Our Dedicated Staff – Guiding with Passion

Our team of dedicated and nurturing teachers is the heart of Bedfordview Montessori. Passionate about early childhood education, they create a warm and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Through continuous training and a commitment to the Montessori philosophy, our teachers ensure that every child receives the best possible foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

LULETH
Meet Luleth. Lulu is a gentle-souled individual with a calm and quiet demeanor. Her patience, kindness, and strong work ethic have made her an invaluable member of our Bedfordview Montessori team. As a devoted mother of four, Lulu's family is her greatest joy. Her children include three at home - ages 18, 14, and one little star here at school, 5-year-old Karabo - and a new baby born in February 2025. With over 22 years of dedicated service, Lulu has become an integral part of our community. Her commitment, experience, and loving nature have touched the hearts of countless children and families. We're grateful for Lulu's tireless efforts and celebrate her remarkable dedication to our Montessori family!
Meet Luleth. Lulu is a gentle-souled individual with a calm and quiet demeanor. Her patience, kindness, and strong work ethic have made her an invaluable member of our Bedfordview Montessori team.

As a devoted mother of four, Lulu's family is her greatest joy. Her children include three at home - ages 18, 14, and one little star here at school, 5-year-old Karabo - and a new baby born in February 2025.

With over 22 years of dedicated service, Lulu has become an integral part of our community. Her commitment, experience, and loving nature have touched the hearts of countless children and families.

We're grateful for Lulu's tireless efforts and celebrate her remarkable dedication to our Montessori family!
TEACHER SUNITHA
Sunitha is passionate about the Montessori method, which empowers children to learn from concrete to abstract, fostering independence, self-motivation, and a love for learning. With kindness, care, and love, Sunitha approaches each child at their unique level, recognizing that patience, understanding, and compassion are essential in creating a nurturing environment that allows children to thrive. Sunitha firmly believes that love is the foundation of effective teaching. She promises to provide a warm, supportive, and inclusive space for each child to grow, learn, and flourish.
Sunitha is passionate about the Montessori method, which empowers children to learn from concrete to abstract, fostering independence, self-motivation, and a love for learning.
With kindness, care, and love, Sunitha approaches each child at their unique level, recognizing that patience, understanding, and compassion are essential in creating a nurturing environment that allows children to thrive.
Sunitha firmly believes that love is the foundation of effective teaching. She promises to provide a warm, supportive, and inclusive space for each child to grow, learn, and flourish.
TEACHER MICHELLE
Teacher Michelle is a dedicated and passionate educator who ignites joy and enthusiasm in her teaching. With an impressive 20 years of experience in early childhood education and Montessori Education, she possesses a profound understanding of how young children learn and grow. Teacher Michelle crafts a nurturing and inclusive environment that harmoniously fosters social, emotional and cognitive development. She is devoted to empowering each child to reach their full potential, making learning an enjoyable and engaging experience. Teacher Michelle's kind and compassionate approach creates a sense of safety and support for her students. She continually seeks innovative ways to teach and engage her students, making learning exciting and fun. Teacher Michelle maintains open communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress and welcoming feedback and input. We feel fortunate to have Teacher Michelle as part of our exceptional team!
Teacher Michelle is a dedicated and passionate educator who ignites joy and enthusiasm in her teaching. With an impressive 20 years of experience in early childhood education and Montessori Education, she possesses a profound understanding of how young children learn and grow.
Teacher Michelle crafts a nurturing and inclusive environment that harmoniously fosters social, emotional and cognitive development. She is devoted to empowering each child to reach their full potential, making learning an enjoyable and engaging experience.
Teacher Michelle's kind and compassionate approach creates a sense of safety and support for her students. She continually seeks innovative ways to teach and engage her students, making learning exciting and fun. Teacher Michelle maintains open communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress and welcoming feedback and input.
We feel fortunate to have Teacher Michelle as part of our exceptional team!
TEACHER BEE
PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER OF ACTIVE KIDZ Meet Bridgette McKnight. Bridgette, over 20 years of experience working and guiding children. Her interest in finding out what drives a child, has led her to Montessori. Bridgette draws great joy and excitement from watching children grasp concepts, understanding things, and learning to interact with others. She is passionate about assisting them in developing coping skills when faced with challenges. Active Kidz is truly the unique specialised sensory motor integration programme in Johannesburg. We are proud to say Active Kidz have been activating young minds and bodies all over Johannesburg for the past eight years and have over 2,000 kids in our database. Active Kidz incorporates gross motor development, fine motor development, Speech therapy, Kinesiology, Brain Gym and Mind Moves into our yearly syllabus. Active Kidz has over 85 pieces of gross motor equipment and 45 pieces of fine motor equipment. In addition, we are qualified Learning Readiness Assessors. This allows our coaches at Active Kidz the opportunity to continually check for each child’s individual and age appropriate milestones. These crucial milestones are vital to the mental and physical development of each child. Active Kidz is also very proud to state that we are sponsored by Super Sport. The Active Kidz programme is annually filmed and broadcast on all the Super Sport channels. Active Kidz is dominated in the Southern Suburbs of Johannesburg and has recently opened its first Franchise in the Sandton area. This gives us the opportunity to grow even more than we already have. Active Kidz’s coaches are passionate, fun and determined to help your child reach their full potential. Our coaches are constantly refreshing their knowledge by attending courses hosted by registered therapists. This is so that our coaches can better understand how to pinpoint any developmental delays so that early intervention can solve these delays.

