Our Staff
JEAN SMITH
Jean attended AMI Montessori College, Sion Hill Blackrock and achieved an AMI primary Montessori Diploma. Having worked as a Montessori teacher in the US she returned to Dublin and founded Lighthouse Montessori School in 2004. Since then she has worked both in the classroom, and managing the school. Jean enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga and walking.
Anna obtained her degree in Specialised Preschool Education from Autonoma Barcelona University. With ten years experience working in the education sector, Anna joined the Lighthouse team as school manager in November 2022. In her spare time Anna enjoys hiking, meeting friends and reading.
JADE GLEESON
Jade attained her Montessori diploma and childcare management qualification from Liberties College dublin. Jade did her teaching practice with us in 2011 and has been one of our Montessori teachers since then. Jade brings her love of animals and nature to the children through arts and crafts activities and circle time. In her spare time Jade like spending time with her family and listening to music.
Analía obtained her Montessori Primary Education diploma in Las Palmas, Spain and has worked as a Montessori Teacher since 2013. Having studied piano at the Music Conservatory of Buenos Aires, Argentina Analia brings her love of music to the children through songs at circle time. Analia enjoys baking and has recently taken up running.
Ana has an Early Childhood Education Degree from Oviedo’s University (Asturias). She has been working in childcare since 2020 and joined Lighthouse team in September 2022. Ana has a great personality, is fun and outgoing and the children love her big heart. In her free time Ana enjoys spending time with friends, swimming, listening to music and hiking.
Rosalicia has a masters degree in education from Mexico and a higher diploma in arts in early years Montessori education from St. Nicholas College Dublin. With 12 years experience working in education and childcare Rosy joined the Lighthouse team in 2020. Rosy loves creating arts and crafts with the children. In her free time she enjoys baking and watching movies with her friends.