A Community That Lasts
KinderHaus is more than a workplace—it’s a family. At the heart of KinderHaus is a warm, passionate, and highly trained team of educators and staff. Each member brings deep expertise in child development and a shared commitment to nurturing children through multilingual, nature-based, and play-driven learning. KinderHaus has successfully established itself as the only German school in NYC that is a visa sponsor organization of teachers from Germany, enabling it to staff its programs with the most qualified native German teachers, all with pedagogical degrees of either kindergarten / preschool teacher (“Erzieherausbildung”) or elementary school teacher (“Staatsexamen” / Master of Education). Many of our teachers stay for years, and some have even returned after moving across the world. We host regular staff reunions and our annual all-staff celebration is a beloved tradition. The bonds we build with one another echo in the bonds we build with our children.
Murielle has been an integral part of KinderHaus for nearly a decade, shaping its growth and vision. With degrees in International Social Work, Public Health Nursing, and Social Management from Switzerland, she brings a systems-level approach to early childhood education. Murielle previously served families through NYC’s AHRC as a developmental specialist and case worker. As a Waldorf graduate and mother of three, she leads KinderHaus with both heart and experience.
Nadine was one of the first KinderHaus teachers and has been working at KinderHaus and subsequently in Germany teaching children ages 3 through 10 years old. She has studied Educational Science and earned a diploma as a fully certified Kindergarten teacher. She additionally furthered her education by studying Integrative Pedagogy and working with children with special needs. Nadine believes in the importance of promoting children’s development with age-appropriate offerings in every range from gross to fine motoric, linguistic, cognitive, emotional and social skills. To achieve certain educational objectives, Nadine sees the importance of watching the children in her care and recording their behaviors in order to support them in their own development. Nadine has worked with the “Montessoripädagogik” which is based on a self-developed education. One of the main ideas is derived from the Montessori principle is “Help me to do it myself”. Also very important to Nadine’s transparency and strength in communication with every parent. Having confident cooperation with the parents concerning their child’s extensive development is a significant part of her work.
Ines is from Recklinghausen, a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia. During her school days she discovered her love for languages. In addition to English, she also learned French and Italian. Since her parents are from Tunisia, she also learned Arabic and she grew up bilingual. She has a Bachelor degree in French and History. During her studies she also did some internships. This enabled her to gain experience in the field of language teaching. In 2022 she did a 10-month internship at Kinderhaus. She enjoyed the time at Kinderhaus so much that she decided to work as a teacher. She loves to accompany the children in their development, to encourage them and to show them the world in a playful and educational way. Ines loves to travel and discover new cultures. In her free time she likes to watch films/series and meet up with friends and she likes to cook.
Karin a swiss-born, Brooklyn based, Preschool Teacher and Art Therapist joined the KinderHaus team in early 2021. After earning her bachelor’s degree in Education Karin taught for 10 years in public, private and special education schools around Switzerland. In her work as a teacher, Karin focuses on a holistic curriculum that meets the students individual learning needs, inspires curiosity, and cultivates independent thinking skills.
In 2020 Karin completed a second degree in Creative Art Therapy in Zurich. These studies enriched her work as an educator and fueled her passion for the arts. At KinderHaus Karin coordinates the Art, Music and Movement Enrichment Program. At the Art Atelier (inspired by the Arno Stern method) Karin offers painting sessions, that encourage the children to express themselves freely, creatively, and courageously. In her free time, Karin loves to work on artistic projects herself. She also plays the piano and is a sports enthusiast. For further information on the Atelier program and schedule please enquire at [email protected].
Katjais from Zwickau, Saxony, and became a state-certified preschool teacher in 1999. Katja has worked in various institutions in Germany gaining experience with children ages 0-10. Katja alsoworked as an Au Pair in NJ where she took care of a family with 9 bilingual children and improved not only her English but learned Spanish as well. She then studied Multilingual Communication at the University of Applied Sciences in Cologne, Germany which also included a semester abroad in NYC. In her free time, you can catch Katja riding her bike through the city. She lives in Brooklyn with her daughter who is also going to KinderHaus.
Lisa is a state-certified preschool teacher from Stuttgart, Germany.For the past 6 years, Lisa worked with children between the ages of 1 and 6 in a GermanKindergarten where she learned a lot about the development of children andhow to promote them individually and holistically.From 2019- 2020 Lisa volunteered as a teacher in an Orphanage in Peru. During this year Lisa learned about the importanceof supporting children in their strengths and helping them believe inthemselves whichshe now translates into any aspect of life.Lisa enjoys traveling and learning about other cultures and languages.
Khatuna is from the stunning Caucasus mountains in Georgia. She received a Magister Degree in Foreign Languages and became a certified German Language Teacher through which Khatuna gained experience in teaching children in public schools. Following her passion for music, Khatuna graduated from Eberhadt Karls UNiversity in Tübingen . To refine her German, Khatuna stayed in Germany and worked at different German companies such as Arvato Bertelsmann. In 2018 Khatuna moved to New York where she worked as a nanny. While taking care of her own two daughters, Khatuna specifically enjoys being part of the Kinderhaus community adding her experience into the mix.
Diana is a certified kindergarten teacher from the Black Forest, Germany. She worked with children and teenagers ages 1 – 18 years in different institutions for many years. In 2017 she received her Montessori diploma and has worked with this pedagogy ever since. Montessori is a method of education that is based on self – directed activity, hands on learning and collaborative play. One of the most important principles of the Montessori pedagogy is “žhelp me do it myself”. For some years she taught dance to children ages 3 – 6 years and has been an active member in a dance group. In her free time she likes to hike, cook and travel to new places.
Brigitte is from Augsburg, Germany where she graduated with a degree in early childhood education in 2011. Since then, she has 
been working in early childhood education for more than 10 years. Brigitte is highly experienced in teaching children ages 0-6 years old. She has been an AuPair in Ireland as well as in Washington D.C. where she was working with bilingual children. During this time she was not only improving her English,but also became more cosmopolitan, and adaptable. Her passions are art projects, music, and exploring the great world of natural science with the little ones. In her pedagogical etic it’s important to look at each child individually and help the children to develop their creativity, strong social skills, think inquisitively, and implement learning techniques in their daily activities.
Lorina is originally from near Hamburg, Germany. There she completed her degree in Early Childhood Education in 2019. After that, she was an Au Pair in New York and two other states. During that time she got to experience the differences of the cultures and ways to teach. After working in a Kindergarten in Germany, she started as a teacher at KinderHaus, where she is now starting her second year. In the past years she gained a lot of experience working with children any ages, including several internships and jobs. Lorina is known for her loving, calm and positive way of teaching children and helping them to grow to the person they want to be. She focuses on helping the kids to be independent and confident while supporting them through each day and activities. She enjoys going to the gym, travelling, exploring and spending time with friends.
Undine, is a state-certified nursery and preschool teacher from Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, Germany. Undine ran her own daycare 
center in Germany for over ten years and has over 30 years of experience working with children from birth to 12 years. Additionally, Undine completed her degree as a theater teacher and is a compassionate singer as she grew up singing in her father’s choir. Her focus lies on combining theater and singing as an approach in early childhood development as this enables her to identify and support the children’s individual abilities and is a great basis for encouraging the children in their strengths and improving their difficulties. Undine also loves sewing, baking, cooking, reading, listening to music, and generally being creative in any way.
Laura Administrative Coordinator (Remote)
Originally from Germany, Laura manages KinderHaus operations from Austin, TX. With a background in fitness economics and clinical rehab, she brings both structure and warmth to her role. Her dual experience in education and health gives her unique insight into children’s physical development.