PRINCIPAL & FOUNDER OF ACTIVE KIDZ

Meet Bridgette McKnight. Bridgette, over 20 years of experience working and guiding children. Her interest in finding out what drives a child, has led her to Montessori.

Bridgette draws great joy and excitement from watching children grasp concepts, understanding things, and learning to interact with others. She is passionate about assisting them in developing coping skills when faced with challenges.

Active Kidz is truly the unique specialised sensory motor integration programme in Johannesburg. We are proud to say Active Kidz have been activating young minds and bodies all over Johannesburg for the past eight years and have over 2,000 kids in our database. Active Kidz incorporates gross motor development, fine motor development, Speech therapy, Kinesiology, Brain Gym and Mind Moves into our yearly syllabus. Active Kidz has over 85 pieces of gross motor equipment and 45 pieces of fine motor equipment. In addition, we are qualified Learning Readiness Assessors. This allows our coaches at Active Kidz the opportunity to continually check for each child’s individual and age appropriate milestones. These crucial milestones are vital to the mental and physical development of each child. Active Kidz is also very proud to state that we are sponsored by Super Sport. The Active Kidz programme is annually filmed and broadcast on all the Super Sport channels. Active Kidz is dominated in the Southern Suburbs of Johannesburg and has recently opened its first Franchise in the Sandton area. This gives us the opportunity to grow even more than we already have. Active Kidz’s coaches are passionate, fun and determined to help your child reach their full potential. Our coaches are constantly refreshing their knowledge by attending courses hosted by registered therapists. This is so that our coaches can better understand how to pinpoint any developmental delays so that early intervention can solve these delays.

TEACHER EDITH
Meet Teacher Edith. Teacher Edith's love for teaching began with a simple yet profound realization: that every child deserves to grow, learn, and thrive. With an Educare qualification (NQ4/5) under her belt, she set out to make a lasting impact on her young students. As a driven and passionate educator, Teacher Edith brings a contagious energy to the classroom. Her bubbly personality, straightforward approach, and genuine kindness have earned her a special place in the hearts of her students. For Teacher Edith, teaching is not just a profession – it's a calling. She's deeply committed to empowering young minds, helping them discover their strengths, and nurturing their curiosity. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment that allows each child to grow, learn, and flourish. A creative and energetic person, Teacher Edith has a lot to offer. Her passion, dedication, and generosity of spirit make her an invaluable asset to our team.
Meet Teacher Edith. Teacher Edith's love for teaching began with a simple yet profound realization: that every child deserves to grow, learn, and thrive. With an Educare qualification (NQ4/5) under her belt, she set out to make a lasting impact on her young students.

As a driven and passionate educator, Teacher Edith brings a contagious energy to the classroom. Her bubbly personality, straightforward approach, and genuine kindness have earned her a special place in the hearts of her students.

For Teacher Edith, teaching is not just a profession – it's a calling. She's deeply committed to empowering young minds, helping them discover their strengths, and nurturing their curiosity. Her goal is to create a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment that allows each child to grow, learn, and flourish.

A creative and energetic person, Teacher Edith has a lot to offer. Her passion, dedication, and generosity of spirit make her an invaluable asset to our team.
TEACHER EUNICE
Teacher Eunice is a valued member of the Bedfordview Montessori team. She works in the kitchen, preparing healthy and delicious meals for the children. Her kitchen is always clean, organized, and safe. Eunice is also a caring and nurturing presence for the children, providing love and attention to those in her care. As a mother herself, with a 2-year-old child at the school, she brings a warm and personal touch to her work. Eunice is always eager to work hand-in-hand with her teammates, collaborating to ensure the children receive the best possible care. Her teamwork and dedication make her a cherished member of the Bedfordview Montessori family.
Teacher Eunice is a valued member of the Bedfordview Montessori team. She works in the kitchen, preparing healthy and delicious meals for the children. Her kitchen is always clean, organized, and safe.

