in private language schools, specialising in the area of teaching children. 

She has more than 20 years of experience in educational management – 10 years in the area of running private language schools and nearly 12 years in running Montessori programmes.  She has participated in the Montessori preschool and Montessori school teacher training courses (both for grades 1 to 3 as well as 4 to 6 of primary school) with the Polish Montessori Institute and has attended numerous conferences and workshops in the area of Montessori teaching and school management.  She is married to a Polish husband and is the mother of two bilingual Montessori children – a daughter and a son.

‘I am passionate about education, the English language, bilingualism and the Montessori method.  I love the satisfaction that comes from seeing children blossom in the Montessori learning environment.  I am deeply convinced that the educational environment of international exchange, combined with the Montessori method offers a unique and very special experience for our children.’

My name is Oliwia Nowak, I am an English and early education teacher. I have also completed a Montessori preschool course organised by the Polish Montessori Institute in Warsaw. I really enjoy working with children and I am happy to witness the development of their skills and personalities. The Montessori method is particularly dear to my heart because it allows me to have an individual approach to each child and to focus on their needs and emotions.

In my personal life, I am a happy wife and mother. I enjoy mountain hiking, contact with nature, travelling and family cooking. In my leisure time, I like to broaden my knowledge of child psychology and attachment parenting.