Our People

22 years experience teaching from Prep to Year 7 in a variety of educational settings in Australia and Singapore Passionate about ensuring that every child in her care has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a supportive, caring, diverse and stimulating environment where they feel safe and have a deep sense of self worth Aims to create learning environments that are of a colourful and creative nature that stimulate learning, promote happiness and offer many opportunities to succeed throughout the learning journey

Rachael started her career at Education Queensland and taught in schools on the Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Bundaberg. She then moved into the Private Sector and taught predominately at Sunshine Coast Grammar and Matthew Flinders Anglican College; two elite private schools on the Sunshine Coast. Throughout her career she has held leadership positions such as Year Level Coordinator and Head of Year.

Rachael and her family moved from the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, to Singapore in 2013. After having taught in private schools in Australia for nearly 20 years the timing was right to relocate to Singapore. Rachael and her husband Stuart have a son in Secondary School at AIS and believe that the opportunities and experiences that he has been given here in Singapore have been amazing and life changing. Rachael and her family love living a healthy lifestyle, traveling and making friends all over the world.

Ann’s quest in life has always been to help children to be successful learners. Passion is what has driven her career Ann has been a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery teacher and Special Education teacher as well as supporting children through Expressive Therapies counselling Early intervention is Ann's specific area of expertise. She has a wealth of experience in ensuring that students get off to a good start with their literacy and numeracy skills

Ann has previously held the position of Director of Support Services at Woodleigh School, Junior Campus Minimbah on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. She devised highly successful early intervention programs which focussed on phonological awareness and oral language skills, as well as providing effective numeracy intervention. Having seen the impact that these programs had on students’ learning, she subsequently developed her own resources which are currently being used by Prep teachers in a number of classrooms in Australia.

Having spent most of her teaching career at private schools in Australia, Ann is relishing the experience of being part of the dynamic team here at AIS. On the weekends, she enjoys doing yoga and tai chi as well as exploring the local landmarks, immersing herself in the unique cultural experiences of Singapore. Health and fitness are integral to Ann's lifestyle.

Sinead has been teaching for five years. Three years in New Zealand in a Nursery (Under 2 year olds). Two years in Brisbane with Kindergarten age students and as an Educational Leader.

Sinead is passionate about the RIE philosophy and inspired by Magda Gerber and Emmi Pikler. She is a passionate believer in Pennie Brownlee’s work in infant care and relationships. Sinead has a holistic leadership approach and places an emphasis on relationships, compassion and trust. In June of 2013 she co-presented at ‘The Gathering’ Early Childhood Education conference, taking a parallel session on how to create mindfulness in early childhood through the Habits of Mind.Sinead is passionate about creating mindfulness personally and in the ECE setting. During this session, she aligned the Habits of Mind with the Te Whāriki strands and principles. Her aim is to embed the Habits of Heart into the program and within a team as she understand the importance of supporting emotional intelligence and competency.

Sinead enjoys travel and learning more about other cultures. She loves gardening and spending time with family and maintaining her fitness. Conservation is important to her as is furthering her Te Reo and knowledge on history and Maori culture.

Passionate about the Early Years Learning Framework as the focus is on the image of the child as a competent and confident learner and the importance of reciprocal relationships that develop through respectful interactions between the educator and the child.

Laura has worked in Early Childhood education for the last five years. Laura relishes working in partnership with families and strongly values being part of a teaching team. She prides herself in her ability to work in a multicultural setting and has worked with children where English is their second language.

Laura is a New Zealander of European and Samoan decent. She has traveled around South America, Europe and America and these experiences have enriched her teaching practice and emphasised the importance of being a global citizen.

Growing up with children in Infant Care since March 2018. Loves to observe children develop into their personalities and character Enjoys helping children understand their emotional intelligence so they feel safe and supported in their learning

New Zealand trained in Early Childhood with experience working in both New Zealand and Australia. Has over 10 years’ experience and was recently working with children aged 6 weeks to 5 years of age as Teaching Director, before relocating to Singapore and accepting the position of Infant Care Educarer at AIS.

Originally from Auckland, moved to Singapore to follow her partner. Has a family of four, three of them are semi detached. Enjoys cooking. Willing to give new things a go.

Early Years specialist for 4 years Believes in learning through play and uses an inquiry based approach. Enjoys incorporating her passion for health and fitness into teaching.

Aleesha has been teaching in a variety of schools in Ireland, The UAE and Malaysia over the past 4 years. Specialising in the Early Years she is passionate in providing a nourishing and enriching environment for her students. Aleesha creates an environment where children feel comfortable and confident, to give each child the opportunity to explore their own imagination and curiosity. She understands that every child is unique and has individual needs and differentiates the learning environment so that each child can explore their own interests and develop their love of learning. Aleesha believes in a play based approach to learning and loves to use arts and crafts to develop children's creativity.

Aleesha is originally from Dublin, Ireland and in 2016 moved abroad to develop her international teaching experience.Apart from her teaching career, she is also very passionate about health and fitness. Aleesha holds a personal training qualification and has previously instructed hundreds of group exercise classes. She enjoys travelling and exploring different cultures, reading novels and keeping herself fit and healthy.

Teaching is Cheryl’s passion and it brings her “unmeasurable joy”. 
All children are unique and their differences should be valued and celebrated
She believes in a holistic approach to education and in creating a learning environment in which her students can follow their own lines of enquiry, see meaningful connections between their education and the world, and where opportunities are provided for them to harness their strengths and build on their critical and creative thinking skills.
She believes in fostering “a love of learning” and she strives to create an inclusive and empathetic classroom climate where her students feel safe and confident to express their individuality and can develop responsibility for their own learning.

Cheryl has been a teacher for over 10 years. She trained and worked with toddlers and infants in England before immigrating to Australia. Whilst living in Australia, Cheryl completed a Masters in Teaching and worked with children aged 3 months to 12 years in Queensland and New South Wales. Cheryl has experience in teaching all children from nursery to upper elementary as a classroom teacher but also in other capacities such as ESL, Learning Support, Gifted & Talented and School Librarian. Therefore she has a strong understanding of the needs of Early Years Education as well as Elementary Education from many different perspectives.

Cheryl was born and raised in South Africa. After completing her schooling she worked and travelled around Europe. Cheryl continued to work in England until she married and relocated to Australia to complete her Masters in Teaching. Cheryl and her husband lived and worked in different states in Australia before settling down on the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney. Cheryl considers herself to be “a global child” having lived and worked in many countries around the world. She loves to travel and explore new places and cultures.

Early Years Teacher for the past 8 years Passionate in touching the lives of the children under her care through creating fun, valuable and memorable learning experiences Enjoys incorporating Music, Cooking activities and Science Experiments in her lessons

Andrea has been an Early Years teacher for the past eight years. She believes in the importance of providing a nurturing and engaging learning environment. She strongly promotes the significance of play-based learning in her teaching practice through varied open ended and hands on activities. With her passion and commitment as an Early Years educator, Andrea aspires to touch the lives of the children under her care through creating fun, memorable and life-long learning experiences

Originally from Manila, Philippines, Andrea moved to Singapore for a supposedly brief, two-year stint. She easily fell in love with the country that she fondly describes as 'closest to utopia.' Now, it has been eight years since she decided to stay on and call it her home. When she isn't singing or dancing with the children in the classroom, Andrea is out exploring and scratching places off her bucket list.

7 years of experience working with children of various age groups. Strongly value establishing a reciprocal, respectful relationship with each individual child as a foundation for their learning. Passionate about allowing children to develop and explore at their own pace. Views each child as an individual, adapting her teaching to best support and encourage the development and learning of each child.

Tori is from New Zealand where she has spent the last 7 years working alongside children and their families. Before making the move to Singapore, Tori found a passion for the RIE philosophy which focuses on establishing respectful, reciprocal, trusting relationships between herself and the individual child to develop a sense of belonging and security within the learning environment; from which children feel confident and comfortable to explore, discover and learn. Through sensitive, mindful observations of each individual child, she is able to set the environment and allow uninterrupted, child initiated free-play with the use of open-ended resources to encourage and support children's development and learning. Tori strives to celebrate and invite each child's individual qualities, cultures and heritages into the learning environment and incorporates this knowledge of the child into their learning and care. Tori loves being with children and inspiring their natural curiosity to explore everything our world has to offer. She hopes to encourage each child to become passionate explorers who have a love for life long learning.

Tori is from Auckland New Zealand where she grew up on the country side surrounded by farmland and surf beaches. In her spare time she loves being around all her family and friends, going for walks through the forest or enjoying some time beside the ocean. Tori is beyond excited to begin her journey in Singapore, immersing herself in the beautiful culture and falling in love with everything Singapore has to offer.

Currently working at AIS as an early childhood teacher in the Early Learning Village. 
Six years teaching experience.
Started teaching career in New Zealand working in a nursery classroom within a small private preschool. 

Teaching within New Zealand and Australia has provided an opportunity for me to work with three Early Childhood Curriculums. All three documents support the philosophy of children being confident and capable learner's who can acquire new knowledge, skills and dispostions through a mix of intentional teaching and inquiry base learning. Where children are naturally driven to learn through there interactions, interests and curiosity to learn how the world works around them. I believe in order for young children to learn and grow, they must first form trusting relationships with their teachers based on respect. Once children feel safe and secure within their environment they will develop a life time love of learning.

In my spare time I enjoy riding bikes, swimming and going to the movies. Growing up and living in New Zealand provided opportunities to ski and snow board during weekends and the winter school holidays with my son. My son James is finishing his last year at university in Christchurch where he has been studying graphic design. Next year he is relocate to Japan. I have a twin brother who also currently lives in New Zealand._x000D_

Experienced in the Australian Early Years Learning Framework [EYLF], National Quality Framework and Standards [NQS and NQF], Australia Curriculum [ACARA], Western Australian Curriculum [K10 Outline], Nurturing Early Learners [NEL] Curriculum (Singapore). Worked in primary schools catering to pre-primary to year 2 students, worked in a childcare centers for 3 years catering to children aged below 5 years old in Singapore and in Australia. Believe in a play-based approach within the curriculum that allows children to make their learning experience into a practical one, using playful hands-on interactions. Children are digital natives, using technology within a classroom setting is crucial for them to investigate and explore their world using devices that they are familiar with.

Each and every child is a unique individual, different in various aspects and development. It is important for Nicole to know her students. She believes in developing a positive relationship with her students’ families, as it gives them the opportunity to be involved in their children’s learning and create a safe and secure environment for the children. It is important to Nicole that she is fully aware of her students’ interest, readiness, and capabilities to help plan instructions and programming that suits all of their learning needs. As an early childhood teacher, it is important for Nicole that she creates a learning environment that allows her students to be given the freedom and joy to explore and play without pressure.

Nicole lived in 3 countries at different stages of her life. She completed her primary education in Singapore, her secondary education in Malaysia, and her tertiary education in Australia. She has a proficient understanding of the Chinese language in Mandarin and Cantonese, as well as the Malay language of Bahasa Melayu. She had recently moved back to Singapore from Perth, Western Australia, after living there for 9 years, to be closer with family.

Early Childhood Teacher for 9 years Passionate about providing a dynamic, stimulating and vibrant program Recognizes that quality play based learning environments and experiences are the way that young children engage and learn best.

Clare has been a teacher for 9 years. Before moving to Singapore, she taught at an independent school in Perth, Australia. Clare's career has been focused on the Early Years and her aim is to provide children with experiences and opportunities that encourage them to acquire skills, knowledge and attitudes that will allow them to make the most of their potential. Her students are seen as individuals and are respected and responded to accordingly. Clare uses a variety of methods and approaches, taking into account each child’s needs and interests. She strives to provide a rich program that has a balance between teacher directed and child initiated learning.

Clare is originally from Perth, Australia. She moved to Singapore at the end of 2018 with her husband David and daughter Emma. She is excited about living in a new, vibrant country and looks forward to exploring everything Singapore has to offer. In her spare time Clare enjoys spending time with her family, doing yoga, pilates and traveling. She loves when her family comes to visit from Perth and showing them her favorite spots around Singapore.

Early Years Educator for 11 years
Passionate about working with student’s strengths and abilities and guiding them towards being confident and critical thinkers 
Experienced in both Australian and EYFS Curriculum

Flo started her teaching career at Southville International School in Manila, Philippines. After 2 years, she wanted to see best practice internationally, so she moved to Singapore and taught in Stamford American International School as a Co-teacher in Pre-K. An opportunity came for her to join Avondale Grammar School as a Preschool / Foundation teacher where she gained experience in the Australian Curriculum and the EYLF as well as the EYFS curriculum. After 2 years as a classroom teacher, Flo was appointed as the Year Leader in the Early Years Department in Avondale. She was given the responsibility of running the day-to-day duties in preschool as well as coordinating and supporting the development and implementation of the Early Years Curriculum and Assessment Tracking.

Mrs. Dulce is a passionate teacher who has 101years of teaching experience both in Singapore and in the Philippines. She is adept at working with student’s strengths and abilities guiding them towards being confident and critical thinkers. She has lived in Singapore for 7 years and is enjoying the multi-cultural community that this country has to offer. She is currently studying towards her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education at Walden University. She is happily married and enjoys spending time with her son and husband.

Degrees obtained internationally in Poland and United States of America. Previous experience with Polish, American, and Australian curricula, including IB PYP. Reggio Emilia trained with experience in working with students whose mother tongue is not English.

