About us

• I graduated from the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, in the studio of Professor Leszek Misiak.
• Preschool and Early School Education
• English language teacher training course
• I hold a CPE in English (Proficiency).

My name is Ania, and together with Lawrence, we founded Cheeky Monkeys, where we pursue our educational and artistic passions, but above all, we raise children in the spirit of bilingualism. I believe that our preschool not only teaches fluent English but is also a place where each child can discover and develop their talents in a safe and family-like atmosphere. I gained most of my experience working with children in London, where I moved after graduating from the Academy of Fine Arts. For over 10 years, I conducted art classes for both young children and teenagers while continuing my own painting practice and exhibiting my works. I returned to Krakow in 2012, and it felt completely natural to continue my journey by working with children. This time, art classes, cooking, and other forms of creative expression serve as tools for effective English language learning. The success of the Cheeky Monkeys language school, which Lawrence and I opened, inspired us to establish the bilingual Cheeky Monkeys Kindergarten.

Privately, I am a mother to Frankie and Russell, and two dogs and a cat. I love animals, reading, painting, nature, and wandering around the area with my four-legged friends.

• Ba Hons Fine Art from Southampton University
• English Native Speaker
• CELTA qualified
• CALLAN trained
• Qualified Respite carer for children with disabilities
• 7 yrs experience of teaching English to children and adults in Poland.

I am from London and had previously worked as an artist until I moved to Krakow and began working as an English teacher, teaching adults,children and business English for several years until I co-founded Cheeky Monkeys and Morgan’s English with my wife Ania.

I am a keen amateur chef, a collector of bizzare and unusual facts and have a love of hiking and cycling.

This combined with my arts background I believe, is a perfect recipe for interesting and unusual lessons. Conversation ,activities and actual usage of the vocabulary should always take precedence over book work I believe, when it comes to learning a language.

I hope the results that we have achieved over the years reflect this fact and will continue to do so.

Hello! My name is Izabella, I am 25 years old and I am from Romania. After I graduated and got my Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature, I decided to travel and see what the world offers. Therefore, I moved to Lithuania and I worked with children for a year. This experience pushed me to look for other similar opportunities. That is why I moved to Poland and now I am working at the Cheeky Monkeys. Why I like working with children, you may ask. Well, the answer is pretty easy. I like to look at the world with a child’s eyes: everything is much more colourful, happy and uncomplicated. I find it easy to connect with children, and being with them allows me to show all my patience, warmth, compassion, love and kindness in its truest form. I spend my free time leaving my comfort bubble and exploring new places, meeting new people, doing arts and crafts and trying out new sports.

Polish Philology – Bachelor’s and Master’s studies at Jagiellonian University.

• Preschool Education with Preschool Management (postgraduate studies) at the Pedagogical University in Krakow.
• Preschool and Early School Education (postgraduate studies) at the College of Business and Entrepreneurship in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski – Krakow Institute of Development and Education.
• Advanced training courses at OTE Kangur: “Musical Education for Children Using Carl Orff’s Method” and “Gardner’s 8 Intelligences: How to Develop Preschoolers…”, Pomelody Trainer Course, First Certificate in English.

I am a proud mother of Maja and the owner of a dog and a cat. Since 2009, I have been pursuing my ideas and passions as a teacher. I began my career as a Polish language teacher in primary and middle school, and now I continue as a preschool teacher. For several years, I have also been teaching English to children of various ages. I am energetic and spend my free time actively. I enjoy hiking, practicing yoga, doing Zumba, dancing, and working in my garden. I am curious about the world and people and love to travel. I cherish time with a good book. I am particularly interested in child development, especially speech development. Working with children gives me energy for further growth and satisfaction from their achievements.

BMus Hons UCSI University Malaysia
IELTS Qualification

Hello, my name is Renata Gondomartono, I am an Indonesian Professional Pianist and have 17 years of experience in teaching music, especially Piano. I started my musical journey when I was 4 and now I play 3 different instruments.
As a teacher, my aim is to develop the musical talent of not only children, but also adults.
My passion for creative pursuits is also reflected in my love of cooking and, in particular, desserts…
Beside music and cooking, I am also multilingual, speaking English, Chinese, Japanese and of course my own mother tongue.

I am a speech therapist, neuro-speech therapist, and special education teacher. I have been working as a speech therapist for 20 years, both in educational institutions and healthcare. I enjoy working with children, which is why I have focused my professional interests on early speech therapy intervention. For 17 years, I have been conducting diagnosis and speech therapy at the Maltese Early Intervention Center and Speech Therapy Clinic in Krakow. For the past 4 years, I have also been associated with Cheeky Monkeys Preschool in Szyce. I am passionate about my work, constantly seeking new methods and refining my skills through numerous courses and training sessions. I share my passion as a university lecturer in postgraduate speech therapy studies and as a supervisor of speech therapy internships and placements. In my therapeutic work, I use a relational-developmental approach and non-directive therapeutic methods. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, practicing yoga, and gardening. Privately, I am the mother of Janek and Ala, and a cat lover.

I am a graduate of a Bachelor’s degree in “Speech Therapy and Educational Therapy” from the State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Sącz and a Master’s degree in “Speech Therapy” from the Academy of Special Education in Warsaw. In March 2023, I also completed postgraduate studies in “Neuro-Speech Therapy with Elements of Typhlo-Speech Therapy” at the Frycz Modrzewski Academy in Krakow.

I gained my professional experience working in an integrative preschool and private speech therapy clinics. For nearly three years, I have worked as a neuro-speech therapist at the Maltese Early Intervention Center in Krakow, as well as conducting therapeutic sessions at Cheeky Monkeys Kindergarten.

In speech therapy, establishing a positive relationship with the child, being attentive to their emotions and needs, and creating a safe atmosphere are key for me. I use a variety of engaging games and methods in my work, aiming to follow the child’s initiatives and individual interests. Working with children brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction and motivates me to continuously seek knowledge.

I completed my psychology studies at Jagiellonian University, specializing in Clinical Psychology of Children and Adolescents, and Psychology of Education and Family. I gained professional experience by working and completing internships and placements in psychological and pedagogical counseling centers, preschools, and nurseries. Currently, I work at the Maltese Center for Assistance to Disabled Children and Their Families, where, as a psychologist, I provide therapeutic and diagnostic care to children from birth until they start school, as well as at Cheeky Monkeys Kindergarten.