As a current employee of WMS, I feel compelled to write in defence of a previous review that was…read morewritten quite clearly from anger. Since I joined WMS almost 4 years ago, my relationship with Miss Sylvia has always been positive. From the day I joined as a new, foreign teacher, her and her husband Mr Chuck have done everything they can to make me feel welcome and at home, not only in school, but in Poland generally. Miss Sylvia is someone who I feel able to go to with any issue I may have; whether it is school, or personal related - her office is always open, for all members of staff. From the time I have worked here, I have never experienced the mistreatment that has been discussed. We all know that as teachers, when we go into such a job, which is more of a vocation, we do so for the love of education and children. We do work hard, just as every, single teacher around the world does (Miss Sylvia included!). Any teacher who goes into a job and expects that it will be easy, is clearly misguided - this is reality, not slavery. Since being here, I have been given the opportunity to study for a certificate in Montessori - all teachers are offered the opportunity to attend courses, and further their education, and attend prestigious workshops and seminars. We get the change to travel to such workshops: Prague, Norway, Spain, to name but a few. The training offered ensures that the children are - contrary to the previous review getting the education they deserve, and teachers are being offered courses, which are highly expensive and that can further their careers. Teachers are also offered competitive salaries and other benefits based on individual circumstances. Children at WMS are happy children, who thrive in the environment, and quite often are heard saying how they wish they could come to school on the weekends (the ultimate compliment for teachers!). They feel love and respect from the moment they walk through the door - children are always keen to pay Miss Sylvia a visit throughout the day, and enjoy singing and playing music with Mr Chuck. There are several teachers in the same position as me, who have held jobs at WMS for a number of years. When you have International staff, it is expected that there will be a high turnover, as these are people who enjoy travel and exploring the world - this has no correlation to treatment of staff. Miss Sylvia shares her knowledge, wisdom and experience with us; she wants the best for the school, for the teachers and for the children. I have had a very enjoyable 4 years here, and this is mainly down to the support I receive from the management. I look forward to a future at WMS, providing I continue to work with such dedicated and caring Montessorians.

Seeing an abusive and misleading opinion, written clearly in great anger - made me stop by and…read morewrite about my experiences, so that people who don't know Miss Sylvia, Mr Chuck and have not experienced an atmosphere in our school, will not be left with skewed vision. I have been working with Miss Sylvia over 6 years. During this time we have built a strong team, we understand and support each other. Her warm attitude, knowledge and experience have been a great addition to my personal growth! For all those years she has been strengthening and heartening, whenever I needed she was there for me. This is a sign of a good boss - appreaciation and motivation that an employee receives. Our school is filled with very hard working people, and we share a simillar, child focused approach. We know the cost of providing the highest standards of teaching and supporting our families, that's why we work hard, and we are strong as a team, becaue it gives us great satisfaction, to see our children flourish. Ms. Sylvia as Principal of the school has a great role in it. She loves this school and is working very hard to accomodate the needs of her staff. Both Ms. Sylvia and her husband Mr Chuck are loved by the students. Every morning children run into Ms. Sylvia's office to greet her with a huge smiles. They are enjoying music lessons with Mr. Chuck and motivated practice ukulele with him! Our school is a place for people with passion, who want to grow and improve themselves. Every year our teachers are participating in workshops with best Montessori trainers from all over the world, we are joining conferences, workshops and courses - deepening our knowledge, and school supports us in this financially, and by inviting trainers into our school to run specialized workshops. We are a part of international programs for teachers. Thanks to that we constanstantly grow and we make a good team of professionals.