Our staff
Our English-speaking group supervisors are native speakers certified by the British Council, have pre-school education and a minimum of 3 years of experience in working with children aged 2-6. They gained their experience in international institutions, teaching children of many nationalities, including Australia, China, the USA, Japan, Vietnam and others. Polish-speaking teachers have pedagogical education and experience in the field of initial teaching of the Polish language.
Iwona Ferszter Petz
Founder
Little Academy is my 'third child'. I created them with my younger daughter in mind, because I could not find a kindergarten that met our needs - especially linguistic ones.
I am a lawyer by education, I worked in the media for 15 years. After giving birth to my younger daughter, Helenka, I decided to quit my job in a corporation and create a network of English-speaking preschools. Granting me exclusivity in Poland by the British Council for the program dedicated to preschoolers entitled “Learning Time with Timmy” put the seal on the decision and I sprang into action ...
Today we have 4 preschools ... It is my great joy that I listen to the children who speak English in the kindergarten and observe our teachers from all over the world. I am pleased with the international community that we create together ...
I was very lucky to meet Marzena - Managing Director, on my way. We create a harmonious duo in which my business experiences and her pedagogical and managerial experience are intertwined with the experiences of the mothers that we are.
Creating Little Academy has become our passion, we do it with great commitment ... every small and big progress is our success. We invite you to join the adventure😊
Anna
Psychologist
I am a graduate of psychological studies at the Catholic University of Lublin and postgraduate studies in pedagogical preparation for psychologists. I gained experience in working with children by working in kindergartens, during individual revalidation classes with the youngest and by participating in numerous trainings and courses, including in the field of work with children with developmental difficulties, neurodidactics, creative thinking. Acquiring new and up-to-date knowledge is very important to me, which is why I also completed the Social Skills Trainer Course, an internship at the Sensory Integration Therapy Center, and in the coming months I will defend my postgraduate work in the field of Sensory Integration. Working with children is a constant inspiration for me and a challenge to look for new therapeutic solutions and my own professional development. In contact with children, I want to show them from the very beginning that their emotions are important to me and regardless of whether it is joy, longing or anger, they should be named and properly taken care of.
Julita
Speech therapist
Wykształcenie i tytuł licencjata zdobyłam na Uniwersytecie Medycznym w Białymstoku na kierunku logopedia z fonoaudiologią, a obecnie kontynuuję naukę na Warszawskim Uniwersytecie Medycznym na kierunku logopedia ogólna i kliniczna. Posiadam przygotowanie pedagogiczne. Doświadczenie w pracy z dziećmi zdobyłam prowadząc terapie indywidualną i grupową w przedszkolach i żłobkach współpracując z Centrum Pięknej Mowy. Swój warsztat pracy stale wzbogacam o dodatkowe szkolenia, do których należą między innymi:
- Terapia miofunkcjonalna wg A.Kittel
- Masaż logopedyczny
- Terapia ręki I i II stopnia
- Logorytmika
- Opóźniony rozwój mowy – diagnoza i terapia
Do każdego dziecka podchodzę indywidualnie i dokładam wszelkich starań, aby prowadzone przeze mnie zajęcia były ciekawe i kreatywne.
Kate
British Council teacher
Hello, I’m Katarzyna and I am very happy to be teaching your children this semester. I completed my teaching qualifications in Poland and worked both in state schools and language schools. I have taught adults, teens as well as young learners. In the summer I teach in the UK.
I‘m very open and talkative therefore, helping students develop confidence in speaking English is one of my favourite goals. I love using games in the classroom.
When I‘m not teaching I love singing and listening to music.
Ilhame
British Council teacher
Hello, I’m Ilhame and I am thrilled to be part of the British Council Warsaw team. I have been teaching English following the completion of my qualification in 2014 in Bangkok. Since then, I taught mainly young learners in various schools and institutions.
What fascinates me the most about teaching young learners, is their level of creativity and how quickly they improve. Being part of their learning journey is very gratifying.
When I’m not teaching I enjoy going for long walks and listening to audiobooks.
Patric
British Council teacher
Hello, I’m Patrick and I joined British Council Warsaw in 2018. I completed my teaching qualifications in Poland and I’ve been teaching English since 2011. I’ve learned to treat everyone as an individual and adapt to their personal learning styles. I really enjoy teaching young learners as they are energetic and full of curiosity. Each lesson is exciting and unpredictable.
When I’m not teaching I like travelling, cooking, and learning about other people and their cultures.