Anna has been a teacher for over 10 years. Prior to working with toddlers and infants she held an English as Second Language teacher position in Poland and Indonesia. She then moved to Thailand where she found her calling as a Nursery teacher. Subsequently, Anna relocated to Singapore to experience the Reggio Emilia approach in practice and was promoted to Center Manager of an Infant and Toddler Atelier. She worked closely with parents and professionals in the field, making family involvement and developmentally appropriate practices in Early Years her passion. In 2016, Anna took the Nursery teacher position with AIS. Anna comes from Poland, however for the past 10 years she has lived and worked mostly in South-East Asia.

A member of a large family, she grew up being a mentor and a teacher to five younger sisters. Caring for others and supporting families is not only her passion, but nearly an inborn trait. Her interest in culture and tradition, as well as respect for diversity, can be seen through her long involvement with International schools in Asia and Europe. Anna enjoys travelling and learning about new and exciting cultures. She is constantly looking for opportunities to further her professional competencies and bring about a positive change in the field of ECE.

Believes in providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Strives to instill a love of learning within each child. Has been on a study trip to Reggio Emilia in Italy and cannot wait to apply her experiences in a Reggio inspired school.

Linda has extensive experience in delivering quality early childhood programs in both government and non-government schools in several states in Australia. She has a passion for Early years Education and has worked as a teacher and in leadership positions. She believes in providing a stimulating and supportive learning environment inclusive of cultural diversity. She strives to instill a love of learning and develop a growth mind set and positive dispositions within each child.

Linda has been on a study trip to Reggio Emilia in Italy and cannot wait to apply her experiences in a Reggio inspired school.

10 years of experience as an Early Years Teacher

Passionate about nurturing the interests and talents in young children

Takes pride in creating provocative learning spaces that will engage children in deep thinking

Anita has been in the early childhood industry for the last 15 years and has nurtured children from 2 months to 6 years of age. She believes that every child is an unique individual with different learning needs and gifted with a certain talent and skill. The role of the educator is to take every step possible to understand and accept each child and work towards developing them to their fullest potential in collaboration with their parents._x000D_ _x000D_ Anita takes pride in creating provocative learning spaces in the learning environment that will develop children's natural curiosity, engage them in deep thinking and encourage them to ask questions.

Anita is a Singaporean and is married with a four year old daughter. She spends her spare time engaging in outdoor play experiences with her daughter, cooking for the family and at the gym.

I have a passion to provide a classroom environment that is warm, nurturing and accepting of all students and provide opportunity for creative thoughts

Saint Mary’s Catholic Primary School Darwin Over the course of my time at Saint Mary’s I have had some amazing learning experiences. Saint Mary’s has a vast multicultural demographic with a large portion of children coming from families that speak English as a Second Language. Saint Joseph’s School Kununurra From the start of 2013 till the end of 2014 I was living and working in the remote town of Kununurra, which is located in the Kimberly far north of Western Australia. Whilst working in Kununurra I had many positive experiences, opportunities and challenges.

I love to travel and learn about different cultures. My latest adventure was Central and Southern America

Early Years Teacher at AIS for 1 year Early Years Teacher in Brazilian Schools for 4 years English Teacher in Brazilian Bilingual School for 2 years Lower Primary Teacher in a British School for 10 years

Flavia has been a teacher for nearly 18 years. Before arriving in Singapore, she has taught in some primary schools in Brazil. From 2007 to 2017 she taught Lower Primary classes at The British School, Rio de Janeiro; Reception, Infant 1 (Year 1) and Infant 2 (Year 2) classes. Flavia believes a happy and positive learning environment are key elements to a successful learning journey! Flavia thinks that children need to be nurtured towards reaching their full potential, and every child is unique, the reason why she believes differentiation is one of the most important aspects in class. She also enjoys children's natural curiosity of the world around them and helps them by fostering inquiry based experiences in the learning process. Flavia is also keen on using a range of technologies in class to enhance children's engagement and deeper levels of thinking.

Flavia is originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is very excited about working at AIS in the Early Years section. She is enchanted about living in Singapore, its weather, diversity of cultures and great food. In her spare time she enjoys going to the movies, keeping active (such as outdoor activities) and travelling. She loves visiting her family and friends.

Anika has over eight years teaching experience specializing in the Early Years._x000D_ Anika enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Anika has been a teacher for eight years. Before arriving in Singapore she taught in schools across Greater London and Cheltenham in the United Kingdom. _x000D_ Anika is a primary school trained teacher who specializes in the Early Years Curriculum.

Anika is originally from Wales, UK. She has lived in Singapore for the past four years. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two year old daughter, Minnie. As a family, they enjoy traveling and discovering new places to eat.

Early Childhood Teacher Passionate about delivery a holistic curriculum that promote learning based on the child's interests Strong advocate of instilling a life long love of learning in children

I have been teaching for 3+ years in Australia and Sri Lanka in a variety of early childhood settings. I believe the foundation of learning and interaction that a child receives at a young age greatly impacts their behaviours and learning in the future. In order to truly learn to love learning, I believe it is crucial to be in a positive, inviting, secure, caring learning environment that promotes a child to grow emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. I believe a curriculum should encapsulate a child’s interest combined with intentional teaching based on the children’s natural curiosity. One of my hopes as an educator is to instill a love of learning in my students as I share my own passion for learning with them.

I’ve lived in Australia for majority of my life, and have recently moved to Singapore. I enjoy travelling to a variety of different countries to explore their culture, food and tourist attractions. In my spare time, I enjoy staying fit, cooking and baking. For matters close to heart, there is nothing like spending time with family, friends and having a good laugh!

Early Childhood Teacher for 8 years Enjoys discovering concepts and experiences with the children Recognizes art as a tool for expression and creativity

Ollie has been teaching for 8 years in an International school setting in Singapore. She has demonstrated the ability to create fun and interactive learning activities for children aged 18 months to 6 years. In her previous school, Ollie helped shape a curriculum with her co-teachers that catered to the individual needs of each student. As a result, she easily established trust with her students and sparked enthusiasm for learning. Ollie believes that a teacher should be knowledgeable and conscious of a student's development, nurturing each child’s potential. She has a passion for the arts and enjoys incorporating them into the variety of activities to inspire and motivate children.

Ollie has been living in Singapore for 10 years and enjoys discovering new places in the country. She is interested in health and wellness and likes to walk around parks and museums. During her spare time, Ollie loves to visit new cafes, try out new restaurants and other places of interest. She has a 3 year old daughter that keeps her really busy after work and the weekends.

Has a passion for Early Childhood Education and providing an environment in which all children can achieve, shine and reach their potential. Believes in education for the whole child and that all children come to school with their own personal experiences and preferences that help to guide their learning.

Maddison commenced teaching at Benton Junior College in Mornington, Victoria Australia. Maddison moved to Singapore and worked at AIS teaching Prep from 2012-2014. Maddison then returned to Melbourne and commenced work at St Leonard's College, coordinating the Prep program and teaching a Prep class. In this time Maddison also worked closely with the ELC Team to implement an orientation and transition program. In the second half of 2016 Maddison was appointed as Prep-Year 2 Team Leader at St Leonard's College. Maddison returned to AIS to work in the ELV in Term 4 of 2017. In 2018 Maddison commenced as the Multi Classroom Leader for the Echidna Pod. Along with her teaching experience Maddison is also an active IBEN member working with the International Baccalaureate as a School Visit Team Member and a Workshop Leader in the Asia Pacific Region.

In her personal time Maddison likes to keep fit through running, boxing and going to the gym. She is interested in volunteering and takes every opportunity to share her skills across the globe. She has been a part of a house building project in Cambodia, a volunteer teaching placement in Kenya and volunteers in a number of orphanages. Maddison is passionate about seeing the world and living like a local while she is in Singapore.

Worked in education for 15 years in England, France and Singapore. Passionate about Primary and Early Childhood Education. Strongly believes the foundation years are vital for later success

Catherine has been an educator for 15 years and has worked in various teaching positions in Early Childhood and Lower Elementary settings. She has worked in three countries; England, France and Singapore. During her time in England, Catherine worked in the independent school sector at Blackheath Preparatory school in London and Orwell Park in Suffolk. In France, she worked in the British Section of the Lycée International de Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Catherine is committed to challenge and motivate every student so that they reach their full potential. This is Catherine's 6th year working at AIS. She spent the first three years teaching the Kookaburra class, the next two years teaching Year 1 and she is now working with the youngest students in the EYC as the Arts teacher.

Catherine is originally from the UK and is here in Singapore with her two daughters and her husband. Catherine enjoys visiting art galleries, attending theatre productions, playing netball, reading and yoga in her spare time.

Believes that children learn best through purposeful play, exploration and inquiry. 12 years PYP experience. Has worked with children for 28 years.

Jenny has worked in early childhood since 1990, mainly in Singapore. She spent the first 10 years of her teaching career working in local schools and the last 17 years here at AIS. Jenny is passionate about working with young children and believes in allowing children to develop to the best of their abilities through exploration, inquiry and purposeful play.

Jenny is from Singapore. She loves to travel, hike, bake and read.

3-6 Year Old Mandarin teacher having designed and implemented courses such as speech and drama, art and craft, Chinese Dance for 5 years. Develop school Mandarin curriculum and Mandarin PYP planner. Head of Mandarin department for 5 years and Early Years Centre Chinese specialist for 4 years.

Faith is passionate about sharing her mother tongue Mandarin with young learners. She has been teaching for 17 years in both local and international schools including nine years PYP experience. Faith has worked as a language specialist at AIS for the past five years. She takes pride in sharing her language skills with the young learners and differentiates her instructions to suite the need of the children. Faith endeavors to teach Mandarin in a fun and creative way and believes all children are special individuals and they possess the capacity to learn Mandarin well.

Faith moved from China to Singapore 15 years ago and is a citizen of Singapore. She enjoys traveling, meeting people from all around the world and experiencing new cultures. She believes that travel and meeting people helps her widen her horizons. Faith is passionate about helping people and is dedicated to be a lifelong leaner. She strongly supports the Reggio Emilio philosophy where the environment acts as the third teacher.

Has been teaching Chinese for 23 years in both China and Singapore. Delivers stimulating and engaging lessons for younger children by using a range of teaching methods such as singing, dancing, stories and games.

Faye has been a teacher for the past 23 years, 14 of which were spent teaching at local and international schools in Singapore. Teaching is her passion. She believes that every single child is very unique and that successful teaching should suit all the children's learning needs. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages in June last year. Her major research in this course is to develop the students’ phonological awareness in Mandarin for the native English-speaking children. This research has given her insight to help students’ pronunciation which should eventually give them confidence to express themselves in Mandarin.

Faye is originally from Jilin, China. She has been living in Singapore for 14 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading, music, exercise and travelling.

Elementary teacher for 6 years Engages students through teaching physical and mental wellbeing Incorporates a range of ICT learning techniques to enhance understanding and reflection by students

Anita has been a teacher in Shanghai for 6 years Before arriving in Singapore she taught at Shanghai United International school and YCIS international school. She promotes healthy and balanced lifestyles whilst ensuring students explore and experience a wide range of different learning techniques. Anita makes sure that each student is catered for through applying differentiated learning environments.

Anita is starting AIS along with her husband who is teaching Year 3. Accompanying them both are their two sons, Xavier and Fletcher. She enjoys playing any team sport, particularly touch rugby, netball and cricket and exercising whenever possible. Anita also loves to travel and is excited about the different destinations that are available on Singapore's doorstep.

19 Years teaching experience Believes that unique learners need differentiated teaching Creates a lively classroom atmosphere for students

Gao Jie has worked in both China and Singapore. Her most recent experience was with Avondale Grammar School, where she taught mandarin to a wide range of classes. She has also taught in Singapore Pre Schools and language centres. In China she taught Mandarin to Secondary School students. Her 19 years of teaching experience has equipped her with a wide variety of teaching approaches and skills to meet the needs of each child’s different character and learning style. Gao Jie enjoy teaching Mandarin through fun yet meaningful activities such as remixing songs, rhymes, stories and creative hands-on projects.

Gao Jie has been Singapore for 15 years. Her whole family enjoys the life in Singapore.

Teaching at AIS since 2014 Enjoys using stories and books as tools to engage children, develop strong language and communication skills and encouraging them to use their imagination Believes we need to create a safe classroom environment where children feel comfortable to take risks and make mistakes, as it is through these experiences that many of us do most of our learning.

Having already established a successful career in Banking and Wealth Management in NZ, UK, Australia and Singapore Raquel came to teaching later in her career. She has been teaching at AIS since 2014 in the Early Years Centre and the lower elementary school. She has been a relief teacher across these year groups and has also worked part time as a specialist teacher in the Library and Inquiry Centre.

Raquel is from New Zealand and has lived and work in several countries. Her family moved to Singapore six years ago. In this time her family has expanded and they now have two very patriotic sons waving the Singaporean, Australian, NZ and United Kingdom flags whenever the opportunity arises! In her spare time she enjoys reading, movies, catching up with friends and family, swimming and camping. One of the highlights of living in Singapore is the opportunity to experience the delicious food on offer; they simply cannot resist taking their visitors out for chili crab and rojak!

Early Years teacher in Singapore preschool for 8 years  
Curriculum specialist for 3 years
Passionate about bringing creative ideas into the classroom
Values creating a positive and healthy relationship with the student

Cheryl has been in the Early Years setting for the past 11 years. She has had the experience of implementing curriculum, working with children with special needs, teaching PE and mandarin. She has transitioned from a Singapore private preschool to International Schools. She believes in creating a fun, positive and inclusive learning environment and strives to cater to the different learning needs of every child. Cheryl is looking forward to her new role as a PE/Mandarin Specialist.

