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About Maria Montessori
A better world starts with your child.
15/10/2020
Born in Italy and raised in the South-East of France, Lidia Olivieri has a degree in Social Psychology from the Université de Lettres et Sciences Humaines de Nice. She received her three-to-six AMI diploma in 2002 from the Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori in Paris where she taught for a few years, before joining Montessori School Bali. She is our Vice Principal, our Preschool Coordinator, as well as one of our Preschool Lead Teachers. Her passion and enthusiasm for guiding her students is contagious and her creativity and love of beauty bring innovative extensions to her teaching practice every year.
Born in Italy and raised in the South-East of France, Lidia Olivieri has a degree in Social Psychology from the Université de Lettres et Sciences Humaines de Nice. She received her three-to-six AMI diploma in 2002 from the Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori in Paris where she taught for a few years, before joining Montessori School Bali. She is our Vice Principal, our Preschool Coordinator, as well as one of our Preschool Lead Teachers. Her passion and enthusiasm for guiding her students is contagious and her creativity and love of beauty bring innovative extensions to her teaching practice every year.
Dayu holds a bachelor’s degree in English education. She has a passion for working with children and loves teaching Bahasa Indonesian. Her goal is not only to help students learn the language but also to foster a deep appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia. She is committed to helping the students build confidence in their language abilities, which she believes will serve them well in their personal and professional lives.
Isabel has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and is a certified social worker. After volunteering and then working as a social worker in impoverished communities and homeless shelters, Isabel felt an affinity for the 6-12 age group and pursued a Montessori teaching diploma for ages 6-12. While working as a Montessori teacher in Uruguay, Mexico and Spain, Isabel obtained additional certifications in Multiple Intelligences, Positive Discipline, and Nonviolent Communication.
Throughout these experiences, Isabel witnessed first-hand how children thrive in environments that respect their individual development and nurture their natural curiosity. Isabel is dedicated to guiding each student on their journey towards independence, critical thinking and collaboration, helping them grow into confident, creative and responsible individuals.
Outside of the classroom, Isabel is passionate about practicing yoga and enjoys swimming and scuba diving. Isabel loves the Bali community and aims to make a difference in the holistic development of MSB students.
Marianna is originally from Thessaloniki, Greece. After completing her bachelor’s degree in Special Education she dedicated several years to working with neurodiverse students and those with learning difficulties. Driven by a deep love for her students, Marianna was led to seek an educational approach that would support them holistically, which she found in the Montessori Method.
Marianna received her AMI 6-12 Montessori diploma from the F.C.S.I.M. Bergamo Training Center in Italy. The understanding of Cosmic Education completed her identity as an educator and filled her with hope. Seeing “Education as a help to life,” as Maria Montessori said, changed her perspective and deepened her commitment to nurturing each child’s potential.
Marianna feels at home when she is close to the sea, while music is an integral part of her daily life. Traveling and photography are inseparable for her, as they help her see the world with different eyes.
Iphigeneia (Iphi) is a dedicated bilingual Montessori teacher with a rich Greek-British heritage. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, she earned her AMI Montessori diploma for ages 3-6 at the Montessori Teaching Center of Athens. With a wealth of experience working in Montessori schools across Athens and the Greek islands, Iphi is passionate about nurturing each child’s growth, helping them develop independence, and cultivating a genuine care for themselves, their peers, and the environment. Her heartfelt approach creates a supportive and inspiring learning atmosphere where every child can flourish. In her freetime, Iphi enjoys mountain climbing, rock climbing and hiking.
Dwi holds a degree from the English Education Department of Ganesha University (UNDIKSHA) and possesses a strong foundation in conventional teaching and learning methodologies. Her professional experience at Montessori School Bali has provided her with a profound and transformative perspective on education. Observing the practical application of the Montessori philosophy—its impact on children’s development and its influence on parental engagement—has been particularly enlightening. Deeply impressed by its effectiveness, she is now highly motivated to apply Montessori principles within her own home environment to support her children’s growth and learning.
Sukma is a Preschool Teachers Assistant, and has been working at Montessori School Bali since 2018. Sukma acquired her English Education Bachelors Degree from Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. She has a great passion for supporting and nurturing the development of our younger students.
Novita has a Bachelor Degree in English Education from Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. She has been working as a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Montessori School Bali since 2016. Novita is passionate about the Montessori philosophy because of the hands-on independent learning of the child and the development their independence, offering freedom within limits and the respect for the child.
Wina joined Montessori School Bali in 2004 as a Preschool Teacher’s Assistant until about 2016. She then worked in the office from 2016 – 2017 supporting General Affairs. Wina came back to MSB during the pandemic in 2020 as a Teacher’s Assistant and around 2021 became the coordinator for the outdoor program which she currently runs for the Preschool. Wina has her AMI Assistant Teacher Training Certificate for 3 to 6. She is happy to be back at Montessori School Bali and loves working with the children.
