OWIS Teaching Staff

Leena Bhatnagar transitioned from the IT sector because she wanted a more rewarding career. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Lucknow, India, a Diploma in IT Systems Management, and a Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching from Amity University.

After leaving the corporate world in 2003, Leena started teaching primary school children. Her ten-year career has taken her to progressive schools in Taipei, Istanbul, and India.

Leena believes children benefit the most from an individualised approach to learning. Every child is different, and teachers can’t approach the classroom with a one-size fits all concept.

Leena’s philosophy is a “whole child” primary curriculum rather than just focusing on academics and the three “R’s.”

Leena spends most of her time outside of the classroom travelling and learning about new cultures. She is an avid yoga practitioner, thrives on reading, and seeks to prove her amateur culinary skills.

Isvarya Hari believes globalisation is the next wave in education. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Arts Education from the University of Roehampton in England. Isvarya taught international education for more than eight years before joining the OWIS family.

She is experienced in IB, CIE, and the Reggio Emilia educational philosophies. Isvarya is a strong supporter of PYP and believes children benefit more from a stimulating environment than a bland academic curriculum. She brings creativity, technology, and new teaching strategies to her classroom.

Globalisation brought new, innovative changes to the school system. Isvarya believes these changes will have a positive impact on student success and growth. She applied to OWIS because the school embraces change rather than fight against it. Isvarya believes that collaborating with OWIS, integrating new ideas, and challenging students will empower children to become responsible citizens.

During her time away from school, you will find Isvarya reading the latest novel or creating a new art project. While her true passion is travelling and observing wildlife, she loves to explore new international cultures and cuisine with her husband.

Serinder graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a Bachelor of Science in Education with Mathematics Specialisation. She has taught in MOE schools for over 13 years. Serinder has taken on a variety of leadership and coordination roles during her teaching career, which included organising a variety of activities for a large number of students.

Serinder views teaching as an invaluable profession. Building positive and constructive relationships with students is one of the key reasons why she chose to teach. She feels these are the kind of relationships that can effectively change a life and bring the most out of an individual. She believes her role as a teacher is not only as an educator but also as a guide and mentor for her students.

Serinder is happy to be a part of the OWIS family and always looks forward to learning from her colleagues.

Travelling is one of Serinder’s favourite pastime. She enjoys travelling with her family and has so far travelled to Europe, Australia and many parts of Asia. Time with family is important to Serinder. She and her husband are proud parents of two young boys.

Samurdhi earned her Degree in Social Studies from the Open University, Sri Lanka and also has a Diploma in Teaching Early childhood and Primary Education which involved more than 6 years of studying, observing and teaching students from different age groups. It also involved various methods of teaching.

Samurdhi has eight years of experience as a Primary school teacher and also as an English Language Teacher in Sri Lanka.

She is a passionate teacher who believes that teaching and learning should be a joyful experiences in a friendly environment that encourages lifelong learners. She values individuality and the balanced development of physical, mental, emotional and social skills in students.

Samurdhi believes in differentiated learning techniques for each child in order to bring out their individual capabilities. She finds the OWIS community and the vibrant school atmosphere allow students and staff to grow in many aspects. She loves being a part of the OWIS family as she admires the school’s impact on kindness.

When Samurdhi is not engaged in teaching, she enjoys her time as a volunteer, loves nature and healthy food and takes trips with her husband. She also loves movies which are based on books.

Sue Lynn is originally from Malaysia. She has over 5 years of teaching experience in an IB International School. She first started teaching in Malaysia before moving to Singapore. She has taught in Uplands International School of Penang before moving to Fairview International School in Kuala Lumpur. She has worked in a variety of settings with children aged 5-12 years. Here at OWIS, She is the homeroom teacher for Grade 1 as well as teaching EAL (English as an Additional Language).

[Course & Subjects]

International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program - Early Childhood 1 to Grade 5 : Science, Language, Arts, Mathematics, Personal Social and Physical Education and Social Studies.

Krithika started her career as an E-learning Instructional Designer in 2000 writing storyboards and courseware for children. With rich experience in content development, she transitioned to teaching young children from 2014. Prior to OWIS, Krithika taught primary students in other Singapore international schools.

Krithika graduated with a Bachelor of Science. She also possesses a PGCEI from the University of Nottingham and the Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers.

Krithika believes in life-long learning, the spark for which is ignited during the early years of a child’s life. She also believes that a classroom environment should be challenging with opportunities to share ideas, solve problems and time for children to reflect on their own learning. OWIS provides an excellent platform to develop open-minded communicators, reflective thinkers, inquirers and competent global citizens. Krithika looks forward to facilitate such a learning journey for her students at OWIS.

She is passionate about art and yoga. Kritika loves spending time with her family and traveling during her spare time.

With versatile educational experience spanning more than a decade, Rachelyn Gordon is one of OWIS’ top-performing teachers. Her advanced education, experience, and numerous contributions speak volumes about her commitment to education. She holds a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education from James Cook University in Australia and has taught at more than six academic institutions over her career.

Rachelyn started her career as a freelance speech and drama teacher in 2015 for the Act 3 International & Periwinkle School and as a pre-school literacy and drama educator at Bambini Childcare. During this time, she wrote and produced numerous theatrical performances and concerts. Her career highlights include her role as the English language creative writing educator at The Writer’s Place and pre-service teacher at four academic institutions with distinction.

Teaching gives Rachelyn the opportunity to fulfil her dreams and expose students to diverse cultures. She believes a strong curriculum that incorporates STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), literature, and world cultures is necessary for a well-rounded education.

She believes OWIS provides students with the tools necessary for continual growth. The school’s vision for collaboration, service, and being one with the world resonates strongly with her own personal values.

An avid food connoisseur, Rachelyn loves to explore new dining experiences in Singapore. She also spends much of her free time writing children’s literature, enjoying theatrical performances, and dancing.

Marjie is originally from Glasgow, Scotland. She holds a Master of Arts degree in History. Marjie worked in HR for a time and then felt called to education. She re-qualified as a teacher and received her PGCE from London University. Marjie worked in London schools teaching Year 1, Year 2, and Year 5.

In 2008, Marjie and her family relocated to Singapore where she resumed her career as an educator, teaching English and Science to the lower primary students at the Swiss School. In 2012, Marjie and her family moved to Hong Kong where she taught Grade 1 for 4 years at the Canadian International School. The Sweeney Family has since returned to Singapore and Marjie resumed her teaching career at OWIS Nanyang.

Marjie enjoys teaching the primary years students for their natural curiosity, enthusiasm for learning and their motivation to rise to challenges. She looks forward to being in the classroom with the younger students and their excitement with every new adventure on which they embark.

Marjie’s natural energy contributes to her enthusiasm for teaching. She is the mother of 3 girls who were born into this adventurous family in Singapore, Tokyo, and London. In her spare time Marjie enjoys pilates and walking, reading historical novels and anything Italian.

Vishwany is originally from Mauritius. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Education & Care from Open University of Mauritius, Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood Education from Mauritius Institute of Education and Certificate of Pre-Primary Teacher Training from TEFL Academy.

Vishwany has 13 years working experience in the field of Education. She has been teaching at various levels in elementary school. Before joining OWIS, she worked at Fukuoka International School, Japan for 6 years where she developed a passion for Inquiry based teaching. Since she has had the opportunity to function in a variety of educational settings, she easily adapts to new situations and faculty concepts.