Cheryl is born and raised in Singapore. She enjoys keeping active with Muay Thai, Crossfit and yoga. She has a love for books and is a huge animal lover. You can find her in the kitchen trying out a new recipe or embarking on new adventures in foreign lands during the holidays.

Neil took up the post of Head of Elementary at AIS in August 2014 bringing with him extensive experience of middle and Senior Leadership in International Schools. Having trained in the United Kingdom his first teaching post overseas was in an intermediate school on the East coast of New Zealand.

After a two-year period as a class teacher at the Overseas Family School (Singapore), which was embarking on its journey into the PYP, Neil relocated to Phuket, Thailand where he joined the newly opened Dulwich International College. Initially working as a class teacher and Deputy Head he assumed the role of Head during his first year at the prestigious school. Close links with Dulwich College in London ensured his taste for academic rigour alongside a strong tradition of sports; music and the arts were further strengthened. As well as developing a reputation for excellence at the School, Neil cites the development of a new Primary School campus and establishing an outstanding faculty of teaching and support staff amongst his finest achievements.

Following the tragic events of the Asian Tsunami in December 2004, Neil and his wife Linda relocated to Sydney. However, it was not long before he returned to South East Asia to lead the Canggu Community School, Bali in its newly developed campus. Having seen the School’s roll increase from approximately 70 students to close to 300 in just two years, Neil took the opportunity to head up the Primary section of Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur. Recognised as one the top British Schools in the world Garden provided Neil with many new opportunities to develop as a leader, in particular with the introduction of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) moving the School away from its traditional British roots to the inquiry based model of the IPC. Neil enjoyed 7 years at GIS as it continued to go through many changes and cement its place as one of the most dynamic and forward thinking Schools in the region. The push for a holistic education was strong, with elements such as the camps programme and community service providing the platform to ensure every child was challenged to meet the GIS vision. Throughout the period of development and diversification GIS saw its overall academic results continue to improve. Neil continues to enjoy teaching and in particular coaching rugby, swimming, athletics and multi sport events. In his spare time he can often be seen ‘relaxing’ on the roads of Singapore which allows him time to strategise the next steps, reflect on successes and areas for improvement, at the same time as getting his daily running fix! Neil and Linda have two children, Adrian and Jasmine, at AIS both of whom are in the Elementary School.

Educational Leadership Positions in P-12 Context. Cultivates learning environments which promote personal excellence, curiosity, inquiry, and collaboration. Passionate about using and analysing data to drive curriculum design and development

Ms McAulay is a highly experienced teacher and educational leader. Before arriving in Singapore, she was IB PYP Coordinator at a leading Independent school in Sydney. Emma has also held the role of Special Education Coordinator across different regions of Sydney and has International education experience teaching in schools across the UK.

Emma is originally from Sydney, Australia. She is looking forward to working and living in Singapore with her husband, Hector, and two daughters, Ava 7 and Molly 5, who will also attend AIS. She is an avid reader and seizes opportunities to further her learning. Emma thrives on staying fit, runs daily and enters various fun runs, half and full marathons. She enjoys travel adventures with family and friends.

Elementary teacher for 10 years Passionate about teaching children in their Early Years and catering for individual learning needs Appreciates and embraces diversity

Lauren taught in three different schools in Australia for a total of 10 years before moving to Singapore. Lauren’s career has mainly been focussed on the Early years, teaching Prep, Year 1 and Year 2. She has also taught Year 3, 4 and 5 for a few years during her career. Lauren’s passion is helping children reach their potential and to believe in themselves. Catering to all learning needs is an integral part of her classroom.

After completing University, Lauren taught for a year in Melbourne before moving back to teach in Adelaide where she then had a baby girl. She then moved to Singapore with her husband’s work, where she began relief teaching at AIS while her daughter was young and then later had another child. Lauren has now been in Singapore for nearly 6 years and enjoys the lifestyle that living here provides. In her spare time she likes to relax and spend time with her family, travel and exercise (especially Yoga).

Elementary and Special Education Teacher with over five years experience teaching in Asia Passionate about Creative Arts

For the past seven years, Ms Held’s career in teaching has focused on Preschool and Early Elementary Education. She worked and studied in Kentucky, USA for six years. In that time, she earned her Undergraduate and Masters of Arts in Teaching. She taught for three years in various international schools in Hong Kong and has taught in Singapore for the past two years. She grew up performing and has a passion for drama, dance and art which she enjoys sharing with her students. Megan is excited to bring her creativity into the classroom for her second year in Prep.

Ms Held grew up living all over America due to her Father’s career. She grew to love visiting new places and now enjoys traveling on school holidays, especially countries with Disney Parks. When traveling she loves to try different local foods from around Southeast Asia. Her family is located in Kentucky, USA and she loves visiting them annually for a change in weather.

8 years teaching in Elementary teaching Experience with the New Zealand, UK and PYP curriculum Enjoys travelling, netball, cooking and baking

Monique has 8 years experience in Elementary School education. She has taught in state, and international schools in New Zealand and Singapore. She has spent that last 2 years as a Year 1 teacher and Early Years Coordinator at EtonHouse International School in Singapore. Prior to this, Monique taught Years 1 and 2 at both Renwick School and Salford School in New Zealand. During her time at Salford School, Monique worked as a reading recovery teacher as well as completing her reading recovery training in Otago University.

Monique has been residing in Singapore since 2015 and enjoys all the experiences living in Singapore has to offer. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing social netball. Travelling is a passion of Monique's and she has been fortunate to travel to a number of different countries. Personal fitness is another personal interest with Monique enjoying running and going to the gym as well as cooking and baking for her friends.

Teaching for 6 years
Passionate about teaching through an inquiry approach to learning
Strives to ignite a love of learning and wonder within her students

Emma has been teaching for 6 years. During her teaching career she has taught Prep, Year 1, and Year 4. She has a passion for igniting student’s curiosity and engaging them in a range of open-ended inquiry based learning experiences. At her previous school, Emma led Mathematics, working closely with other members of the school to develop rich Units of Inquiry that engage students and allow them to view themselves as confident and capable learners. Emma is committed to creating differentiated learning programmes allowing for each child to reach their full potential. Within her classroom, Emma facilitates opportunities that assist her students to question, wonder and take action. She encourages them to act with kindness and respect when making decisions as informed global citizens. Emma prides herself on her ability to build strong relationships with both students and families.

Emma is originally from Canberra, Australia. She moved to Singapore at the beginning of 2019 and is excited to experience a new country and culture. In her spare time Emma enjoys travelling, relaxing at home, reading and spending time at the beach.

Lower Elementary Teacher for 9 years Passionate about supporting students to become independent life learners Enjoys providing opportunity for higher-order thinking skills to be developed with the use of visible thinking routines from the Project Zero's Visible Thinking approach

Julianne has been a teacher for 9 years. Before arriving in Singapore, she taught at a number of schools in Canberra, Australia. Over the years, Julianne has taught students in Preschool, Year 1 and Year 4. She is passionate about supporting students to think deeply and to flourish within a PYP and Reggio Emilia approach to teaching and learning. Julianne enjoys assisting students to engage in authentic inquiry based learning opportunities where they are able to draw on skills and knowledge from a diverse range of subject areas. She is an IB workshop leader and school visit team member. Julianne particularly enjoys supporting educators to creatively improve their own practice, in order for improved student outcomes to be achieved.

Julianne is from Canberra, Australia. This is her first year living and working in Singapore. She is married with two teenage children. Julianne considers herself to be a life-long learner who always enjoys taking on the challenge of additional study. She enjoys swimming, going to the beach and following her children's sporting pursuits. Julianne values time with her family.

Experience with the IB PYP and the British National Curriculum Eight years experience across the Elementary age range Four years experience as a Year Level Coordinator

Nathalia is a British Registered Teacher with eight years teaching experience. Her experiences have included teaching in Prep, Year 1 and Year 4. During this time she has lead the Year Level as a Coordinator for Prep and Year 1. Nathalia has taught the English National Curriculum for three years and has worked with the IB PYP program for five years where she has deepened her understanding of the program whilst sharing her passion about an inquiry based teaching and learning approach. She has enjoyed being part of AIS in the Prep team for the past two terms whilst assigned a maternity cover class and looks forward to continuing her own professional learning journey where she will learn more about the Australian National Curriculum and work collaboratively with her team towards common goals. Her enthusiasm to learn, previous leadership experience and good understanding of inquiry demonstrates she is well aligned with AIS.

Nathalia has been living in Singapore with her husband for the past four years where she has taught a Year 1 Bilingual Class. She is passionate about language learners as she too has experienced learning English as an additional language at a young age. Originally from Colombia she is fluent in English and Spanish. She enjoys living on the East Coast where she likes the outdoors and being active on her bike. She also loves learning about new cultures during her travels and trying new foods. Being part and contributing to different communities is very important to her and her husband as they attend and serve weekly at a Christian church. Also described as a ‘social butterfly’ she likes arranging events and including newcomers to Singapore to be part of fun experiences.

Nine years experience of teaching in primary education Teaching within the IB PYP and International School setting in Australia

Angela has been teaching for nine years in IB PYP schools. Throughout her time she has developed her leadership skills as a year level coordinator and student wellbeing member. She has experience across a range of year levels from early, middle and upper years. Angela received her Bachelor of Education at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne for which she was awarded the Deans scholar in 2007 and 2009.

Angela is married to fellow AIS teacher Mr Winters and together they have two young children. When she is not chasing them around or planning for her students, Ms O’Connell enjoys staying active by running, swimming, walking and playing netball. She also loves to get lost in books, one of her favourites being the Harry Potter series. She partakes in cooking from time to time, but does not enjoy cleaning up the dishes!

Lower Elementary Classroom Teacher for 5 years Strives to create valuable learning experiences from an inquiry-based setting Passionate about getting to know each child's specific interest's and abilities

Caris has taught children in the early years sector for 5 years. She has had experience in Australia, London and in Bangkok where she also worked in the Prep year group at the Australian International School. Caris likes to work within a play, exploratory and inquiry-based setting. She strives to build an environment of inclusivity and where each child's voice is heard and interests are recognised. Caris adapts her teaching to suit the pace and needs of the children she is working with. She places a great deal of importance in forming strong connections with each child and feels creating this solid foundation enables the children feel safe, secure and a valued member of the class setting.

Caris comes from Perth, Western Australia. She has spent time living, teaching and traveling in London and in Bangkok over the past five years. In her spare time, Caris enjoys going to yoga classes, spending time with friends and family in different parts of the world, taking photographs, trying out new restaurants, going to the beach and taking her dog for walks. Caris relocated to Singapore in 2018 and has very much enjoyed the position of Prep teacher at AIS.

Believes that when children feel confident, learning comes naturally 35 years of teaching experience across all grade levels in the Primary sector. These include the teaching of different grade levels - Prep to 6 and in different class combinations including composite and multi-aged classes. Primary School teacher librarian for many of these years, teaching grades prep to 6 information literacy skills and developing a love and appreciation of literature.

Ms Cox has a Diploma of Teaching from Phillip Institute of Technology, Australia as well as a Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Studies, Melbourne College of Advanced Education. I am passionate about my teaching and I strongly believe in providing students with a learning environment that they not only feel safe and comfortable in, but one that will support them in becoming global, internationally minded students. Through positive feedback and praise, students enjoy their learning and therefore achieve well. My classroom provides opportunities for students to inquire not only about the world around them, but also about their own learning. I enjoy teaching students about having a Growth Mindset and helping them to set their own goals and challenges. I have been teaching IB PYP for 15 years here in Singapore. My own professional development within the PYP is extensive and includes Reading, Writing and Assessment through Inquiry and Action through the PYP. I also recently attended an International Conference on Differentiation. Every child is unique!

My husband and I are from Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia. We moved to Singapore 17 years ago to begin our journey of working in International Schools. Our two adult daughters study, work and reside in Melbourne. My husband and I consider Singapore to be our home. We have traveled extensively since being here. We enjoy exploring new places and we look forward to one day becoming ‘Grey Nomads’ and traveling Australia.

Teacher of 30 years experience Passionate about creativity and equality Enjoys the uniqueness that each student possesses

Sharonlee has been an enthusiastic and dedicated educator for many years and still loves creating new ways for students to access and enjoy their learning journey. She has been in Singapore since 2000 and worked at several international schools as a Lower Elementary classroom teacher and in leadership positions. She believes strongly in the equal rights of all people according to gender, race and religion. Using a wide range of differentiated activities, Sharonlee teaches to cater for a variety of learning styles and mixed abilities. She believes that children must have both resilience and a growth mindset in order to achieve their full potential.

Sharonlee was born in Australia; however, she has lived more of her life overseas and has now been abroad for 27 years. Prior to Singapore she lived and taught in Japan for nine years and Kuwait for one year. Sharonlee is married to Richard and has two fabulous teenage boys. In her spare time, Sharonlee enjoys watching rugby union and relaxes by doing art, yoga and swimming. Her favourite foods include: sashimi, laksa, chilli crab and BBQ.

11 years working within education_x000D_ 6 years as a teaching assistant_x000D_ 2 years as a primary teacher_x000D_ Passionate about teaching and learning_x000D_ Believes each child is an individual

I have worked with children in education for 11 years. I began my career working in nurseries with children aged 0-5 years. I then moved on to continue my career as a teaching assistant within lower elementary. It was during this time that I developed a real passion for teaching, inspiring children daily and watching them explore and develop. It was because of my time as a teaching assistant that I decided to train as a teacher. I am currently entering my third year as a teacher. I have taught year 5 and year 2 in the UK. I love to see children explore and learn each day; watching children have those ‘lightbulb’ moments and grow with confidence.