Eunice is also a caring and nurturing presence for the children, providing love and attention to those in her care. As a mother herself, with a 2-year-old child at the school, she brings a warm and personal touch to her work.

Eunice is always eager to work hand-in-hand with her teammates, collaborating to ensure the children receive the best possible care. Her teamwork and dedication make her a cherished member of the Bedfordview Montessori family.
TWO BOY - SECURITY & MAINTANCE
Meet Two Boy: Our Unsung Hero Two Boy is our go-to person, always on call and ready to lend a helping hand. With his infectious enthusiasm and boundless energy, he works tirelessly behind the scenes to maintain our beautiful environment, ensuring our safety and well-being every step of the way. We're grateful for Two Boy's dedication, kindness, and hard work. He truly is an unsung hero, and we couldn't do it without him! In addition to his many responsibilities, Two Boy also helps set up events in our Party Cabin, transforming the space into a vibrant and festive atmosphere. He hangs draping, arranges seating, and ensures every detail is perfect. Two Boy also provides security support for our evening events, such as Zumba and swimming classes, giving us peace of mind while we have fun.

Meet Two Boy: Our Unsung Hero

Two Boy is our go-to person, always on call and ready to lend a helping hand. With his infectious enthusiasm and boundless energy, he works tirelessly behind the scenes to maintain our beautiful environment, ensuring our safety and well-being every step of the way.

We're grateful for Two Boy's dedication, kindness, and hard work. He truly is an unsung hero, and we couldn't do it without him!

In addition to his many responsibilities, Two Boy also helps set up events in our Party Cabin, transforming the space into a vibrant and festive atmosphere. He hangs draping, arranges seating, and ensures every detail is perfect. Two Boy also provides security support for our evening events, such as Zumba and swimming classes, giving us peace of mind while we have fun.

TEACHER BONGIWE
Meet Teacher Bongiwe. With over 18 remarkable years of dedication to Bedfordview Montessori, Teacher Bongiwe is a cornerstone of our team. Her passion for teaching, driven work ethic, and enthusiasm for growth make her an exceptional educator. Teacher Bongiwe's straightforward approach and commitment to excellence consistently produce outstanding results. What drives her dedication is witnessing the transformative impact of empowering children with knowledge and skills, watching them grow in confidence, and realizing their full potential. As a mother of four, Teacher Bongiwe brings a unique perspective to her teaching. Her own children, including her 5-year-old daughter who attends Bedfordview Montessori, and three older sons, have taught her the value of patience, creativity, and flexibility. Her experience as a parent informs her approach to teaching, allowing her to connect with her students on a deeper level and tailor her instruction to meet their individual needs. Seeing her students thrive and knowing she's made a positive difference in their lives is the greatest reward for Teacher Bongiwe. Her love for teaching is matched only by her love for her own children, and she feels grateful to be able to share that love with the children in her care.
Meet Teacher Bongiwe. With over 18 remarkable years of dedication to Bedfordview Montessori, Teacher Bongiwe is a cornerstone of our team. Her passion for teaching, driven work ethic, and enthusiasm for growth make her an exceptional educator.

Teacher Bongiwe's straightforward approach and commitment to excellence consistently produce outstanding results. What drives her dedication is witnessing the transformative impact of empowering children with knowledge and skills, watching them grow in confidence, and realizing their full potential.

As a mother of four, Teacher Bongiwe brings a unique perspective to her teaching. Her own children, including her 5-year-old daughter who attends Bedfordview Montessori, and three older sons, have taught her the value of patience, creativity, and flexibility. Her experience as a parent informs her approach to teaching, allowing her to connect with her students on a deeper level and tailor her instruction to meet their individual needs.

Seeing her students thrive and knowing she's made a positive difference in their lives is the greatest reward for Teacher Bongiwe. Her love for teaching is matched only by her love for her own children, and she feels grateful to be able to share that love with the children in her care.
JACQUELINE LUNDBERG
OWNER/PRINCIPAL & TEACHER Meet Jacqueline Lundberg: The Heart and Soul of Bedfordview Montessori As the founder and owner of Bedfordview Montessori, Jacqueline brings over two decades of invaluable educational experience to the school, specializing in supporting children of all ages and abilities since 2000. With her innovative spirit, creative flair, energetic approach, and loving nature, Jacqueline continually introduces new ideas that foster a dynamic and nurturing environment. This inspires curiosity, creativity, and growth, as she strives to create an optimal learning environment where every child can unlock their full potential. Jacqueline's kindness, empathy, and warmth extend not only to the children but also to her staff and parents. She fosters a sense of community and belonging, making everyone feel valued, supported, and appreciated. Her genuine interest in the well-being of each family and staff member creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere, making Bedfordview Montessori a truly special place. Deeply committed to giving back to the community, Jacqueline believes that charity and social responsibility are essential values to instill in children. She actively promotes and participates in various charitable initiatives, inspiring her students, staff, and parents to join her in making a positive impact. With a deep love for witnessing children's moments of discovery, her Montessori training enables her to expertly support children with diverse learning needs.

