AMIGA Montessori
Karen Mills possesses extensive experience in the early childhood education sector, currently serving as the Head of Operations at Amiga Montessori since November 2021. Prior to this role, Karen held several key positions, including General Manager at Kensington Childrens Community Cooperative and Snr Regional Operations Manager at G8, following an internal promotion. Karen's background spans various roles, from Centre Manager at Early Childhood Management Services to Centre Owner at Giant Leaps Early Learning Centre. Additionally, Karen has a solid foundation in business management, having worked as Administration Manager at Melbourne Childcare and Kindergarten and in various capacities in other organizations, including Packaging Containers Inc. and Contour Consultants. Karen holds an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management from Selmar Institute of Education and several diplomas related to early childhood and business management.
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AMIGA Montessori
AMIGA Montessori is a Melbourne-based, family-owned, business that is highly passionate about early childhood education and its critical role in setting children up for future success. Run by Max Bergh, daughter of founder Amanda Bergh, we are proudly female-led, with embedded family-values that guide all aspects of our operations. We provide quality education and care for children aged six months to six years in purpose built centres. With 15 sites across Australia– mainly in Melbourne, Victoria, AMIGA is continuing its steady growth journey, with four more sites coming on in the next few years - including Armstrong Creek, Sunbury and Officer. AMIGA'S VISION Educating children from all walks of life with purpose to create confident, well rounded future leaders. AMIGA'S VALUES INCLUSION We honour all cultures, religions and backgrounds and provide equal access to education for all children. PASSION We are dedicated to providing high-quality education to stimulate and nurture young minds. IMPACT DRIVEN We work together to understand every individual and what matters to them. We also support our staff and students to develop in ways that are authentic to them. INNOVATIVE We have an open mind to all possibilities and dare to challenge the status quo and try new things for the betterment of our staff and children.