I am originally from Manchester in the UK. I have recently relocated to Singapore and love everything this city has to offer. I have been very lucky to visit Singapore many times over the last 8 years as I have family connections in the country. I love to travel and visit new places; experiencing different cultures. I also enjoy going for long walks with our cocker spaniel, Molly, who has joined us on our journey to Singapore.

Has been teaching for over 17 years in Upper and Lower Elementary. Passionate about an inclusive and respectful classroom.

Ms Price has been a teacher for over 17 years in Australia and Singapore as a primary classroom teacher, Physical Education Coordinator and held positions of leadership. Ms Price is passionate about Restorative Practices, a philosophy that sees relationships as central to learning, growth and a healthy school climate for students and adults. She seeks to instill a desire for students to be inquisitive, life-long learners, making their education journey relevant to their real-world experiences.

Ms Price came to Singapore in 2017 as she decided the weather in Melbourne was too cold! She loves living and working in Singapore, experiencing all the great food, culture and shopping the island has to offer. Ms Price is a keen long distance runner, having completed many ultra- marathons, marathons and half marathons, enjoying the personal challenge and the camaraderie from the running community. She hasn't run for a while but thinks she still has one marathon left to complete!

18 years in Elementary Teaching Experience of New Zealand, England and PYP Curricula. Enjoys coaching many different sports and creating new solutions to problems in art, science and technology.

Mr Bird has 18 years of teaching experience in Elementary School education. He has taught in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, across a range of levels with many positions of management, using both National Curriculums and the PYP. Mr Bird has been involved in leading many different co-curricular activities including sport, art and eLearning. He holds a Bachelor of Education from Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand and has recently finished a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Practice with a focus on digital and collaborative Learning through Mind Lab and Unitech in Auckland, New Zealand.

Aaron and his wife, Jude Griffiths who is our Elementary Literacy Coach, moved to Singapore at the beginning of 2016. He is really enjoying all that Singapore has to offer with the fantastic food, weather and friendly people. He loves travelling, trying new adventures and watching his beloved Kiwi sports teams.

7years of teaching experience within the Early Years of Elementary School . Passionate about the IB Primary Years Programme and inquiry play based learning. Head of Year (Curriculum) - Year 1

Amy has had 7 years teaching experience within an IB PYP school. She obtained a Bachelor of Education from Victoria University, Australia and has continued her professional development through the IB PYP organization. Her passion lies within the Early Years and she demonstrates a caring and safe environment for the children to learn in an authentic inquiry-based program. She caters for a range of learning styles while ensuring each individual student is challenged and extended through a differentiated curriculum. Amy enjoys getting to know her students interests and personalities and creates a strong and positive relationship with each child.

Amy is originally from Melbourne, Australia. She moved to Singapore in 2015 and is thoroughly enjoying this fabulous country! She enjoys travelling the world and experiencing different cultures. Amy enjoys reading, playing tennis and socialising with friends.

11 years teaching in Elementary School Education Experience of UK, Australian, the IB PYP and the International Primary Curriculum Enjoys coaching all sports. Especially AFL, Basketball and Cricket.

Mr Winters started teaching 11 years ago. During this time he has taught for three and a half years in the UK and seven years in Melbourne in both primary and P.E. settings. He also started his own sports business undertaking the role of Director of Coaching at an AFL junior football club, overseeing the club's Football program, running development squads and holiday programs. He spent five years teaching at Brighton Primary School, an IB PYP school. While there he took on the position of team leader and transition coordinator.

Mr Winters is married with one child who will be 18 months old when he moves to Singapore. When not busy teaching, he enjoys keeping fit by going to the gym, attending crossfit, swimming, running and surfing. He loves anything to do with sport, especially the AFL! Mr Winters enjoys travelling and has been to much of Europe, Asia and the States and is looking forward to exploring the rest of SE Asia.

Teacher for 16 Years in Australia, England, Thailand and Singapore AIS Head of Year Curriculum from 2012-2015 in Year 3 and Year 1

Felicity has global experience teaching the Australian, British and PYP Curriculums. She has been teaching at AIS since 2010 in Years 1 and 3. Felicity has led teaching teams to develop the curriculum and implement best practice teaching strategies that align with the latest educational research. Felicity planned lessons and taught collaboratively with Professional Peter Sullivan, as part of the School's Mathematics Project. She believes in encouraging students to play an active part in their learning by voicing their ideas, being part of classroom decision-making and taking ownership of their personal and academic goals.

Felicity is originally from Perth, Australia. She lived in England for three years and has been residing in Asia since 2006. Felicity is an avid traveller who splits her holiday time between visiting family in Australia and Denmark. She enjoy spending time with her husband and young child, exploring the parks and beaches of Singapore.

Elementary teacher across a variety of roles for seven years. Passionate about helping all students achieve their potential. Builds strong relationships and a collaborative learning environment

Ms Jacinta Matheson has been a teacher for seven years in a range of teaching positions. Prior to moving to Singapore, she taught in a variety of schools on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia. Jacinta has experience in teaching a multi-age classroom of students from Prep to Year 2 and has also taught Year 5. Most recently she worked part-time as a Visual and Performing Arts teacher. She enjoys working in PYP schools and is passionate about using the inquiry approach to help create and develop responsible, global citizens. She creates a collaborative and safe classroom environment, where all students feel respected and valued, and are encouraged to reach their potential.

Before moving to the Mornington Peninsula to complete her University degree, Jacinta grew up in country Victoria. She moved to Singapore with her husband, Pete and three year old son, William. Although they have previously lived and worked overseas before, Asia is a new experience and so as a family they are excited about travelling, learning a new language and making the most of what Singapore has to offer. In her spare time, Jacinta loves to sing, play basketball and spend time with family and friends, many of who are already planning a visit!

Has been teaching for over 15 years in Upper and Lower Elementary classes. Strongly believes in developing a safe learning environment where students are encouraged to take risks. Passionate about implementing inquiry learning in the classroom

Manju has been a teacher for over 15 years, teaching various year levels. Before coming to Singapore, she taught in various schools in Auckland. In Singapore, she taught in another international school before joining AIS. She is passionate about developing a 'can do' attitude in her class where students are not afraid to ask questions and make mistakes. Manju believes in using a wide range of rich and meaningful learning experiences that are aimed at catering to a variety of learning styles, needs and mixed abilities. She is a passionate about learning and hopes that her students will learn that one should never stop learning.

Manju is originally from India, but migrated to New Zealand 25 years ago. Before moving there, she lived in Sabah, Malaysia where she started a playschool with other expatriate mothers. This is what ignited her love for teaching and chose it as her career. Her husband's work brought them to Singapore 11 years ago. She has two daughters, both are married and settled in UK. She’s an avid traveler and loves to learn about different cultures. In her free time she enjoys painting, reading and going for long walks.

Lower Elementary Teacher Passionate about teaching literacy

Liza has been teaching at AIS since 2015, in Preparatory, Year 1 and Year 2. She is passionate about teaching children reading and writing and helping them reach their goals. Liza enjoys creating engaging and fun learning experiences for children to be actively engaged in their learning. She has an interest in developing children's natural curiosity of the world and incorporating this into their learning. Liza believes in empowering children to be independent life-long learners.

Liza is from the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia but has been an expatriate since 1998, having lived in the Cayman Islands, Switzerland, Japan and Singapore. She loves learning languages and speaks some German and Japanese. Liza and her husband have three sons in the secondary school at AIS. She enjoys reading, yoga, healthy cooking, photography, crafts and traveling.

Primary school teacher for 26 years Passionate about improving literacy and numeracy skills of students Supportive of the Restorative Practice approach to building positive relationships amongst students

Margaret has been a teacher for 26 years. Her most recent teaching role was at Avondale Grammar School where she taught Year 2. Before moving abroad, she taught in various schools in Sydney in a range of classes from Kindergarten to Year 6. The majority of her teaching experience, has been in Lower Elementary classrooms. She is also a trained Reading Recovery teacher. Prior to moving to Singapore, Margaret lived in Indonesia where she taught at the Jakarta international School. Margaret believes that every student can achieve success and reach their full potential when learning in a positive and happy environment.

Margaret is originally from Sydney where she lived most of her life up until five years ago when her family relocated to Indonesia then to Singapore. She has four children, two of whom are adults and the younger two are in Secondary at AIS. In her leisure time, she enjoys walking, shopping and cooking. During holidays, Margaret likes to travel back home to visit family and friends.

Teacher at AIS since 2004 Has taught in Australia and UK Enjoys using ICT and Visible Thinking Routines to enhance learning for students

Paul has been a primary school educator since 1999. He commenced his career as an instrumental music teacher in Gladstone, Queensland. He then spent two years teaching in London before moving to Singapore in 2004. Paul enjoys the inquiry-based approach the PYP offers, and makes frequent use of visible thinking routines in his classroom to promote and enhance this.

Paul spends his spare time with his family, who all enjoy getting out and about in Singapore. He plays a number of musical instruments and is currently the drummer for the popular staff group, Saturday Detention.

14 years experience teaching in elementary schools across the world. Promotes meaningful inquiry learning in the classroom through, thinking, questioning, making connections and reflection. Passionate about challenging her thinking and implementing innovative and new ideas into the classroom.

Rebecca has been teaching in elementary schools across the world for the past 14 years. She has worked within schools in New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates and now Singapore. Her focus is to promote growth and to challenge students to achieve through their own personal experiences; questioning, thinking and self-reflection. She thrives on challenging her thinking and implementing innovative and new ideas into her classroom. Rebecca is passionate about teaching in an international setting and enjoys the dynamic, supportive and collaborative environment that AIS has to offer.

Rebecca moved to Singapore in 2014 with her husband Simon. She originates from New Zealand’s South Island. Rebecca is a keen sportsperson who has competed at a representative level in both athletics and netball. She has a passion for traveling and experiencing new cultures.

13 years PYP experience Passionate about students finding success and enjoyment of learning Triathlon Coach

Trent has been teaching delightful students for the last 13 years, with ten of those being at AIS. Before Singapore, he taught at one of the leading independent schools in Queensland, Somerset College; an IB World School from P to 12. Within Trent's classroom practice, he views technology integration as an important step toward developing 21st century skills while also assisting the students to be motivated, engaged and productive learners. Treating students as individuals, who all have needs of their own, is integral to his practice as is approaching situations fairly and equitably. He strives to develop students' natural curiosity, creativity and confidence in all pursuits that his students are engaged in. Trent coaches a number of sports including Triathlon, Cross Country, Cricket, Football and Athletics.

Trent was born and grew up on the sunny Gold Coast in Australia. He was based there until making the big move to Singapore in 2009 to experience living in a different cultural region. Prior to teaching future leaders of industry and the world, Trent had the pleasure of bodyboarding in somewhat of a professional way while between university degrees and working nights in theatre, amongst other things. In his spare time, Trent competes in triathlons around Asia and recently completed his second Ironman. He also enjoys traveling to go surfing at exotic surf destinations and back home.

International Educator originally from Finland 15+ years of experience in international schools around the world, and in in inquiry-based learning communities Passionate about the learning environment and how it can enhance self-directed learning and the learning experience for all students

Maija has been teaching in international schools for over 15 years. Originally she is from the Arctic Circle in Finland but has lived and worked in several Asian countries and Australia as well. Maija has experience from various positions in schools; in teaching, leadership and consulting. She believes in the role of a teacher as a facilitator of learning; igniting passion and curiosity for life-long learning that empowers and activates agency and creates reflective and caring self-directed learners. Maija is passionate about the learning environment and how learning space design can enhance the learning experience for all learners.

Maija loves living in Asia and she has worked in Vietnam, Thailand, India and now Singapore. She has also lived in Paris, New York, Adelaide and Melbourne and is clearly passionate about traveling, learning about new cultures, languages and traditions. In addition to education, Maija loves Art and Design and has recently acquired Diploma in Interior Design. When consulting on Innovative Learning Environments, she gets to combine both of her passions, Education & Design. Still, no matter how Cosmopolitan she likes to sound, at heart she is a small town girl from the Arctic Circle in Finland and proud of it!

9 years teaching experience in Sydney, London and Singapore Passionate about building resilience in students Commited to creating a culture of thinking in the classroom

Jessica has been a teacher for 9 years. After graduating from Sydney University, she moved to London to work as a relief teacher. On returning to Sydney, Jessica worked in NSW Department of Education schools up until her move to Singapore. She has experience teaching Prep through to Year 6. Jessica is experienced in providing differentiated teaching programs to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners. Her classroom teaching practice incorporates strategies that contribute to create a culture of thinking and inspire students to invest in the process of learning. Jessica is committed to creating a classroom environment where the social and emotional wellbeing of each student is paramount. She enjoys taking on co-curricular roles beyond the classroom.

Jessica is originally from Sydney, Australia. She has lived in Singapore since April 2016 and has made the most of the opportunities to explore South East Asia. In her spare time Jessica enjoys exploring Singapore, keeping fit and spending time with friends. She is looking forward to having her family and friends visit her in Singapore this year.

Lower and upper elementary teacher for 5 years High school special education teacher for 3 years Passionate about differentiating to individual student needs and positive education

Kathleen has been teaching for eight years. In the United States she taught at several schools in a variety of roles, including high school, elementary school and inclusive special education. In Singapore, she has spent the past three years teaching the Australian curriculum at Avondale Grammar School in a Year 3 classroom. Kathleen believes strongly in differentiating instruction to meet individual student needs so that every student experiences success. She believes in a positive and open classroom climate where students are empowered with knowledge of their strengths and a growth mindset that encourages them to take charge of their learning.

