Ken received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Central Queensland University. Ken has over 16 years of homeroom teaching experience; he taught primary year levels in Australia and International schools in Oman and China. Ken joined ISA Tianhe in 2019, this will be his third year at ISA Tianhe, and he is a primary homeroom teacher currently. Ken has a passion for working with our learners, helping each child progress in all areas of their development—academic, social, language, and motor— a challenge that Ken accepts daily. He strives to create a community of learners that nurtures this growth in a positive, fun environment.

Ken 在中央昆士兰大学获得了教育学学士学位。他有超过 16 年的主班老师工作经验，在澳大利亚、阿曼及中国的国际学校教授小学课程。Ken 于 2019 年加入爱莎天河，今年是他在爱莎的第三年，目前担任小学的主班老师。Ken 对能够与学生相处的工作充满热情，他帮助每个孩子在学术、社交、语言和运动等各方面取得发展，这也是 Ken 每日工作的目标。他努力创造一个学习者社区，并在一个积极、有趣的环境中培养孩子。

An experienced, creative and adaptable educator with over 20 years in the profession, working with the IB (PYP), Matthew attended the University of Washington, graduating with a BA in Early Childhood Psychology. A son of American diplomats and native of Southern California, Matthew r found his home and second language in China working within the international schooling system, at several notable schools. He looks forward to introducing his students to a “Clear Hearts, Full Minds, No Boundaries” mentality and is beyond excited to be a member of the ISA Tianhe team.

Matthew 是一位经验丰富、富有创造性和适应性的教育工作者，他在国际文凭小学项目领域（PYP）工作了20 多年。他在华盛顿大学就读，毕业时获得了幼儿心理学学士学位。作为一个美国外交官的儿子和南加州人，Matthew 在中国安家并学会了第二语言，并在国际教育系统下的几所著名学校工作。他期待着向他的学生们传递 " 内心澄澈、思想饱满、壮心无涯 " 的精神，并非常激动能成为爱莎天河大家庭的一员。

Tara has been living and teaching in China for more than 5 years now. Prior to her teaching career in China, Tara has graduated from the University College Cork in Ireland with a degree in Social Science. Tara was in education in Ireland before bring in her teaching skills to China 5 years ago, where she has been teaching young children, focusing on skills that improves critical thinking, creativity and raising awareness and understanding of the world. 

With all she has achieved thus far, Tara continues aiming to teach her students in a positive, encouraging environment, focusing on independent learning. She believes that learning takes place both in the classroom and at home, leading her to work closely with parents, keeping them informed to better help their children be the best they can be. 

Tara 在中国生活和教学已经超过 5 年了。她毕业于爱尔兰科克大学，获得社会科学学位。在来中国教学前，Tara 在爱尔兰从事教育工作。她一直教孩子们专注于提高批判性思维、创造力和提高对世界的认识和理解的技能。虽然 Tara 已经有所成就，但她将继续致力于为学生创造一个充满积极性和鼓励性的教育环境，培养学生学会独立学习的能力。她相信，学习是课堂和家庭中同时进行的，这促使她希望与家长密切沟通，让家长了解学生的学习情况，以便更好地帮助孩子们成为最好的自己。

Carly has moved around the world most of her life where she was able to experience diverse cultures and new languages in places such as Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Colombia. She moved back to Colombia in 2018, which is where her teaching experience started. Carly brings her 4 years of experience teaching primary in an international school to ISA Tianhe and is excited to be joining the ISA family, and living and working in China. 

Carly graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Major in English Language and a Minor in Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. She has a Masters from the University of Ottawa in Early Childhood Education, specializing in Teaching and Learning. Carly always aims to create a safe and fun learning environment for her students, while also striving for a challenging and dynamic academic atmosphere.

Carly 曾大部分时间都在世界各地如委内瑞拉、沙特阿拉伯、加拿大和哥伦比亚等地体验不同的文化和语言。2018 年，她回到哥伦比亚并开始了她的教学生涯。Carly 拥有 4 年的小学国际教育经验，她很高兴能够加入爱莎天河大家庭并对未来在中国的生活充满期待。Carly 毕业于不列颠哥伦比亚大学，主修英语语言，辅修家庭教育和幼儿教育。Carly 拥有幼儿教育硕士学位，主修教学与学习。Carly 始终致力于为学生创造一个安全有趣且富有挑战和活力的学习氛围。

Renee has been with ISA Tianhe for 2 years and continues with us in the role of primary homeroom teacher and our Student Council Coordinator. She brings with her international experience from 6 countries and works to continue developing our school culture through expanding activities and charitable events. With an BA (Hons) degree from Canada and a Master of Teaching degree from Australia, Renee is able to provide a unique learning environment for her students. She is also certified in Special Education, allowing her to meet the needs of all students through differentiated learning. Renee works hard to develop action-oriented students in a vibrant and caring class community.

