Our Canada Water Nursery Teachers

Kristina Preidyte,Area Manager/School Principal

Kristina has worked in the Early Years Sector for the last 8 years and now brings her wealth of experience and passion to Hatching Dragons. Trilingual herself, she understands fully the benefits of bilingual education. Her biggest hope is to help children foster an appreciation of our world and her secret talent is her incredible baking skills.Kristina also  graduated from Arts Academy with an Award and has experience supporting and working with families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Kristina holds an Enhanced DBS Check, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Health and Safety Officer.

LIngwen Huang ,Deputy School Principal

Lingwen has a wealth of experience within the field and  loves witnessing children’s growth and  development. She holds a Level 5 Qualification in Early Years Education and is proficient in safeguarding policies & EYFS frameworks. Lingwen works within the Baby Room team and supports Kristina as a Deputy Principle. Lingwen enjoys Yoga, Travelling and photography.Lingwen holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Jane Cook,Nursery Chef

Jane has joined our team all the way from the USA. Jane wanted to work in Early Years sector as she believes nutrition is a pivotal part of childhood development. Jane believes  teaching children the  importance of quality food sets them up to live healthy and happy lives.  Jane completed her Degree in Health Science at Furman University . She then completed training at Le Cordon Bleu in Gastronomy and Nutrition . Jane also hold a Level 3 certificate in Food safety and Hygiene. Jane spend her time walking her  dogs, working out, cooking and baking. Jane holds an Enhanced DBS Check.

Baby Room Team

Lingwen Huang, Deputy School Principal

 Lingwen has a wealth of experience within the field and  loves witnessing children’s growth and  development. She holds a Level 5 Qualification in Early Years Education and is proficient in safeguarding policies & EYFS frameworks. Lingwen works within the Baby Room team whilst support Kristina as a Deputy Principle. Lingwen holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Rochi De Vedia, Third in Charge

Rochi has spent the last  13 years  teaching around the world. She hold a Level 6 Certificate in Higher Education. Rochi  loves being with kids and believes that by working in early Years she can contribute to building a very strong foundation in each child which will go with them throughout their lives. Rochi enjoys doing yoga, dance and going to the theatre. She is also  currently studying  Life Coaching & Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language. Rochi holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Tasnim Ahmed , Apprentice

Tasnim  has joined our team in Canada Water as an Apprentice. Tasnim is working towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and has previously worked as a Teaching Assistant. Tasnim enjoys reading books in her spare time and spending her time with her loved ones. Tasnim holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Delphine Awala , Early Years Educator

Jun Guo, Mandarin Assistant 

Jun is originally from China where he  studied acting whilst teaching Chinese to children. He came to the UK to study International business whilst working  in the Early Years Sector with children from 0-5 years old.Jun enjoys  travelling and can speak three languages fluently. Jun holds an Enhanced DBS

Roli Ityav, Early Years Educator 

Roli holds a Diploma in Montessori Teaching practice  and has spent the last 3 years working with  children from the age of 6 months-6 years old . Roli is originally from Nigeria and enjoys seeing babies development through the use of  Montessori.Roli  holds an Enhanced DBS.

Iman Babi , Senior Early Years Educator

Passionate about Early Years, Iman has worked at Hatching Dragons since 2015. Iman hold a Level 3 in Childcare, she  loves watching the children grow , learn new things and enjoys  witnessing the babies reach their milestones. Iman is currently on maternity leave but will be returning to the baby room team in September 2023.Iman holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Martelle Miller-Tash , Part Qualified Early Years Educator

Martelle started her career in Early Years in 2013 when she started her apprenticeship.  Martelle hold a Level 2 in Childcare and has an .Enhanced DBS Check

Blue Dragons and Preschool Team

Erika Borg, Room Leader  

Erika has spent the last 8 years working  with children in various Educational and Early years settings in Malta and Uk. Erika holds a MSc in Child Psychology, EYTS PGCE .From a young age Erika  enjoyed spending time with younger relatives , she then went on to study psychology. Working 1-1 as an LSE solidified her interest  to work in Early Years. Erika enjoys  travelling, Cooking, Jewellery making, reading Writing and  storytelling. Erika holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Yu Cai. Mandarin Early Years Educator  

Zainab alimi. Apprentice

Zainab joined our team in Canada Water as an Apprentice and is currently studying for  a  Level 3 Early Years Educator. Zainab hold a Level 2 and Level 3 in Health and social care . From a young age, Zainab wanted to work with children and was inspired from looking after her baby sister.Zainab spends her time reading new books, going for long walks and enjoys cookings.Zainab holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Inci Sel, Early Years Educator

Inci holds a BA in Preschool Education. She has been working in the Early Years Sector for the last 4 years and most recently worked as a Creative Drama Leader. Inci is originally from Turkey and has now relocated to the UK to continue her journey working with children. Inci enjoys  swimming, going to the theatre, scuba diving, knitting, volleyball and painting.Inci holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding, an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 2 First Aid Certificate.

Ria begum, Apprentice

Ria will be joining the team as a float to support the rooms with the children daily activities and routine. During her time with us Ria will be completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification. Ria enjoys problem solving games, art and crafts and instruments. Ria enjoys spending her time cooking and baking, she also like to try new receipes.Ria has an enhanced DBS Check.

Hatching Dragons Support Staff 

Joy Zhu, Qualified Early Years Educator

Joy has spent the last 6 years working in the Education Sector, she has a range of experience working overseas and within the Early Years and Primary school sector.Joy hold a Master in Education and is a Chinese Qualified Teacher. Joy chose to working with children as she has enjoys seeing the  children progress. She enjoys  creating  Chinese culture related activities and engaging with the children.Joy enjoys playing the  piano, guitar and  singing.Joy  holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.

Tara Conroy,Early Years Assistant

Tara joined the schools as an Early Years Assistant in 2021, she works part time  to support the teams with the children daily routines whilst studying for her Nursing Degree at Kings College. Tara  hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. She also has an Enhanced DBS check.

Sadaf Chowdhury ,Early Years Assistant

Sadaf  joined the schools as an Early Years Assistant in 2022, she works part time  to support the teams with the children daily routines whilst studying for her Nursing Degree at Kings College. Sadaf   holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding. She also has an Enhanced DBS check.

Josie Fergus ,Qualified Early Years Educator

Josie joined our schools as a Qualified Early Years Educator in 2022. Josie wanted  to work in Early Years as she wanted to help bring up the next generation of children to be resilient, loving and confident. Josie loves to  swim, dance and paint landscapes. Josie also enjoys traveling and  learning about other cultures and people from all around the world. Josie hold a Level 3 in Childcare and has an Enhanced DBS Check.

Taoxingyu Hu,Early Years Educator

Taoxingyu  joined our schools in 2022 when completing her BA in Education phycology works on a part time basis whilst studying for  her Masters in Education.Taoxingyu  holds an Enhanced DBS Check.

Jessie Zhang.Early Years Assistant

Jessie   joined our schools in 2023 as a Chinese Drama and Performance Art Teacher. Jessie works on a part time basis at the schools. Jessie holds an Enhanced DBS Checks and Level 3 in First Aid.

Huiyan Sun.Early Years Assistant

Huiyan joined the team in 2022 once completing her MA in Theatre and Performance Studies. Huiyan holds an enhanced DBS Check.

Mozghan.Early Years Assistant

Mozghan has recently joined the team on a part time basis. Mozghan started her career working with children as a childminder, she then starting working with agencies before joining our team.Mozghan  wanted to work with children as she is a  mother herself and wanted to continue to support young  children's development and growth. Mozghan holds an Enhanced DBS Check.