Kathleen is an American, originally from New Jersey. She and her husband relocated to Singapore five years ago and are loving the experience of living in Southeast Asia. Outside of teaching, Kathleen enjoys cooking, travelling, hiking, music and writing fiction. She loves visiting her family in New Jersey and Florida, especially her twin nephews and niece.

Class teacher and Computing Leader Flautist and Pianist Enjoys keeping fit and completing new challenges

Miss Ship has always been passionate about education, beginning with teaching private instrumental lessons to combine her interests in music and teaching, before running a private education centre in London. After completing an honours degree in music at the University of Sussex, and a PGCE at the University of Nottingham, she took on a mentoring role at a school in India during a gap year. On her return to the UK, she worked in three primary schools as a class teacher, and was accelerated to a leadership position as the Computing Curriculum Leader in both schools. In this role she led borough-wide training sessions, and welcomed international delegates to explore the advanced use of technology in the school.

Miss Ship is keen to see more of the world with Singapore as her base, seeking adventures far and wide. She enjoys keeping fit and has recently completed a half marathon, a Tough Mudder obstacle course, climbed Mount Snowdon, and is now looking forward to seeing what challenges Asia has to offer.

Primary teacher for 8 years Passionate about inquiry learning and creating opportunities to spark curiosity

Angela has been a teacher in Melbourne, Australia for the last 8 years. She has taught Years 4 and 4 and has most recently enjoyed working in an independent PYP school. Angela is committed to knowing her students' interests and strengths and to personalising the teaching and learning program to cater for these. She is particularly passionate about supporting students to develop a love of literacy through using Readers' and Writers' Notebooks. She embraces opportunities to learn and implement new ideas in the classroom.

Angela is from Melbourne, Australia. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, travelling and being outdoors. Angela likes to cook and to keep fit by running and doing pilates.

Primary school teacher for seven years. PYP trained with a passion for teaching and learning through inquiry. Committed to building strong relationships and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Ms Darlington has been a Primary School teacher for the past seven years. Prior to arriving in Singapore she taught in schools in remote Indigenous communities in far North Queensland, and on the Sunshine Coast hinterland in Australia. Her teaching career has ranged from Year levels 6-10 and Years 2-3. She has a strong belief in motivating students to strive and achieve their best potential. She has enjoyed working in a PYP school and is passionate about using the inquiry approach to help create and develop responsible, global citizens. She enjoys creating a sense of connectedness with students by making teaching relevant and applicable to their everyday lives.

Hayley was originally born in Chester in the UK, but her family emigrated to Brisbane, Australia, where she then spent most of her life. She now calls the Sunshine Coast in Queensland home. She is loving the opportunities that living and teaching in Singapore brings especially the travel and being able to experience the different cultures within the world.

Six years in Elementary Teaching Previously worked in Melbourne, Australia in an IB PYP School Passion for golf, horse racing, Australian Rules Football, photography and anything automotive related

James has worked in schools for nearly 10 years and developed a passion for teaching and learning through this involvement. He has been teaching for six years in Elementary School education. James holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree through the Australian Catholic University and a Master of Teaching (Primary) from the University of New England. He has lived in Singapore for three years, teaching in Prep, whilst also being in the role of Head of Year Welfare and Administration. James is passionate about working with children in a dynamic and inspiring environment. He firmly believes that children have enormous potential and curiosity. By facilitating their learning in a child-centered caring and engaging environment, James believes they have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

James is originally from Melbourne, Australia. He has lived in Singapore for three years and enjoys the lifestyle that this country has to offer. James loves to travel and has a passion for photography and exploring new places. He also enjoys playing as much golf as possible and has a keen interest in football and anything to do with cars.

Experienced IB PYP educator who has 19 years of teaching experience on the Gold Coast. Enthusiastic and caring teacher with a love of learning.

Mrs Thompson is an experienced IB PYP educator who has 20 years of teaching experience on the Gold Coast, Australia. She has worked in a variety of PYP schools across a range of the Elementary year levels. She is passionate about teaching within the PYP framework and strives to develop and nurture independent, responsible students who are able to think critically about their learning and set attainable goals. She is an enthusiastic and caring teacher whose love of learning and outgoing, friendly personality have a direct impact on the ability of her students learning. She nurtures her students to reach their full potential as well-balanced and caring global citizens. Mrs Thompson is in her third year of teaching Year 2 at AIS and is also the Head of Year for curriculum.

Kylie Thompson is originally from the Gold Coast, Australia. She has been living in Singapore with her husband and two sons for the past 2 years. Her husband works at AIS in the Sports Admin Department and her boys aged 8 and 10 years also attend the school. She enjoys spending quality time with her family and going on lots of overseas adventures. She enjoys swimming, paddle boarding, and yoga. She loves experiencing everything that Singapore has to offer from the different foods, restaurants, cultural activities and outdoor experiences.

PYP trained and passionate about teaching and learning through inquiry Relishes in opportunities to engage meaningfully with information communication technologies Strives to actively engage students to become lifelong, intrinsically motivated learners by creating and fostering a caring and supportive classroom environment where students feel comfortable to take risks and meet challenges. She is Current House Patron of Fitzroy and has been since 2017.

Michaela has taught in both Australia and Singapore. Previous leadership positions have allowed Michaela to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff, parents and students. Michaela continuously evaluates and modifies planning in line with changing needs, using a variety of teaching, learning and assessment techniques to meet individual needs, which aim to stimulate learning and promote excellence. She prides herself on her high attention to detail, keeping abreast of knowledge and curriculum development as well as current advances in educational thinking particularly in the area of ICTs. Michaela strives to actively engage students to become lifelong, intrinsically motivated learners by creating and fostering a caring and supportive classroom environment where students feel comfortable to take risks and meet challenges. She likes to be viewed as a mentor and a facilitator of learning whose main aim is to provide rich learning tasks that allow students opportunities to experience and discover, enquire, question, rationalize, critique and reflect on all areas of learning. In 2015, she had an article published in the Red Dot Singapore PYP Network Blog relating to her use of iPads in the classroom. In 2018, she had an article published in the Red Dot Singapore PYP Network Blog highlighting the power of provocations.

Michaela loves to travel the world having visited over 37 countries! She has lived in four different states in Australia, as well as in three countries, USA, Australia and here in Singapore. Sports and fitness are of high interest to her, especially basketball having played since she was eight years old. Before coming to AIS, she was a Professional Basketball Player and two-time WNBL Champion with the Canberra Capitals in the Australian Women’s National Basketball League. She has represented Basketball Australia competing internationally in 1998 and 2000 for Australian School Girls Team and was a part of the Gold Medal 2001 Australian Oceania Tournament Team. Her father is a dual Olympian for Basketball and both her mother and sister have played professionally representing Australia in basketball too. However, by far her greatest achievement to date is her 2 year old daughter, Harlow who attends school here at AIS’s Early Learning Village.

Upper Elementary teacher for 10 years. Experienced in specialist ICT and PE teaching roles. Committed to developing balanced, internationally minded learners.

Mr Degenkamp has had twelve years experience in Singapore teaching the PYP in an international school setting. Prior to accepting the role in Singapore he taught at a number of schools in Victoria, Australia, where he held a range of classroom and leadership positions. Mr Degenkamp gained a double degree in Primary Teaching and Arts from Monash University in Australia, after which he furthered his studies to obtain a Master of Education. He believes that the student-teacher-family relationship is paramount in developing happy, successful and holistic learners. Mr Degenkamp has continued his professional development in the PYP by completing a number of courses to support his inquiry-based approach to teaching. As a result, he creates a caring, safe environment in which students can fulfill their potential. Previously, Mr Degenkamp has demonstrated his commitment to the wider school community through his involvement in cricket, swimming, athletics and cross-country teams and is excited by the range of opportunities provided to students at AIS.

Mr Degenkamp is from Melbourne, Australia and although he has spent ten years in Singapore, maintains his passion for Australian sport and travel. He enjoys following his AFL team, the Richmond Tigers from afar and attends as many cricket matches in Australia as possible over the summer. Mr Degenkamp is a lifelong swimmer and also prides himself as a self-taught Master Chef! He enjoys spending time at home, both in Singapore and Australia, with family and friends.

23 years of teaching experience Has worked in the UK and Brunei Passionate about inquiry-based learning

Mr Gardiner is an enthusiastic, experienced and skilled teacher with 23 years of experience. After starting his career in the UK, he enjoyed ten years working at an international school in Brunei, Darussalam. He holds an honours degree in English Literature and History and a Post Graduate qualification in Primary Education. Mr Gardiner is passionate about inquiry-based learning and is committed to providing all of the children in his care with every opportunity to discover and develop their strengths and talents in order that they achieve their full potential in all areas. He is always keen to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

Mr Gardiner is married to Justine, who also works at AIS as a Senior School Counsellor. Their son, Daniel, is studying in Year 9. He loves reading, especially detective and thriller novels. He likes cooking (and eating!) and is looking forward to experiencing the culinary delights of Singapore. To counterbalance the eating, he also enjoys keeping active and is a keen squash player.

16 years teaching experience extensive experience in the primary middle school years caters for the individual needs of students passionate about inquiry based learning

Melinda is a passionate teacher with over 16 years of experience. She has taught at a number of prestigious independent schools in Melbourne and Singapore, with extensive experience in the middle primary school years. Her teaching practice focuses on developing the individual strengths of her students to promote the skills, attitudes and knowledge they will need to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the future. Through an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning and using current best teaching practice, she aims to support each individual to achieve their fullest potential.

Melinda has lived in Melbourne most of her life but worked in Singapore from 2011-2015. She enjoyed working and living in Singapore so much that after 3 years is excited to be returning. Dance has always been an importance part of her life. For many years she was a contemporary dancer and now embraces opportunities to share her passion with students when the opportunity arises. She loves being active and seeking out new experiences with her husband and son, both locally and internationally.

Megan moved to Singapore in January 2018, along with her husband and two children, Charlotte (6) and Harvey (3). Megan has been teaching for over 10 years across a number of different grade levels from Grade 1 – Grade 6.

Megan has been teaching for over 10 years across a number of different grade levels from Grade 1 – Grade 6. Prior to arriving to AIS, Megan spend her teaching career in Melbourne, Australia undertaking a variety of classroom teaching roles. Megan is committed to providing a range of learning tasks to cater to student’s various needs. She believes in creating a classroom culture of respect and engagement.

Megan moved to Singapore in January 2018, along with her husband and two children, Charlotte (6) and Harvey (3). When not teaching, Megan loves to travel and experience different cultures and all they have to offer, in particular food. Even though Megan has travelled across many continents, she still has many more places on her bucket list to experience.

Lower/Upper Elementary teacher for 10 years Passionate about ensuring students are prepared for an ever changing global world. Enjoys engaging with new technology and sharing these with students.

James has been an elementary teacher for 10 years. Previously spent 7 years at Dulwich College Shanghai. Before that spent 12 months living in London, playing semi professional rugby and teaching at a variety of schools in South East London. Taught for two years at a small catholic school in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Enjoys stimulating students through interactive lessons that promote thinking outside of the box. Passionate about STEM mathematics and empowering students to put contextual relevance to their learning. Identifying and using relevant technological developments in the classroom.

Originally from New Zealand. James has moved to Singapore with wife, Anita who is teaching EAL and PE and his two small children Xavier(3) and Fletcher(2). In his spare time, James loves all sports particularly rugby, cricket and golf. He enjoys supporting the All Blacks and any team sporting the silver fern!

Eight years teaching in international schools in Singapore. Experienced teaching year levels Prep to 6.

After relocating to Singapore in 2006, Juan completed a postgraduate teaching qualification and began teaching in Avondale Grammar School. After three years he commenced working with the Australian International School and worked as a supply teacher for Prep to Year 5. Since 2014, Juan has undertaken three separate semester-long cover posts in Lower Elementary School and has been a permanent member of the Year 1 teaching team since 2016.

Juan enjoys travel with his family and have lived and worked in Singapore over the last 10 years.

Bachelor of Arts- Lakehead University Bachelor of Current Education- Lakehead University

Katie has been a teacher for 10 years. Before arriving to Singapore, she taught Year 4 at the American International School of Abu Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. Katie’s teaching career has been focused in the Upper Elementary years, having taught in Year 5 and presently in Year 3. She believes strongly in promoting confidence in all her students to achieve their full potential. Katie is committed to providing a range of learning tasks to cater to students various needs. She enjoys challenging students with open-ended problem solving tasks and inquiry based learning. Katie has an interest in Drama and ICT and uses a range of skills in the classroom to enhance students confidence and growth as a learner.

Katie is originally from Belleville, Ontario, Canada. She has lived in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for two years and eight years in Singapore. She is married and has two young girls. She loves all forms of sports and the Arts. Katie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, travelling and tasting different cuisines.

Passionate primary school teacher with experience catering to a diverse range of students. Places high importance on teaching the whole child. Enjoys incorporating performing arts into lessons.

Ms O’Meara encourages students to embrace individuality and creativity in all areas of learning. With previous experience delivering high quality student leadership programs, Nicole supports students to think globally and care for all members of the community. Her lessons are designed to target students’ specific areas of need and empower them to direct their own learning.

Nicole has experience in a range of professions, from touring as an educational entertainer to flying with Qantas as a flight attendant. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys going to the theatre or a concert. Her absolute favourite way to pass the time is at the beach with her dog Gertrude.

