Who works in Pre-Kindergarten?

The Ladybug Class Erika Mendoza - Class teacher I am an Early Childhood teacher and I come originally from Peru. I have worked as a Kindergarten and a Pre-K teacher in South America for 7 years. Before coming to the Netherlands I have worked for 3 years in the US as a Pre-K teacher. This is my third year working for ISA and I am enjoying it very much. Carol Saroinsong Class assistant I started working at ISA in 1991 and worked in Kindergarten, Pre-K and the Lower School library. I have a degree in English literature. I have worked in Jakarta International School for 3 years before moving to the Netherlands.

The Busy Bees Class Glenn Billingham Class teacher Im originally from the UK, and currently enjoying my second spell in Amsterdam. Having taught in Italy, Colombia, South Korea, and the UK, I really enjoy the international element here at ISA. Ive been teaching for 4 years, and have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Grade One. Along with my teaching degree, I also have a degree in Sport Science, and a Teaching English as a Second Language certification. Patricia Lowery Bianchi Class assistant I have been working at ISA since 2008 with the 3-6 year old age group. I started as a substitute teacher assistant while studying for my Certificate in Pre- School Education. Last August I joined I.S.A. on a full time basis in Pre-school leaving behind a career of 15 years as an economist in the financial world. I am from Chile but have lived in the U.K. and The Netherlands for most of my life. I am married and have a daughter and a son, who both graduated from ISA and are currently living abroad. The Butterfly Class Kati Palsynaho- Class teacher I am an Early Childhood specialist and have been at ISA for 14 years. I am originally from Finland where I taught in several schools and in an Adaptation Centre for disabled children. I have 20 years experience in working with children. I am married with 3 children; one boy of 5 years old and 3 and 1 year old girls. Brittany Vierling - Class teacher I came to the Netherlands and ISA last year, starting as a substitute teacher for the lower school. I am originally from the United States and have experience teaching the 4-5 year old age group in both South Korea and my home country. I have a teaching degree in K-12 English as an additional language as well as a masters degree in education. Emma Berkhemer- Class assistant I am Dutch and have lived abroad most of my life. I have worked as an assistant in Venezuela and have worked at I.S.A. for 16 years. I am married and have two grown up children currently studying at University.

The Dragonfly Class

Michelle Thomas Class teacher It is with great excitement that I begin my first year teaching at ISA. This is my seventh year teaching and I specialize in early childhood and elementary education. I have a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and my teaching license includes endorsements in elementary education, culturally and linguistically diverse education and educational leadership. Mirella Ho - Class assistant I am from England. I have lived in Holland for 15 years with my two sons who are both at university. In previous years at ISA I was employed as a substitute teacher, I taught Kindergarten and grade 3. This is my tenth year at the ISA, I have worked 4 years as an assistant in Pre-School and looking forward to joining the Pre-Kindergarten team. Pappu Mukherjee Class assistant

I am from India. I transitioned from a parent to a staff member at ISA seven years ago. I have been working as a substitute and also a pre-school assistant since 2007. I have an undergraduate degree in Physics and a graduate Diploma in software management. Despite a very different background as a software person in an international company I am enjoying every minute here. Single Subject Teachers

Terry Penalver English (English Additional Language teacher all classes) I have been teaching at the I.S.A. for 16 years. I have a special interest in Early Years education and language development .I have two bilingual children and have lived in the Netherlands for a very long time.. Every morning I will be working in one of the 4 Pre-K classes supporting the Pre-K language programme. I also work with small groups of children in my own classroom

which is just along the corridor from the Pre-K area. Im looking forward to finding out how many languages the children can speak!

Aideen Nolan - Music teacher Butterflies and Busy Bees I have been teaching Early Childhood music at I.S.A since 1993, having moved here from Ireland. I also teach Violin, as a member of the ISA Music Academy. I have the pleasure of Singing, Dancing and Playing (instruments and musical games) with the children of Pre Kindergarten, nurturing their natural love to move and engage musically with the world around them.

Judy OCallaghan - Music teacher Dragonflies and Ladybugs, I have been teaching Early Childhood music at ISA since 2004. l also teach music in Middle school at ISA. I moved to the Netherlands in 1990 and have two daughters studying at Universities in Utrecht and in Leidan.

Frankie Rees- Creative Arts teacher (Atelierista to all classes) I have been an Early Years teacher and Art teacher at ISA since 1999. I am from the UK and have 3 children. 13 year old twins and a 4 year old. This year in the new building we are lucky enough to have an Atelier ( an art studio ) for our youngest artists. I will be the artist / teacher ( known as an Atelierista) working in the early childhood atelier. It will be a creative space for exploration, creation and discovery.

Margreet PE Teacher for the Dragonflies M,T,W,F I am Dutch and came to ISA in 2003, after my stay in France. I started working in the PE department as a teacher after school gymnastics and as a substitute. Later I added teaching swimming and French to my activities. This year I will be a full time PE teacher. I have a grown up son who lives in Amsterdam with his Mexican girlfriend. Lotte I have been teaching at ISA as a member of the lower school PE department since 2009 and I am Dutch. I started working in the PE department as a substitute teacher, an after school activity teacher and as a Swim- and Track & Field coach. I taught in two Primary schools in the Netherlands but will be working as a full time PE teacher at ISA this year.

Raquel PE Teacher for the Dragonflies TH I have been teaching at ISA since 2006 as a member of the Upper School Physical Education Department. This year I will be teaching Physical Education in the Lower School. Before coming to ISA I taught in two other International Schools, both in Upper and Lower School. I have over 16 year teaching experience. I am Spanish, married and I have two trilingual children; one girl of 7 and one boy of 3.

Maaike - Dutch teacher I was born and raised in the east of Holland. After my teacher training I moved to to Amsterdam to work in the British School of Amsterdam for four years. After these four years I moved to Taipei teaching Dutch and EAL. I have been in ISA since 2003 teaching Art and Dutch to all different grade levels. Since two years I am the Coordinator of the Lower School Additional Language Department. I am looking forward teaching your child Dutch words, songs and poems!

Eveline Hofland - Dutch Teacher My name is Eveline Hofland and this is my third year teaching Dutch at ISA. ISA is the fifth international school I've worked at. I am Dutch and my family is from the Hague. My husband is American and Dutch and works in the upper school as the assisted head. My

daughters Sophie and Eva are in grades 8 and 4 at ISA. I love teaching PK students at ISA and look forward to getting to know your kids. Please feel free to email me with questions any time.

Annette Graf Dutch Teacher for the Dragonflies Anne Boone Early Childhood Librarian (All classes)

We are looking forward to a wonderful year in Pre-Kindergarten.