About us
Honey Bunny was founded in 2022 by an international couple from the Czech Republic and USA. Ondřej and Meleana are passionate about creating a space that is developmentally enriching while above all fostering the innate curiosity of our children. After years of experience working in schools worldwide, we incorporate all that we've learned to our approach at Honey Bunny.
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Meleana Spera Mazura
Director & Teacher
Meleana's very first teaching position was in 2011 at a special education preschool in New York. In 2015 she moved to Prague and continued working in primary schools, nurseries, and preschools.
Teaching has brought her all around the world – from the US to Australia, Asia, and finally to Europe. After more than 10 years of experience with children, she couldn't be more excited to start her newest adventure: Honey Bunny.
Fani Pantazi
Main Teacher
Fani is an enthusiastic educator hailing from Greece with a specialization in Special Education. Her teaching journey began in 2018 after completing her studies at the University of Macedonia. Over the years, Fani has had the opportunity to work in diverse schools across Greece, including private institutions, engaging summer schools, and enriching camps.
With a TEFL certificate and proficiency in Braille for both Greek and English, Fani is dedicated to promoting inclusive education and ensuring access to learning for all. Her true passion lies in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, where students' growth and progress are celebrated as sources of fulfillment and inspiration.
Martina Havlová
Assistant Teacher
Martina comes from a small town located in Western Bohemia where she grew up surrounded and inspired by nature. She later moved to Pilsen to pursue a Master's degree in Photography. During her studies, she organized photography courses for children and younger teens, which was a rewarding experience.
Since childhood, Martina has envisioned herself as a kindergarten teacher, as she has always found the period of a child's formative years very important, and imagined what could stem from a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children could explore, grow through imagination and a sense of adventure.
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Eszter Perjámosy-Horváth
Main Teacher
Eszter graduated as a primary school teacher in 2017 and worked in the Hungarian educational system. After a few years of teaching, she left home to work and travel in Scotland, Italy, and Greece. She moved to Prague this year to start the next chapter of her life and to return to the teaching profession.
She specializes in art, art history, and handcrafting and loves to spend time painting, drawing, and developing her skills. She is excited to share her knowledge and love of art with children.
Annie Derose
Main Teacher
Annie graduated with her bachelor’s degree in social work in 2015. She has always had a passion for working with children. During her studies, she worked alongside children and families in crisis and need. After her studies, she continued as a social worker in California for a year.
In 2016 Annie arrived in Prague to obtain her TEFL certificate. She worked in several Czech preschools and gained experience working with diverse and educational communities. Annie has been trained by other teachers in the Montessori approach to teaching. She uses this method with openness and kindness.
Annie believes it is something special to be a part of the learning process for children. It is wonderful to support and guide children in discovering through play and communication.
Esra Diren
Assistant Teacher
Esra is from Turkey and moved to Prague to study a Master's in Biomedicine at Czech Technical University. After a long and busy program, she took a break and started to take care of children. Her journey with childcare took off from there.
During her time in Prague, she has provided care for babies, infants, and children from four months to six years old with over 20 different families of all backgrounds and nationalities. While spending time with children in different age groups, she developed a creative mindset, multitasking skills, and being sensitive to children's needs. She is always inspired by children's creative minds and loves working with them.
Esra loves to learn new things and to seek new experiences. In her free time, she also likes being active and creative with exercises, meditation and yoga, dance, cooking, and traveling.
Michaela Pražáková
Assistant Teacher
Michaela was born in Prague and have lived here her whole life.
She always knew, she wanted to work with children in the kindergartens, so she started babysitting kids during high school . After graduating, she moved to Bordeaux, France, and worked there as an aupair.
She describes it as an amazing year full of personal growth and experiences. When she got back to start her university studies in 2021, she started working in a private kindergarten. Where she stayed until joining Honey Bunny in 2024.
Michaela loves traveling and getting to know different cultures, cooking and spending time with her friends and family.
Camilla Pries
Assistant Teacher
Camilla first studied to become a kindergarten teacher at university in Germany. After graduation, she worked in a forest kindergarten in Berlin for two years. Her interest in experiencing other cultures also led her to travel throughout Europe and South America.
Now, she is happy to live close to her family in the Czech Republic and work in an international preschool in Prague. Outdoor activities and making music are things that Camilla enjoys incorporating into everyday life. Therefore, she would love to specialize in music pedagogy in the future. She looks forward to supporting children through the process of growing up and creating an environment where they can build their confidence.
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Marie Pakostová
Assistant Teacher
Marie has always known she wanted to work with children. Originally from Prague, she started babysitting for her relatives after graduation and then continued nannying for families around the city. She is now a certified nanny and has been working at a nursery taking care of the youngest children from 10 months and up.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, crafting, drawing, and spending time outside. She knows that working with children will always have a special place in her heart, and she is very excited to join our team!
Rachel Gross
Main Teacher
Rachel is originally from Washington, D.C.. She moved to Prague in June 2023 to obtain her TEFL certification after falling in love with the city while studying abroad. She graduated with a degree in Psychology and always wanted to find a way to use her education to work with children.
She spent a lot of her time in the U.S. working at camps, preschools, and daycares and is excited to continue her experience at Honey Bunny. In her free time, Rachel likes to cook, travel, and explore new places around Prague, especially with her dog Nova.
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Daria Sulakova
Assistant Teacher
Daria is originally from Ukraine, and while living there, she graduated with a degree in English philology.
She has always wanted to work with children and is very excited for the opportunity to learn new things and gain new experiences. In her free time, Daria loves to read, cook, and travel.
Viktorie Picková
Assistant Teacher
Viky is originally from Hořice, Czech Republic and moved to Prague in 2017 to earn a degree in Special Education.
Since 2018 she has worked as a teacher's assistant in a primary school, taught children with special needs, and also spent time caring for babies.
This could be you
Our new teacher
We are looking for an energetic, passionate, qualified and creative teachers who are ready to join our team and help our little friends learn and grow.
If you interested in either part time or a full time job at our school, please send your CV and a short message introducing yourself to info@honeygrebovka.cz. We look forward to hearing from you!
Ondřej Spera Mazura
Co-Founder
Originally from Žamberk, Czech Republic, Ondřej moved to Prague in 2011, where he completed his degree in Pedagogy. He has been organizing weekend events and summer camps for children ever since.
Currently working at Czech TV, he brings his experience and passion for video and photography to Honey Bunny. He is looking forward to capturing beautiful moments during the school year to share with you.