EEA Homeroom Teacher
Kaitlin Swala
Kaitlin is a passionate food enthusiast who balances her love for cuisine with outdoor activities like hiking. Despite being a self-professed terrible singer, she enjoys singing to her children and colleagues daily. As an Early Years Specialist, Kaitlin prioritizes creating an environment where learners can develop conceptual understanding through their interests and inquiries. Originally from the United States, she has taught in various countries across Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central and Northern America.
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EEB Homeroom Teacher
Nancy Campbell
Nancy is originally from Vermont, USA and has taught in Italy and Kuwait. As an educator, her goal is to prepare her students for their future lives as global citizens. Nancy feels that students learn best when they are playing in a safe, engaging, and fun environment where teachers work to meet them where they are and build knowledge and skills with each child. She finds joy in making up different rhymes and chants which she encourages her students to participate in.
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EEC Homeroom Teacher
Kalina Mihaylova
Kalina a passionate kindergarten teacher with a strong belief in creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. She has a unique talent for learning new languages and enjoys incorporating language learning activities into her lessons to promote cultural understanding. Additionally, she is passionate about yoga and its benefits for young children, incorporating mindfulness and movement to enhance focus and well-being in her lessons. Her love for traveling inspires her to bring the wonders of the world into the classroom, fostering curiosity and empathy. Through collaboration with colleagues, engagement with students, and partnership with parents, she strives to create a meaningful and enriching educational journey for her students.
EE4A Homeroom Teacher
Paola Gonzalez
Paola began her teaching career with aspirations to inspire young learners to their fullest. She believes that children can and do communicate in 100 languages and is committed to honoring, understanding, and making space for every language. Paola has done extensive work around socio-emotional learning as a means to know each student from within as well as its importance in developing a strong sense of identity. She also places great intentionality in her interactions and teaching environment where she is committed to ensuring all her students are heard, respected, and feel safe.
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EE4B Homeroom Teacher
Niamh Hanly
Teaching in Ireland and abroad has given Niamh a wealth of experience, and she is excited to embark on this journey with ISHCMC this year. Niamh aims to create a classroom that is both fun and challenging. She is passionate about fostering meaningful relationships with her students, as she believes these connections are essential for creating a supportive learning environment. Building strong relationships helps Niamh understand each student's unique needs and strengths, ultimately enhancing their engagement and success in the classroom.
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EE4C Homeroom Teacher
Nakita Kelley
Nikki is very excited to embark on this journey with you all this year. From America, Korea, China, and now Vietnam. All of the countries are near and dear to her. She is now hoping to gain near experiences and knowledge from everyone as she continues learning from those around her. Nikki has been teaching internationally since 2012 and is passionate about the younger years and watching them grow in leaps and bounds once given the tools to thrive.
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G2A Homeroom Teacher
Will Fenton
Will seeks to impart a holistic and engaging education where students enhance their academic abilities as well as develop their emotional and social selves in order to contribute to a positive future. Will sees each student as an individual and he is sensitive to their particular qualities and strengths which he strives to enhance through the delivery of a rich curriculum.
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G2C Homeroom Teacher
Wallace Yip
Wallace is a Certified elementary school teacher with a Master’s degree. Wallace believes in a constructivist learning philosophy that nurtures growth for the whole child (Academic/Physical/Emotional/Social/Creative).
G2D Homeroom Teacher
Susan Bartley
Susan has worked in Canada, Oman, Ukraine, Bangladesh, China, Ghana and currently at ISHCMC for her 14th year. She has taught mostly Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 but has also worked throughout the primary age range. Susan is the grade level leader for Grade 2 and coaches table tennis. She enjoys drawing, painting, reading and travelling.
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G2E Homeroom Teacher
Sherri Ottowa
As a passionate educator, Sherri strives to create student-centred learning that is fun, engaging and nurtures curiosity. She loves guiding her pupils to that ‘aha’ moment and establishing a safe and supportive environment where they feel connected and valued.
With a particular interest in language acquisition, Sherri enjoys finding creative ways to enhance English learning and ignite the students' imagination through stories. Sherri has spent most of her career teaching children in Kindergarten to Grade 2 at schools in the UK, Czech Republic, Thailand, Malaysia, and Australia and is excited to now join the dynamic and vibrant ISHCMC family in Vietnam!
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EAL - G2 Homeroom Teacher
Wiliam Anderson
William, (Mr. A) loves teaching primary school children and has been teaching for over 20 years. Teaching EAL (English as an Additional Language) is a joy for him, helping students access the learning through activities designed to be fun and engaging.