Teaching has always been her passion and Vishwany believes that a good relationship between a teacher and her students is built on a strong foundation of mutual understanding, respect, and trust.

Outside school, she enjoys spending time with her husband and travelling.

Bringing more than 20 years of teaching experience to OWIS, Salimah Hariyani holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pune and a Post Graduate Diploma in Child and Adolescent Psychology from Jnana Prabodhini. She has spearheaded workshops on Inquiry, Pedagogies, Transdisciplinary Approach, Assessment in PYP, and more.

Salimah started her illustrious career at the State Board in 1998 and remained at the institution until 2004. She transitioned to the IB Primary Years at Symbiosis International School from June 2007 until moving to Singapore in 2015. She also taught young learners at the British Council, Napier Road Centre.

Salimah believes “every child is unique, every day is different, and so every year is exciting with new challenges, opportunities, and learning.” These unique opportunities and helping children see the world around them brings her back year after year to teach brilliant young minds. “I want to help young learners attain their goals. Their progress gives me immense happiness, satisfaction and the drive to continue learning.”

The OWIS methodology is very special to Salimah. She believes in a strong PYP structure, and the OWIS student-centric environment is the perfect match. Salimah believes her commitment to students and the OWIS focus on holistic learning will help children realise their dreams.

When Salimah isn’t nurturing student growth, she enjoys reading and physical fitness. She strengthens her mind and spirit by participating in water sports and walking. Always the learner, she spends a good deal of her personal time upgrading her education through online media.

Mathiarasi Maslamani is a born-and-bred Singaporean who has earned double degrees in English and English Literature. With more than 9 years teaching experience and 5 in an international environment, Mathia continuously seeks to hone her teaching craft to the next level.

With considerable experience in coaching second language learners, Mathia recognises the unique situations an international classroom pose. She derives immense pleasure in overcoming the challenges of these situations and watch her students grow and become independent learners. She believes firmly that education is the best empowerment anyone can have and she aims to teach this to her students. According to Mathia, education should be an enhancing, self-realising and creative experience, and she seeks to present this in all her classes.

Mathia loves traveling and exploring lesser-known lands along with her husband. When at home, Mathia enjoys reading books and is also a proud gardener, nurturing her plants in a small but colourful balcony-garden.

Always aspiring to learn new concepts herself, Mathia hopes to continue contributing to the learning of OWIS students to the best of her ability.

Gail holds a Master's Degree in Education from Andhra University (the oldest university) in India. She has taught in international schools in Abu Dhabi and China before coming to Singapore.

Throughout the course of her teaching career, she has had wonderful opportunities in teaching diverse group of students, ranging from those with learning disabilities, those who performed at their age and those who were gifted.

With a strong passion for child learning and development, Gail's dream is to create a classroom atmosphere where children feel safe, happy and valued.

Gail looks forward to teaching at OWIS to develop a positive learning environment with solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every student.

Gail is an avid dog lover. She also loves cooking, road trips and exploring unknown places.

Angeline has over 20 years of teaching experience in both local and international educational institutions. She is a Singapore trained teacher in both local and international schools in Singapore. She has also taught in International schools in Australia, Indonesia and Thailand. Angeline has experience teaching the Singapore, British, and Australian Curricula, and has taught students from Year 1 to 12 with a broad spectrum of learning abilities and needs. Previously, she had taught IELTS, IGCSE and WACE programme to students from diverse backgrounds to prepare them for their further studies to Australia, Canada, the UK and US.

Angeline completed her Masters of Education with the National Institute of Education (Singapore) and has been keeping up with the latest development in education. Working in different countries has allowed her to interact extensively with learners from diverse backgrounds.

Angeline is happy to be teaching at OWIS which encourages teachers to enhance students' learning experience and give them a strong foundation of learning to reach their full potential.

Angeline is a firm believer in holistic education and inculcating good values. She wants her students to be independent learners, problem solvers and critical thinkers with integrity and kindness to make a difference in the world.

Fiona who is originally from Northern Ireland graduated from University of Brighton with a BA (Hons) in Physical Education with QTS. She has been working as an educator for the last 20 years and has taught across various subjects at all age levels, from Early Childhood through to Post 16, in both England and Northern Ireland.

Upon moving to Singapore, 8 years ago, Fiona has been teaching primary level in an international setting. She is currently developing her teaching career by undertaking a Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education.

Fiona is passionate about inclusive education and believes that every child belongs in a classroom community learning alongside each other and can benefit from an individualised approach to learning.

Fiona has 2 young daughters who keep her very busy! Fiona enjoys reading, travelling with her family and has a love of sport.

Jessica Xia was born and raised in Singapore. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Studies from Monash University, a Diploma in Pre-school Education Training from MMI and TESOL fron London Teacher Training College.

Coming from a family of educators, Jessica is firmly rooted in her belief that education is one of the major tools in helping young children to sculpt their futures of becoming tomorrow’s engineers, scientists, astronauts, entrepreneurs … anything that they want to be.

Equipped with substantive teacher training for children aged 1-8 years old, she has been teaching for more than 20 years, both locally and overseas in wide-ranging international school settings. She is committed to student-centred learning, and believes that an educator's mission is to make school enjoyable and exciting by providing a positive learning environment that welcomes exploration, creativity and inquiry in support of the development of the whole child.

Jessica enjoys Peranakan cuisine, swimming, cooking and pottery!

Braden is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico and has been teaching internationally since 2009, particularly in South Korea where he also met his lovely wife. Braden earned his degree in Bachelor's of Business Administration from the University of Mexico, Masters of Education from the Framingham University, Massachusetts and a K-5 Teaching Certificate from the University of West Florida.

Braden has been teaching since 2009 in South Korea and in Shenzhen, China.

Braden believes that a classroom that allows students to take an active role in their education will yield the best results. By teaching students how to be inquisitive and take risks, we are providing them with a very powerful tool. Helping our students to understand what they already know and how to connect that knowledge with new information is a skill that will help them both inside and outside the classroom. The ultimate goal in education is to create an environment where students can take what they are learning in the classroom and apply it to real world situations.

Braden is a big kid trapped in an adult body. Teaching gives him the opportunity to never stop learning, but also to have fun with his students on a daily basis as they learn new concepts and ideas together. Being able to interact with young learners is always entertaining and rewarding.

Braden enjoys cooking and likes Korean BBQ, tacos and cheesecake!

Ronan hails from the Republic of Ireland. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Dublin City University, is TEFL-certified, and has obtained certification in Math, Geography and Digital Media in the classroom.

Ronan's educational philosophy is that everyone contributes - as a student, a teacher and a learner - in his classroom. He believes in being open and finds that he regularly has things to learn from his students, just as his students learn from him. His wonderful experiences as a student and his love for knowledge inspired him to become a teacher.

Ronan joined OWIS because he wanted to be a part of OWIS' culture of kindness. He affirms that the values of OWIS align with his own and he is always happy to meet new students and teachers at OWIS who come from various cultures and backgrounds.

Ronan has a special love for pineapples and golfing!

