Was born in Bolivia but has been living in Switzerland since the age of 8 months. She did her education as a daycare teacher in Zurich. After completion, Paola worked as group leader and daycare head in Daycare Flügerberg in Zumikon. After 14 years of experience it was Paola’s wish to work independently. In 2012, she found Daycare Ferdinand. Paola had been part of the care team since the opening Daycare Ferdinand and is now responsible for successful integrations of new children at Ferdinand.Paola enjoys the many sides and variety of her daily work. In her free time, Paola enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and meditating.

Samantha was born in Zimbabwe (Harare) and moved to Switzerland at the age of 12. After doing an internship in a day nursery in Uster, she decided to train as a nursery teacher. After completing her apprenticeship in Zurich, she gained further experience as a group leader. Samantha loves spending her free time travelling, family and friends or pursuing her new hobby, playing guitar.

Born in Serbia, has lived in Switzerland since 2012. Vesna has completed the training as a saleswoman; she worked in her homeland for several years. She is married and has two adult children. Vesna loves to cook and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also likes to travel. Vesna's wish was to see Venice one day; she did it and it was a beautiful and unforgettable time for her.

Born in Syria, has been in Switzerland since 2017. Angela was a teacher in her home country and taught for 7 years. Angela loves spending time with children. In Switzerland, she worked in a nursery for 4 years, did a 1-year internship in a daycare center and trained as a playgroup leader for 1 year.
She has been married for 18 years and has 3 children. She enjoys spending her free time with her family.

Laura was born in Switzerland but grew up in an Italian household. She completed an apprenticeship as a childcare specialist in a Montessori nursery. There she had the opportunity to change age groups every year of her apprenticeship (nursery, kindergarten, school). She then gained a year of work experience before completing the BMS in the social sector. She will soon be starting her studies in social work at the fhnw in Olten. Until then, she is looking forward to her time at the Ferdinand nursery. She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, reading or playing the piano.

My name is Naemi Ruoss, I am 46 years old, born and raised in Switzerland.
I completed my apprenticeship as an early childhood educator in 2000, and since then I have worked in various positions in the daycare sector. I worked as a nanny for many years and looked after children from birth. My own everyday life as a mother of two preschool girls rounds off my experience and gives me a more holistic perspective.

My name is Simone Dota, I am 17 years old, and I am currently attending the 10th grade in Frauenfeld. I was born in Switzerland, but I have Italian and German roots. My hobbies are playing football, gaming, going to the gym, and riding motorcycles.