OUR TEAM

MGR. IRENA KÁBELE

HEADMASTER AND TEACHER

She graduated from University in Special pedagogy. She has been working with children since the year 2000. She used to teach at a nursery and worked in a private English nursery. She also was an assistant to an autistic boy and she used to be one of the camp leaders in a camp for mentally ill children. On top of that, she has 4 children of her own. She is very patient, cheerful, friendly and happy to help. She likes herbs, flowers and the sun.

KAROLINA Jakoubková

TEACHER

During her studies in graphic design, Kája worked as a sitter for various families. This led her to decide to attend the Faculty of Education in Prague, where she studied pedagogy and art education. She worked for three years as a caregiver in a children’s group, where she gained extensive experience in childcare and education. At the same time, she leads a scout troop for young children called Benjamínci in Černošice. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, sewing, or taking walks in nature.

CAROL Fernandes

TEACHER

Born in sunny Brazil, Carol Fernandes has been an English teacher since she was 18. Carol holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English, in addition to a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency. She also spent some time in the USA, doing an exchange program at Wayne State University in Detroit. Since 2019, Carol has been teaching English to children and adults in Prague. As an educator, Carol believes, as Sidney J Harris would say “ The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows”. In her free time, Carol enjoys good mystery books, coffee and cats.

JOHN Chelius

TEACHER

John was born and grew up in New Jersey, USA. He has previously worked in a variety preschools and kindergartens over the last several years in Prague. He discovered a passion for teaching at an early age after years of working at summer camps, and volunteering. He enjoys watching the children grow and learn over time. In his free time he enjoys hiking and spending time in the garden.

BLAIR Johnston

TEACHER

Blair was born and raised in small town near Lubbock, Texas- growing up amongst a variety of animals in her dad’s veterinary office. Being one of 6 children, being around and caring for children has always been inherent to her. She has two Bachelors degrees in Studio art, and a minor in German language. Additionally, she has studied Spanish, French, Latin and now Czech. She started working at a preschool during her university years as an art teacher, as well as a performing arts school as a ballet and tap dance teacher. After coming to Europe for an artist residency, she made Prague her home in 2016. Since then, she has worked at a local elementary school as homeroom teacher. Professionally, she holds certifications in English as a second language, yoga and pilates.

PETRA Tovarová

TEACHER

Petra previously worked as a nanny and assistant in a private kindergarten and as a nanny at home. She has extensive experience in organizing events for children such as the Fairy Tale Forest and Children’s Days. She also worked as a leader at a football camp. She likes children and their contagious laughter, going on trips, camping in nature, canoeing down rivers. Petra also likes meeting new people and hanging out with friends. She is honest, kind and knows how to listen to others.

Markéta Majerová

TEACHING ASSISTANT

Market graduated from medical school. At the age of 15 she was a nanny in Germany, then she went to children’s camps as a trainee and then as a leader. For many years she worked at an elementary school in the school club, as a school cafeteria manager and in the school team. She likes working with children, she is friendly and sociable. She reads books in her free time and bake cakes and various desserts.

VENDULA Dubová

ASSISTANT

Wendy takes care of satisfied bellies and cleanliness in our kindergarten. She is friendly, communicative, and enjoys an active lifestyle. Wendy has a background in social services and non-pedagogical activities in basic education. With prior experience at international kindergartens, she brings valuable caregiving skills to our team.

BC. VERONIKA Kučerová

TEACHER

Veronika graduated from University studying preschool, extra-curricular pedagogy and adult education. In high school, she specialized in social law and worked in a nursery for kids with special needs. She lived in the UK for a year,  where she improved her English. She also worked one summer as a volunteer in Tanzania. She was helping children and adults who came from socially disadvantaged families. She is friendly, responsible and likes to laugh. She loves children, animals and creative work.

KRISTINA Jakoubková

TEACHER/currently on an internship in Australia

She graduated with degrees in Social Work and Special Education. During her studies she devoted herself to helping people with disabilities. Before joining Indigo Kids, she worked as a teacher in a children’s center for two years. Previously, she also worked as an au pair in Spain. For many years she has regularly led a children’s summer camp. She is very nice and likes to spend her free time in nature.

Tessie

ASSISTANT

Woof, my name is Tessie and I’m a canine therapy dog. I practice fine and gross motor skills, spatial orientation, hand/eye cooperation, reading and pre-mathematical literacy, colors, empathy and much more with our Indigo kids…all in a fun way, as we dogs and kids like it best. Kindergarten is my second home, so I’ll definitely see you soon. P.S. I’m not resting on my laurels and I’m still learning and training. So we won’t be bored together.

OUR LITTLE HELPERS

Sometimes we are visited by animals like trained dogs and so on. Of course, children allergic to animals do not come into contact with them.

TRAINEES

Each semester, there are two American trainees from CIEE program of Charles University at our nursery improving English of our children through playing games and other activities.