Nausheen hails from the city of Nawabs: Hyderabad in India. She holds a Master's Degree in Teaching from University of London, a Master's Degree in Arts Education from Institute of Ismaili Studies, a Master's Degree in Psychology and Bachelor's Degree in Education from Osmania University and a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Shadan Degree College for Women.

Nausheen feels at home in Singapore after moving here, because of the warmth shown to her by Singaporeans. Nausheen was a full time teacher in India, teaching humanities to secondary students.

Nausheen's teaching philosophy is based on collaboration which encourages an inclusive environment. Through her teaching, she hopes to be an example and role-model for kindness; and inspire acts of kindness, care and love from and between the children, which gives them a sense of belonging in the class. Nausheen was inspired to be a teacher by her experience at London, which taught her to value each individual in a class as unique and a contributor in her/his own way.

She identifies with the OWIS motto of being "One with the world". In her free time, Nausheen loves traveling and spicy Indian food!

Jennifer is originally from Mumbai, India. She holds a Master's Degree in Arts, Bachelor' Degree in Education and Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Mumbai University.

Jennifer is a passionate teacher who loves an interesting and lively classroom that promotes learning. She brings over three years of experience as an IB Primary homeroom teacher. Jennifer believes in fostering a healthy classroom atmosphere where students don't only excel academically but learn from varied life experiences.

While growing up, she was fortunate to have amazing teachers who shaped her into the person she is today and inspired her to become a teacher. The most valuable lesson to her is that the difference one makes in someone's life today has a powerful ripple effect for them in the future.

Jennifer is excited to be at OWIS as she shares the same philosophy as the school of being one with the world.

She enjoys travelling and likes pizza!

Melissa hails from, as she puts it, the small State of Vermont in the USA. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Champlain College and a TESOl Certificate from American TESOL Institute.

Wanting to broaden her horizons after living in Vermont for a couple of decades, Melissa decided to experience different cultures and countries first hand. She has lived in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Egypt, prior to moving to Singapore. These opportunities have allowed her to meet a plethora of lovely people from all over the world.

After trying different 'office' jobs, Melissa (for whom, children have been a constant in life) realised that she was happiest when informing and guiding children. She feels challenged to be a better person each day, a positive role model and a life long learner. She has been living her true passion when teaching and declares that there is no such thing as being bored in this job!

Her philosophy is to teach to the whole child; meeting each child where (s)he is at; providing lessons that are appropriately challenging while also peeking the child's interest in wanting to learn.

Melissa loves "Mango with sticky rice" and Photography!

Inma graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education International Teacher Education for Primary Schools. She has taught in different local schools in Spain and Denmark and international schools in Sweden, Portugal, Denmark and Tanzania.

Inma believes that children are the future! Her most important task as a teacher is to ignite the spark that leads to a lifelong love of learning. She likes providing her students with a welcoming environment based on an atmosphere of caring, respect and risk-taking where mistakes are seen as positive steps of the learning process. She encourages her students to take responsibility for and reflect upon their own learning to support them towards becoming independent and engaged learners.

She is happy to be a part of the OWIS team because it is very diverse and inclusive, truly showing internationalism and multiculturalism.

Inma likes hiking, scuba diving, traveling and trying different cuisines from around the world.

Ekta holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts and Education from India, an International Educator's Certificate for IB Qualification from University of Windsor in Canada and is currently pursuing an English Diploma from London Teacher Training College.

Ekta has been teaching for more than 16 years and has taught at various international schools in Singapore for the last 9 years.

Ekta firmly believes that teaching is a learning journey and teachers who demonstrate curiosity, generosity and reflective thinking encourage students to achieve their goals. She strives to motivate students in ascertaining their inner strengths and discovering what truly inspires them. She encourages students to learn more actively and independently by nurturing a curiosity that goes beyond the formal curriculum, and a love for learning that stays with them through life.

Ekta is excited to be a part of OWIS family. She likes the culture of kindness within the school and feels that small acts of kindness can change the world. She strongly believes in inquiry as a leading pedagogical approach here which helps students understand how they learn best so that they become lifelong learners.

Ekta enjoys cooking new recipes and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves dancing and listening to music.

Anjali Rathi attended prestigious IB institutions in Delhi and Mumbai. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Mumbai. Anjali worked for corporations earlier but soon discovered she needed something more in her career and made the transition to the education field.

At OWIS, Anjali is the Grade 3 coordinator and believes students are like clay, ready to be moulded by teachers and parents alike. Teachers are uniquely positioned to help students realise their aspirations. Timeless stories from her students and tales of their day inspires Anjali and keeps her coming back to the classroom for more.

Setting an example inspires children to learn, and Anjali takes up this challenge every day. She loves learning new things and spends her time reading and gathering information. Anjali is often found in the classroom preparing for the next day, but she does enjoy cooking and travelling to new, exciting places.

Deepak has over 17 years of teaching experience both in local schools in Singapore and in International schools in Jakarta. He graduated from Edith Cowan University, Perth back in 1996 with a Bachelor’s in Business. He also has a Diploma in Education where he graduated from the National Institute of Education, Singapore. He taught in local schools for 5 years and in Jakarta for another 11.

His experiences include teaching Maths, English, UOI and P.E. in the Primary years.

Deepak believes that children are the heart of the matter when it comes to education. He believes that values, skills acquisition and character building are important. This is so because every child needs to be prepared for life. We live in a world where there is much change and uncertainty hence it is crucial for children to build transferrable skills that will be with them for the rest of their lives.

Deepak loves reading. He likes books on Educational management and leadership and self-help books. Sports is another area of interest for Deepak. He plays football, pool and is an avid runner. Deepak loves to travel and has been to many countries around the world.

Vanessa is an experienced and dedicated educator who has been teaching in schools across the world for over nine years. She is originally from Australia. Vanessa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Teaching/Arts, a TEFL qualification, and a Diploma of Education (Primary Teaching) from Macquarie University. She is also currently completing a Master of Education degree, majoring in International Education with The University of Sydney. She has taught a diverse range of students in London, Moscow, Tatarstan, as well as in her native country of Australia.

One of Vanessa's career highlights includes developing an initiative to promote the use of an online learning management system for staff at her previous school. Teaching allows Vanessa to inspire and engage her students in tasks and activities that build collaborative skills and a relational understanding of concepts.

She believes that adapting lesson resources to cater to various learning styles is a crucial component in helping her students make personal connections with the information taught, and subsequently having the self-confidence to apply their knowledge to future contexts. Vanessa is passionate about ensuring a holistic approach to the curriculum and students in the classroom. She strives to cultivate supportive learning environments that foster her students' academic, social and emotional wellbeing.

Vanessa is truly a world-traveller: she loves going to new places and learning about new cultures - so far, she has been to forty countries, and counting! She also enjoys volunteering at animal shelters, hiking, watching documentaries, reading about interior design and playing tennis. Vanessa is very excited to begin her new stint at the OWIS Nanyang Campus and she looks forward to exploring life in Singapore!

Jessica Saiya was born in the USA, near Chicago, to Puerto Rican parents. She earned her degree in Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Bethel University.

After experiencing her own struggles with educational excellence as a child, she learned as an adult that the potential for skills is to be built based not on natural talent or predisposition but more so on a child's drive and pursuit. She believes that children need not be limited by levels, age or ranking but instead provided with as many opportunities to practise and try again. They should be surrounded by rich vocabulary and exposed to a wide-range of valuable experiences.

