• 30 years of experience in education, including 15 years' leadership experience.

• The former Headmaster at Victoria English School as well as International School of Indiana, both schools ranked top in their area.

• The former Deputy Head of Utahloy International School and Principal of its secondary school div.

• IB Diploma Examiner, IB MYP assessment moderator & School Consultant, workshop leader and evaluator.

· Joined ISA Tianhe in 2016 and helped to establish the first of the ISA schools.  

· 30 years' experience in Primary and Early Years schools in the UK, the British Embassy School in Greece and the British School of Moscow in Russia.  

· TYCEMC teacher trainer and Lexis Ed­ucation alumni; IB Leadership and PYP training.  

• Before joining the Liwan campus, Angela was the Early Years Coordinator and a member of the Senior Leadership Team at ISA Tianhe Campus. During this time, she developed a successful Early Years program and led the Tianhe Early Years department and teaching team to ensure all children, aged from two to six years, received quality teaching, and learning in a creative, safe environment. Now as the Principal of Early Years, she is very glad to have the opportunity to bring the ISA Early Years project to the Liwan campus.

• Angela has over 21 years of teaching experience in the UK, Middle East, and China and specializes in early years education. She has chosen to specialize in early childhood education because she is passionate about creating a teaching and learning environment that recognises and supports the uniqueness of every child and builds strong foundations for a love of lifelong learning.

• As the Early Years coordinator of ISA Tianhe, Caroline brings over 16 years of education experience to our school. Caroline became a member of ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou in 2018. Throughout her career, she has worked in Primary and Early Years schools in Ireland, UK and Hong Kong, as well as Early Childhood Centers in USA. Caroline graduated from Queens University of Belfast with both a BA Hons in Psychology and then later returned to complete her Masters Degree in Education. She studied for her Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Bath Spa.

• Caroline has trained in Special Education Needs provision and holds various IB certificates, as well as those specific for teaching English to second language learners. Caroline has held a mentor and supervisor role supporting colleagues who are completing their Postgraduate Certificate of Education. She enjoys forming close relationships with students, parents and co-workers to ensure all members of the ISA Tianhe school community feel seen, heard and valued.

•Pamela has been in the education industry for over ten years and is currently the Teaching Affairs Management Coordinator & Associate Teacher & Classroom Assistant Coordinator at ISA Tianhe. She has many years of experience working in international schools, and she is keen at international education concepts and the differences between Chinese and western education philosophies. 

•She has also attended and passed the PYP programme teacher training for IB school accreditation. As an educator, she believes that "Every child is unique" and is passionate about helping every student to know themselves and become the best they can be.

•Highly experienced Early years teacher and centre Manager

•An In-depth knowledge of Reggio and Magda Gerba Philosophies

•UK International Curriculum experience

•Close to 20 years of Experience within Early years Education centres

•Experienced within all EY age groups, teaching and leading

Lesley, New Zealand Qualified and experienced Early years teacher who believes that learning comes from play, from exploring and questioning. Lesley feels her role as an Early Childhood Educator is to evoke interest and curiosity in young minds. She feels passionate about developing positive relationships within a nurturing and stimulating environment. Her role is to provide the best quality care and service for our children, to support the implementation of the learning framework, and support the children's wellbeing, learning and development.Her personal philosophy aligns with Magder Gerber when working with babies and infants and Reggio Emilia.

•Anisa was born and raised on the island of Trinidad and Tobago. She embodies a unique blend of cultural influences, complemented by her British and Persian heritage. This multicultural background has shaped her into a true global citizen. She loves travelling and possesses a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and traditions.

•Anisa has taught in both London and Shanghai, bringing with her extensive teaching experience primarily focused on Early Years and Key Stage 1. She firmly believes in the effectiveness of child-led, play-based, and inquiry-driven learning methods. Anisa uses children's interests as a starting point for planning, ensuring a personalised learning experience for each student. Her teaching philosophy revolves around nurturing confident and self-motivated learners through the integration of play, discovery, and guided techniques. She aims to create an inclusive, enjoyable and engaging environment where children can thrive and develop as independent learners driven by their curiosity about the world around them.

• Simon holds a Bachelor's degree with Honours in law, specializing in International Law. Simon had worked and studied abroad in various countries including the United States and is currently working towards attaining his Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

• He has been working with children from the ages of two to six for over six years, teaching in schools in various Chinese cities. As an experienced Early Years Educator, Simon believes that every child learns differently and that teachers are facilitators, to inspire, develop and strengthen the interests and the uniqueness of each child. As an experienced teacher, Simon understands the challenges that come with working and developing a multi-cultural perspective. In addition Simon seeks to continually engage children's learning through participation as global citizen, learning creatively in the pursuit of excellence.

• Geneva has been working with children for over 20 years, in both Early Years and Primary classrooms. She grew up in San Francisco and graduated from New York University with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree and followed this with a Post Graduate Certificate of Education. 

• Geneva is new to Guangzhou and very excited to be teaching at ISA Liwan! She has taught both American and English curriculum using the IB framework, and is committed to providing exciting learning opporutnities for her students to develop a love of learning.

