“The fundamental quality for the parent or educator is to know how to observe.” Maria Montessori
I’ve been an early childhood educator since 1996. After graduating, I spent two years working in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) at a Montessori school called “La Printanière”. During this period, I obtained my Montessori Educator Diploma (AMS).
After six years’ experience in various Montessori structures from 1998 to 2004. In September 2004, I decided to open my own school to offer your children a place where they can develop and flourish.
After 10 years’ experience in marketing and communications, Nathalie decided to move into the field of education. Several internships and training as a school teacher convinced her to choose the Montessori pedagogy and train to become an educator.
In 2009, she joined the Secrets d’Enfance team as a 3/6 Educator. A few years later, after further training, she established the 6-9 and 9-11 age group classes. Currently a teacher for the CM1/CM2 levels and the pedagogical head of Secrets d’Enfance, Nathalie implements a pedagogy based on Montessori fundamentals while also integrating academic approaches to ensure a smooth transition to middle school.
With an AMI diploma from the Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori in Paris in 1998 and a degree in Italian, I began my career as a Montessori educator in Rome. Back in France in 2001, I joined a large Montessori school in the Paris region, where I met Cendrine.
In 2005, I joined the Secrets d’enfance school, where I was in charge of the early-learning class and a 3/6-year-old class. Since 2017, trained for elementary classes, I accompany students from CP to CE2 in the Dauphins class.
Nuala Burke-Meurou, originally from Cork in Ireland. Trained as a Montessori teacher at AMI Montessori in Dublin. Has lived in France since 1993. Has worked in Montessori schools and bilingual schools in France for over 20 years.
Nuala joined Secrets d’Enfance in 2014 as an English Montessori teacher and has worked with the different classes for ages 3-6, 6-9, and 10-11. Nuala has been teaching mostly children aged between 6 to 11 (CP – CM2) for the past 5 years.
Nuala has been preparing with her CM2 classes, for the past few years, the Cambridge Flyers exam.
Nuala has 3 French born children therefore understands the issues and problems facing bilingual children and for the parents to navigate and understand bilingual education in France.
A lifelong language enthusiast, Lushan holds a BA in French language and culture and an MBA from the Australian National University. As a parent, she became interested in alternative pedagogical approaches, which led her to obtain the international diploma of Montessori Educator 3-6 years, awarded by the North American Montessori Center (NAMC).
Since 2020, she has been part of the Secrets d’Enfance school team, where she works closely with Edith in the two 3-6 year-old classes, accompanying the children in their development and learning.
Edith Mazaury is the English Montessori teacher in the 3-6-year-old kindergarten classroom. For the past four years, she has worked in France as an English language educator in bilingual schools. She has experience in both traditional and Montessori settings, Edith has observed the significant advantages the Montessori approach offers young learners, particularly in the context of foreign language acquisition.
She holds a degree in Linguistics, Media, and Communication, as well as a Montessori Educator Associate diploma. This is her second year at Secrets d’Enfance.
Having learned French in an all-English environment from a young age, Edith understands the challenges of acquiring a new language. This personal experience provides her with valuable insights into the most effective methods for teaching and practicing language, especially for young learners.
As a primary school teacher who passed the French National Education competitive exam, I taught for ten years in public schools.
This experience enabled me to develop a teaching approach that is attentive to each pupil’s needs, prioritising confidence, independence, and the joy of learning.
Having worked for five years as a substitute teacher, I had the opportunity to teach at all levels of primary school, which enabled me to develop strong adaptability and a comprehensive view of learning.
Committed to a caring and stimulating environment, I joined the Secrets d’enfance team in 2025 as the Lynx educator, for the CE1–CE2 class.
I place great importance on integrating Montessori pedagogy into my professional practice.
Mary is a native English speaker and a Montessori teacher, currently in the final stages of completing her Montessori training.
She worked in a Montessori school during the 2024–2025 school year and, in September 2025, she joined the Secrets d’enfance team in the early years class (early childhood).
Mary also has experience teaching English to adults, notably to employees of Total Gabon, Cameron Gabon, and Global Santa Fe Gabon. She led an English summer programme (English Summer Camp) at Les Petits Bilingues in Aix-en-Provence.
Mary holds a university degree in French (Arts), which gives her a strong understanding of the challenges involved in learning and acquiring a new language. As the mother of three children educated in French schools in Gabon, Angola, South Africa, Morocco, and France, she also understands the realities that bilingual children may face, as well as the questions parents may have when navigating bilingual education in France.
It was the birth of my son that led me to discover the richness and power of Montessori pedagogy. Passionate about education and keen to contribute to a caring and fulfilling environment for tomorrow’s adults, I trained with the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), marking my reconversion after six years’ experience in purchasing.
With an AMI diploma from the Institut Supérieur Maria Montessori in Paris, I’ve been working with children from the very youngest sections in a carefully prepared environment with adapted activities.
My aim is to nurture their natural curiosity and guide them to become independent, confident and, above all, fulfilled.
I’ve been working at Secrets d’Enfance since 2006. I’m in charge of morning and evening care, as well as naptime for 3/6 year-olds. I’ve had a CAP in Early Childhood since 2010. I also work with 2/3-year-olds. I’m always there to comfort your children!
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