One of the main inspirations to become a teacher was the joy she always had in being around and serving children. She enjoys helping others through education in order to improve their quality of life. Her mother too, who is still involved in education, is a beautiful example to her.

Jessica looks forward to working alongside her kind and qualified colleagues at OWIS. She is excited to instruct her students in developing their talents with inquiry-based experiences.

Jessica takes pleasure from reading the Bible, running and listening to music. She also enjoys a good cup of dark coffee, a simple breakfast of eggs, salads and a good Indian subji!

Preema holds a Bachelor’s degree both in Commerce and Education, and a Master’s degree in English Literature from the Jiwaji University, India. She started her teaching career in 1994. Over the course of her teaching career, Preema has taught in India for 10 years, and in IB schools in Indonesia and Tanzania for over 6 years. She has also attended many IB-PYP workshops.

Preema always had a passion for teaching, as she believes that education is the key to success. She tailors her lessons to ensure that all her students achieve their potential and are able to become well-rounded individuals.

Learning is a life-long journey and Preema believes she always learns something new from every group of students she teaches. She strongly believes in the value of outdoor and inquiry-based learning. For her, all children are unique and special in their own way and each one of them has unique strengths and varied learning styles. Preema actively encourages students to believe in themselves and realise their potential to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of their life.

Preema spends most of her time with her family, listening to music, watching football with her teenage son and loves to explore new dining experiences in Singapore.

Lavina is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of English Language and Literature from the University of London, as well as a Diploma in Education from the National Institute of Education Singapore. Lavina is also a certified examiner for PETs and KETs ESOL (the Cambridge English Speakers Exam).

An expert task juggler, Lavina attributes her ability to plan, schedule and handle many events at one time to her success in raising a family. This type of flexibility helps Lavina to address the many different learning styles and diverse personalities she encounters in her classroom. Lavina’s belief in bringing out the very best in her students is core to her teaching style. She is a lifelong learner who strives to help her students achieve their full potential academically, as well as socially. Lavina’s joy and satisfaction stem from her ability to make a difference in the lives of her students each day.

When she's not teaching her students at school, Lavina treasures time spent with her family, especially her teenage son. She believes strongly in fostering the bond between parent and child for the important role it plays in life. Lavina enjoys reading, cooking, dancing and traveling to explore new cultures.

Colin is originally from UK. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Geography (Hons) from Liverpool University, PGCE Distinction in Teaching Practice from Bristol University and a Certificate in M.A. Educational Management from Bath University.

Colin has taught in Venezuela, the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. Colin has four children, and his eldest is now an engineer!

Colin believes that students learn best when they make connections with their learning and have ownership of their progress.

A friend of Colin's parents inspired him to become a teacher and he looks forward to joining OWIS as he feels the school shares his beliefs and values. He also looks forward to guiding the students achieve more than they think they can.

Colin enjoys hiking and likes to eat any type of fish!

Adrian James Deller is originally from Leamington Spa, UK. He holds a PGCE in Primary (Specialised in Mathematics) from The University of Exeter and a Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying (Hons) from Birmingham City University.

Prior to becoming a teacher, Adrian worked as a quantity surveyor for 10 years. He took a break to spend more time with his two daughters when he relocated with his family to Malaysia. It was during this time he became involved in running a toddler activity group and decided to become a teacher. He started his career in teaching at a junior school back home and then at an international school in the Bahamas prior to moving to Singapore.

A strong believer in the value of learning as an active process, Adrian aims to provide opportunities for concepts to be experienced through inquiry and understood in context. He also believes that it is important to build relationships with the children in his class, get to know their interests as well as what motivates them to learn. Adrian plans to cater carefully for the individual needs of his students and to both support and extend all students at each level of ability.

Adrian likes working in a busy and stimulating international school like OWIS, with its unique values and an experienced and innovative staff body.

Adrian enjoys playing football, table tennis, scuba diving, tennis, cycling, travelling and reading. He also likes to eat anything spicy!

Andrea is originally from Hong Kong but spent her teenage years studying in Toronto, Canada. She has a passion for English Literature and earned her degree in Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in French with Honours (Second-Upper Division) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and a Professional Diploma in Guidance and Counselling.

Andrea aspires to create an engaging and inspiring learning community where everyone can shine in their own way. She believes that every child is uniquely talented and she looks forward to helping every student become kind, open-minded individuals. Andrea wanted to become the teacher she wished she had, when she was growing up.

Andrea looks forward to her time as an educator at OWIS and embarking on a journey of inquiry with her students.

Andrea enjoys travelling, hitting the gym and brewing coffee!

Rachel holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in Primary Teaching. She is experienced with meeting the diverse needs of students in her care.

Originally from the UK, Rachel has been teaching for thirteen years. For nine years, she taught the British curriculum in UK schools which included six years as Head of department. She has also taught international students in Russia and Malaysia.

As a classroom educator, Rachel encourages independent learning and fosters an environment to facilitate this. She enjoys creating resources and activities which enhances students' deep understanding of concepts. She is dedicated to ensuring that students are enthusiastic about their learning and try their best. Rachel finds that becoming a teacher at OWIS is an amazing opportunity for her to join with other staff and pupils to create a wonderfully diverse and friendly school community.

Rachel is a mother of one which takes up most of her time! When she gets a moment, she enjoys reading contemporary and classic literature, drawing, painting and using mixed-media. She also enjoys visiting new places, and meeting new people.

Rashmi Tourani has a passion for words. She earned her Bachelor’s in English from the City University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Hong Kong, and Master’s Degree in Literary Arts from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Rashmi’s teaching experience spans over six years at prestigious international schools. Her expertise includes Secondary and Primary English study levels.

Children benefit from an effective learning environment that stimulates and nurtures individual growth. This is where Rashmi steps in to help students grow. She advocates excellence in communication and encourages students to build lasting relationships and a passion for life-long learning.

This is why she chose to join OWIS. She believes in the OWIS approach to learning and believes the individual study methods employed in our curriculum enable students to achieve the highest standards possible. Collaboration is key to retaining information, and the group study programmes help nurture this in young children.

Rashmi loves exploring new countries, cultures, and cuisines, as long as the menu doesn’t include seafood. An avid fitness guru, Rashmi loves dancing and yoga. Her love for words is evident in her reading style. When not teaching or exercising, you will find Rashmi reading her favourite historical novel.

Karen is Australian-born and has a total of 24 years of teaching experience across Australia, Scotland and Singapore. She holds a degree in Bachelor of Arts in Education from Edith Cowan University and a TESOL Certification from Aberdeen College. She also holds a BA in Primary Education.

Karen's main focus as an international educator is to:

• Develop students to think beyond their current situation and be internationally minded people
• Instill in pupils an ownership of a deeply rooted set of profiles and attributes; so that this becomes their foundation for all future endeavours

Karen strives to unlock the hidden potential within each child, and to mould him/her into one who can contribute back to their global and immediate society.

Looking at how OWIS started and has grown, Karen believes the school and her share the same philosophy of educating young minds - by ensuring every kid gets the best out of their education path.

Karen plays tennis, dives and travels extensively. She also enjoys lamb chops and curry!

Venthan is a native of Singapore. He holds a Master's Degree in Education from NTU and a Bachelor's Degree from NUS and a Certificate of IBDP Level 1&2 Training (Chemistry) from ACS.

