Clare has been an invaluable member of our team since Ennis Montessori School first opened its doors in 2001. Her deep Montessori knowledge and years of experience shine through in her work as Montessori Lead across both the Senior and Junior Programmes.

Clare’s qualifications include:

• Diploma in the Montessori Method of Education (for children 3-12 years),
• Caring for Children with Special Needs – QQI Level 5,
• Tusla- Children First Certificate and Keeping Safe programme
• Paediatric First Aid Certification
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Certificate.

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Caroline has been with us since the service opened in 2001 and is a valued member of our team. She supports the children as a Montessori Assistant and Afterschool Leader, while also taking on key responsibilities as Fire Safety Supervisor and School Collections Supervisor in the afternoons.

Caroline’s qualifications include:

• Level 6 Diploma in Supervision in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Montessori Diploma
• Certificate in Foundation Studies in the Montessori method of Teaching
• Caring for Children with Special Needs – QQI Level 5,
• Tusla-Children First and Keeping Safe programme
• First Aid Certified
• Healthy Ireland ‘Smart Start’ Training
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training

Selena has been part of Ennis Montessori School since 2007. She supports the children as a Montessori Classroom Assistant and AIM Supporter, leads our Cara Club in the afternoons, and is Care & Maintenance Supervisor across the school.

Selena’s qualifications include:

• Diploma in Montessori Teaching,
• Certificate in Créche Management
• Caring for Children with Special Needs – QQI Level 5,
• Tusla Children First Certificate and Keeping Safe programme
• First Aid Certified
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training

Gabriela is the Manager of Ennis Montessori School since 2024. She joined our team in 2018. Gabriela is the key worker for students on work experience and is also our First Aid Supervisor.

Gabriela’s qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Distinction in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
• Healthy Ireland “Smart Start” Training
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• Tusla-Children First Certificate and Keeping Safe Programme
• Sensory Play Course
• First Aid Response (FAR) certified
• Certificate in Life Long Learning incorporating Montessori Principles
• Food Safety Certificate.
• Supporting Children with Additional needs in the Prepared Environment Certificate.

Sharon joined Ennis Montessori School in 2022. She is a Classroom Assistant in the morning and Cara Club leader in the afternoon.

Sharon’s qualifications include:

• QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• First Aid certified
• Manual Handling certified
• Fire Safety Training
• Children First Certificate

Muneeza is the owner of Ennis Montessori School and brings over 12 years of experience in early childhood care and education. Having worked as a Montessori teacher since 2014, she established her first early years service in Newport, Co. Tipperary in 2018 and took over Ennis Montessori School from Davnet in 2025. She is passionate about supporting young children in their earliest years and is committed to providing a warm, high‑quality learning environment where every child can flourish

Muneeza’s qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Childhood Care and Education
• QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Leadership and Inclusion
• QQI Level 5 Award in Payroll-Manual and Computerised
• First Aid Response (FAR) certified
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• Child protection Training and Tusla Children First Certificate
• Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2- HACCP
• Distinction in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
• QQI Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management-in progress

Roisin is the Assistant Manager of Ennis Montessori School since 2025. She joined our team in 2023. Roisin is also Montessori leader in the Junior Montessori Classroom in the mornings and school collection supervisor.

Roisin’s qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• Tusla- Children First Certificate
• Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion Certificate.
• Supporting Children with Additional needs in the Prepared Environment Certificate.
• First Aid Response (FAR) certified.
• Food Safety Certificate.

Eve became part of our team in 2025 and has taken on key roles within the school. She is the Junior Montessori Leader and also supervises all supplies in the school.

Eve’s qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education
• First Aid certified
• Manual Handling certified
• Tusla Children First Certificate

Saoirse became part of Ennis Montessori School in 2025. After starting with us as an AIM Supporter, she has expanded her role and now also works as a Montessori Assistant.

Saoirse’s qualifications include:

• QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• First Aid certified
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• Tusla Children First Certificate

Mariatul first came to us as a student on work experience and officially joined the team in 2025. She now plays an important role in supporting children and staff as an AIM Support Worker.

Mariatul’s qualifications include:

• QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• First Aid certified
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• Tusla Children First Certificate
• Caring for Children with Special Needs – QQI Level 6,

Since joining our team in 2025, Dorota has contributed to both our morning and afternoon programmes. She provides dedicated support as an AIM Supporter and leads the Montessori Cara Club with energy and care each afternoon.

Dorota’s qualifications include:

• QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• First Aid Response (FAR) certified
• Tusla Children First Certificate
• Special Needs Assisting – QQI Level 6
• Primary Course in Food Safety with the Environmental Health Officers Association.
• Autism Spectrum Disorder in Early Years Certificate

Since joining our team in 2025, Ciara has taken on key roles across both our morning and afternoon programmes. She leads the Senior Montessori class with experience and care, and continues her leadership in the afternoons as Cara Club Leader.

Ciara’s qualifications include:

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education
• First Aid certified
• Manual Handling certified
• Tusla Children First Certificate

Tanya first worked with Ennis Montessori School in the 2000s and, after taking time out to focus on her family, returned to the team in 2024. She now brings her experience and care to her role as a Montessori Classroom Assistant each morning.

Tanya’s qualifications include:

• QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
• First Aid certified
• Manual Handling and Fire Safety Training
• Tusla Children First Certificate and Keeping Safe Programme
• Human Resources Management Certificate.