Elementary teacher at AIS since 2011. Passionate about providing a learning environment where all students can achieve their personal best. Believes children can flourish when they are happy and willing to take risks in their learning.

Peter has been a teacher at AIS for 8 years. While in Australia he taught in New South Wales and the Northern Territory where he gained invaluable experience in classroom management. Peter believes strongly in the Primary Years Programme and is committed to providing all students with attributes that will enable them to grow into successful adults.

Peter lives in Singapore with his wife Kate and daughter Eliza. He enjoys outdoor activities and traveling to new places. He is a keen (although slowing) sportsman who regularly participates in social tennis, touch football and boxing. Peter was born and educated in Wauchope, NSW, Australia. Peter and Kate are expecting their second child in April 2019.

Year 1 teacher in 2018 at AIS. Passionate about building strong relationships with students that allow for mutual trust and respect. Enjoys implementing sustainable classroom practices and teaching students to take action.

Mr Quon has been at AIS since 2018 as a Year 1 teacher. Previously to this he was Year 5 teacher at an IB PYP school in Melbourne, Australia. As a passionate teacher, he motivates his students by determining their strengths and abilities, and inspiring and engaging them in their studies. Paul aims to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages young people to develop confidence and trust their own opinions on their paths to realising their true potential. Paul has a keen interest in sustainability having completed a Bachelor Degree in the field. He enjoys finding new ways to educate his students on taking action and understanding the changes they can make in their own lives to benefit the environment.

Paul was born in Melbourne and has lived there his entire life. Since moving to Singapore in 2018 he has thoroughly enjoyed traveling around the world. Paul is an avid Australian Rules Football follower and plays basketball in his spare time. He also works as a basketball coach at AIS as he enjoys developing students outside of the classroom as well.

12 years teaching experience in different countries. Passionate teacher who enjoys providing rich learning experiences. Establishes a supportive and friendly classroom environment.

Most of Su-Lin's experience has come from working in International Schools. Su-Lin's first degree was in Asian Studies and Marketing. After she completed her degree she went to Taiwan to teach English. She really enjoyed her experience so when she returned to Australia she completed a Diploma in Education at Murdoch University in Perth. Su-Lin's teaching career began at the International School of Brunei where she taught for four years, followed by seven years at AIS where she has taught in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2. She has also taught in Perth and London. Su-Lin is dedicated to providing a differentiated curriculum to cater for a range of learning styles.

Su-Lin is from Perth, Australia. She enjoys travelling the world and experiencing different cultures as she herself is from a multicultural family. Some of her favourite places are Rio De Janeiro, Iceland and Cambodia. Su-Lin also enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her family and friends.

To inspire all students to achieve their personal best and develop a genuine love of learning, both inside and outside of the classroom. To encourage students to become well-rounded global citizens.

Craig is a teacher of classes from Year 3 to 8 for 17 years. Craig has taught in London, Dubai, Wellington and now Singapore. He was also previously Deputy Head of Fulham Prep School in London for 5 years.

Craig is originally From Wellington, New Zealand. He's worked in schools in London, Dubai and now Singapore, where he's been since March 2017. In his spare time Craig love food and loves to travel.

Seven years PYP teaching experience in junior and upper primary classrooms Strength in building relationships with students, parents and colleagues Enjoys travel and exploring new cultures

Erin has over seven years teaching experience, nearly exclusively in an PYP setting. She has taught both junior and upper primary and has enjoyed the challenges and rewards of the various age groups. She gained her first degree from the University of South Australia, a bachelor in Education. She is passionate about educating students with special rights, so went went on to study a Master of Education specialising in Special Education at Flinders University. Most recently she is more than half way through a Master of Education specialising in Educational Leadership and Management at Flinders University. Erin has a passion for teaching children and encouraging them to discover and develop their inner potential in all subject areas.

Erin has been married for three years. She enjoys travelling and has visited New Zealand, Rarotonga, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Canada and America. She enjoys snowboarding and she has been lucky enough to experience this sport on three different continents. Erin loves cooking and enjoys sampling food from many different cultures and countries.

15 Years’ experience teaching in an Elementary setting. Believes in embracing individual student experiences and learning styles within a safe and secure learning environment. Passionate about Inquiry based learning.

Hayley has been teaching since 2003 and at AIS since 2016. The majority of her teaching experience has been based in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. In recent years, Hayley has spent her time teaching abroad, creating opportunities to further develop herself as an educator. In 2009, she moved to Dubai where she worked in an international school for three years. In 2011, Hayley volunteered her time working in Samoa at a local school running a Holiday Program. Hayley believes all of these opportunities have been a privilege to be part of and she looks forward to continuing to develop her experience as an educator at AIS.

Hayley loves to travel and experience new cultures. She is fortunate enough to have travelled to many wonderful places in the world. One of her favourites being Africa where she was able to go on Safari. Hayley is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, embracing every opportunity and making the most of every day.

Primary School Teacher (14 years) Enjoys Enquiry Based Learning and being able to create exciting, awe-inspiring learning opportunities.

Stephanie has taught at 3 different international schools in Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Manila. She is passionate about inquiry teaching and learning and her goal is to provide students with a safe and welcoming environment where they feel confident to take risks with their learning solve problems and reach their full potential. Stephanie believes in educating the whole student and nurturing their areas of strength and interest, whilst developing a sense of identity and independence.

Stephanie is an avid traveler and continues to add to her ‘to do list’ each day. She loves to cook, eat and sample new and exciting restaurants whenever possible. Reading, music, swimming and spending quality time with her family and friends are also some things she considers her passions.

14 years in Elementary Teaching Experience in the Australian Curriculum in Australia and Singapore

Miss Houston has 14 years experience in Elementary School education. She has taught in Australia, in Queensland and Victoria, for seven years. She has spent the last six years in Singapore. Before working at AIS, where she has been for the last three years, she worked at an international school teaching the Australian Curriculum. She holds a bachelor degree in Education from Griffith University, Australia. She has taken on a number of leadership roles during her teaching career and enjoys sharing her love of reading, writing and the arts with her students.

Miss Houston has lived in Singapore for over six years (and loves it). She enjoys traveling and exploring new countries. She is passionate about reading, making time every day to read, and enjoys drawing and running.

Five years teaching Year 7 and 8 in New Zealand
One year teaching Year 5 in the United Kingdom
Passionate about developing self confidence in all students
Enjoys building rapport with students and the wider school community

Alice has been teaching for six years. She spent the first four years of her career working at an intermediate school in New Zealand, teaching Year 7 and 8 students. In this role she developed a passion for engaging students in their learning, developing lifelong learners, and encouraging students to involve themselves in the wide range of opportunities on offer at her school. Alice led a variety of extra-curricular activities, including; Netball, Touch Rugby, Dance and Drama. In 2017, Alice spent a year teaching Year 5 students in England, before returning to teach back in New Zealand in 2018. This one year excursion helped build Alice’s experience in a different education system and she enjoyed being able to interact with a diverse range of pupils. Throughout all experiences, Alice’s highlight of teaching is building robust connections with students.

Alice is originally from Masterton, New Zealand, where she grew up on a farm. After enjoying teaching so much in New Zealand, she wanted to share her passion around the world. Alice spent a year working in England and traveling Europe, before deciding to move to Singapore. Other than traveling, Alice enjoys spending time at the beach and taking her dog Kora for walks.

Dedicated and enthusiastic educator with extensive experience of IBPYP and the Australian Curriculum 20 years teaching experience within the elementary age range. Dynamic and responsive with a passion for developing the whole learner

Kate is a registered Australian teacher with 14 years recent experience teaching at St Leonard's College in Melbourne. Whilst there she was a driving force in the implementation and development of the IBPYP. Kate was a leading teacher and mentor to colleagues in the appropriate use of digital technologies to support and enhance the teaching and learning at the college. Kate started her teaching career in Hong Kong at Yew Chung International School. She then relocated to England and took up a teaching role with Surrey County Council, before moving to Australia in 2002. Kate brings to AIS a wealth of experience throughout the elementary years with a particular passion for student advocacy and the development of the whole learner at their particular level and need.

Kate was born in England, raised and educated in Hong Kong, married an Australian and now finds herself in Singapore with her family. She has 2 children, aged 9 and 13 who are both enjoying AIS. Kate enjoys a wide range of activities including rugby, horse riding, running and reading. She is passionate about the environment and has a new interest in the Singapore otters.

Ten years of teaching experience and 13 years of coaching sports. Passionate about holistic education Believes that learning should be both fun and challenging.

Aaron has been teaching elementary students since 2009. His professional experience was established and enhanced at Somerset College on Australia’s Gold Coast. Here he taught Year 3 and Year 4. Aaron strongly believes that education is a holistic endeavour, where students can develop, not only academically, but also physically, socially and emotionally. He considers learning as a journey that should be both fun and challenging at the same time, and he applies this philosophy through his teaching. He is passionate about empowering students to achieve the most out of available opportunities.

Aaron is originally from Queensland, Australia. 2019 will be his fourth year in Singapore, and he enjoys exploring his new home country. In his spare time Aaron is involved with the Bucks Rugby Football Club and enjoys nothing more than a relaxing day spent with a good novel.

Primary and Secondary school teacher for approximately six years. Prior to teaching, worked in sport and business management Enjoy being involved in co-curricular activities

Bernadette has previous teaching experience across numerous year levels from years 1 to 12. She was worked in co-educational school environments as both a specialist Physical Education teacher and as general classroom teacher. Her prior career experience outside of education has broadened her perspectives and knowledge and she incorporates these into her role as an educator. She enjoys helping students grow in confidence and character and in seeing them reach their individual goals. She endeavours to build a professional yet personable rapport with students and colleagues and rather than being seen as a 'teacher', she aims to be a mentor and facilitator of enriching and fun learning experiences.

Bernadette lives by the motto 'Healthy body, mind and spirit'. Having grown up in Brisbane and more recently living on the Gold Coast in Australia, she leads an active outdoor lifestyle with strong influences from sport, travel and other recreational pursuits. Her role as an Australian and International level hockey umpire has afforded her with opportunities to travel and build friendships with people from around the world. She is also an active volunteer which has taken to her to countries such as Peru, India, the USA and Madagascar.

Year 3 teacher for three years Year 6 teacher and Team Operations Manager for two years Facilitator of the IB PYP Exhibition Passionate about inclusive education that reflects the world around us

Emma has been a teacher for six years, previously at Mount View Primary School in Glen Waverley, Victoria, a large, diverse and multicultural IB PYP school. Emma is a believer in the PYP and inquiry-based pedagogy, as it harnesses the intrinsic motivation of students and empowers them to take meaningful action with their learning. A professional highlight for Emma has been facilitating the IB PYP Exhibition for the last two years. Watching her students embrace a growth mindset to gain such incredible conceptual knowledge, understanding and skills during the exhibition was very fulfilling. Emma's strength as a teacher is her innovation. She is highly reflective and modifies her lessons to ensure all students are engaged, involved and can achieve. Emma is excited to join the AIS team so that she can learn and grow as a teacher, whilst also delivering a differentiated, international education to her students.

Emma Wrigley is originally from the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Australia, consequently she is a lover of the outdoors and beaches. Together with her fiancé Paul, Emma moved to Singapore in 2018 to continue teaching the IB PYP in an international context. She is excited to escape Melbourne's weather, eat all the food and broaden her personal and professional experiences. In her spare time, Emma enjoys exploring new places, boogie boarding and lazy barbecues with friends and family.

17 years of teaching experience 11years of leadership experience Passionate about collaboration, differentiation and student welfare

Jennifer began teaching in Melbourne 17 years ago. She worked at Sandringham Primary School where she taught a range of different year levels from Prep to Year 6. Jennifer has worked in a range of leadership positions over the course of her career in the areas of student welfare and curriculum. She also briefly taught as a Casual Relief Teacher at the Australian International School in Vietnam. Jennifer moved to Singapore in 2014 and began teaching in the Lower Elementary School at the Australian International School. She enjoys collaborating with others and building strong relationships with the school community including students, teachers and parents. Jennifer is currently a Head of Year in the area of Teaching and Learning.

In her spare time Jennifer loves to travel, experiencing new adventures, cultures and meeting new people. She loves to cook, read and watch movies. Jennifer has lived in three countries; Australia, Vietnam and Singapore. She lives with her husband Irfan and stays in regular contact with her mum, dad and brother in Bentleigh, Melbourne.

Lower Elementary Teacher for nine years Experience teaching the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Passionate about teaching through inquiry based and conceptual learning

Lauren has been teaching for 9 years. Prior to moving to Singapore she was working at a PYP school in Melbourne. Lauren is passionate about meeting the individual needs of children and their differing capabilities, whilst giving each student a voice. She aims for students to reach their full potential in all areas of the curriculum, to be open-minded and have a wide understanding of our interconnected world. Lauren encourages initiative, responsibility and inquiry in students learning, implementing innovative and new ideas into her classroom, enabling students to take ownership of their curiosity and learning.

Lauren is from Melbourne, Australia and moved to Singapore in 2015. She loves traveling, reading and yoga. She has traveled to many parts of the world and intends on discovering many new destinations whilst living in Singapore. She lives an active lifestyle, enjoys being outdoors as often as possible and trying new experiences.

Upper Primary Teaching for 8 years and Middle Primary Teaching for 3 years. Specialist in Physical Education for 3 years. Ross is looking forward to new challenges and working with an exciting, inquiring group of students and staff.