Katarzyna
Director of the Wilanów branch
I have been professionally involved in education since 2002. I graduated in: Polish studies in pedagogical specialization; education policy and management; pre-school and early childhood education; An education leader in project management and a lot of training. I had the pleasure to work as a teacher in all types of schools - from nursery and kindergarten, through primary school, middle school, secondary school and for adults in various profiles, including international ones, thanks to which I was developing my pedagogical experience. Since 2007, I have been cooperating with the Institute of Democracy Research, European Law Study as a lecturer and author of educational materials in the field of education management and pedagogy. For 12 years, as a director, I have been managing preschool institutions, both in terms of creating facilities as well as the overall strengthening of their potential, caring for the creation of a friendly and warm space for the development of children and the quality of educational and upbringing activities. I am happy to join the Little Academy team, which creates a vast space both in terms of language education for children and the comprehensive development of our children. :) My passion is psycho-pedagogical and social determinants of human development, intercultural education and public relations. I love theater, music, Young Poland and contemporary poetry, sport shooting and cats. :)
Karolina
Director of the Ursynów branch
She is a graduate of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce in the field of Early School and Pre-School Education with a specialization in Pedagogical Therapy, the University of Management and Innovation in Lublin, where she obtained a master's degree and the University of Social Sciences in Lublin in the field of Education Management - postgraduate studies.
Ms Karolina has experience as a teacher in preschool and school institutions. She worked as a director in the European Kindergarten and Nursery. He is the author of many curricula, which she implemented during her professional career in kindergartens and primary schools. She is always kind, smiling and cheerful in her work. Full of warmth and optimism.
Dominika
Deputy director of the branch Konstancin
I focus on working with emotions and dealing with difficult situations. I am an enthusiast of the working method - self-regulation. How to manage stress; eliminate the causes of discomfort and not suppress the behavior itself.
I graduated from SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Warsaw, where I got my master’s degree in psychology. I took the training that allows me to create programs and conduct social skills training courses, as well as training in recruiting and selecting employees.
Katarzyna
Director of the Żoliborz branch
I would like to create a unique place where children will be cared for and feel safe. I have been working in education for eleven years. I am a Polish philologist, I have completed postgraduate studies in the organization and management of education and in the training of social skills. When working with children, I focus on following their needs and developing their potential on a multi-dimensional basis. I assume that there is a talent in every child that can be skilfully developed under the supervision of a teacher.
Halina
The main cook
I am a food technician. I have many years of experience in gastronomy, both in Poland and abroad. So far I have worked as a chef where I had the opportunity to cooperate with international chefs, getting to know the variety of flavours.
In my daily work I like to create new dishes - combining traditional cuisine with ecological products. Cooking for Children is a pleasure for me. The most important thing for me is that the Children eat healthy and with taste.
Iwona Ferszter Petz
Founder
Little Academy to moje ‘trzecie dziecko’ 
. Stworzyłam je z myślą o moje młodszej córce, ponieważ nie mogłam znaleźć przedszkola, które spełniałoby nasze potrzeby – przede wszystkim językowe.
I am a lawyer by education, I worked in the media for 15 years. After giving birth to my younger daughter, Helenka, I decided to quit my job in a corporation and create a network of English-speaking preschools. Granting me exclusivity in Poland by the British Council for the program dedicated to preschoolers entitled “Learning Time with Timmy” put the seal on the decision and I sprang into action ...
Today we have 4 preschools ... It is my great joy that I listen to the children who speak English in the kindergarten and observe our teachers from all over the world. I am pleased with the international community that we create together ...
I was very lucky to meet Marzena - Managing Director, on my way. We create a harmonious duo in which my business experiences and her pedagogical and managerial experience are intertwined with the experiences of the mothers that we are.
Tworzenie Little Academy stało się naszą pasją, robimy to z dużym zaangażowaniem… każdy mały i duży postęp jest naszym sukcesem. Zapraszamy do wspólnej przygody
Anna
Psychologist
Jestem absolwentką studiów psychologicznych Katolickiego Uniwersytetu Lubelskiego oraz studiów podyplomowych z przygotowania pedagogicznego dla psychologów. Doświadczenie w pracy z dziećmi zdobywałam w pracując w przedszkolach, podczas indywidualnych zajęć rewalidacyjnych z najmłodszymi oraz w uczestnicząc w licznych szkoleniach i kursów m.in. z zakresu pracy z dziećmi z trudnościami rozwojowymi, neurodydaktyki, twórczego myślenia. Zdobywanie nowej i aktualnej wiedzy jest dla mnie bardzo ważne, dlatego ukończyłam także Kurs Trenera Umiejętności Społecznych, staż w Centrum Terapii Integracji Sensorycznej a w najbliższych miesiącach bronić będę pracę podyplomową z zakresu Integracji Sensorycznej.
Praca z dziećmi jest dla mnie nieustanną inspiracją i wyzwaniem do poszukiwania nowych rozwiązań terapeutycznych oraz własnego rozwoju zawodowego. W kontakcie z dziećmi zależy mi na tym, by pokazywać im od samego początku, że ich emocje są dla mnie ważne i niezależnie od tego, czy jest to radość, tęsknota, czy złość należy je nazywać i odpowiednio o nie zadbać.