After majoring in Chemistry and Medical Biochemistry, Ventham worked in the private sector as an Applications Biochemist. After a 2 year stint as an Applications Biochemist, he was drawn to teaching due to his previous experiences doing relief teaching during his university vacations.

Venthan has taught for more than twenty years, with a 2-year break in between, during which he worked as an Educational Researcher while completing his Masters in Education. He has worked with students of varying educational levels and abilities across the spectrum of the Singapore education system.

Venthan's favourite food is Chicken Rice, Nasi Lemak and Fish Biriyani! He loves reading and credits his secondary and post-secondary teachers with inspiring him to become a teacher.

Siti graduated from the University of Technology, Malaysia with a Bachelor of Mathematics Education and an MSc in Information Management. She also completed Intermediate Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics and Mathematics Secondary 1 Professional Development courses, and attended Syllabus 2020 Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics professional development course.

Siti has been teaching for 15 years as a subject specialist in Mathematics and Additional Mathematics, and a Syllabus expert of National Curriculum of England and Cambridge Secondary 1 & IGCSE. Her teaching experience in boarding schools and international schools in Malaysia has given her the opportunity to design Additional Mathematics teaching modules for teachers and has exposed her to develop creative ways of teaching Mathematics.

Siti believes that teaching Math is not just about letting students know on how to do it but is it about how they understand it as well and how they are able to implement it in the real world; learning in creative and active ways enhance students' critical thinking skills.

Siti is excited to be a part of the diverse team at OWIS, and loves to hear her colleagues' teaching experiences.

Apart from teaching, Siti enjoys playing handball, badminton and futsal. She participates in running events and recently started learning Muay Thai. She also enjoyed scout activities earlier and was a National Secretary of Girl Guide Malaysia at a boarding school.

Catherine is originally from Australia and has several years of teaching experience. She has a Graduate Diploma in Education (Major in English, Minor in Humanities) from Edith Cowan university and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Catherine was drawn to OWIS' values of kindness and being One with the world. She believes every child is unique and should be given a chance to be understood - once they feel understood, children will bloom and display their talents in various ways.

Catherine loves trying different cuisines from around the world and enjoys traveling.

Veteran teacher Stephen Glover has more than 30 years of experience teaching English to high school students. He originally taught English for nine years at Lawnswood High School in Leeds, England. He spent the next 21 years teaching English Language and Literature as a Senior Teacher for the Ministry of Education at Pioneer Secondary School.

His expertise includes the secondary and ability range, and Stephen has taught GCSE, A Level in the UK, and GCE O Level in Singapore.

Stephen believes children must enjoy learning to be able to develop an interest in the curriculum. He brings new, creative ideas to the classroom and believes in making learning an enjoyable experience for students both in and outside the classroom and challenges his students with thought-provoking questions.

In his free time, Stephen enjoys reading, taking in a new film or play, and a friendly game of rugby. He’s an enthusiast about cricket, football, and tennis.

Angelo is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. He holds a degree in Master of Arts in Education from Sheffield Hallam University, Adv Certificate in Education (Technology) and National Professional Diploma in Education from North-West University, International Diploma in Computer Electronics, hardware and Network Engineering from NCC Training College and Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers from Cambridge University.

Angelo's passion is to share his knowledge with the future leaders of tomorrow. His goal is to create knowledgeable, caring students who will one day go out into the world and make a positive difference in the lives of those they are surrounded by and in the communities surrounding them.

Angelo decided to become a teacher so that he could make a difference and inspire young people to make good life choices.

Angelo looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with those he is privileged to be working with and he plans to continue to share his passion for science and technology with his students. Further to this, he aims to instil and develop key core values such as kindness, compassion and empathy that will always keep students grounded.

Angelo loves the ocean and enjoys visiting islands!

Anthony is originally from UK. He holds a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership & Management from Nottingham Trent University and a PGCE in Maths from Sheffield University.

Anthony has been teaching for 13 years in both UK and International schools.

Anthony believes all students are unique and thus each class is unique. All students bring something different to the learning community. He also believes it is his job is to provide the highest of expectations, a positive attitude and facilitate the development of each student whilst assisting them to grow mentally, socially & emotionally.

Anthony became a teacher to be able to assist students achieve their mathematical potential and spend each day with inquisitive growing minds where each day is different to the one before.

Anthony enjoys going to the gym and likes Indian food!

Gary is from England and has a BA (Hons) in Primary Education from the University of Cumbria, as well as being a qualified Youth Development worker and manager.

Gary has been teaching at OWIS for over 5 years. Prior to this, he was an educator in Kuwait. Before his stint in Kuwait, Gary was the lead Youth Development worker in a successful youth project in the North West of England. His journey into the world of teaching and working with children of all ages started in 2004.

Gary is OWIS' ever-enthusiastic CCA coordinator and is also in-charge of CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) at OWIS.

Gary's hobbies include playing football, climbing, badminton and go-karting. He is also a keen computer gamer.

[Course & Subjects]

International General Certificate of Secondary Education - Grade 6 : History/Social Studies and Geography/Environment

International General Certificate of Secondary Education - Grade 7 : PHSE, History/Social Studies and Geography/Environment

International General Certificate of Secondary Education - Grade 9 : Global Perspectives, History and Geography

International General Certificate of Secondary Education - Grade 10 : History and Geography

David is a graduate of the National University of Singapore where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, as well as the National Institute of Education to acquire his PGDE Secondary, and London Teacher Training College earning his TESOL diploma.

David’s passion for technology as a tool for teaching Maths led him to join the e-learning company 3P Learning Australia Pty Ltd where he worked for 3 years training international school teachers in Australia, Singapore, and Malaysia on how to best use Mathletics to teach Maths. David’s teaching career has also included a position as Head of Mathematics with MindChamps, a motivational institute, and teaching “O” Levels Additional and Elementary Maths at The Ministry of Education and Singapore’s local schools, and IB PYP Maths at Shanghai Singapore International School. Most recently David has taught IGCSE Additional and Extended Maths at ACS International in Jakarta.

David believes in each student achieving their best. He is a keen observer and his excellent teaching methods, effective coaching, and distinctive evaluation allow David to foster a love of learning and assist his students in reaching for the stars.

Ana is a passionate Historian and MUN (Model United Nations) trainer. She holds a degree in Bachelor of Science in Education (Social Sciences) from the Philippine Normal University and Masters of Art in Teaching History from the University of the Philippines.

She is most proud of her 3 children who are now young adults, her accomplishments as an educator and an Extended Essay & IA Adviser, and the MUN delegates she has coached, who have received awards and recognition in their conferences.

Ana believes in an education that is balanced and diverse, encouraging students to develop physically, emotionally, morally, spiritually, culturally and intellectually. She also holds the view that society will benefit from enabling its citizens to develop their talents and interests, which in turn serve the common good.

Having a mother who was successful in her career as a teacher, receiving Best Teacher awards year after year, is what inspired Ana to become one. She also enjoys working and communicating with young people as they are enthusiastic and open minded.

Ana enjoys her time at OWIS because she is able to build close personal bonds with students and staff, due to the high teacher-student ratio and small class-sizes. She also feels that OWIS' moderate fee structure enables all children to access an international curriculum.

