Meet the Team

“There is no such thing as teaching without research and research without teaching.  One inhabits the body of the other. As I teach, I continue to search and research.  I...

Position: SNA and ECCE Tutor “Early Childhood Education is the key to the betterment of our society.” – Maria Montessori I am passionate about all aspects of Early Childhood Education....

“Nobody ever finished up where they started – you are never too old to realise your full potential” About Denise Working in the Early Years sector is like a second...

“Children are the backbone of society and it is a privilege for me to work with Portobello in creating possibilities for people to learn effective ways of supporting and educating...

Position: Early Years Lecturer “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” About Pamela I work in the same Montessori classroom the past 17 years....

Position: College Director “I believe in the power of education. I have seen students blossom from timid and insecure individuals into confident grduates as a result of their journey through our...

About Jenny My name is Jennifer Matteazzi and I am the Enrolment Team Leader.  An investment in knowledge pays the best interest and I am part of the team who...

Position: Early Years lecturer “It is now widely recognised that in terms of human development, the importance of early year education can’t be overstated.  As an early year’s educator, you are...

Position: Early Years Lecturer “When I returned to education in 2000 to study Montessori Teaching, I knew I had found my life’s passion. I am passionate about my job and I...

Position: Course Coordinator Masters in Early Childhood Studies & Lead Lecturer BA Hons degree Early Childhood Studies About Marguerita “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting...

Position:  Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Lecturer About Lindsay  I am a Senior Speech and Language Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with children of all ages and...

Position: Montessori lecturer About Amy After always dreaming of having a career in teaching I chose to study Montessori Education, a method whereby the philosophy drew me in and I was...