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
Caroline Weissenlechner
I completed my training as a teacher at BAFEP 21. I have 5 years of working experience at kindergartens and have been at Kids United for 2 years. I value the perspective that children see the world from. I am inspired by the children's enthusiasm to learn and grow. My ethos is to support this. I share the passion at Kids United to teach and celebrate traditions from a multitude of backgrounds and cultures.
Orange Group Assistant
Sarina Rich-Furnjigic
My name is Sarina Rich-Furnjigic. I come from America and have been living in Vienna since June 2022. I have over 5 years of experience with children aged 1-5. I love working with children and contributing to their learning. I enjoy watching childrens' unique personality develop. I value the nuturing and friendly environment at Kids United. All the staff and children are welcoming and make it a truly wonderful place to work!
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.
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
Rainer Muchmayer
My name is Rainer Muchmayer. I am Austrian and am currently training to become an elementary school teacher at Bafep10. Prior to this I worked as a software developer. However, I found that a computer can't give you the joy that a child's smile brings, which is why I decided to change my career path. I look forward to accompanying children on their journey and guiding them through their early years of life.
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."
Green Group Assistant
Eleftheria Giannakopoulou
Geia sas! My name is Eleftheria Giannakopoulou and I am from Greece. I knew that I wanted to become a teacher and dancer from a young age. I am grateful to be able to pursue both of my passions. Kids United is a happy place for both children and staff. My motivation and belief as a teacher can be summarised by a quote from Rita Pearson.
“Every child deserves a champion, an adult that believes in them and never lets them down”.
Green Group Assistant
Anita Jursić
My name is Anita Jursić, I come from Bosnia. I completed my training as a kindergarten assistant in 2008. I really value the diversity that is embraced at Kids United from the people, the multi-cultured education and the open-mindedness. Kids United is truly an international kindergarten!
Rhythmic Teacher
Caterina Vögel
My name is Caterina Vögel and I am from Austria. I enjoy teaching movement and rhythmic to children, allowing them to express themselves freely. At Kids United, the children are enthusiastic and creative. I am most inspired by the diversity at Kids United and how this can be used to enhance creativity within music and rhythmic.
Lunch Lady
Niranjala De Silva
My name is Niranjala De Silva. I am originally from Sri Lanka and have been living in Vienna since 1995. I have been working at Kids United for 5 years. My daughter attended Kids United and she had a wonderful kindergarten experience. I am happy to be part of the Kids United team, and I can do my job with a smile!
Cleaning Staff Member
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 Member
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.