Fountain Square Playschool

I am Anna-Maria and I am from Finland.

I love working in an international team. I am a bachelor of social services

I have two dogs named Mimi and Nala.

I'm excited to work in Fountain Square to help your children grow to become individual members of our society.

My name is Pat and I come from Canada via Ireland.

I have my vocational qualification in childcare from England and have been working in daycares here in Finland for over 17 years.

I have also a degree in fine arts from the Alberta college of Art in Calgary.

I like reading, drawing, music, movies and of course playing and watching hockey.

My name is Zlatina (Tina) and I am from Bulgaria. I work as the kindergarten assistant.

I take care of the kitchen and cleaning and help the teachers with the children.

I like to see how our kids grow up and how they change through the years.

It makes me proud to be a part of the process of raising our kids to be ready to go to school.

Hello. My name is Hong. I am from Vietnam. I have been working as a teacher for over 15 years. I was educated in 3 educational systems: Vietnam, Australia and Finland. I have bachelors’ and masters’ degrees in education with different specializations. 

I like travelling. I have lived in various cities in Finland.

It is such a great pleasure to become a part of the international team in Fountain Square. To me, the best part of being a teacher is, to see children grow and learn new things every day. 

 My name is Prabesh Khatiwada, and I have Nepali roots. I have been teaching preschool in Finland since 2014 and every day has been a joyful journey.

My teaching is guided by values of wellbeing and sustainability in everyday life, with a strong focus on working closely with families.

I believe children learn best when they are active participants in their own learning journey. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Denmark); Bachelor’s degree in Socionomi (Finland); Specializing in Early Childhood Education (Finland).

 Hello, my name is Elham Parandi.

I moved from Iran to Finland three and a half years ago. I hold a degree in Business Administration and worked for about four years as a library and study hall manager in high schools.

After moving to Finland, I decided to pursue my interest in early childhood education. I am passionate about supporting children’s growth, learning, and wellbeing, and I would be delighted to contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and positive environment for them.

I enjoy working in a team and building new connections. In my free time, I like listening to music, watching movies, and swimming.

I am excited and motivated to join Fountain Square Daycare and look forward to spending time with your children.