Julita
Speech therapist
Wykształcenie i tytuł licencjata zdobyłam na Uniwersytecie Medycznym w Białymstoku na kierunku logopedia z fonoaudiologią, a obecnie kontynuuję naukę na Warszawskim Uniwersytecie Medycznym na kierunku logopedia ogólna i kliniczna. Posiadam przygotowanie pedagogiczne. Doświadczenie w pracy z dziećmi zdobyłam prowadząc terapie indywidualną i grupową w przedszkolach i żłobkach współpracując z Centrum Pięknej Mowy. Swój warsztat pracy stale wzbogacam o dodatkowe szkolenia, do których należą między innymi:
- Terapia miofunkcjonalna wg A.Kittel
- Masaż logopedyczny
- Terapia ręki I i II stopnia
- Logorytmika
- Opóźniony rozwój mowy – diagnoza i terapia
Do każdego dziecka podchodzę indywidualnie i dokładam wszelkich starań, aby prowadzone przeze mnie zajęcia były ciekawe i kreatywne.
Kate
British Council teacher
Hello, I’m Katarzyna and I am very happy to be teaching your children this semester. I completed my teaching qualifications in Poland and worked both in state schools and language schools. I have taught adults, teens as well as young learners. In the summer I teach in the UK.
I‘m very open and talkative therefore, helping students develop confidence in speaking English is one of my favourite goals. I love using games in the classroom.
When I‘m not teaching I love singing and listening to music.
Ilhame
British Council teacher
Hello, I’m Ilhame and I am thrilled to be part of the British Council Warsaw team. I have been teaching English following the completion of my qualification in 2014 in Bangkok. Since then, I taught mainly young learners in various schools and institutions.
Co najbardziej fascynuje mnie w uczeniu dzieci, to ich kreatywność i jak szybko potrafią się uczyć. Towarzyszenie im podczas nauki jest bardzo wdzięcznym zajęciem.
When I’m not teaching I enjoy going for long walks and listening to audiobooks.
Patric
British Council teacher
Hello, I’m Patrick and I joined British Council Warsaw in 2018. I completed my teaching qualifications in Poland and I’ve been teaching English since 2011. I’ve learned to treat everyone as an individual and adapt to their personal learning styles. I really enjoy teaching young learners as they are energetic and full of curiosity. Each lesson is exciting and unpredictable.
Kiedy nie uczę, uwielbiam podróżować, gotować i poznawać innych ludzi i kultury.
Katarzyna
Director of the Wilanów branch
I have been professionally involved in education since 2002. I graduated in: Polish studies in pedagogical specialization; education policy and management; pre-school and early childhood education; An education leader in project management and a lot of training. I had the pleasure to work as a teacher in all types of schools - from nursery and kindergarten, through primary school, middle school, secondary school and for adults in various profiles, including international ones, thanks to which I was developing my pedagogical experience. Since 2007, I have been cooperating with the Institute of Democracy Research, European Law Study as a lecturer and author of educational materials in the field of education management and pedagogy. For 12 years, as a director, I have been managing preschool institutions, both in terms of creating facilities as well as the overall strengthening of their potential, caring for the creation of a friendly and warm space for the development of children and the quality of educational and upbringing activities. I am happy to join the Little Academy team, which creates a vast space both in terms of language education for children and the comprehensive development of our children. :) My passion is psycho-pedagogical and social determinants of human development, intercultural education and public relations. I love theater, music, Young Poland and contemporary poetry, sport shooting and cats. :)
Karolina
Director of the Ursynów branch
She is a graduate of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce in the field of Early School and Pre-School Education with a specialization in Pedagogical Therapy, the University of Management and Innovation in Lublin, where she obtained a master's degree and the University of Social Sciences in Lublin in the field of Education Management - postgraduate studies.
Ms Karolina has experience as a teacher in preschool and school institutions. She worked as a director in the European Kindergarten and Nursery. He is the author of many curricula, which she implemented during her professional career in kindergartens and primary schools. She is always kind, smiling and cheerful in her work. Full of warmth and optimism.
Dominika
Deputy director of the branch Konstancin
I focus on working with emotions and dealing with difficult situations. I am an enthusiast of the working method - self-regulation. How to manage stress; eliminate the causes of discomfort and not suppress the behavior itself.
I graduated from SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Warsaw, where I got my master’s degree in psychology. I took the training that allows me to create programs and conduct social skills training courses, as well as training in recruiting and selecting employees.
Katarzyna
Director of the Żoliborz branch
Zależy mi na tym, aby stworzyć wyjątkowe miejsce, w którym dzieci będą otoczone opieką i będą czuły się bezpiecznie. Od jedenastu lat pracuję w oświacie i szkolnictwie wyższym. Jestem filologiem polskim, ukończyłam studia podyplomowe z organizacji i zarządzania oświatą oraz z treningu umiejętności społecznych (TUS). W pracy z dziećmi stawiam na podążanie za ich potrzebami oraz wielopłaszczyznowe rozwijanie ich potencjału. Wychodzę bowiem z założenia, że w każdym dziecku tkwi jakiś talent, który może być umiejętnie rozwijany pod nadzorem nauczyciela