Our staff
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.
Meleana
Founder
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.
In her free time, she likes to rollerblade, practice on a piano, learn czech and travel.
Mariana
Director
Mariana´s journey with children started when she moved from Prague to Perth in Australia to study child care. She was excited to learn from the multicultural and respectful environment while also working as an educator in a child care centre.
After more than two years she returned to the Czech Republic and worked in an international kindergarten first as a nursery educator, continuously progressing to a position of a coordinator and branch director.
At some point she took a break and focused on teaching English, French and babysitting, but she could not help to come back to the world of games, laughs, fun, strong emotions and essential learning.
She loves classic culture, plays piano and trumpet in orchestras and bands. She cooperates with a company focused on children yoga. If she travels, she tends to go by train, and her favourite sport is recreational canoeing. She loves to tell stories and give tours around Prague.
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Marie
Afternoon Manager
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
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.
Vani
Assistant Teacher
Hi! I'm Vani. I love little humans for their inherent curiosity. The world is huge, new, and interesting for them and I want to create a safe space for them to explore it. I also love my four dogs (one with 3 legs!) and enjoy physical activities like origami, pottery, and knitting.
I am a TEFL Certified Teacher with 2 years of teaching experience.
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Eszter
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.
Camilla
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.
Esra
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.
Viktorie
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.
Ondřej
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.
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!