OWNER/PRINCIPAL & TEACHER

Meet Jacqueline Lundberg: The Heart and Soul of Bedfordview Montessori

As the founder and owner of Bedfordview Montessori, Jacqueline brings over two decades of invaluable educational experience to the school, specializing in supporting children of all ages and abilities since 2000.

With her innovative spirit, creative flair, energetic approach, and loving nature, Jacqueline continually introduces new ideas that foster a dynamic and nurturing environment. This inspires curiosity, creativity, and growth, as she strives to create an optimal learning environment where every child can unlock their full potential.

Jacqueline's kindness, empathy, and warmth extend not only to the children but also to her staff and parents. She fosters a sense of community and belonging, making everyone feel valued, supported, and appreciated. Her genuine interest in the well-being of each family and staff member creates a positive and uplifting atmosphere, making Bedfordview Montessori a truly special place.

Deeply committed to giving back to the community, Jacqueline believes that charity and social responsibility are essential values to instill in children. She actively promotes and participates in various charitable initiatives, inspiring her students, staff, and parents to join her in making a positive impact.

With a deep love for witnessing children's moments of discovery, her Montessori training enables her to expertly support children with diverse learning needs.

TEACHER GLYNIS
Meet Teacher Glynis. With an impressive over 17 years of experience in early childhood education, Teacher Glynis has been an integral part of our team for 12 incredible years. Her loving, caring, and vibrant approach to teaching has made her a beloved figure among our little ones and their families. Teacher Glynis's passion for working with children is evident in everything she does. She takes immense joy in watching her tiny students grow, learn, and thrive. As she so beautifully puts it, "It takes a beautiful heart to teach such bundles of joy." We feel grateful to have her beautiful heart as part of our team!"
Meet Teacher Glynis. With an impressive over 17 years of experience in early childhood education, Teacher Glynis has been an integral part of our team for 12 incredible years. Her loving, caring, and vibrant approach to teaching has made her a beloved figure among our little ones and their families.

Teacher Glynis's passion for working with children is evident in everything she does. She takes immense joy in watching her tiny students grow, learn, and thrive. As she so beautifully puts it, "It takes a beautiful heart to teach such bundles of joy." We feel grateful to have her beautiful heart as part of our team!"
TEACHER MEGAN
Meet Teacher Megan. Teacher Megan has been a valued member of our team since 2024. Although she may be shy at first, those who get to know her discover a bubbly and enthusiastic creative personality. Her dedication to her work is evident in her tireless efforts to provide top-notch care and education to our children. Teacher Megan has a genuine love for working with kids, and it shows in her caring and nurturing approach. She takes great joy in helping her students grow, learn and thrive and is committed to creating a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for all. We're lucky to have Teacher Megan on our team!
Meet Teacher Megan. Teacher Megan has been a valued member of our team since 2024. Although she may be shy at first, those who get to know her discover a bubbly and enthusiastic creative personality. Her dedication to her work is evident in her tireless efforts to provide top-notch care and education to our children.
Teacher Megan has a genuine love for working with kids, and it shows in her caring and nurturing approach. She takes great joy in helping her students grow, learn and thrive and is committed to creating a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for all.
We're lucky to have Teacher Megan on our team!
TEACHER PRECIOUS
Meet Teacher Precious. Teacher Precious is a caring and passionate educator who loves nurturing young minds. As a mother of two, she understands the importance of patience, understanding, and dedication. She's the teacher who accompanies our little ones to their swimming lessons, ensuring they have a splashing good time while learning valuable water skills. Teacher Precious also has a special gift for supporting children who need extra help, providing individualized care and attention. With her kindness, care, and dedication, Teacher Precious makes a positive impact on the lives of her students.
Meet Teacher Precious. Teacher Precious is a caring and passionate educator who loves nurturing young minds. As a mother of two, she understands the importance of patience, understanding, and dedication.

She's the teacher who accompanies our little ones to their swimming lessons, ensuring they have a splashing good time while learning valuable water skills. Teacher Precious also has a special gift for supporting children who need extra help, providing individualized care and attention.

With her kindness, care, and dedication, Teacher Precious makes a positive impact on the lives of her students.