Ross has been teaching for 14 years during which he has enjoyed a vast array of experiences across all levels. He has taught at three different schools in Melbourne, Australia, the most current being Melbourne Grammar School. No matter which level he is teaching Ross enjoys developing strong relationships with his students as well as peers. Ross believes that the key to success, both in and out of the classroom, is establishing and maintaining healthy positive relationships.

Ross is looking forward to the move from Melbourne, Australia, to Singapore with wife and two children. Ross enjoys keeping fit and active however can often be found lying in his hammock in the backyard. Travelling and experiencing different cultures is very important to him and he has many European and Asian countries still to experience.

Over 10 years' experience of teaching English as an additional language. She has taught in Asia and UK , with experience of working across a range of age groups from year 1 through to adult learners. Enjoys empowering all students to reach their true potential.

Stella has worked at the Australian International School for 1 year as an EAL teacher, working across the Upper Elementary School. Prior to joining the AIS community, Stella taught at a number of educational organisations as an EAL teacher. She enjoys supporting students to help them access the curriculum and fulfill their potential. She particularly enjoys teaching reading and writing.

Stella lives in Singapore with her husband. Having only arrived here 18 months ago, she is still exploring and learning all about Singapore. She loves traveling and exploring new places.

PYP & MYP teaching, curriculum, & leadership. Educational technology leadership & coaching. Passionate about developing learner agency through personalized learning, technology, and social entrepreneurship

Brady has been an international educator for nearly 20 years. He has taught in eight countries in a variety of leadership and teaching positions at leading IB and American schools. He believes in building school culture first and engaging stakeholders in a student-centered vision for positive change. Before moving into educational technology and school leadership, Brady taught in a variety of primary and secondary roles including four years as a Year 6 PYP classroom teacher. He has related experience as a PYP team leader and math coordinator. More recently, Brady has served as an Associate Principal, Learning Innovation Coordinator and Personal Learning Coordinator.

Brady is from southern California where he grew up surfing and enjoying the outdoors. For the last decade, however, the Big Island of Hawaii has become the home to which he returns. Brady is a doctoral candidate completing research into the influence of working relationships on self-efficacy in school leaders. When he's not working or studying, Brady enjoys sports, playing guitar, tinkering with computers, and best of all, hanging out with his daughter.

Mr Hindes has been teaching and coaching for 16 years, his most recent teaching role was with Avondale Grammar School, Singapore where he was also Sports and Camp Coordinator. Before arriving in Singapore he was Head of Physical Education at Avanti House School in Harrow London. Prior to teaching, Luke worked for the English Football Association, as a skills coach. In this role he helped to develop and deliver physical education and football coaching across the country to 5-11 year olds through grass roots clubs, academies and schools. Luke also managed forward thinking coaching companies like the Ministry of Football.

Luke enjoys playing in a variety of sports and generally keeping fit. He enjoys to travel and visit new places. Luke likes adventures He’s cycled from London to various European cities, competed in marathons and broken the world record for the longest football match, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, completed a stand up paddle board adventure across Sweden and recently canoed the River Severn in the UK.

Education Specialist (Learning Support Teacher) for five years in Los Angeles. Passionate about inclusion and working with all students in a holistic manner Believes strong partnerships and collaborations with students, families, classroom teachers, related service personnel, and administrators are key to ensuring the success of every student

As a special education professional trained in the United States, Sandy holds a Masters of Art degree with a dual certification in Elementary Inclusive Education and Special Education from Teachers College at Columbia University, New York. Prior to her relocation to Singapore, she worked as an Education Specialist (Learning Support Teacher) in mainstream elementary and secondary public charter schools in Los Angeles. She has many years of experience working with students with specific learning disabilities, including ADHD, autism, deaf and hard of hearing. In addition to this, Sandy has also led professional development sessions and parent workshops, coached and mentored special education teachers, and trained newly hired teachers.

Sandy’s pedagogical vision is that all teachers need to adopt a growth mindset when working with individual students. When teachers hold high expectations for students and truly believe that all students can learn, students will thrive and succeed.

Teaching for 20 years across all Elementary Year levels and all curriculum areas. Strongly believes that every student should be given an equal opportunity to learn and become the best that they can be. Enjoys working with students to help them unlock their full potential.

Bronwyn has been in the teaching profession since 1996 and, prior to working in Singapore, taught in a number of schools in rural Queensland. She has taught in a variety of school settings, including in mainstream Elementary classrooms, in Distance Education and in Learning Support and Reading Recovery. Bronwyn strongly believes that every student should have an equal opportunity to learn and grow and that differentiation is key to developing a thriving learning environment. She is passionate about teaching children to read and helping them to discover the wonder of the English language.

Bronwyn is originally from Queensland but has lived in many places in Australia, including Adelaide, Western Queensland and in mining communities in Central Queensland. She has lived in Singapore for the last three years with her family and has three daughters. Bronwyn enjoys spending time with her family, reading and running. She loves to travel and experience new places and cultures and looks forward to using her stay in Singapore to continue to do this.

6+ years experience teaching art Experienced in working with children with learning differences Enjoy teaching a wide variety of mediums including soft pastels, watercolours, printmaking, sculpting, textiles and design software

I have worked as a school art teacher teaching Key Stage 2 & 3. I worked in an art studio teaching fine arts to primary aged students. Most recently, I have taught an arts - based curriculum in a school for children with learning differences. With all my students, I aim to encourage their curiosity and to instill a growth mindset. Mistakes are to be celebrated and reflected upon, amazing things happen when you have a go.

Originally from North Wales, UK. I moved to South East Asia 2012. I first taught in Thailand then Vietnam and have now been in Singapore for 3 1/2 years. My passion beside art is the great outdoors. I love to go cycling, hiking and exploring new places.

Believes that students’ interest is the key to their success. Success is achieved through consistent perseverance. Learning throughout the process is equivalently important. 6 years of PYP Experience

Lily Zhang has extensive teaching experience and has worked as a teacher for 26 years. She has taught Mandarin in the Singapore Government School, Shanghai, The Singapore International School and Singapore American School. This is her 7th year at AIS and her passion is to have all her students develop an interest in Mandarin and to excel. Apart from teaching, Lily Zhang has also worked as a school counsellor at East China Normal University in Shanghai and in Singapore at Nanyang Girls’ School.

Lily loves children. She has a pair of beautiful twin daughters. Both her daughters are in the national rhythmic gymnastics team of Singapore and have represented the country many times. In her spare time, Lily loves traveling, hiking and listening to music.

Elementary PE Teacher

Smita has been teaching Physical Education at reputed International school in Singapore for the past four years. Previously, she has taught at Thailand and Qatar too, working across different geographies and cultures, which has added diversity to her profile. Prior to coming to Singapore, Smita completed her Master's degree program from the University of Rio Grande in Ohio, USA, where she worked with the University's women's basketball team. Smita considers her duties as a Physical Education teacher as supremely important for her students, as it adds to their physical and psychological well-being, which in turn also aids them in their academics. Her approach as a teacher is to believe in the innate abilities of each student and strive towards bringing out the best of their skills and talent. She exposes her students to a broad range of activities and lets them discover and shine through the ones in which they have inherent capabilities. In the process, the students learn and realize the importance of physical education in their lives and in maintaining a healthy lifestyle for the rest of their lives.

Mita is married and has two lovely kids. She enjoys playing basketball, trail walking and travelling. She looks forward to having a great academic year with AIS students and colleagues.

Pre-school teacher for 12 years Every child is unique and deserves individualised teaching Passionate about incorporating dance and movement into the classroom

Ms Hearn has been teaching for 12 years. Crystal moved to Singapore three years ago where she taught at Avondale Grammar School in both Pre School and Foundation classes. Prior to arriving in Singapore, she had been teaching for nine years at a country Pre School in Australia. Crystal believes in nurturing every child’s development. Her teaching pedagogy and her key role as an educator is based on the benefits of explorative play, age appropriate experiences and a safe learning environment where students feel confident to take risks. She also enjoys the creative arts and dance and regularly incorporates these into her classes.

Crystal is originally from Country Victoria, Australia. She has lived in Singapore for the past three years and loves this incredible city. Crystal enjoys travelling and spending time with her friends and family.

Six years teaching experience from Foundation to Year 8 Promotes a child centred and holistic approach to teaching and learning Strengths in teaching Visual Arts

Ms Payne has six years teaching experience from Foundation to Year 8. Before teaching in Singapore she spent six years teaching in Christchurch and Auckland, New Zealand. She is a passionate and energetic teacher who strives to create a positive and engaging classroom environment for all children. Lydia believes strongly in maximising all children's potential through an inquiry, holistic and learner centred program that caters for the diverse needs of her students. She has a passion for the Visual Arts and creativity and she enjoys immersing children in a range of artistic practices that link to rich inquiry learning and provide a positive platform for self-expression.

Lydia is originally from Christchurch, New Zealand. She has spent many years living in different parts of New Zealand and has enjoyed travelling abroad. She moved to Singapore in 2017 and has enjoyed embracing the new culture and opportunities. Lydia is creative by nature and in her spare time she enjoys creating art and DIY projects. She also enjoys the simple pleasures of life from great home cooking to the outdoors, running, tramping, netball, yoga, travelling and spending time with close friends and family.

AIS staff member since 1997 Passionate about the role of art in education IB educator, developer, presenter and school assessor role - Full-Time

Theo has been a teacher with AIS since 1997. His current role is the Elementary Visual Arts Coordinator. Supporting Theo's teaching in his role in Arts education, is his training in painting and printmaking (Sydney College of the Arts) and sculpting (apprenticeship with Australian sculptor, May Barrie). Theo is well versed in the IBO Primary Years Programme and bases his inquiry approach teaching pedagogy on its philosophy. Theo’s experience and understanding of the IBO frameworks led to his appointment, in 2008, as a workshop leader in the role of the Arts in the PYP. From that time he has developed and led in-school and regional workshops, has presented at IBO Asia Pacific region annual conferences and has been the team lead for school verification and accreditation visits in the Asia Pacific region.

Theo is a practicing artist and painter who has conducted many successful solo and group exhibition in Australia, Greece, Singapore, Beijing, Seoul and Kuala Lumpar. Theo paints colourful, vibrant figurative works on a large scale. Theo is also a passionate motorcyclist who enjoys touring and riding within the region and internationally.

Has 5 years PYP experience

Guangli has been a teacher for 15 years. She has worked in China and Singapore. In Singapore, she worked at UWCSEA East campus. Guangli possesses good teaching skills.

Guangli lives in Singapore with her husband and two children.

School counsellor with experience in Singapore and Australia Passionate about positive education practices Works collaboratively with students, parents and teacher

Susan has had the pleasure and privilege to have worked along side a huge variety of students and their parents from many different environments and socio-economic backgrounds. She is passionate about working with educational professionals that use positive education practices in their work with all their students. Working collaboratively with students, parents and their teachers ensures the optimum outcomes for all parties. Susan is currently School Counsellor in the Elementary School at AIS. She has previously worked as School Counsellor in schools in rural NSW and Sydney, and prior to that taught Geography and Economics.

Susan has been married to Robert for over 30 years. They have one daughter who is currently studying Engineering Science and living on campus at Macquarie Uni in Sydney. She lived in Cronulla, Sydney for many years and before that in country NSW in Bathurst. She enjoys walking and discovering new and interesting sites, the company of friends and taking on positive adventures during travels overseas.

Elementary teacher for 20+ years. Experience in learning support and EAL teacher. Has had various roles and responsibility in leadership and curriculum.

The greatest privilege as a teacher is to work around the world which I have now been doing for around 20 years. I have helped establish new schools and worked in various roles and responsibilities throughout my career including Head of EAL, Curriculum Coordinator and Deputy Head. I think that catering for different learning styles and needs is an essential element of teaching as well as guiding students to be risk takers and to be the best they can as global citizens.

Originally from Sydney and left to work in London to take advantage of traveling in Europe. The travel bug set in and applied for a teaching job in an international school in the Middle East and the travel bug remains. They have two beautiful children who keep them busy and entertained. As a family we try to get to England and Australia to see family as often as we can.

Elementary and Secondary Music teacher for 19 years Member of the Elementary School Leadership team for eight years Passionate about providing opportunities for students to explore their creativity.

Wayne has been teaching Elementary and Secondary School Music for 19 years and is passionate about providing opportunities for young musicians to explore and develop their creative and artistic potential.

Originally from the Central Coast of NSW, Wayne has taught and led music departments in many schools across Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. Wayne and his family have been in Singapore for eight years and love being a part of this vibrant community.

Experienced teaching in international schools in Beijing, Adelaide and Hong Kong over the past 14 years. Passionate about differentiated instruction to meet learners’ needs. Enjoys working in a community that embraces internationalism and inclusion.

Jen was fortunate to have established her teaching career in internatonal schools in Singapore, Beijing and Hong Kong. She also had the opportunity to teach in a special education school in Adelaide, South Australia. Jen strongly believes in lifelong learning and that every individual can have access to learning opportunities. Jen is passionate about each student’s engagement and she aims to construct a meaningful and stimulating learning environment that will positively engage the students in an exciting learning adventure. Her teaching experience has extended her knowledge and skills in strategic approaches, particularly in differentiated instruction and inclusion practices.

Jen enjoys travelling, learning about new cultures, cooking and tennis. She loves being in the outdoors with family and friends, such as whitewater rafting and canyoning. Life is an adventure and the adventure is out there!

Has been teaching for 10 years Passionate about teaching language Loves working with young learners

Susanne has been a teacher for 10 years. Prior to working at AIS, she taught in local schools. Susanne is passionate about language teaching as it enables students to express themselves and become part of the school community.