Renee 已经在爱莎天河工作了 2 年，并继续担任小学主班教师和学生会协调员的职务。她拥有来自 6 个国家的国际经验，并致力于通过拓展校内活动和慈善活动来促进学校文化的发展。Renee 拥有加拿大的文学士（荣誉）学位和澳大利亚的教学硕士学位，能够为她的学生提供独特的学习环境。她还获得了特殊教育证书，使她能够通过差异化教学满足所有学生的需求。Renee 努力工作，在一个充满活力和关爱的班级社区中培养以行动为导向的学生。

Tom has been teaching in China for over 5 years. He has worked in a variety of learning environments, including IB and Reggio Emilia schools. Tom has acquired a range of skills which he uses to create engaging lessons for students. 

Having graduated from Cork Institute of Technology in 2016 with a BA Hons., Tom has gone on to receive a Postgraduate Certificate of Education from the University of Nottingham, where he is currently enrolled in the MA Educational Leadership and Management programme. Tom is also an IB certified teacher with a passion for inquiry-based learning.

Tom 在中国有 5 年多的教学经验，曾在各种教育体系下工作，包括 IB 和 Reggio Emilia 学校。Tom 教学经验丰富，因材施教，他的课堂总是引人入胜。Tom 在2016 年毕业于科克理工学院，获得荣誉学士学位，也取得了诺丁汉大学研究生教育证书。目前 Tom 正在学习诺丁汉大学的教育领导与管理硕士课程。同时 Tom还是一名 IB 认证的教师，对探究式学习充满热情。

Daniel is excited to start his 12th year in Guangzhou at ISA Tianhe! He has taught kindergarten up to high school, but believes that primary is the most fascinating age to teach. He believes that a positive, encouraging, and curious class is the best class! 

Daniel has a bachelor’s degree and a PGCE from Sunderland University and his master’s degree in educational management from the Education University of Hong Kong. He also has received multiple IB certifications. He is excited to teach at ISA Tianhe and is sure it will be a great journey! 

Daniel 很高兴可以在爱莎天河学校开启他在广州的第 十二个年头！Daniel 教过从幼儿园到高中的学生，但 认为小学是最吸引人的教学阶段。他认为一个积极向上、 鼓舞人心和充满好奇心的班级才是一个好的班级！Daniel 拥有学士学位，并且在桑德兰大学获得 PGCE 证书，并在香港教育大学获得教育管理硕士学位，同时 还获得了多项 IB 认证。Daniel 很期待在爱莎天河教书， 相信这将是一段很棒的经历！

Tristan moved to Guangzhou after graduating and has been teaching in Primary schools around Guangzhou for the past 5 years, with the past 3 years being in an IB PYP setting. He is familiar with the ISA Tianhe family, having worked in their Summer School programme for the past 3 years as a homeroom. Tristan graduated from the University of Stellenbosch with a Bachelor of Commerce and a post graduate diploma in Pre & Primary teaching. He always works towards having a positive classroom environment that encourages collaboration and builds friendships to ensure that everyone is enjoying their journey of being a lifelong learner.

Tristan 毕业后便来到了广州。在过去的 5 年里，他一直在广州的小学任教，其中的 3 年在国际文凭小学（IB PYP）环境下工作。他对爱莎天河非常熟悉，他曾连续三年在学校的暑期班担任主班老师。Tristan 毕业于斯泰伦博斯大学，拥有商业学士学位和学前与小学教学的研究生文凭。他一直致力于为学生建立一个积极的课堂环境，鼓励合作和与学生建立友好的关系，以确保每位学生都能享受成为终身学习者的旅程。

Debbie has over ten years of teaching experience across a range of different international schools. She graduated from the University of Stirling with a BA Hons in Professional Primary Education with a specialism in Modern Languages in 2012. She has previously worked in Scotland, Russia, Thailand and Colombia teaching year groups across KS1 and 2 and Coordinating leadership of a range of Subjects, including Primary English Coordinator. Debbie's philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. She aims to create the type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential, by providing a safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks.

Debbie 有十多年各类国际学校教学经验， 2012 年毕业于斯特林大学，获得专业小学教育荣誉学士学位，主修现代语言。她曾在苏格兰、俄罗斯、泰国和哥伦比亚教授小学的课程，并协调领导一系列的科目，包括小学英语协调员。Debbie 的教育理念是，每一个孩子都是独特的，要为他们营造激人奋进的教育环境，让孩子们从身体、心理、情感和社交等方面成长。Debbie 旨在给孩子们提供安全舒适的学习氛围，孩子们可以勇敢且自由地分享自己的想法，并不断激发孩子们的潜能。

Oliver brings over 6 years of educational experience to ISA Tianhe International School. Most recently, he worked in Primary in Kuwait and, as such, brings a wealth of international experience to the role. 

Oliver graduated from Middlesex University with a BA Hons. Post-graduation, he achieved Qualified Teacher Status with NQT through the Teaching Regulation Authority of the United Kingdom. He firmly believes in supporting his students to access their full potential through inquiry-based learning in a fun, inclusive and respectful learning environment.

Oliver 有着超过 6 年的教学经验。他先前在科威特的小学任教给他带来了丰富的国际经验。Oliver 毕业于密德萨斯大学，获得荣誉学士学位。毕业后，他取得了英国教学监管局认证的 NQT 合格教师资格。他致力于为学生提供一个有趣、包容和尊重的学习环境，让学生在探究式学习中实现潜力发展和个人成长。