Our Wonderful Team
All our staff are highly trained, Garda vetted and have a genuine interest and love of children. We know that your children are your most treasured possession and here at Bridget’s Montessori every child is treated with care and respect by qualified, warm and competent practitioners who are committed to ongoing professional development & training.
Bridget Woods
Owner/Manager and Principal Montessori Teacher trained as a Nursery Nurse early on in career and has since attained a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, a Diploma in Montessori Teaching, and is trained in Child Safeguarding and Paediatric Occupational First Aid.
Paula Woods
Assistant Manager & Montessori Directress joined our Pre-school in 2013. Paula is currently working towards her Degree in Early Childhood Studies. Paula qualified with a Diploma in Montessori Teaching in 2011, a Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education in 2014 and, is trained in Child Safeguarding and Paediatric First Aid.
Lisa Whearty
Childcare Practitioner joined our Pre-school in 2011. Lisa is currently working towards her Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education. Lisa received a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in childcare in 2011, and is trained in understanding Special needs, Child Safeguarding and Paediatric occupational first aid.
Elaine McKenna
Childcare Practitioner joined our team in 2015. Elaine is currently working towards her Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education. Elaine holds a QQI Level 5 certificate in Childcare and is also trained in Child Safeguarding and Paediatric first aid.
Olivia Woods
Childcare Practitioner joined our team in 2015. Olivia holds a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education with Montessori and is trained in Child Safeguarding and Paediatric first aid.
Sandra Callaghan
Is our Inclusion Coordinator who joined our team in 2015. Sandra holds a BA in Psychology, a Level 6 LINC special award and is trained in Child Safeguarding.