Ana enjoys walking, listening to music and watching drama series. She also likes to eat sushi, sashimi, rendang, paella, tapas, tortilla, dumplings and laksa!

Andrew is originally from Scotland. He holds a PGCE in Primary and English Literature from Northampton University.

He is an English teacher who has worked in the private and state sectors in the UK and moved to Singapore with his wife, Rebecca and his son, Raphael.

Andrew believes that children deserve to be taught by subject specialists and he is excited to have the opportunity to focus on his passion. He hopes to develop his students into reflective writers who leave OWIS proud of how their use of language can affect their world, and capable of delighting in authors who help them reimagine it.

Growing up, Andrew's teachers had a huge impact on how he thinks and his opinion of thinking itself. They inspired him to become a teacher himself and he aspires to contribute to creating a more thoughtful world.

Andrew enjoys going to the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) to see the innovative ways Shakespeare can be reworked. He also likes fish & chips!

An English and Literature teacher by training, Jarrod has taught at various mainstream Singapore national schools since 1996. He is an MOE Teaching Scholar (Public Service Commission), with a postgraduate Diploma in Education (with Credit).

His previous appointments as Department Coordinator, English Language and Literature, have provided him with not just classroom experience but opportunities for conducting teacher and parent workshops as well.

Jarrod is credited with several firsts – pioneering the International Baccalaureate Programme at Hwa Chong International School, as well as developing the curriculum with Applied Learning Principles at the School of Science and Technology, Singapore.

Besides curriculum development, Jarrod has a deep interest in the study of social emotional learning and leadership development. Jarrod has also taught, developed and administered the curriculum for Primary and Secondary levels at various institutions.

Jarrod enjoys the teaching of English and marrying it with Media Literacy to infuse critical thinking skills and to spark discussions with broad global themes.

Neeti has been in the Education sector for over 13 years, is the HOD of the Science department at OWIS and has good experience in guiding students to achieve their aspirations.

Neeti has a Master’s degree in Microbiology from Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya University and has been trained to teach Biology, Chemistry and Science. She has been a Science teacher for Grades 6 to 12 in international and local schools in Singapore and India.

She has experience in teaching internationally recognised curricula such as Western Australia Certificate of Education-WACE, Australian National Curriculum, IGCSE (CIE & EDEXCEL), Indian CBSE and Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level. She has also completed an IBDP category 1 training. Neeti is also currently doing her Masters of Education at the National Institute of Education, NTU Singapore.

Teaching provides Neeti with an opportunity for continual learning and growth. Having taught Science to students of various abilities and nationalities has provided her with opportunities to hone her approaches to this life-essential subject. Neeti looks forward to moulding students to become caring, active and productive global citizens with a love for life-long learning and the world around them.

Neeti is excited about the programmes that One World International School offers each child to help them develop into responsible, innovative, dynamic leaders.

Neeti has two teenage daughters, plays table tennis and loves to travel for leisure with her family.

Amrutha Raman originally hails from India (Bangalore) where she earned her Bachelor’s degree and Masters degree in Microbiology from the University of Bangalore. Amrutha started her career 16 years ago as a lecturer. She has taught graduate and post graduate students and trained them in the field of Bacteriology and Industrial Microbiology. She later pursued her MBA in Industrial Relationship and Personal Management from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Affiliated to Mumbai university).

Later, Amrutha decided to slightly change her career focus as she was passionate about working with younger students and hence earned a degree in Nursery Teachers Training and Bachelor’s Degree in education.

Amrutha worked in a number of international schools in India teaching students of different age groups (Across pre primary, primary and secondary) and also worked as an assistant to a child psychologist trying to understand child psychology, while working with children with special needs.

Amrutha is excited to share her knowledge and expertise with her secondary students at OWIS. She looks forward to engaging and guiding her students to become internationally minded.

Amrutha is also a professional Indian Carnatic classical singer, a stage performer and an All India Radio artist with over twenty years experience in training students in the field of music. She loves traveling and trying authentic cuisines. Her passion to travel has taken her to various places in Asia, Europe and Africa. She enjoys physical fitness with her family and loves cycling, scuba diving, hiking, camping, playing badminton and dancing. Married to a software engineer, Amrutha and her husband are proud parents to their son, Ruthvik.

Sanhita hails from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, in India. She holds a Master's Degree in Geography from Banaras Hindu University and Bachelor's Degree in Geography from Calcutta University and an IBDP CAT1 Training for Geography Certificate from IB.

Sanhita has several years of experience teaching secondary students. She has also been a level coordinator for senior grades and head of the exam department previously in another school.

Sanhita believes that all students are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they grow physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. In other words, a safe environment where they can share their ideas and take risks. After covering her insights on various topics, she frequently facilitates discussion among the students to help them understand each other's perspectives.

Sanhita wishes to make a difference in as many students' lives as possible through academic values and important life lessons.

Her favourite food is Biriyani and she loves music and dancing!

Dr Aparna is originally from New Delhi, India. She earned her PhD, Master's and Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry and a Bachelor's Degree in Law at University of Delhi.

Dr Aparna has research and teaching experience of over 15 years.

Her teaching philosophy draws inspiration from an old quote that states "tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn." She believes that it is experiential learning that makes the experience of learning both joyful and purposeful.

Teaching is her passion which allows her to be a lifelong learner, enabling to keep pace with the inquisitive minds of young learners.

The values of kindness and the model emphasising "One with the World" attracted her to OWIS where every member of the community is treated with respect.

Dr Aparna enjoys listening to music and likes to eat Indo-Chinese cuisine!

Susan has a Masters of Education degree from James Cook University, Australia and a teaching diploma in Early Childhood Education from MMI, London. Prior to that, Susan had acquired a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Sociology.

Susan is the Head of the English Department at OWIS and her experience includes being an English language teacher for various age groups from Kindergarten to Secondary in IB schools. She has been a keen observer of different educational techniques and methods at schools her children attended in the US and UK where she lived for more than 6 years. Her M. Ed. degree has given her an in-depth knowledge and understanding of education and teaching techniques, enabling her to fulfil her aspiration to be a recognised educator.

Susan loves spending time with her children, finding new ways to learn through play and encouraging them to have an enjoyable learning experience. She loves reading books/articles about education, and tries to keep abreast of developments from experts in this field. In her free time, she likes to exercise by practising yoga, running and zumba.

David Veronesi is Italian, born in France, studied in England and has been an educator in various international schools since 2006. He earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations & Spanish and a Master’s Degree in Social Anthropology at Sussex University in the UK. In 2006, while working at the International School of Manila (ISM) David started a post-graduate certification in teaching and education at La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. He graduated and obtained his teaching certificate in 2008.

Prior to moving to OWIS, David taught students at the International School of Manila (ISM) in the Philippines, the International School of Tanganyika (IST) in Tanzania, the European School of Brussels in Belgium and the Singapore American School (SAS).

With extensive experience in various educational frameworks, David is thrilled to be able to share his knowledge and expertise with students at OWIS. David looks forward to inspiring his students to become responsible global citizens. He strives to help each individual student fulfil their potential, thus enabling them to become lifelong learners.

