Up Close with Francine Simeon, retired crèche teacher |12 August 2025

‘Creating bonds through the love of teaching’

By Anika Cathene

For Francine Simeon, teaching is not just a profession – it’s a calling. At 62, now retired, she reflects fondly on a lifetime devoted to nurturing young minds. Married, with three children and one grandchild, Mrs Simeon proudly declares that education has always been her purpose.

In an exclusive interview, she shared her journey, a story marked by dedication, patience, and an unwavering love for children. Miss Francine describes herself as someone who is very outgoing, who loves children and the elderly.

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