Staff

Joanna Rogala (MA) Preschool Director. I became a teacher because of my calling and passion for this profession. Graduated from University of Gdansk, where I majored in Polish language. In the beginning of my career I worked at a primary school in Poland. Then I had spent three years as a teacher at the Polish School in Prague. Since then, for already 4 years I have been running my own kindergarten in Prague, first located in Prague 4, however always with international kids. Being 100 percent dedicated to work is the only approach I have towards work. My pupils and well as employees appreciate this, which is proved by a number of awards I received during my career as well as high test scores of my pupils.

Magda Janczak (MA) Deputy Director. My name is Magda Janczak and I am a deputy director of The Little Mole. I had spent 12 years at the global financial industry companies, when one year ago my husband and myself decided to move over to Prague. Being a mother to a 7-years-old boy, I experienced myself the difficulties to identify a proper kindergarten. At the Little Mole I do my best to combine my international track record with a mom's experience to create an environment in which both children and parents would find themselves comfortable.

Louise Trotman (MA) Preschool Teacher is a native English speaker from Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. She studied Applied Social Sciences and Psychology at University. During her degree she specialised in the History of Education and the Psychology of Teaching. She has lived in the Czech Republic for 3 years, and it was in Prague that she gained her TEFL qualification.
Louise enjoys working with the children at the Little Mole and loves to see them taking an interest in the topics that they are taught using the IPC International Preschool Curriculum. She firmly believes that the preschool years are when children are at their most receptive to new challenges and ideas and when their education, and educators, helps to mould the people that they will become in later life.

Bushra Nasir (MA) Preschool Assistant My name is Bushra Nasir I am from Pakistan and I came to Prague  eight years ago to join my husband. When I was studying in school and college I was very much impressed with my teachers whose are very kind with their students. So the teaching is my favorite hobby in my student life. After finishing my study I got married and I was very much busy with my new life and with my kids. When my husband came to Czech Republic for his business at that time I have a lot of time to fulfill my wish as a teacher and I start working as a English teacher in a primary school. It was a excellent experience to spent time as a teacher. The Little Mole International Pre School gives me a chance to fulfill my wish to serve the children as a teacher. Since then I am very much happy and enjoying my duty to work with different countries teachers as colleagues and totally new experienced with different countries children as well. 

Anna Mazur (MA) Preschool Assistant – Anna is a UK registered (GSCC) social worker. She graduated in Social work from Grzegorzewska Academy, Warsaw and has a MA in Sociology (University of Warsaw). She has more than three years experience working with children and young adults. In 2008 Anna moved to the UK where she gained valuable experience working with children and young adults with Autism and Asperger Syndrome as a Life Skills Instructor. During her stay in UK she also worked with children in the reception group (preschool preparation) at primary school. Anna relocated to Prague to accompany her husband and is looking forward to working with the children at The Little Mole, where she can share her experience and passion teaching children.

Mackenzie Veliotes (MA) Nursery Teacher - My name is Mackenzie (Mack), and I am a native English speaker from the United States. Upon earning my Bachelor’s degree in Biology, I could not dismiss the idea that my true calling might be as a teacher. Thus, I moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand where I earned a TEFL certification. I lived in Chiang Mai for two years where I was employed as a preschool teacher. Helping young children learn and grow has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and something that I wanted to continue in Prague. While teaching, I am always sure to create a welcoming and fun environment where children feel comfortable to learn and express themselves. I am looking forward to this school year and getting to know all the little Pixies!

Agata Stocka (MA) Nursery Assistant My name is Agata and I come from Poland, where I’ve been teaching English at Primary School for six years. I graduated from Faculty of Pedagogy at Warsaw University but beside that I participated in many programmes around Europe searching for inspiration to my work. My other academic interests were psychology (at Katholieken Universitet Leuven) and social work (at University degli Studi di Parma). By the time I decided to be a teacher I worked also as a psychologist’s assistance in a Youth Therapeutic Center and finished course in family mediation. I love discovering the world with students making them as involved as possible. We learn by seeing, saying, doing and listening and as a teacher I try to use more than one modality and tap all kinds of intelligences. I also like sharing with children my passions, which are: climbing, cycling and sailing and that’s why I enjoyed so much organizing summer camps when I lived in Poland.

Sheetal Jyoti (MA) Nursery Teacher. My name is Sheetal and I am so glad to be a part of The Little Mole team. Originally from India I moved to Prague almost 4 years back to live with my husband. I received my Bachelors degree in commerce from Punjabi university India and  my masters degree from KUK,India. Before coming to Prague I have been teaching in India in an international school for 6 years. In Prague I discovered the joys of teaching in Preschool and i have had the privilege to teach in other preschool in Prague for 3 years before I came to The Little Mole. In April 2011, I was Blessed with a beautiful daughter and now i want to continue my profession. For me children are a source of great inspiration as they always help me to be more creative. I have a personal love for arts & crafts and is happy to have the opportunity to facilitate the creative expression of the children. I'm looking forward to see them growing and developing in The Little Mole's unique environment.

Nima Sherpa Nursery Assistant - Nima moved to Prague two years ago with her husband. She grew up in Nepal and was always very passionate about kids. She was lucky enough to get her first job as a personal teacher to a family living in Kuwait. After returning back to Nepal she put even more effort into getting skilled in social disciplines. She was certified as a social worker and was trained by a government led organization for kids and education. Her desire to help children propelled her to set up an orphanage in her home town, a successful project which was originally managed by Nima herself. The main goal was not only to enable kids with a sad fate to feel at home but to also enhance their chances for a satisfying life so that cooperation with foreign teachers was its main focus. Nima is very happy to continue her career in Prague with Little Mole. She both respects and loves kids personalities and likes to contribute to many activities during their time together.

Erin Smith (MA) Nursery Assistant. My name is Erin Smith and I am from Pennsylvania, USA.  I studied languages at West Chester University of Pennsylvania and obtained a degree in French and International Relations.  During university, I spent my free time as a nanny and realized I wanted to be a teacher and work with small children.  Before coming to Prague I spent 18 months teaching English to children in Gwangju, South Korea.  I came to Prague to earn my TEFL certification and decided to stay in the city.  I have a passion for learning and find joy in learning and growing together with my young students. Young learners are very impressionable and open and I aim to channel that energy by providing a healthy, supportive and creative environment in which the students will be able to excel.