Rosita founded Montessori Mornings with Sorour in 2015, which evolved into CASA in 2019. Rosita coordinates our in-house Montessori training. She holds the MCI Early Childhood and Trainer's credentials; Montessori Inclusion cert. from Loyola University; L7 Forest Kindergarten and an M.Ed in Childhood Practice Leadership with a focus on Children's Rights.

After studying egyptology, Sorour re-trained as a Montessori teacher and established neighbourhood classrooms in Cairo, Egypt, running a charitable trust until they became self-sufficient. She taught in Montessori schools in Sweden and Norway before moving to Edinburgh in 2011. Sorour is Head Teacher with oversight of the business and strategy and holds the AMI administrators credential.

Irene has a wealth of expertise in the sector as a Montessori teacher and administrator as well as a tutor and trainer. At CASA she currently leads the Montessori practice and professional development within the team. She has an MSc in Psychological Studies on top of her MEd in Childhood Practice and Montessori Diplomas covering birth to 12. 

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Anna has previous experience in retail although she has been interested in working with children since she completed a work placement early in her career. She assists the preschool group, and, having completed most of her SCQF L8 Diploma in Montessori Pedgagogy for children from birth to six years, Anna is also undertaking her teaching practice placement.

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El-Jay has a BA and Masters in English literature and Creative writing for children and is currently undertaking the SCQF L8 diploma in Montessori Pedagogy for children aged 0-6 years. El-Jay is drawing on years of experience as a nanny supporting children and families, as a trainee practitioner in our Nido team.

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Frida works in the Nido as a qualified Montessori Guide with a specialism in 0-3s and has several years' experience in the role. She also holds a BSc in Pediatric Nursing and has a few years’ experience in healthcare. Frida was born in Norway but has lived most of her life in the UK.

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Karolina is in charge of operational aspects at CASA, and spends time with children at mealtimes and in the afternoons including running group cooking and food preparation activities. Karolina has pediatric first aid and Level 2 Food Hygiene training.

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Mary-Anne has a teaching qualification covering ages 3-7 and L7 Forest Kindergarten training. With plenty of experience in the early years, including as an outdoor nursery practitioner and reception teacher, Mary-Anne is currently co-Lead Guide in Lower Casa and Outdoor Lead as well as running our Forest Kindergarten.

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Having joined us as a freshly minted Early Childhood Education graduate, Niamh is working with the Babies and Toddlers in the Nido. Niamh brings her enthusiasm and several months' experience with preschoolers in a Montessori setting in Ireland. Niamh is currently completing her SVQ L7 in Children and Young People.

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Titi trained as a Montessori Teacher for the 3-6 age group at a certified MACTE centre and training school. Titi has over six years work experience with toddlers and preschoolers in Montessori nurseries, as well being a mum of two young children. Titi is currently completing her SVQ L7 in Children and Young People and leads our Nido Toddler team.​

Rachael has eight years' experience as a practitioner and holds an HNC in Early Education and Childcare. Her keen interest in nature and sustainability, Rachael was drawn to the Montessori approach to teaching children how to care for the environment. Rachael holds the AMI 0-3 certificate as Lead Guide in Babies.

Shanisse holds an AMI Montessori diploma for 3-6 year olds and is currently completing her SVQ L7 in Children and Young People.. Shanisse has also taught primary 2 and has a postgraduate degree in geology and geophysics, which makes her a font of knowledge about Planet Earth. Perfect for working across both preschool groups!

Sophie holds an AMI Montessori diploma for ages 2-1/2 - 6 as well as a BA and MA in Early Childhood Studies. Sophie is is currently completing her SVQ L7 in Children and Young People. She has been working with young children for over 14 years including in Montessori settings in London. She co-leads the Upper Casa preschool group with Shanisse.

Sugra holds an HNC in early childhood practice, having migrated to working with children from an earlier, decade-long career in the NHS as a nurse, and having raised four kids of her own. Sugra is undertaking our in-house MPS specialisation and is a Montessori Guide in the Nido Toddlers.