Nurturing, dedicated & loving
At Kids United our team consists of dedicated teachers who share a love for children and passion for education. We work to encourage children to be confident, curious and knowledgable individuals.
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Equipped with years of study and professional experience, our staff strives continuously to respond to the individual needs of each child.
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Our Team

Orange Group Teacher
Lukas Resch
My name is Lukas Resch. I was born in Vienna, Austria. At the age of twelve I moved to Heidelberg, Germany and lived there for many years. I have been working as a tutor in Germany and Austria during the past years. In 2023 I completed my studies at Bafep8 to become a Early Years Teacher (Elementarpädagoge). I am looking forward to supporting your children in learning German and helping prepare for their further educational path. I am thoroughly passionate about learning different languages and cultures and enjoy travelling the world.

Orange Group Assistant
Alyssa Rosales
My name is Alyssa Rosales . I was born in Vienna and my parents are from the Philippines. I studied “Secondary Education“ for the subjects English, Disability Studies- Inclusive Pedagogy and Psychology in 2021.
2022 I decided to continue my studies for “Primary Education“ at PH Wien. During my training I was able to learn how to deal with children's emotions, how to support children in language acquisition and what gender-sensitive & intercultural education means. Between the happy laughter and curious eyes of children is a world full of opportunities in which I, as a passionate educator, can use my skills and my heart to aid the development and well-being of students. Working with children and observing the educational, as well as emotional progress has always been a passion of mine. Kids United is a place of acceptance of each individual child and I am truly happy to be part of it.

Red Group Teacher
Alice Reissmann
My name is Alice Reissmann. I grew up in Germany. After completing my training as a kindergarten teacher in Germany, I further pursued my career in Lower Austria. I work at Kids United because I love working with children and watching them grow. For me, a child's smile is the best reward. What I value most at Kids United, is the international and multicultured principles which are thoroughly integrated in the learning environment from the staff to the children.

Red Group Assistant
Hoa Thi Le
Xin chao! My name is Hoa Thi Le. I come from Vietnam. I have been living and working in Vienna for 14 years. I love working with children! I have over 10 years of experience working at bilingual kindergartens with children aged 1 - 6. I enjoy crafts, singing, and interacting with kids. I gain fullfilment from the development of cognitive and emotional knowledge strength in children. I thrive in an international kindergarten where I am exposed to different cultures. At Kids United the children are given opportunities to learn a spectrum of skills to improve individual growth and to prepare them for school entry.

Red Group Assistant
​Efthymia
​My name is Efthymia and I am from Greece. I studied art in the U.K. where I achieved my bachelor’s and master’s degrees. I also have 7 years experience working as a nursery teacher. I enjoy spending time with nature and I believe that art and music play a vital role in education for children.

Orange and Red Group Assistant
Candice Serbu
My name is Candice Serbu. I am originally from Romania but grew up in Ireland since the age of two. I achieved my Masters Degree in Environmental Studies. After moving to Vienna in June 2024 I decided to pursue a new career path. I completed a TEFL course pursue working with children and teaching English. I have always loved working with kids and enjoy helping them grow and develop academically and emotionally. I am also looking forward to growing with the Kids United team.

Yellow Group Teacher
Anastasia Rapti
My name is Anastasia Rapti and I am originally from Greece. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in 2015 at the University of Athens, Greece. I came to Vienna as an intern with the Erasmus Plus programme. I have over 7 years of teaching experience. I joined Kids United in 2019. I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Special Educational Needs. In my experience, working with children is a whole new world; full of wonder, innocence, and amazement! Kids United is a unique place to work, with a friendly environment, family-oriented atmosphere and diversity. Kids United is a wonderful place to grow as a child and a teacher.

Yellow Group Assistant
Michelle Preyer
My name is Michelle Preyer! I was born and raised in the Philippines and have been living in Vienna since 2008. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration in Banking and Finance. After moving to Vienna, I followed an alternative career path and requalified as a kindergarten teaching assistant. I have over 13 years of experience and I have been at Kids United for 2 years. I found my “home” at Kids United. I strongly believe in the vision of Kids United, which aligns well with my own personal educational philosophy. Kids United is a happy place for both children and staff!

