Staff

School year 2022-2023

At LEK, we place a strong emphasis on recruiting and retaining the best and most qualified staff. Our diverse and qualified team play a crucial role in creating a nurturing environment that promotes holistic development and sets the stage for future success. Our skilled staff come from both Finland and abroad. They all have strong English skills and are committed to:

Understanding

developmental stages and individual needs

Providing

personalized attention and tailored learning experiences

Establishing

a foundation for lifelong learning

Supporting

social and emotional development

Ensuring

health, safety, and well-being

Fostering

partnerships with families

Sharing

a love of the English language with young children

Amy Shook

ECEC Managing Director
Amy is originally from the USA where she worked as an educator in museums, primary schools, and a university. She has been with LEK since 2018. Amy holds a Master of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and Care and is a qualified ECEC & Preschool Teacher in Finland.

Hanna

ECEC Teacher Kittens Language(s): English & Finnish Basic: Swedish & French
Hanna was raised in a bilingual home, in an international community in Finland. She holds a degree in social services which qualifies her as an ECEC Teacher. Hanna loves being creative with kids.

Jane

ECEC Caregiver Kittens Language(s): English, Finnish & Russian
Jane is originally from Russia but has lived in Finland for 28 years. She has a basic degree in Child & Family work. Jane is a calming and comforting presence in the classroom.

Edith

ECEC Caregiver Cats Language(s): English Intermediate: Finnish
Edith is from South Africa originally, where she worked in business and finance. Now living in Finland, Edith changed her profession and earned a degree as a practical nurse after discovering a passion for working with children.

Kem

ECEC Teacher Pups & Dogs Language(s): English Basic: Finnish
Kem is a qualified ECEC & Preschool Teacher. She was an owner/director of a daycare in Washington State, USA for many years. Kem moved to Finland in 2008. She's creates a lively and warm classroom environment.

Tuija

ECEC Caregiver Pups & Dogs Language(s): English, Finnish & Swedish
Tuija holds a basic degree in Child & Family work. She's been working professionally with children for over 6 years. Her hobbies include arts and crafts and we are looking forward to seeing her creativity in action in the classroom.

Dinesha

ECEC Caregiver All Groups Language(s): English & Sinhala
Dinesha is originally from Sri Lanka where she studied Business Management at university. She worked in banking and management for 17 years. Dinesha substituted at LEK last year where she discovered her love for ECEC. She is gentle, creative, and loves making crafts with kids.

Tania

Kitchen & Housekeeping Language(s): English & Finnish
Tania is qualified as a practical nurse and she has a Bachelor of Hospitality Managment. She worked at LEK as a caregiver last year. This year she will put other skills to use making healthy meals for children and keeping the kindergarten clean and hygienic.

Mikael

Civil Servant
Language(s): English & Finnish

Additionally, we have 1 to 2 Interns.

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