Having lived in 8 different countries across four continents, David's global dexterity proves to be useful when creating relationships with third culture kids. Father of two, Emanuel and Sofia, David is passionate about outdoor activities. He enjoys passing on this passion through coaching and educational trips. Football, swimming, kite surfing, skiing, nature walks, cycling and martial arts are some of the sports he enjoys. Reading, listening to music, playing the guitar, cooking and spending time with family and friends is what relaxes him on the weekends.

Nilofer hails from Mumbai, India. She holds a Master's Degree in Teaching and an MA in Education from the University of London and Certificates in IBDP TOK CAT1 and Implementing MYP Curriculum (Humanities) from IBO.

Nilofer has worked in Mumbai at Edubridge International School as an IBMYP Humanities and IBDP ToK and HL Geography teacher. At Mozambique, she worked with a team of teachers, supporting the design and implementation of the English language, literature, language acquisition and leadership curricula.

Nilofer has also been an IB Examiner and prepared students for Model United Nations Conferences. She is an advocate for inclusive education and has been involved with students with learning difficulties in the MYP.

Nilofer believes it is important for a teacher to liaise with students, parents and other teachers, in order to build trust, positive relationships and mutual respect. She feels her responsibility is to model inspirational and innovative teaching methods for her students.

Nilofer is an avid traveller and loves finding out about and understanding different cultures of the world.

Vincent is originally from Marshall,Texas. He holds a Masters of Science Degree in Multi-Discplinary Studies from Buffalo State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Art from Iowa Wesleyan University, a Certificate in Generalist Art EC-12 from Texas Education Agency and a Certificate in Visual Arts CAT 1&2 from IB. He has been a teacher for over 15 years now.

Vincent has also received training in Mindfulness and has taught it for a year. His goal is to inspire students using the visual arts to be creative and imaginative as they colour the world. Everyday, he wants students to bring their imaginations, inspirations and intelligence into their art and into their lives.

Vincent is a vegan and enjoys a variety of plant-based foods from all over the world. He loves drawing and painting, salsa dancing, scuba diving and practising yoga.

Reshvinder is originally from Malaysia and she has been a dedicated teacher for the last 10 years teaching at various schools in Malaysia and Singapore. Reshvinder holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from University Tun Abdul Razak and a Diploma in Pre-school Education from Perdana Institute of Education.

Reshvinder believes every student is an individual with specific learning abilities, likes, dislikes and motivations. She enjoys working with children and looks forward to working with her colleagues every day as one team. She uses multiple methods of teaching (linguistic, visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to reach out to each student, according to their unique tendency.

Reshvinder has been inspired to teach, by her own teacher who was extremely patient with her and guided her academically when she needed it most.

She loves cross-stitching, exploring new places and different types of food in her spare time. Her favourite by far, though, is all types of sea food!

Yasmin started her art career through television art programmes for art enthusiasts in India. She has over 20 years of experience in Art, 15 of which she has spent teaching Art to various age groups. She is experienced in teaching PYP, MYP Art, ICSE Art, IGCSE Art & Design, Singapore MOE Art & PAL Visual Arts (Programme for Active Learning Visual arts). She believes in experimental learning by incorporating different art forms and techniques to widen one's art knowledge and skills.

Yasmin is a Postgraduate in Resource Management with Early childhood education experience. She holds a Cambridge Accreditation for IGCSE Art & Design and Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers & Trainers from CIE. She is also certified in Educational Studies from The College of Teachers, UK and is a trained professional in Portrait drawing & Western Art from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore.

Yasmin strikes a balance with traditional and digital art as she firmly believes that both these art forms are interrelated. She was privileged to be nominated for the prestigious President's Design Award 2012 and was blessed to share her school publication design works with the then Hon'ble President of Singapore Mr Tony Tan Keng Yam.

Yasmin believes OWIS’ strong commitment to its art programme is a perfect fit to unleash one’s aesthetic and creative expressions. She trains students to be expressive through art as it is a reflection of them and their technical skills are strengthened from the foundation level.

As far as her learning approach towards art is concerned, Yasmin is convinced that "Art is a process, not a product!"

Kerry is from the United Kingdom and has a BA (Hons) Degree from Nottingham Trent University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education specialising in Design Technology.

Kerry has been a teacher for over 10 years working in schools in the UK, China and Singapore. She strongly believes that all children have creative potential and as an art teacher, she is constantly looking for ways to improve her subject knowledge and pedagogical skills.

Kerry likes to set an example to her students by continuing to be a student of Art, of teaching, and of learning. She endeavours to do the very best she can in the classroom, never forgetting the influence she has on her students. She aims to instil in her students an enthusiasm for Art, for teaching, and for learning by the enthusiasm she brings to each lesson.

Kerry worked at OWIS' East campus for 5 years as a whole school Art specialist before moving to the Nanyang campus to join the Art team.

She loves to travel and has visited many countries around the world. Yoga, cooking, baking, photography and Indian food are her many passions.

Debakshi graduated with History Honours from Presidency College, Calcutta India. She obtained a Masters in History and a Bachelor of Education from Calcutta University. She went on to do a certificate in TEFL( UK), a Young Learners Certificate (British Council) and a Diploma in TESOL.

After more than 7 years of homeroom teaching in several schools in India, including DPS R K Puram, she moved to Singapore in 2010. In Singapore, she has worked as an EAL teacher in an international school.

She believes in using differentiated instruction in order to address the weaknesses, strengths and needs of each student. Her passion for second language acquisition was ignited by a deep interest in non-English speaking cultures.

Debakshi is excited to be part of the OWIS community. She is attracted by the school’s holistic approach to education and multicultural environment.

A voracious reader, Debakshi has developed a predilection for Asian literature over the years. She loves reading books by Chinese, Japanese and South Asian authors. She is a passionate dog lover and is associated with animal welfare organisations in Singapore and volunteers for them. Debakshi and her husband are proud parents to their teenage son and two dogs, adopted from local shelters.

Since graduating with a Bachelor in Special Education and a Masters in English As An Additional Language,Harbans has been teaching for over 30 years now. Her roles have been diverse and they have helped her to be a flexible practitioner. She has been a class teacher, learning support teacher as well as a special needs teacher, currently specialising in EAL.

Harbans has taught at many levels from junior to secondary. Prior to joining OWIS, Harbans spent twelve years in Singapore working at an international school. She was able to pursue her love of Phonics teaching and Phonemic awareness there. Her favourite part of her work as an educator is when Harbans sees her students' succeed and realise their potential.

At home, Harbans loves to cook and get involved with community activities.

Maelle hails from Noumea New Caledonia in France and has joined OWIS as our Full-time French teacher.

She has a Post graduate Certificate in Education (International) with Distinction from the University of Nottingham and a Master's Degree in Environmental Technology from the University of Manchester. She has several years of corporate experience in engineering, management and consulting roles. For the past few years, she has taught French at international schools in Singapore.

Preeti joins OWIS as the Head of Additional Needs. Originally from India and residing in Singapore for over 10 years now, Preeti has spent many years in the Special needs domain. She has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Special education from the Spastics Society of India, a double Masters degree in Guidance and Counselling and Education from James Cook University, Australia (Singapore campus).

Preeti has over 16 years of experience as a teacher, remedial tutor, educational therapist and educational consultant. She has extensive experience as an early intervention and learning support specialist in various schools in India, Singapore and Bali.