In her free time, Susanne enjoys balcony gardening and cooking.

Leanne has had the opportunity to work across a variety of education and sporting contexts over many years. She is very passionate about the educative contribution of Health, Physical Education and Sport to a child’s academic, physical and social development. She believes in giving every child the opportunity to develop skills to their potential within a supportive, caring environment.

Leanne began her teaching career in rural North Queensland, Australia, teaching Physical Education to primary school students in small communities. Her journey then took her to England where she worked in many schools within the London area. Upon returning to Australia, she ventured into Sport, working for the Australian Rugby League in Coach Development and then onto the Queensland Academy of Sport as a Talent Identification and Development Coordinator. After this, she was employed as an Associate Lecturer in the Health, Sport and Physical Education teacher education program at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland. More recently Leanne was employed as a primary Physical Education teacher at Chancellor State College on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. She has a strong interest in teaching children fundamental movement skills and providing the key physical attributes required to allow them to confidently participate in a wide variety of activities, sports and recreational pursuits. She is passionate about inspiring her students to approach their learning experiences with enthusiasm and a desire to achieve the best they can.

Leanne has thoroughly enjoyed her first year teaching Physical Education within the Elementary School at AIS. She has two boys, one who will be commencing Secondary School in 2019 and one moving into Year 4. Her family has made the most of their first year living in Asia, exploring a few of the amazing countries on this exciting continent. In her downtime, she enjoys reading and keeping fit.

Mandarin teacher for fourteen years Enjoys incorporating performance arts into her lessons. Creates effective lessons for students.

Fu Wenjuan has been a teacher for the past fourteen years, thirteen years of which were spent teaching at local and international schools in Singapore. Therefore, her varied experiences help her to design classes to suit different students needs, whether they are English native speakers or non-native speakers. She believes every child has the potential to learn and use his or her own strengths to shine. She has a great passion for pedagogical excellence, and she gets along well with children of all ages, as well as understanding the child's psychological background.

Fu Wenjuan is originally from Jilin, China. She has been living in Singapore for over a decade. In her free time she likes to play piano, read and travel during the holidays.

5 years of experience working in an Elementary setting in Ypres, Belgium Believes Physical Education is about providing students with the means and knowledge for living a healthy, active, lifestyle Believes every child is unique both physically and emotionally

Maxim has worked in education for 5 years in an Elementary setting as well as a Youth Care Centre. The majority of his teaching experience has been based in Ypers, Belgium as a Physical and Outdoor Education teacher. In recent years, Maxim has spent his time travelling abroad, creating opportunities to further develop himself as a lifelong learner. He was fortunate enough to have spent 2015/16 travelling through Australia and South East Asia. He is grateful to have met so many wonderful people whilst on this journey which has been a major influence in his decision to now teach and live abroad. Maxim is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle, embracing every opportunity and making the most of every day.

Maxim is from Ypres in Belgium. He moved to Singapore in 2016 to explore the world of International teaching. He is a passionate Physical Education teacher who started his career in Belgium working in an Elementary setting. From this experience, he decided to work in a Youth Centre. He is an avid soccer fan and enjoys coaching soccer. Maxim believes Physical Education is about providing students with the means and knowledge for living a healthy, active, lifestyle both physically and emotionally.

Worked as a language teacher for 15 years in China and Singapore, five years of experience in international schools in Singapore Passionate about teaching through inquiry based learning Enjoys teaching Chinese language and culture to students from various backgrounds through an immersion approach

Xiao Wang has been teaching for 15 years. Prior to moving to Singapore, she was lecturing in a University in the Fujian Province of China. In this role she taught Chinese nationals English language and literature and international students the Chinese language. She has experience in teaching students of various age groups. Xiao Wang believes that culture is an essential part of foreign language teaching and learning. Her experience enables her to perceive the differences and challenges in teaching languages and create enjoyable immersed environments for students.

Xiao Wang is happily married with two young children aged three and five. She enjoys living in Singapore with her family. She is passionate about Chinese cookery. Xiao Wang loves traveling and communicating with people from various cultures.

I have been teaching for over 12 years in various different countries, including France, Japan and Singapore. I believe language learning should be fun and engaging in order to help students flourish in their new environment. I enjoy seeing a student's confidence grow as s/he gains new skills in an additional language.

Ms Holland started her teaching career in Valencia, Spain where she taught a range of students who were learning English as an additional language. After Spain, she taught English in Southern France to Early Years and Elementary students. She finds it particularly rewarding to see the students' enthusiasm with their Early Years language successes and has since focussed her teaching on this age group. She enjoys seeing the growth in a student’s confidence as their language ability develops and she supports individual learner needs by providing differentiated lessons in the classroom.

Jo has lived in Singapore for the last seven years and enjoys all the delights that South East Asia has to offer. She particularly enjoys the hot weather and delicious food that Singapore has to offer as well as the wonderful travel opportunities. In her free time, she likes to hike and practise yoga.

Worked in music education for 8 years in South Africa, Namibia and Singapore Passionate about the important role music education plays in the holistic development of every child Believes in providing all children with the opportunity to learn about and appreciate music

Marilize has been a Music teacher for 8 years, 6 of those at AIS. She has worked in 3 countries: South Africa, Namibia and Singapore. Marilize believes strongly in the importance of a sequenced music programme as part of any school curriculum, because Music impacts on a child’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social and personal development and growth.

Marilize was born and educated in South Africa. She is married to Theunis, a pilot, and they have two children: Ayla and Daniel who both attend AIS. The family has been in Singapore for just over 10 years. Marilize is passionate about all music, plays the piano and guitar, loves children, is a huge Springbok rugby supporter, she enjoys playing bridge, traveling, hiking, cooking, eating out and visiting the theatre.

12 years teaching experience 4 years PYP experience Enjoys Chinese traditional dance, Piano, Chinese calligraphy

Yanan has been a teacher for 12 years. She has worked in two countries: China and Singapore. While in China, Yanan worked in a state primary school in Shenyang city. She moved to Singapore in 2004 as a Chinese teacher. Yanan believes that interest is the best teacher of learning. A language teacher has to make learning engaging and fun. She also believes that students can be motivated to learn without stress in a student-centered classroom with an open-minded learning environment.

Yanan has been in Singapore for 10 years. She lives with her parents, husband and son. In her spare time, Yanan plays the piano. She also enjoys reading and traveling.

16 years PYP experience Passionate about teaching Chinese Culture Enjoys designing Chinese wall murals

Terry started teaching Mandarin to foreign students 17 years ago in Shanghai, then Suzhou and finally Singapore in 2006. He has previously taught at EatonHouse International School and Avondale Grammar School, prior to joining AIS in 2013. Terry teaches Mandarin and also Chinese culture and heritage studies aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IBO) Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Terry loves traveling and experiencing foreign culture - his job teaching Mandarin to foreign students allows him to live his interests within the classroom. However, he is truly Chinese at heart and seeks to pass on his skills in Chinese arts and craft to his students. He also designs wall murals for his classroom with Chinese themes. Outside of work, the gym is a place where Terry can often be found.

23 years of teaching Chinese in Pre Schools and Elementary Schools Passionate in helping students to explore the Chinese language and culture. Believes that every student is unique and has the potential to excel in their learning.

Mingxia has twenty-two years of teaching experience in Chinese in both China and Singapore. She has previously worked at Singapore’s EtonHouse International School and UWCSEA International School. She loves teaching and enjoys working with students. Mingxia moved from China to Singapore with her husband and started her family here. She has worked at a local school before joining Singapore’s EtonHouse International School and later, UWCSEA International School for a total of six years and is proud to teach at the Australian International School which she joined in 2014.

Mingxia enjoys playing badminton and table tennis, listening to music and spending time with her family.

Over 20 years of teaching experience, seven years in the PYP IB teacher librarian for two and a half years Ongoing Masters studies in Teacher Librarianship Believes in the power of reading as the key ingredient for learner empowerment

Ms Fairey, began her teaching career as a lower primary teacher in Auckland, New Zealand. After taking time out for a brief career in hospitality and becoming a mother she returned to complete a Bachelor of Education, before embarking on a career in International education. She has extensive knowledge and experience relating to the positive effects of reading on social, emotional and academic development, so it was the logical step to begin a Masters Degree to become a Teacher Librarian. She loves words, books and reading to and with children.

Amanda-Jane has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Singapore will be her 10th country. The mother of two grown third culture kids, A-J understands the unique characteristics of multi-cultural, multi-lingual children and their families. She believes passionately that reading is a gateway to understanding, the world of yesterday, today and tomorrow and to navigating successfully through it.

Worked in education for 14 years in China and Singapore Passionate about teaching and enjoys working with students from multiple backgrounds Believes that a communicative approach encourages students to acquire a second language in a low anxiety environment

Crystal (Yu Li) has been a teacher for 14 years. She has worked in two countries, China and Singapore. While in Shanghai, China, Crystal worked in a senior high school. In Singapore she worked at the Chinese International School and Stamford American International School. Crystal believes that students will get the most out of their language learning experience when it is made relevant to their lives. She understands that every student has different goals, as well as different learning styles and strategies. Speaking in a new language can be intimidating, but it is also a very rewarding experience. As such, Crystal aims to build confidence in her students through lots of interaction and practice. Moreover, she hopes to open new doors for her students and trigger the excitement of learning a new language.

Crystal is an energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys a challenge and achieving personal goals. She is very outgoing and friendly. In her spare time, Crystal loves to watch movies of different genres, read various books, and above all she loves anything that triggers excitement. She is from Shanghai but now lives alone in Singapore. The opportunity to learn new skills and work with new technology is particularly attractive to her.

More than 16 years teaching experience in Australia, Indonesia, PNG and Singapore Passionate about the Kodaly approach to Music Education and providing opportunities for students to develop a life-long love of music. 'Often a single experience will open the young soul to music for a whole lifetime' ~ Zoltan Kodaly

Johanna has taught elementary classroom Music at AIS for six years. At AIS she has regularly conducted the Year One Choir and the Upper Elementary Recorder Ensemble. In Papua New Guinea, Johanna taught Preschool to Year 7 classroom Music and worked as Preschool and Year 2 classroom teacher. She was a Preschool – Year 2 classroom teacher and Prep – Year 5 Indonesian language teacher in the Northern Territory for ten years. Johanna has conducted elementary school choirs, guitar ensemble, bamboo angklung bands, and recorder ensembles.

In her spare time she plays the trumpet in a local German band, learns French, and likes to trek in Spain and Italy.

Sets high expectations for all, to ensure every student can reach their full potential Forms and maintains strong relationships with all students, families and classroom teachers in order to facilitate a supportive, positive and nurturing learning environment

Melissa is a passionate Learning Enrichment educator, with ten years teaching experience. She began her career in Perth, Western Australia as an Early Childhood educator. In 2014 she relocated to Singapore to further her career and take on the challenge of working in an International School. Since then she has transitioned out of the classroom environment and into a Learning Support role. She works closely with students, families, teachers and outside providers to make sure all student needs are being catered for.

Melissa moved to Singapore from Perth, Western Australia with her husband in 2014. She loves to travel and exploring new places. She enjoys socialising with her family and friends, shopping, cooking and keeping active by regularly swimming and attending group fitness classes.

10 years in the field of education Passionate and committed to be a lifelong learner Strongly believes that every student is unique and has the potential for excellence

Angela has been a teacher since 2003. Her excellent grades earned her a place in Singapore’s first SAP (Special Assistance Plan) programme, which catered to academically strong students who excelled in both Mandarin as well as English. She has worked in a Montessori Preschool and Enrichment Centre, teaching children between the ages of 3 and 10. She believes that in order to learn a second language, it is important to understand the ‘soul’ of the language, as well as its cultural aspects. A learner-centred and stress free environment also helps students to be independent and responsible for their own enrichment and education.

Angela is married to Dinesh, a musician and movie script-writer. She has a 10 year old son Arkin. She loves art and craft, painting and sketching whenever she can.

Passionate Music Educator 10 years of PYP experience Choral Specialist

Annette has been teaching Music for both secondary and elementary since 1990, commencing in Public Education in country New South Wales and moving into International Education in 2000 with a 3 year contract at AIS. She completed a teaching contract in Sri Lanka before returning to AIS in 2005.

Annette loves living in Asia as it allows so many rich travel and cultural experiences.

More than 20 years teaching experience in Australia, Singapore and China Delivers language education in a fun, interactive and engaging way Believes in utilising her experience, passion and love of teaching Mandarin in a quality educational environment, enabling students to reach their Mandarin learning potential, aims and objectives

Jun is an experienced language teacher having taught Mandarin for more than 20 years to all age groups from Preschool through Primary, Secondary and Tertiary streams within Australia, Singapore and China. Prior to joining AIS, Jun was a Business Manager operating her own Mandarin language education centre in Brisbane. She has a passion to help her students to develop their understanding and appreciation in Chinese language and culture.

Jun thoroughly enjoys living in Singapore and has a keen interest in travelling and assisting her husband in his participation of regular ultra-marathon races throughout the world whilst experiencing different cultures.

More than 12 years teaching languages in Australia and Singapore, including Mandarin, Indonesian and French. Passionate about languages and a quality approach to language teaching and learning methodologies and pedagogy. Excited about the intersection between information technology and language learning.

Rodney taught at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar in Melbourne Victoria prior to joining AIS. He has also taught a variety of different languages in the adult education and private sectors.

Rodney has travelled widely and lived in numerous countries.