North Dulwich team
JULIANE PARTHIER
manager
Juliane is manager in North Dulwich. She is a qualified teacher from Germany. Her approach is always very child-orientated, sensitive and appealing. She is imaginative and creative in bringing language alive and engaging children in speaking, listening and learning. She has a wealth of experience in language teaching and sound and deep understanding of children’s diverse needs
Almut Röpke
Almut is an Early-Years teacher from Magdeburg, Germany. Her training included internships in different kindergartens and after school clubs. One of her favourite activities with children is to do arts and crafts, so the children can explore and express their creativity. Almut also likes singing songs and playing the guitar. She wants to support the children to learn German in a playful way.
Sophie Reich
Deputy Manager
Sophie is from Berlin, Germany, where she worked as an Early-Years Teacher for several years before she decided to become a qualified primary school teacher. She has worked with nursery school and primary school children (1-11 years old) for the past years. During her work she realised how important a good relationship is for children to feel safe and believe in their own abilities. The Montessori method "Hilf mir es selbst zu tun" (“Help me to do it myself”) is part of Sophie’s educational approach. She encourages children in their development through play and exploring. Sophie is enthusiastic about science experiments and being creative with natural materials.
Zhala Karimova
Zhala graduated from Azerbaijan University of Languages. After graduating, she moved to Germany for three years where she was an Au-Pair and volunteer in an international kindergarten and worked as a language teacher with young refugees in Jena, Germany. During the following three years, she worked as a subject teacher at a private secondary school in Azerbaijan. Zhala's main goal is to help children enjoy their learning process. and to explore and develop their creativity
Selina mann
Selina is from Hamburg, Germany, where she worked with children in an After-School program and as a private caregiver for families. After earning her degree as a paediatric nurse, she worked in a children’s hospital with premature and newborn babies. Now that she has joined her husband in London Selina wants to work in a more educational role with children. Her approach emphasises creating a nurturing environment where children can explore the world at their own pace, be respected for their individuality and grow in connection with nature and creativity. She also loves reading books with the children.
Ann-Christine (Anni) Klein
Anni is from Hamburg, Germany where she gained experience in working with children in nurseries before she started a different career. In 2019 she came to the UK and worked as an Au Pair for two years. Next to her role in the German Kindergarten she is in training to become a Counsellor. Her approach is to see every child individually and to focus on their mental health and wellbeing as well as emotional development. She is very passionate and caring and enjoys to support every child’s development