Yellow Group Assistant
Vanessa Kneider
Annyeonghaseyo! My name is Vanessa Kneider. I’m half Korean, half German. I was born and raised in Seoul and graduated highschool at the Seoul International German School. I moved to Germany in 2018 and after completing my studies in Game Art & Animation at the SAE Institute in Bochum with a Bachelor of Arts degree, I am now seeking a career shift toward becoming an educational support worker. Although my education has been primarily focused on video games, I have taken on numerous responsibilities throughout my personal life that closely align with those of a childcare provider. During my studies, I gained meaningful experiences in various child-centered roles, which I found both fulfilling and rewarding. I have always deeply valued and enjoyed working with children, a passion I discovered early on in my life. After I moved to Vienna in August of 2024, I am genuinely excited and grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on children’s lives. I look forward to guiding them with warmth, care and dedication, helping to shape their journeys in a loving and nurturing way.

Green Group Assistant
Marianna Charmpi
Hello, my name is Marianna Charmpi, I come from Greece and I am a dedicated teacher with over 8 years of experience in primary education and a passion for teaching in kindergarten. With a degree in primary education teaching and a master's degree in Greek language education, I have found my true calling in the vibrant world of early childhood education. Working over the years with multiethnic students, I have embraced diversity of cultures and backgrounds, promoting empathy and inclusivity. My heart lies in building strong foundations for young learners, fostering a love of learning from the very beginning. Currently, I have the privilege of working at Kids United, an acclaimed international kindergarten known for its commitment to excellence in early childhood education, which provides a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere where children thrive. I am honored to shape the future, one little mind at a time, at Kids United, where every child's potential is nurtured and celebrated.

Green Group Teacher
Nino Gumberidze
My name is Nino Gumberidze and I come from Georgia. I studied social sciences and completed my training as an early years teacher at Bafep 10. I have 7 years of experience working at kindergartens and after-school care centres. My work caters to building sensitive relationships with children.
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"Children are like colours in a rainbow - their diversity makes our world colourful and their education teaches us to see the beauty in diversity."

Rhythmic Teacher
Magdalena Stinauer
​Hello and Servus! My name is Magdalena Stinauer, and I am half American, half Austrian. Music and dance are my greatest passions and have been essential parts of my life for as long as I can remember. I am looking forward to sharing these valuable passions with children, fostering their creativity, and helping them discover the magic of music and dance. I have completed my training as a kindergarten and music teacher and have gained experience working in various kindergartens. Witnessing the spark in children's eyes when they play an instrument for the first time or hearing their laughter while dancing brings me immense joy. I'm very excited to work in the open-minded, multicultural environment here at Kids United, where creative education is highly valued.

Green Group Assistant
​Saša Šprajc
My name is Saša Šprajc and I was born in Croatia. I achieved my Masters Degrees in pedagogy and English language and linguistics. I moved to Vienna in 2022, where I have pursued my passion for teaching children.
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I believe in the importance of creativity, curiosity, freedom and play as a basis for quality early childhood development. I am passionate about supporting children with love, care, and understanding as they discover the world around them! I am now thankful to work at Kids United, a place that fosters a bright and dynamic atmosphere for children, staff, and parents alike.

Music Teacher
Nicole Heffels
My name is Nicole Heffels, and I am the music teacher at Kids United. I am originally from Germany. I have spent the past 8 years in Peru working with children of all ages on music and school projects including choirs, piano groups, and classroom bands. I love teaching music to children and creating a space where they can discover music freely and creatively. I am thrilled to be part of the Kids United Team! It's a wonderful atmosphere to work in, and I look forward to guiding the children in their musical development.

Yoga Teacher
Veronika Jurcsa
My name is Veronika Jurcsa. I was born in the Czech Republic and I grew up in Austria. In 2019 I finished my yoga teacher training and turned my passion into my career. I truly love to teach, share and inspire children through movement, mindfulness, creativity and well-being. Kids United is a lovely place where everybody can learn, grow and where everyone is treated equally. I am very grateful to guide the children through yoga in a playful way.

Cleaning Staff
Hasima Salihovic
My name is Hasima Salihovic, and I am from Croatia. I have been working at Kids United for 2 years. I enjoy the happy and loving environment for the children and it brings me pleasure to do my job.

Cleaning Staff
Isolett da Conceicão
My name is Isolett da Conceicão, I am from Portugal and have been working at Kids United since January 2024. I enjoy working at Kids United, because I feel welcomed by both the staff and the children. Kids United embraces a warm working environment where we are all connected.

Kitchen Staff
Ghada Khaled
My name is Ghada Khaled and I came to Vienna as a refugee in 2015. I previously volunteered at the Red Cross Elderly Home. I spent many years learning German which has allowed me to work full-time for Kids United. I am very grateful to be working alongside such a kind, nuturing and welcoming team and within such a diverse and international environment. I truly enjoy my everyday work here.