Our Team
Professional – Passionate – Present
Managing Director and Founder
Kirsty Matthews-Künzi Born 1982 in Scotland Founder & Creative Heart of Meadows Montessori & Mini Meadows
- Qualifications: Early childhood Educator (Switzerland), Montessori Diploma 0–3 Years (Montessori Academy, Canada), Montessori Diploma 3–6 Years (Montessori Academy, London), Montessori Leadership Diploma (London), Team Leader Diploma (Zurich), Vocational Trainer (Zurich), ADHD Coaching Diploma (Canada)
- Languages: English, German
- Superpower: “The Visionary Architect of Meadows”
With creative energy and warm-hearted leadership, Kirsty inspires both children and adults. She brings her visions to life by creating an atmosphere where everyone feels safe, motivated, and truly valued.
Born in Scotland and raised in South Africa before moving to Switzerland as a young adult, she brings a truly global perspective and a deep appreciation for diversity to everything she does.
As a mother of two daughters, Kirsty’s connection to Meadows is deeply personal; she knows exactly what it feels like to drop your child off at the red door and want nothing but the best for them.
But for Kirsty, Meadows is more than just a bilingual kindergarten — it is the realization of a lifelong passion for the Montessori way of life. She views the world through the lens of a dedicated teacher, a devoted mom, and a visionary team leader, and she works tirelessly to integrate all three of these roles into the daily life of Meadows.
Her goal is simple but ambitious: to make Meadows the best possible place for children to grow and for her team to work. She believes that when teachers feel supported and inspired, they can provide the most loving and effective environment for the children.
By combining her Montessori expertise with a heart-centered leadership style, Kirsty has created a space where curiosity is celebrated, independence is nurtured, and every child—and staff member—feels truly at home.
Mini Group
Ursina Frei Born 1994 in Switzerland Group Leader
- Qualifications: Early childhood educator (FaBe), Team Leader (Institute for Vocational Training and Education Zurich)
- Languages: German
- Superpower: The Steady Spark:
Wherever things get lively and bright, Ursina is there to weave it all together. With her high energy and warm, clear guidance, she magically transforms a busy room into a peaceful, structured home-away-from-home for our little ones.
Since joining Mini Meadows in the summer of 2024, Ursina has become a breath of fresh air for our crèche, stepping into her role as Group Leader with so much heart. She has this amazing, natural way of staying on top of things even when everything gets wonderfully loud and busy. She’s a true multitasker who makes everything look easy, always keeping the atmosphere warm and harmonious. With her infectious enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility, Ursina builds a daily rhythm that makes our littlest ones feel completely safe while giving them the perfect space to grow and explore.
Anjali Hilber Born 2002 in Switzerland Co-Educator
- Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator (FaBe)
- Languages: German, English
- Superpower: The Developmental North Star:
Anji intuitively senses the “next big thing” for every child. She knows just how to balance a gentle nudge forward with the comfort of closeness. By looking ahead with love, she helps every child reach their milestones while feeling completely safe and supported.
Since joining Mini Meadows in 2025, Anji has stolen the children’s hearts in no time. For her, it’s all about the kids—everything she does starts with them. With a gentle touch and a truly listening ear, she guides them through their day with quiet care. By meeting every child at eye level and really valuing what they have to say, she creates a sunny, safe space where trust grows naturally and little personalities feel free to bloom.
Soraja Zejnullah Born 1991 in Kosovo Co-Educator
- Qualifications: Early childhood Educator (FaBe), Educator (Vocational School for Social Pedagogy Waldshut-Tiengen), Bachelor Professional in Social Services
- Languages: German, English
- Superpower: The Wonder-Maker
Soraja knows how to turn tiny sparks of interest into big, beautiful journeys. Using loving guidance and treasures from nature, she builds a world of wonder where every child is encouraged to dream big and play without limits.
Since 2025, Soraja has been a heart-centered companion at Mini Meadows, where she truly sees and celebrates the unique spark in every child. She is deeply passionate about giving little ones the space to express themselves freely and find their own way. With her warm energy and a natural sense of responsibility, she creates a daily rhythm that feels both safe and adventurous, giving children the perfect foundation to grow with confidence.
Seraina Zweifel Born 1998 in Switzerland Co-Educator
- Qualifications: Early Childhood educator (FaBe)
- Languages: German, English
- Superpower: The Comfort-Compass:
Seraina intuitively knows how to guide a child through their emotions. Her calm and respectful nature builds an instant bridge of trust, making the crèche a place where every little personality feels safe to shine - Mother of a daughter and a son
Since joining Mini Meadows in 2019, Seraina has become an indispensable heart of our crèche. Having completed her training with the City of Zurich, she brings expertise and a calm, team-oriented spirit to our youngest ones. As a cornerstone of our team, Seraina is deeply valued by both colleagues and parents as a competent, empathetic, and trusted partner in childcare. With heart, experience and a natural sense of intuition, she creates a stable, secure, and loving environment where every child feels truly at home.
Additional Team Members
Nevita Bottlang Born 1992 in Switzerland Relief Educator & Co-Educator
- Qualifications: Early Childhood Educator (Switzerland), Leader of the “Meitliriege” (Girls’ Gymnastics) in Oberembrach, Certified Forest Pedagogy
- Languages: German
- Superpower: “The Craft Ambassador”
Nevita can turn everyday materials into creative masterpieces, helping every child discover their own inner artist.
Nevita brings a breath of fresh air and a love for the outdoors to the Meadows family. Alongside her professional childcare background, she has completed specialized training in Forest Pedagogy and has spent many years leading the girls’ gymnastics club in Oberembrach. She loves weaving her experience with nature and movement into daily life at the kindergarten. With her cheerful spirit, she helps children notice the little wonders of the natural world, encourages their natural drive to move, and supports them as they explore the world—staying brave, curious, and grounded every step of the way.
Peggy Schröder Born 1979 in Germany Administration / Front & Back Office
- Qualifications: State-Recognized Foreign Language Correspondent & Office Manager, European Secretary (IHK – Chamber of Industry and Commerce)
- Languages: German, English, Spanish
- Superpower: “The Organization Hero”
Peggy is the engine that keeps the office running smoothly. Whether she’s planning, sorting, or sharing updates, she always has the big picture in mind. Her door is always open—she’s here to answer questions, lend a hand, and make sure everything behind the scenes works perfectly.
A mother of a son and a daughter, Peggy brings years of experience as an Executive Assistant and Event Manager in companies across Germany, the USA, and Switzerland. She has been part of the Meadows family since 2012—first as a “Meadows Mom” with her own children in our crèche and kindergarten. Since 2020, she has been the heart of the Meadows office, ensuring everything runs like clockwork and providing reliable support to both our parents and our team for all administrative needs.
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Our team works hand-in-hand, built on a foundation of trust and a shared goal:
to create a space where every child feels safe, supported, and free to truly be themselves.