Chantel Ariannejad
Nursery Manager
I have worked at Nursery@Aspire since it first opened in 2011. I started as Deputy Manager and Room Leader of the Dolphin Room.
I have always had a passion for Early Years and since graduating from university with a sociology degree, have always had jobs in the childcare/educational sector.
As I’ve worked at the nursery from the within the room I feel I have a better understanding of what the job involves from the position of the practitioners, assistants and room leaders.
I am open to new ideas and keeping up to date with current legislation and ideas in early years. I am a believer in the nursery and have an open door policy.
Marilina Diamanti
Room Leader – Preschool Room
Hi, my name is Marilina and I have worked at the nursery since March 2014. I have worked in all three Rooms at the nursery but have spent the majority of my time in the Ladybird Room as the Second in Charge. I was promoted to Room Leader in 2020. I have a BA in English Language & Literature, an M.Ed. in TESOL and QTS in Education.
Gosia Sylk
Room Leader – Toddler Room
Hi, my name is Gosia, the Room leader of the Froggie Room and I joined the nursery in 2014. I am a qualified Level 3 Early Years Education practitioner with a keen interest in Physical Education.
After a year working in another nursery as a Preschool Room Leader I came back to Aspire because I loved the atmosphere and the ethos at the nursery. I also have a degree in Tourism.
Victoria Ghervas
Room Leader - Baby Room
Hi, my name is Victoria and I have recently became the Room Leader of the Dolphin Room. I am a qualified Level 2 and Level 3 Early Years Education practitioner, I joined the nursery in June 2015 and since then, I have spent time working in all the rooms of the nursery. I have a BA in International Economic Relationships Between Countries.
Tracey Ridgway
Special Needs Coordinator
Behaviour Management Coordinator
Early Years Professional Status
Hi, My name is Tracey. I have worked at the nursery since August 2013. I am mainly based in the Toddler Room but support all children and staff across the nursery. I have a BA Hons in Education & Women's Studies. I hold the Early Years Professional Status at graduate level. I will also be undertaking the National Award for Senco in September 2022.