Interviews with Schools

Exclusive Interview with the Headmistress of Puss In Boots Nursery

On 24th April we had the pleasure of meeting with the passionate and inspiring headmistress of Puss in Boots, Amelia Aptaker. Amelia has been leading the nursery for approximately 10 years and both her children have attended the nursery over the years. She originally studied theology at Cambridge followed by teacher training. Afterwards she gained […]

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Exclusive interview with Ms Jenny Finlayson, headmistress of St Christina’s School

On 8th of February, 2017  Mums In The Wood met with the new headmistress of Saint Christina’s School, the lovely Miss Jenny Finlayson. Miss Finlayson joins the school with a vast experience in teaching and school leadership roles both in the state and independent sector in England as well as abroad in Singapore and New Zealand.

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Exclusive interview with Mrs Emma Webb, Headmistress of Queen’s College Preparatory School

  On 25th January, 2017 Mums In The Wood met with the very professional and equally charming  Mrs Emma Webb, headmistress of  Queen’s College Preparatory School.  After beginning her teaching career at Davenies Prep in Beaconsfield, she moved to the prestigious British International School in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she spent 11 happy years in

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Exclusive Interview conducted with Mrs Harriet Connor-Earl, Headmistress of St Mary’s School, Hampstead

  Mums In The Wood met with the inspiring new head of St Mary’s School Hampstead, Mrs Harriet Connor-Earl on 4th November 2016. Mrs Connor-Earl is an enthusiastic and charming head with a real vision for the school and how she wants “her girls” to grow and face the world. She is keen on helping

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An exclusive interview with Ms Coreen Hester, Head of The American School

On 1 September 2016, Mums In The Wood met with the American School in London’s Head of School, Coreen R. Hester and toured the campus with the Associate Dean of Admissions, Caroline Lesando. Mrs. Hester is charming, warm and approachable, with an innate understanding of the psyche of a child and the educational needs of the

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Exclusive interview on the Montessori system with Dipti Kanani – Headmistress of Casa Dei Bambini Montessori

Mums In The Wood was very pleased to meet with Ms Dipti Kanani, founder and headmistress of Casa Dei Bambini and chat to her about her life and how she came to have founded the Montessori. Listening to her inspirational story, really brought home the love she had for the work she does and her students

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Exclusive interview with Ms Laura Martin, Headmistress of St Anthony’s School for Girls

It was wonderful to meet with the newly appointed headmistress of St Anthony’s School for Girls o 21st April 2016. Ms Laura Martin is an elegant, warm, friendly and charismatic headmistress. The vision she has for the school shines in her eyes, confirmed with every word and every smile. She is genuinely excited about launching the

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Phileas Fox Nursery – An exclusive interview with Evgenia Lazareva, founder, Phileas Fox Nursery School

From the first day I visited Phileas Fox,  even before they opened their doors to welcome the children, I have been consistently impressed with the care, commitment and quality of the nursery. From materials and teachers to the carefully laid out curriculum, the nursery is on it’s way to becoming a valuable asset to parents

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