Originally from Ipoh, Malaysia, Veronica has over 35 years of teaching experience in both Montessori and private education systems, and has been a teacher at Chrysalis since 2002. After completing an intensive year training at the Association Montessori Internationale in Hyderabad, India, Veronica returned to Malaysia where she worked in a Montessori school, and the Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur. In 1988, she moved to Perth with her family and worked at Riverlands Montessori School for 10 years. She has a degree in Early Childhood Education from Curtin University, as well as various Montessori certifications, including in Cosmic Education. She also holds a Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership. In addition to being the lead teacher in the Mariposa classroom, Veronica is Chrysalis’ Deputy Principal.