Role of a Teacher
Education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being. It is not acquired by listening to words, but in virtue of experiences in which the child acts on his environment. The teacher’s task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for cultural activity in a special environment made for the child.
Ms. Kiran
Managing Director
Ms. Kiran is the Managing Director at Playful Platos. Her 20 years of experience in the childcare industry ranges from being a teacher to an administrator. She worked as a teacher for over 6 years & then went on to being the administrator. She has many certifications under her belt that help her gain insight into how a school, can provide a safe haven for a child so that he develops to the best of his abilities. She is a caring mother of three children herself and carries the same affection for all the children in her care. She deeply believes and strives to maintain camaraderie between the parents and teachers which makes the whole school experience for the child and the parents a breeze.
Ms. Malik
Program Director
Ms. Malik is the Program Director at Playful Platos Montessori & childcare. She is a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & a certified Primary Montessori teacher. She has been a member of the American Montessori Society for the past 20 years.
Her background spans from devotedly studying child behavior to providing unique, individualized academic instruction and effective classroom management. As Program Director, she provides material that stimulates the senses, promotes intellectual curiosity, enhances children’s fine motor skills, and most importantly, accelerates positive brain development. Just as she has done for the 400+ children she has taught in the past 20 years, she has created a supportive, engaging, holistic environment for the students of Playful Platos Montessori that will serve as the foundation for all their future successful academic endeavors.
Ms. Nadia
Lead Infant Teacher
Miss Nadia is the infant/ toddler teacher. She has over 5 years of experience working in well-reputed childcare.
She loves working with children and they love being in her class. She develops new strategies to keep the children engaged. She loves to keep them learning through music and movement & Art activities, She focuses on helping them develop their motor skills as well as polish their language skills by reading to the children one on one every day.
Her structured curriculum and fun craft ideas are a blast for the kids and we are very excited to have her on our team
Ms. Nahida
Lead Toddler Teacher
Ms. Nahida Hannan is a Montessori-certified, passionate toddler teacher. She has a two-year-old daughter who attends Playful Platos Montessori. She has worked as a Montessorian for the past 14 years, out of which she has worked at Playful Platos Montessori for the past five years. She has loved being the Daisies Lead at Playful Platos Montessori for the past two years. One of the most rewarding aspects of her job is the relationships she builds with her students and their families.
Ms. Ritu
Lead Toddler Teacher
I’ve been a resident of Loudoun County since 2002. Before that, I lived in India, where I studied Botany. I chose Botany because I love plants and nature! Botany taught me that taking more time to plant a seed patiently can help it grow better. This background has helped me as a teacher! I ended up choosing to become a teacher because I wanted to provide a nurturing and caring environment for my students to sow their seeds of learning and growth properly now, so that they could grow to become strong individuals in the future!
Ms. Mubin
Lead Toddler Teacher
In my two years of work here, I’ve created a classroom where curiosity and independence are encouraged! I pay a lot of importance to being patient, flexible, and attentive to the individual needs of each child, while also supporting the overall Montessori philosophy and curriculum. I find so much joy in those little learning moments where I get to see your children grow! I feel very strongly about the importance of catering to the creativity of children, especially in their growing years. I value the opportunity you all have given me to not only educate, but to shape your children’s character, instill confidence, and help children discover the excitement of learning.
I look forward to getting to know your children and growing together as this school year progresses!
Ms. Marcela
Lead Toddler Teacher
Hola! I’m a fun-loving teacher who believes language comes alive through joy, movement, and connection! I love bringing my passion for dancing into the classroom, turning lessons into lively, interactive experiences.
Ms. Praveena
Lead Toddler Teacher
I have been working with young children for nearly 20 years. I hold a bachelor’s degree and a Montessori certification as well. I believe in creating a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment where children can learn and grow at their own pace. For the past five years, I have loved being part of the Playful Platos family@