Our Team

The main part of our success lies in the efforts and the joy in working of our dedicated team:

Kindergarten Manager:

Heidrun Urabl

Manager of “SUNRISE“, Carinthia’s first English kindergarten, since 1995

We have no power to fashion our children as suiteth our fancy; As they are given by God, we so must have them and love them; Teach them as best we can, and let each of them follow his nature. One will have talents of one sort, and different talents another. Every one uses his own; in his own individual fashion, Each must be happy and good.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Kindergarten teacher, German speaking teacher:

Patricia Ebner-Wolf

State college for kindergarten pedagogy
Au Pair in America
Music and Dance teacher

Even a little song can bring a lot of sunshine into your heart.
It gives me so much pleasure to open the door to music for children..

Kindergarten teacher, German speaking teacher:

Sabine Gruber

State college for kindergarten pedagogy
Au Pair in America
Education in Montessori pedagogy
Manager of Little Stars kindergarten

The job of the educator can be likened to that of a gardener who grows different plants. One plant loves the blazing sunshine, the other loves the cool shade; one loves the riverbank, the other loves the barren mountain top. One prospers best on sandy ground, the other on soft clay. Each must receive the appropriate cultivation; otherwise the result will be unsatisfactory.

English Childcare:

Imelda Wutte

Born in Zambia
Experience in leading children’s groups

In a world that is growing closer together, the english language plays an important role in uniting the global community. The children are our future and bilingual children will help break down the borders and barriers in the world.

English Childcare:

Beverley Pötzl

Born in Leeds
Au Pair in Austria
Maierniggalpe Kindergarten

I am a primary and social care teacher. I have three children and I am married to an Austrian. Small children find it very easy to learn a second language. Kindergarten "Sunrise" is the perfect place for them to learn in a playful and exciting way. I love working with children. It brings me joy and happiness, so hope to see you soon!

English Childcare:

Sarah Francis

Born in Wales
Au Pair in Austria
Student

I have been living in Austria for 11 years and I study pedagogy at klagenfurt university. Working at Sunrise Kindergarten is a wonderful opportunity to base my studies on practical experience, particularly in the field of child language acquisition. It is a pleasure to work in such a great team !