After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in English Education from Undiksha University, Singaraja, (Ganesha University of Education) in 2008, Lina entered the education world to explore her passion for teaching and learning. Lina taught English and Indonesian in a variety of local schools at various levels (preschool to senior high school) before she joined Montessori School Bali as a Teacher’s Assistant in 2014. In 2016, Lina received her Montessori Teacher Training (Diploma) from North American Montessori Center (NAMC). She also teaches Indonesian and PPKN (Indonesia Study). Lina believes that every child is unique, special, and has his or her own strengths and weaknesses. She is committed to helping children grow and become the best version of themselves in a healthy environment filled with kindness and encouragement.
Dina, is the teacher assistant in the Melati Classroom and Bahasa Indonesia teacher. She has been passionate about being a teacher since she was a child. Dina graduated from Mahasaraswati University with Bachelor’s degree of education and enjoys helping students to learn and grow.
Anom was born and raised in Batubulan, and is the proud father of a beautiful 7 year-old daughter. He received his Diploma in Food and Beverage Management in 2001, and worked extensively in hospitality, most recently as Assistant F&B manager at the Double Six Luxury Hotel. In 2021, Anom became the ground operational manager at Montessori School Bali and enjoys gaining experience and knowledge in the field of education.
She has graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Accounting studies from Politeknik Negeri Bali. She loves to do reading books, listening music and swimming in her spare time. She has been worked as senior accountant who in-charge to provide financial, budget, and tax report for Finance company and hospitality industry for around 18 years. Now she has passionate to learning about various accounting system and financial reports in Education sector and joining in Montessori School Bali with Montessori Philosophy which is develop child for their self-independence and become the best version of themselves in a healthy environment filled with kindness.
Iliana was born and raised in Greece and has been working with children under 6 since 2012. She loves to explore different cultures and had the opportunity to teach in schools in China, Japan and Korea before coming to Bali. Iliana completed her AMI training for children under 3 in 2019, at the Montessori training center of Athens, Greece. She has been an Infant Community Guide ever since. She also worked as a consultant with parents wishing to bring the Montessori method into the home. Iliana feels so thankful to be able to join MSB and explore once more another beautiful culture while observing the child’s journey to independence from birth.
Ayu has returned to Montessori School Bali, where she worked for four years prior to the pandemic, as the teaching assistant in the 0-3 classroom. Ayu brings lovely experience, a calm and friendly personality to the children and her familiarity with Montessori and our school.
Dina holds a Bachelor Degree in English Education from Ganesha University. She has been teaching early childhood ages three to five since 2020. She has a true passion for working with young children and helping each child progress in all areas of development – academic, social, language and motor. This is a challenge she is honored to accept daily. Dina believes that by nurturing positivity and love, we can help each child grow and flourish into their unique personality.
Principal Price was born, raised and educated in Toronto, Canada by parents who immigrated from the UK. With a Bachelor Degree in History and English from the University of Toronto, Marion travelled throughout Europe, and worked in a book store in London before venturing on to Japan for eight years. Marion began teaching English in elementary schools and introductory French at a University before discovering her passion and calling for Montessori education. After earning a Montessori diploma for ages three to six, Marion taught in Montessori schools in Miyazaki and Tokyo before moving to the US. Marion continued teaching early childhood Montessori in Virginia and Washington DC before earning an AMI diploma for ages six to twelve in conjunction with a Master of Education Degree at Loyola University Maryland, and later a Post-Master Certificate in School Leadership at George Washington University. Marion began her teaching journey in 1994, including 8 years in Montessori administration as Program Coordinator and Principal before moving to Bali in 2024 as Principal at our wonderful Montessori school in paradise. In her personal time, Marion is voracious about reading, music, swimming and being at one with nature.
Ayu is returning to Montessori School Bali, where she worked for four years prior to the pandemic, as the teaching assistant in the 0-3 classroom. Ayu brings lovely experience and her familiarity with Montessori and our school, and we are so glad to welcome her back to MSB!
Montessori School Bali was the very first Montessori school established in Bali and founded in 1998 by Nattalia Sinclaire and her husband, Kadek Wiranatha.
Nattalia, having grown up in Ireland surrounded by the Montessori approach, was inspired to seek Montessori training, which she participated in and completed in London and Dublin in 1984 for Preschool and Primary aged children. She then went on to teach internationally in the field of Montessori education in England, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and Indonesia. Being so convinced and inspired by her work in the Montessori field, she was eager to bring the possibility of a Montessori education to Bali and hence had the great pleasure in establishing and opening, with Kadek, Montessori School Bali in May 1998.
Kadek is a long-standing, established, and experienced Balinese businessman, operating predominantly in the hospitality, fashion, and beverage industries in Bali for over 35 years.
