Accreditation | My Montessori Education Centre

Founder & Director Sylvia Arotin

Sylvia is an award winning international early childhood speaker and educator as well as the director and owner of My Montessori (0-6 yrs) school in Sydney, Australia. She is also the founder of the well-established global Guide & Grow brand, one of the largest Montessori at home online support platforms with over 420,000+ members. Sylvia's vision to help raise tomorrow’s children has fostered a movement supporting caregivers and educators to nurture future generations, blending Montessori principles with positive communication, discipline, and emotional intelligence for a holistic approach in guiding children and adults alike. As a speaker she conducts professional development, workshops, training and delivers her inspiring keynotes globally.

Her expertise and dedication have been widely recognized, earning her multiple accolades in both her industry and her business, such as the Best Service Award, Local Business Awards for Outstanding Business Person, Australian Women's Small Business Champion, and the Montessori Australia Innovation Award, to name a few. Her most recent achievements include the Woman of the Year in the Women Changing the World Awards, and Woman in Education – Early Childhood Education, NEiTA National Excellence in Teaching 2023 award across Australia & NZ. Sylvia’s academic credentials include International Montessori 0–3 years training, 3–6 AMI Assistants training, an International Communications degree, and a Masters in Teaching specializing in early childhood (0–5 years).

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Sylvia Arotin, My Montessori owner and director. She is a child development expert and coach.

Qualifications

✅ Masters in Teaching (Birth – 5years) – Macquarie University

✅ Bachelor of International Communications – Macquarie University

✅ International Montessori Teaching (Assistants to Infancy Diploma 0-3 yrs) - Northern American Montessori Centre (NAMC)

✅ AMI Montessori Assistants Certificate (3-6 yrs) – Montessori Australia Foundation

✅ Director for the Montessori Schools and Centres Australia (Board of Directors)

✅ CEO & Founder of Guide & Grow PTY LTD

✅ Director & Owner of My Montessori school in Australia

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Meet the Educators

Core Staff

Kasey Allen

Kasey has been working at My Montessori for 9 years and is a mother of three boys aged 11, 8, and 3. She discovered Montessori education in 2007 while working as a nanny and found it to be her calling. Kasey takes pleasure in guiding young children to develop independence and self-confidence, finding fulfillment in witnessing their thriving in the Montessori environment.

Ella

Ella is a dedicated Montessori teacher with a Diploma in Early Childhood and Primary Education (Montessori). She is committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Engaging in workshops on digital childhoods, sensory processing, behavior management, and communication, as well as completing the BRiTE resilience program.

Maria Bayan

She is a dedicated Montessori 3-6 Guide for over five years in Inner Sydney and have completed her AMI 3-6 Diploma. She is passionate about encouraging the development of children's autonomy and independence and meeting each individual child's needs in an emotional supportive environment.

Leah

is Malaysian Chinese in Sydney for 20 years, holding a Business Bachelor's (Marketing and Electronic Commerce) from UTS and a Teaching Master's (birth to five years) from Macquarie. With seven years of industry experience, she brings practical insights to foster a positive learning environment. Balancing motherhood and profession provides a holistic understanding of child development.

Pooja

is a dedicated and compassionate early childhood educator committed to fostering a nurturing and engaging environment for young learners. With a Diploma in Early Childhood from OTEN and a Bachelor of Education from Indraprastha University, she brings both academic expertise and hands-on experience to the classroom. She also has a background in Steiner education, further enriching her holistic approach to teaching.

Mel

has worked with children aged 0-5 since 2003. After having her three children, she took some time off in 2016 to be a stay-at-home mum. Her hobbies include playing netball, traveling, and spending time with her family. She looks forward to getting to know your children and supporting them as they grow and flourish throughout the year.

Casual Staff

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