The Management Team

Every child deserves a place that believes in them.

Management

Les Colibris was born from the meeting of international expertise
and Montessori pedagogical passion.
Our team combines complementary visions to build a school of excellence,
rooted in respect for the child.

Nicolas Wattel

Nicolas Wattel

Co-founder & School & Middle School Director

Biot · Sophia Antipolis

Born in Grasse, Nicolas holds an ESSEC degree and built an international career in the healthcare sector. After nearly 20 years travelling the world, he decided to return to his home region to create a bilingual Montessori school.

Father of two children who followed a Montessori education, he was won over by this innovative pedagogical approach and wishes to share it with other parents and children growing up in an international context.

Trilingual and drawing on 15 years of international experience, he is convinced of the advantage of learning languages through immersion from an early age.

Français · Anglais · Espagnol

Georgina Wattel

Georgina Wattel

Co-founder & Pedagogical Director

Biot · Sophia Antipolis

Born in Mexico, Georgina obtained her Master's in Pedagogy and her Montessori educator diplomas (AMI – Association Montessori Internationale) before studying Art History in Italy, then Psychology and Relational Communication in Paris.

Since 1985, her professional experiences in different countries, with children from 3 months to 15 years from different social backgrounds, have further strengthened her love for quality education that allows every child to fully develop their potential, and for a society of peace

The wonderful adventure of being a mother has brought her another dimension of education, where she learns every day. This is why she devotes herself to children, parents and a carefully chosen team, driven by the strength of her conviction.

Français · Anglais · Espagnol · Italien

Stéphanie Meyer

Stéphanie Meyer

Director

Neuilly · Neuilly-sur-Seine

I deeply believe that the child is the maker of the adult. To educate is also to sow the seeds of peace by nurturing the development of self-esteem, respect for others and for the world around us. This conviction guides my choices and gives full meaning to my commitment to children.

Today, I have the joy of putting my experience and skills at the service of children and their families as a Montessori educator and director of the school. Every day, I strive to offer children a setting that respects their pace and fosters their fulfilment.

My background is nourished by the study of different pedagogical approaches, of the child's psycho-sensory-motor development and of the functional analysis of the body in movement. It was during these studies that I discovered Maria Montessori's thinking and her profound understanding of every child's human potential. This encounter was decisive: I chose to devote myself to supporting children aged 2½ to 6 and earned my Montessori Educator diploma at the Maria Montessori Institute in Lyon.

For more than ten years, I have supported children through this pedagogy, convinced that each one carries within them the strengths needed for their own construction. Our role is above all to recognise this potential, to take it into consideration and to offer the conditions that will allow it to reveal itself fully.

My commitment is to offer each child a prepared environment that responds precisely to their needs and to provide them, in Maria Montessori's words, with "help to life", so that they can grow in confidence, develop their autonomy and flourish fully.

Français

Aude-Claire

Aude-Claire

Head of School & Montessori Educator (3–6)

Suresnes · Hauts-de-Seine

My name is Aude-Claire, and I am of French–Luxembourgish nationality.

I have been a Montessori educator for the 3–6 age group for many years, and I have been the Head of the Les Colibris school in Suresnes since September 2025.

Watching children grow, develop, discover and make sense of the world around them makes me happy every day, and seeing their eyes light up when they become passionate about a subject or succeed at something new truly gives meaning to my work.

As a violinist, I love sharing my passion for music with them, and I occasionally bring my instrument into the classroom during circle time.

As Head of School, I am committed to bringing the Montessori pedagogy to life within the school, and to building a community of parents, children and educators in which everyone finds their place, feels part of the project, and gives the best of themselves.

Français

Administration

Behind every smooth school day, an attentive and dedicated team
ensures the daily life of families runs with care and efficiency.

Lola Bernard

Lola Bernard

Executive Assistant

Biot · Sophia Antipolis

Passionate about education and deeply attached to the idea that a school can be a living, stimulating and caring place. A French teacher by training, she had the opportunity to collaborate on the writing of several novels by foreign authors before naturally turning to the world of school, which fully corresponds to her values.

Trained in Montessori pedagogy, which she puts into practice with conviction, she worked for seven years as an educator, then managed a facility for several years.

She places great importance on the quality of the relationship with children, families and the team, and particularly enjoys supporting the projects that punctuate the life of a school.

Français · Anglais

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