Founder and owner

Warsaw Montessori Family,

AMI Montessori Guide

Małgosia Tarnowska

I am the owner and happy founder of the Warsaw Montessori Family, which includes bilingual Montessori schools at every stage of a child’s development: from nursery, through kindergarten and primary school, high school with the IB program, to the Montessori Farm School. The Farm School, established in September 2022, is the culmination of my dreams and the first residential school of this kind in Poland for young people aged 12-18.

Montessori pedagogy is my passion, life philosophy and mission, which, combined with my passion for living close to nature, allows me not only to create extraordinary schools, but also gives me peace and a sense of security.

12-18 Montessori Guide/Teacher

Rathin Gotlur Manjunath 

My Montessori journey began with in-house training in a Casa (3–6) environment, and I later completed AMI diplomas in Elementary (6–12) and Erdkinder (12–18) education. In addition to Montessori training, I am also a Certified Yoga Instructor from the SVYASA Institute.

At the Montessori adolescent level, learning is deeply connected to real work and meaningful experiences. As a Work and Study Guide at WMF, I work alongside our adolescents on the farm: caring for animals in the barn, engaging in woodwork in the woodshed, and participating in the daily rhythms of farm life. These experiences become a starting point for deeper exploration of culture, science, and human interaction.

I also guide adolescents in several areas of the program, including Microeconomy sessions, woodwork, digital art, photography, and co-teaching Biology. Through these activities, students develop creativity, responsibility, and practical skills while connecting their academic learning with real-world experiences.

Physical movement and sports are an important part of adolescent development. Along with activities such as soccer, volleyball, and the students’ favorite “capture the flag,” we also enjoy traditional games like Kho Kho, which encourage teamwork, agility, and strategy. As a yoga instructor, I also guide adolescents in yoga practice, helping them develop balance, focus, and awareness of their physical and mental well-being.

During this stage of rapid physical and emotional growth, adolescents benefit from a balance of physical work, intellectual challenge, and meaningful collaboration. Montessori described the third plane of development as a time of expectation and creative energy, where young people seek purposeful work and opportunities to contribute to their community.

Here at MFS, I believe in building confidence in our adolescents and nurturing their natural love for learning. I look forward to walking alongside them and many others as we share this beautiful Montessori journey together.

12-18 Montessori Guide/Teacher

Madhura.A.Minna,

I am a Montessori-trained directress with around 12 years of experience. I am trained in AMI Casa (3–6), Elementary (6–12), and Erdkinder (12–18) Montessori.

After working in India, Bulgaria, Egypt, and Azerbaijan, my journey has now brought me to Poland! 🙂

It is truly a pleasure to be here, and a dream come true to be part of a Montessori farm school project like WMF and MFS.

At the heart of Montessori education is the understanding that learning is deeply connected to the child’s inner development. As Dr. Maria Montessori emphasized, education must support the development of the whole person: intellectually, socially, and morally. Language, scientific exploration, and meaningful work help adolescents develop clarity of thought, communication, responsibility, and independence.

This year, I will be working closely with our adolescents as the Head of Work and Study, supporting their academic and practical experiences within the farm school environment.

I guide the English Language and Literature program as well as Biology, Physics, and Chemistry, helping adolescents explore connections between disciplines while engaging in meaningful work and study.

Learning at our Montessori Farm School extends beyond the classroom. Our study room, kitchen, workshops, and the farm itself become spaces where curiosity grows, ideas are tested, and collaboration thrives. Each day brings new opportunities for discovery, responsibility, and real-life learning.

As Maria Montessori reminds us:
“Follow the child.”

At MFS, my role is to create an environment where adolescents feel trusted, heard, and encouraged to take ownership of their learning. By giving them freedom within responsibility, I hope to nurture their confidence, curiosity, and inner motivation to learn.

I look forward to walking alongside our adolescents in this journey, supporting them, guiding them, and sharing in the many experiences that make life at the farm school so special.

Spanish Teacher

Gustavo Gabriel Ferrari Ortiz

Hello! My name is Gustavo Ferrari Ortiz, and I am delighted to be the Spanish teacher in Białka this year.
I bring with me the vibrant spirit of Argentine Patagonia and a unique blend of professional credentials. I am a certified Montessori teacher and hold a formal qualification as a Spanish teacher from the prestigious University of Salamanca in Spain.

These two pillars of my training are complemented by a passionate and playful teaching approach. I believe in making language acquisition a joyful experience. Through dynamic games and engaging activities, I create a stimulating environment where students can naturally build confidence and become fluent Spanish speakers.
Set high expectations for your children’s Spanish journey—because this year together, we will undoubtedly surpass them. 

¡Manos a la obra!

Leszek Jesionek

I am a mathematician with nearly thirty years of experience working in a school. My passion for this subject was instilled in me by my primary school teacher, who not only taught me mathematics but also how to play chess. I come from Białka, I am a husband and father of two children. My passion is chess, I also appreciate good cinema and I enjoy Jo Nesbo’s Norwegian detective stories.

 

 

Jacek Woźniak

I am a graduate of history and social studies at UMCS in Lublin. For many years I have been working   as a history and social studies teacher at the 1st Secondary School in Radzyń Podlaski. I have brought up many generations of graduates of I LO. I am passionate about history and local politics in particular, as well as a social activist – a councilor of the City Council of Radzyń Podlaski and its Chairman in the past terms of office. I am passionate about sport, in particular bicycle rallies and patriotic runs combining the promotion of sport with important historical events.

Adam Pękała

Chess is my passion. I play chess and have been teaching this royal game for many years, being successful in many regional and national tournaments (including the victory in the Polish Teachers’ Championship in Rybnik in 2002). I am an instructor of the Polish Chess Association, I run courses and lectures for teachers on the methodology of teaching chess. I am a physical education teacher by education, but I have many interests, such as tourism, history and music. I am glad that at theMontessori Farm School, Folwark Białka chess is included in the weekly schedule of compulsory classes for young people studying there, because the benefits, such as a logical and strategic way of thinking, will stay with them throughout their lives.