Kathrin Bantle
Board member of the sponsoring association
My dream is for all children to have the opportunity to attend a Montessori school, allowing them to develop into independent and self-confident individuals, regardless of their family's financial means.
Privat
I am Kathrin Bantle, 28 years old, and I live in the beautiful city of Lucerne. I was born in a small town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Professional
In Germany, I attended public school up to the 13th grade of the business high school, where I obtained my high school diploma. Following that, I completed my training as a management assistant in an accounting and business consulting firm. Afterward, I fulfilled my biggest lifelong dream by spending a year as an AuPair in the USA, specifically in Washington D.C. I also spent 6 months in Morocco, where I worked at the reception of ROBINSON Agadir, a German hotel chain. Upon returning to Germany, I initially intended to work temporarily in childcare and started working at a public kindergarten. From what was originally planned as 3 months, I wholeheartedly stayed there for nearly 2 years.
Since the age of 18, I've been deeply engaged in spirituality and personal development, initially for my own growth. In 2019, I discovered my calling in guiding others on their journeys. I completed training as a Spiritual Life Coach and have been offering coaching sessions and workshops in this field since then. I also lead regular group meditations.
Montessori
I've been drawn to Switzerland since I was 17 years old. In the spring of 2022, I was finally able to fulfill my dream of permanently living in Switzerland. I found the perfect job opportunity for me as an administrator in a Montessori kindergarten. Since then, I've been able to combine both of my desired fields: administration and working with children. After getting to know Montessori education, everything related to childcare has taken on a new and deeper meaning for me. What was missing for me in the education approaches I knew before is united in Montessori education, as it visibly originates from the "essence" of children and humanity. In June 2023, I completed the AMI Montessori Assistant Course 3-6.
Miscellaneous
I also pursued training as a fitness instructor (Les Mills BodyPump) alongside my other commitments, which continues to be my great passion and source of balance to this day.