"Help me to do it myself" - Dr. Maria Montessori Pedagogy

Professional Background

CEC brings over 10 years of experience in early childhood education, including the establishment and operation of licensed kindergarten structures in Germany under official regulatory supervision (§45 SGB VIII, Hamburg).

This blends holistic educational approaches like Waldorf, Montessori and Reggio Emilia with culturally sensitive implementation in Middle Eastern contexts.

About The Founder

It all began with a simple idea: to create environments where children can flourish, develop their authenticity and identity, and lay a strong foundation for their lives.

With over 15 years of experience in early childhood education, including founding and managing Waldorf-inspired kindergartens in Germany, I bring practical expertise in concept development, permitting, construction, human resources, and consulting. I have also coached young women, promoting their social inclusion and integration through education.

Born in 1969, I combine a rich cultural heritage—Japanese samurai ancestry and North German roots—with international experience in the USA, the UK, Spain, and Dubai. Inspired by the visionary development goals for the Middle East (Vision 2030/2035/2040) and grounded in my academic background in Islamic Studies, I am focused on establishing early childhood education as a cornerstone for the region's future.

As a mother and social entrepreneur, I bring both professional expertise and personal passion to every project. I look forward to collaborating with like-minded organizations and individuals to shape visionary education for the long term.

—Mitsue Kono, June 2025

"There is more within us than we know.

If we can bring it to light, we would literally be amazed"

 

- Kurt Hahn, founder and co-founder of School Schloss Salem (1920), Outward Bound (originally a program that later became an organization), Gordonstoun School (in Scotland), and United World Colleges (UWC) - 

About Dr. Cengiz Senol

Medical & Early Childhood Development Advisor

ChildHorizon2030

Dr. Cengiz Senol is a practicing Pediatrician with more than 30 years of clinical experience in Germany. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to supporting children in their earliest and most formative years, combining long-standing medical practice with a holistic understanding of child development.

His work integrates evidence-based pediatrics with a comprehensive perspective on neurodevelopment, psychosocial well-being, preventive medicine, and resilience-building in early childhood.

For over a decade, Dr. Senol has accompanied the Founder of ChildHorizon2030 in a professional advisory capacity. During the implementation of holistic early childhood education centers in Germany, he served as medical advisor, ensuring that the pedagogical frameworks were grounded in sound developmental and health principles.

Within ChildHorizon2030, he provides strategic medical guidance across all modules, particularly in the areas of:

  • Early Childhood Development and Preventive Care

  • Inclusion and Special Care

  • Trauma-Sensitive Educational Frameworks (Module “Amal”)

  • Long-Term Resilience and Health Promotion

Dr. Senol’s approach is rooted in the conviction that early education and child health are inseparable. Sustainable societal development begins in the first years of life — through secure attachment, healthy neurodevelopment, and environments that support both physical and emotional growth.