•Sandy Buckner- Basil is a USA/International Educator with over twenty-five years' experience. She has been a KG2 Coordinator and Grade Level Leader in her previous schools. She has a Masters with Honors in Special Needs from Kaplan University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Cincinnati. She also has a TESOL certification.

•Sandy is an experienced international teacher with a passion for deveoping the potential of every child. She is happy to be part of the ISA Liwan family.

•Diego comes from Toronto, Canada and has been teaching physical education at international schools for more than 25 years. He has worked in 11 different countries: Bolivia, Canada, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Myanmar, Peru, Thailand, Turkey, Venezuela and now about to start his 8th year teaching in China.

•Diego is eager to promote lifelong fitness, and the love of sport, for the students of the early years programme. He hopes to harness their energy in a positive manner, to create an exciting, interactive, individualized physical education programme for each student.

•Teaching Chinese as a foreign language major, BA. National Kindergarten Teacher Qualification, Middle school Chinese Teacher Qualification, Jolly Phonics Teaching Certificate.

10 years’ experience in early years teaching.

•Early Years expert in mainstream international curricula (EYFS, IEYC, Chinese language teaching)

•Once worked in a well-known K12 international school in Guangzhou, a bilingual kindergarten and a local school.She bases her teaching methods on the idea that children learn best when they are having fun and are comfortable.Respect positive discipline, acknowledge the individuality of the children, and provide them with ongoing assistance and support.

• 8 years working experience in  early childhood education.

• Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English

• Bacholer's degree, CET 6, Primary School Chinese Teacher Qualification，kindergarten teacher Qualification.

• As an AT in international kindergarten for 2 years.

• Have experience in teaching Jolly phonics.

• Fluent in Cantonese,Mandarin and English.

• Create an environment of warmth and care while using my experience and expertise to help children nurture their natural skills in learning and socializing so they can maximize their talents and abilities.

• Good at fostering student curiosity through hands-on activities and book reading.

• Respect students' differences，strives to treat students as individuals and to help each one to schieve their full potential.

• A TESOL qualified teacher with an overall experience of 12 years.

• Worked in the industry before switching to the education field.

•  One year experience as the primary Executive Assistant.

• As a caring, dedicated and passionate associate teacher, I am deeply committed to providing creative, high quality and able support to the Homeroom teacher/specialist teachers in order to instil a love of learning in the students.

• I aspire to become a full-time EAL teacher in the near future. Keeping my goals in mind, I am currently working on my master's degree.

• 4 years working experience at international schools

• Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English 

• 5 years teaching experience in IB Diphoma Programme.

• Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

• 8 years working experience in  early childhood education.

• Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and English

• Graduated with a master's degree from Comias University in Spain, specializing in Child Education. Holds one year of teaching experience and three years of working in school. 

• Fluent in English and Spanish.

• Dan LaSpina was born and raised in Chicago, in the heart of the USA. He has a Bachelor of Arts in management, minor in human resources. After discovering his love for education, he earned a teaching English as a foreign language certification, then a postgraduate degree of education and finally a Master of Arts in educational leadership and change. He has worked in three IB schools and received three unique IB certifications.

• After working many years as a homeroom teacher, he decided to turn his focus to teaching STEM, and through the University of San Diego, earned a STEM teaching for tomorrow’ s innovators certificate. After teaching for 13 years, he hopes to foster creativity and develop every student into an innovator.

• Darryl holds a Bachelor of Teaching from Deakin University and has 7 years experience specializing in music and drama. He has spent most of his career as a professional actor performing in national touring productions such as ‘Les Miserables’ , ‘Chess’ , ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ and toured with Sarah Brightman in the Australasian tour of ‘The music of Andrew Lloyd Webber’ .

• A dynamic performer and multi-instrumentalist, he also co-created the global operatic sensation ‘The Three Waiters’ setting up offices in Sydney, London and New York. Darryl looks forward to teaching music and working closely with the arts teachers in creating a vibrant and joyful arts experience for all students.

• Gaga received his bachelor's degree in choreography from Guangdong Ocean University's Zhongge School of Arts. He is a member of the Chinese Children's Song and Dance Society, the China Children's Music Society, and the Beijing Dance Association, as well as one of China's first professional Orff certified teachers. Gaga has been teaching dance for over 12 years. He was the Art Director of a well-known International School in Beijing for ten years and has extensive experience guiding students to study and participate in exchanges overseas.

• In 2016, he was awarded the title of “Outstanding Teacher“ in Shunyi, Beijing. In 2021, he served as the director of the Youth Palace of an International School in Changsha. His original dance work “Pinch a Big Winter Olympics Doll” won the first prize in the Beijing Primary and Secondary School Art Competition and the first prize of the original group dance of the primary school group of the group program of the 12th Student Art Festival; The original drama “Crossing the River” won the first prize of the group program of the 21st Beijing Student Art Festival.

•From the Mongolia; Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship) from the Charles Sturt University, Australia.

•Bachelor of Natural Science from the Mongolian State University Education and majored in teaching geography.

•17 years of experience in international education, including 11 years of library experience in the k-12 school library. Successfully served in various positions at the International School of Ulaanbaatar, including Community Liaison Coordinator, and Primary Library Specialist.

•Successfully served as the librarian at the Overseas Chinese

Academy of Chiway, Suzhou, China as a bilingual school.