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 Aldona - is the primary school and music teacher. She specializes in piano and guitar education. She had gained her experience in primary and secondary schools and junior/senior infants classes teacher. She also worked in childcare sector in Tralee - as after school assistant, preschool assistant and room leader.

She has level 9th of education, master degree in teaching.

Aldona loves spending her time in creche room, playing with children and making them laugh ;)

She is mum of 16 years old girl.

Aldona likes reading, camping, traveling and dogs ;)

 

 

 Anna - is special needs pedagogist and teacher of Polish language. She has been working with children for last 20 years in Ireland.
In Poland she had gained work experience in primary and secondary schools as polish language teacher. In Ireland she has worked  as playschool and after school assistant, preschool teacher and preschool leader.

She has level 9th of education, master degree in teaching  and pedagogy.

She is mum of two boys - 11 and 13 years old.

Anna likes music, tattoos, rock concerts, painting and sea food ;) 

 

Anna and Aldona have both completed High Scope Implementing course.

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David - Has completed Advanced Disability Studies with Special Needs Assisting Level 6th and Kerry ETB QQI Level 5 Sports and recreation. David is fantastic teacher, with great patience and fantastic creativity. His never ending games ideas can entertain children for hours. David is a Room Leader in Afterschool and Wise Owl Shanakill Centre supervisor. He supervisees and supports other staff, collects children from schools, supervises homework, organizes activities, especially sports and games but also board games, quizzes, bingo and many many more.

David has been working with us from August 2019.

He likes jokes, soccer, Manchester United and Monopoly ;)

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Brigita - Brigita has level 8th of Education - Bachelor of Art in Early Childhood Care and Education. She also has Level 5 in Nursing Studies and Maternity Care Skills.

Brigita had been working with children in few creches in Tralee, she has been with us from September 2019.

Brigita is Preschool Room Leader, she organizes activities for children, is responsible for curriculum, care and education.  Brigita is responsible person but also likes fun. She specializes in music games, dancing activities and disco ;)

She likes cats and apex legends, makes the best sushi ;)

 

Sophie -  Sophie has level 5 QQI childcare and special special needs education. She did her working experience in Primary School and she worked in Smyths Toys for 7 years. Sophie is fantastic, creative teacher, very organized and full of ideas. She works in Creche and afterschool room. She is with Wise Owl from September 2023.
Sophie likes travelling, playing with her dog Daisy and shopping.

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Peter - Peter has level 6 QQI childcare and special needs qualifications . He used to work as leisure assistant in Tralee Sports Complex and as an afterschool assistant in Primary School. In Wise Owl he works as AIM worker and Afterschool Room Leader. He is brilliant teacher, great in helping with homework, playing basketball and soccer, very positive person, patient and helpful.

Peter is with us from September 2021.

Peter loves Celtic, Harry Potter, jokes, music and movies.

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​Irati -  holds Level 9th in Comparative Literature, level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education, she also completed English Studies. Irati works as Afterschool assistant in Wise Owl. She is very artistic and creative. She is very patient and full of positive energy. She has fantastic contact with children. Irati started working with us in September 2023. She teaches Spanish in Primary Schools. 

Irati likes her camper van, reading, gym and yoga

Jade - has level 6 in Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education. She has worked with children of all ages in the last 5 years. She has joined Wise Owl in September 2024 and is the Creche Room Leader. She has great knowledge of children's development, she supports all the children and plans for activities for them. She brings good energy and positive vibes to the creche room. She loves traveling and music.​  
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Jackie - has level 5 in Childcare and Level 5 in Nursing. She worked in a nursing home and in the Montessori Creche. Jackie has been with Wise Owl since December 2024, She works as a childcare assistant in Preschool and Creche room. She assists the room leaders with implementing the curriculum and also helps in the kitchen. 

Jackie likes travelling, music, and helping on the farm at home.  

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Judy - holds level 6 of Early Childcare Care and Education and has over 6 years of experience working in childcare - as an AIM support worker, in preschool, afterschool and Junior Play.
She  enjoys art activities, painting, face painting, sport-based and music-based activities with children, bringing creativity, movement, and a calm, positive atmosphere into her work with children.

She has been with us since September 2025, she is working in Preschool/Afterschool Room.
Outside of work, she enjoys dancing,  running, yoga, swimming, reading, Scandinavian films, animals and music.

 

Hazel -  Hazel has been working with us since October 2025 as an AIM Support Worker in the Preschool room. She holds a Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education and has extensive experience in childcare settings.
Hazel provides dedicated one-to-one support to a child while also actively supports the preschool teachers in the room.  Hazel has a great sense of humour and builds strong, positive relationships with children and staff.
Hazel enjoys baking, walking, staying active, and spending time with her children.

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Kerriean - Kerriean has been working with us since March 2025. She holds a FETAC Level 5 in Child Care & Montessori. She works in the Crèche room in the mornings with children aged 12–24 months, where she is patient and caring and has a very good contact with the children.
In the afternoons, she covers breaks, supports planning time, and helps maintain cleanliness  in the kitchen area.
Kerriean enjoys travelling, shopping, and keeping active.

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Dina - holds level 5 qualifications in Early Learning and Care and level 6 Forest School Leadership. She is also a qualified accountant.
Dina has worked at Wise Owl since September 2025, She is an assistant in the Creche Room. She has experience in working as an educator and she also works in Woodies. Hard working, dedicated and patient, with fantastic energy and great contact with children.
She enjoys travelling, being active, walking and nature.

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Wise Owl Staff have completed First Aid Training, Infection Prevention Training, Lead Worker Representative Training, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion course  and Children First Training. We are also part of a Community of Practice, cooperating and supporting each other with other Childcare Services in Kerry. 

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