Meet the companions.

OUR TEAM

We call them Companions because the relationship matters. At the Villa, adults work alongside kids. We listen, notice, ask questions, share ideas + know when to step in and when to step back. It’s a relationship built on trust, mutual respect + the belief that kids deserve to be taken seriously. No teachers. And definitely not Mrs. or Mr.

The people who make the Villa what it is.

KIMBERLY

FOUNDER + CREATIVE LEAD + COMPANION

Born + raised in Germany, Kimberly’s background spans early childhood systems, social work + years of working with children and families. Before founding Kinder Villa, she worked in Germany’s public sector overseeing early childhood programs and later in refugee services with children + teens. Today, she shapes the direction of the Villa while spending much of her time right alongside the kids as a Companion.

LAUREN

COMPANION + WORKSHOP LEAD

Lauren brings a background in child development, music + years of working with kids, including experience as a therapist. At the Villa, she works across CuriKids + MoxiKids, leads MiniKids and is developing workshops + experiences around inner strength, emotions + self-awareness. She brings a calm, thoughtful + outgoing presence and a natural ability to meet kids where they are.

REIN

COMPANION + SOUNDLAB LEAD

Rein brings a background in developmental psychology + a deep connection to music and sound. He leads SoundLab and works alongside kids in CuriKids + MoxiKids, helping keep the day moving while giving kids room to follow their own ideas. He’s also often behind the camera, capturing the everyday moments, projects + stories that make the Villa what it is.

DAVID

COMPANION + LITERACY LEAD

David brings nine years of experience teaching in alternative schools around the world, with an approach shaped by literacy, nature, creativity + plenty of curiosity. At the Villa, he leads literacy experiences with CuriKids + MoxiKids and runs his own small-group afternoon program, using stories, reading + writing as starting points for everything from art and STEM to the world outside.

YATRI

OPERATIONS + VILLA SUPPORT

With a background in psychology + neuroscience, Yatri supports the Villa behind the scenes, helping keep paperwork, records + day-to-day operations organized. Having previously spent time working in the Villa itself, she knows the community firsthand and remains an important part of keeping everything moving.

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YOU?

WE’RE MISSING SOMEONE.

We’d love to bring a native Spanish speaking Companion into the Villa to lead Spanish literacy + language experiences with our kids. Someone who loves working with children, brings their own ideas + wants to make Spanish something kids actually use, explore + connect through.

SOUNDS LIKE YOU? TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND SEND US AN EMAIL:

hello@thekindervilla.com