Team

Owner and Administrative Director		Manager / Co-Group Leader of Maxis
Silja Isenschmid Stöckli		Suzanne Gramaglia
Co-Group Leader of Minis and Maxis		Co-Group Leader of Minis
Sarah Abächerli		Alicia Celik
English Educator		Trainee
Mouna Ahlaloum		Leonardo Leupi
Cook / floater		Cook / floater
Marianne Mauri		Anna Kozhevnikova

 

Silja Isenschmid Stoeckli

The native-born kindergarten teacher from Kuessnacht received her teaching diploma after four years of full-time training at “Theresianum Ingenbohl.” Following several years of teaching at public schools, she dedicated herself to bilingual education. Among other experiences, she taught at the “Humboldt Day School” in Costa Rica. In addition to her educational work, she acquired the Trade and Personnel Assistant Diploma and completed her commercial-business training by qualifying as a certified management professional. Her professional background and experience in both educational and commercial sectors provide an optimal foundation for her central position at Kinderwelt Kuessnacht. In her free time, she enjoys rowing on Lake Lucerne and being outdoors with her family.

 

Suzanne Gramaglia

Suzanne Gramaglia grew up in Lucerne and lives now in Buchrain. On completion of her apprenticeship in retail, she worked for many years in the jewellery and fashion sector in Lucerne, gaining experience in leadership. In 2009, looking for a new challenge, she embarked on a further apprenticeship in childcare.  She has broadened her know-how by completing further education courses in pedagogical and management areas. She possesses wide experience in bilingual settings and nature and forest pedagogy. She has been working as group leader and manageress in various day-care centres and also as head of the pedagogical division at various childcare institutions. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, especially skiing, cycling, hiking, and swimming.

  

Sarah Abächerli

Sarah Abächerli grew up in Kriens, and in 2012 she moved to Küssnacht (with her family). Her initial training was a tree year apprenticeship as a hairdresser. On completion, she spent 6 months in England following language courses. In 2017 she commenced her training as a professional child carer in canton Zug. She is highly motivated in her new position as group leader for the Mini group, and is looking forward to support each child in their development and individual needs. In her free time she enjoys sports, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

Alicia Celik

Alicia Celik was born and has spent her childhood in Weggis, moving to Küssnacht several years ago where she attended the local secondary school. Afterwards she enrolled at the Juveso School in Lucerne. She is fascinated by children, and is overjoyed at the prospect of being able to support and accompany them in their development. In August 2020, she commenced her apprenticeship as a professional child carer with Kinderwelt Küssnacht which she successfully completed in 2023. In her free time she enjoys reading, being outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends.

 

Mouna Ahlaloum 

Mouna, born in Morocco, married and mother of two daughters. She has dual citizenship, Moroccan and British. Living internationally in Morocco, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, China, Hong Kong and Switzerland (previously in Geneva and now in Immensee). Worked full time at a public primary school in Morocco and part-time at a primary school in the United Kingdom. Volunteered in her daughters’ class activities and field trips throughout their international education. Volunteered at a pre-adoption centre in Hong Kong, assisting in the daily care of infants and toddlers. She enjoys travelling and exploring nature. 

 

Leonardo Leupi

Leandro Leupi grew up in Meggen, where he completed his mandatory primary and secondary school education.
During his secondary school years, he took advantage of his free time and engaged in careers investigation. Through his broad insight into many professions, it became aware that his vocation lay in childcare. In summer 2023, he commenced his apprenticeship as a professional childcarer at Kinderwelt Küssnacht.
In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, spending time with his friends, and keeps himself fit with Muay Thai.

  

Marianne Mauri

Marianne Mauri has grown up in the canton of Uri where she qualified as a druggist. She has been living in Ebikon for over 30 years now, where she has brought up her two sons and daughter. Until now, she has dedicated her time to her family, as both her sons are handicapped and require intensive care.
Marianne Mauri loves to spend her free time outdoors with her dog, Paco. She is pleased to prepare the meals and assist in the daycare at Kinderwelt Küssnacht.