Kim Hoon, also known as Jennifer Galeano, graduated with a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies from Monash University (Australia), Diploma in Montessori Method of Education from Modern Montessori International (London), Diploma in Special Effects and Stage Makeup from The School of Makeup Art (Canada), Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design from California College of Arts and Crafts (USA) and Certificate in Graphic Design from Nanyang Academy of Fine Art (Singapore).

Jennifer is from Singapore. She has been teaching Visual Arts at two reputable IB international schools in Singapore for the past 11 years.

She believes that every child is a unique individual who needs an environment that is capable of nurturing their natural abilities to inquire, assist them in their search for meaning, create opportunities for learners to be independent and guiding them to take responsibility for their own learning. As an educator, she believes that her responsibility is to create that environment in order to meet learners needs to question and explore issues, concepts and ideas that are important and relevant to their lives. Teaching provides her an opportunity for continual learning and development. Her commitment as an educator is to instill a love for learning and creating in her students as she shares her own passion for learning with them.

Jennifer believes that values such as respect, humility, responsibility, resilience and integrity are key values for students. Teaching allows her to use these values as a guide to help students to discern between right and wrong and to help them make responsible choices so they that may become aware of their roles in society.

She is very excited to Head the Art department at OWIS and constantly looks forward to making new friends, new adventures and discoveries at OWIS. As a teacher for the past 22 years, visual arts and the teaching of visual arts have remained her first passion as well as her

specialty.

Jennifer loves to paint and repurpose old furniture into works of art. She also loves to travel, eat and watch movies.

An expert in Chinese and international languages, Daisy Jin adds her own personal touch to the OWIS ecosystem. She has a Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language and Bachelor of Arts in Translation of Chinese and English.

Experience is the key to teaching students to speak a foreign language. Daisy is a native Mandarin speaker and fluent in many languages. She has extensive experience as a translator and educator. She is certified to teach Mandarin Proficiency in National Grade 1B, and has experience teaching Mandarin at international schools as well as training in HSC, IGCSE, and IB curricula at the National Institute of Education.

Teaching isn’t just a career; it’s a life-long passion. Daisy was drawn to teaching because she loves the curiosity most young children demonstrate. Teaching gives her the chance to open their minds to new cultures and languages.

OWIS’ values align with Daisy’s goals as a teacher. She promotes student-oriented pedagogy that’s tailored to meet each child’s individuality. By providing a curriculum that takes every student’s interest and academic level into account, she is able to reach more individuals and help them achieve their goals.

As a language expert, Daisy enjoys learning languages and cultures of various countries. Furthermore, she loves to take key elements and flavours from her cultural experiences and bring them into the classroom.

Bringing a musical touch to OWIS, Claire Andersen is passionate about the creative arts. She found her love for music at seven after picking up a violin for the first time. She spent 15 years of her professional career teaching ensemble groups and individual music lessons at schools in Melbourne. Claire earned her Bachelor of Primary Education at Deakin University.

Claire spent much of her classroom career teaching music to students in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges before moving to Singapore in 2017 with her husband. She believes music opens doors to creativity and helps students focus. She has recently begun her Orff-Schulwerk Accreditation.

When she’s not immersing her students in a classical piece, Claire enjoys spending time with her two children. She believes physical fitness is key to a strong mind and body and regularly practices Pilates at the gym.

Since his first appointment in a school as a health and fitness coach in 2008, Glyn has fallen in love with teaching. What better job is there than that where he gets to watch the next generation of sportsmen and sportswomen develop and progress on a daily basis, and he has a direct impact on that progress! Glyn has taught Physical Education in a wide variety of schools and environments from a large state school in the United Kingdom to most recently, an international school in the hot, arid climate of Doha, Qatar.

Glyn has always enjoyed being fully involved in the schools he has worked in and has had a number of roles and responsibilities in each appointment. In the UK, in addition to teaching PE, Glyn was also a staff governor, pastoral leader and child protection officer. Most recently, prior to joining OWIS, Glyn was the Head of Physical Education and the activities co-ordinator for 3 years at a leading international school.

Glyn has a passion for health and fitness and also enjoys participating in any sport. His favourite sport, by far though, is Basketball. He believes there is an activity for everyone, even if they haven't found it yet. Glyn has an inclusive approach to sport, hoping to provide opportunity for everyone and although winning is always the goal, there is much more to learn from sport than just winning and losing. His hopes and ambitions for One World International School is keep building on its fantastic foundations and contribute to the development of the school both in Physical Education and across the wider curriculum.

[Course & Subjects]

International Baccalaureate Primary Year Program – Preparatory to Grade 5 : Personal Social and Physical Education

International General Certificate of Secondary Education – Grade 6 to 8 : Physical Education

International General Certificate of Secondary Education – Grade 6: Geography/Environment, History/Social Studies

International General Certificate of Secondary Education – Grade 9 to 10 : Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology

Shruti hails from India (Pune), where she worked for 6 years in a corporate role and transitioned to education as she wanted a satisfying and rewarding career. Shruti has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Pune and has taught primary grades for 2 years before moving to Singapore. After coming to Singapore, she pursued a Diploma in Learning Disorder Management and Child Psychology from the College of Allied Educators. She also regularly attends different workshops and training sessions.

Shruti enjoys the opportunity to guide and teach children and finds it satisfying to see their faces and expressions while they learn and experience new things. She feels that every child is unique, and their individuality must be respected and understood so that they achieve their potential. She helps students achieve success via functional and life skill using multi- sensory and multi-modality teaching approaches to bring out the best in them.

She encourages students to look beyond the four walls of the classroom and explore the world around them as a place of learning and discovery.

She is excited to be part of the OWIS family that aims to develop independent, inquiring and lifelong learners while promoting international mindedness within the school and in the community. She believes OWIS is a kind environment for students as well as teachers.

During her free time, she loves cooking and learning different art forms. She enjoys travelling and discovering diverse cultures.

Stephanie is originally from China. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English Teaching from Heze University, Certificate of 'Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages' from Confucius Institute, Certificate of 'Inquiry in the Chinese Language Foreign Classroom' from Innovative Global Education and a Certificate of 'Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom' from IBO.

Stephanie is a passionate Mandarin teacher who has more than 7 years of IB PYP and IGCSE teaching and guidance experience in international schools in Singapore and HongKong. She also has one year of Mandarin teaching experience for pre-schoolers.

Stephanie is a native Mandarin speaker who can speak English fluently. She believes that each student learns in their own unique way and uses multiple methods of teaching (linguistic, visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to reach students so that no one is left behind. Her favourite foods are dumplings and the special HongKong dimsum!

When she is not busy teaching her students Mandarin, Stephanie likes traveling, doing various handcrafts, collecting coins and stamps.

Wendy holds a Bachelor of Chinese Literature degree from Singapore University of Social Sciences. Prior to joining OWIS, Wendy taught for 5 years in Singapore schools as an MOE Registered Instructor.

Wendy believes Mandarin can be a good communication skill in today's global world. Besides developing language skills in her students, she places equivalent focus on the overall development of a student. Wendy loves to challenge students, build up their inquisitive minds through active inquiry based learning and prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Wendy enjoys spending time reading, travelling and participating in different self-enrichment and improvement activities.

Kara is a native of China. She holds a Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages from Sichuan University, Bachelor's Degree in English Education from Sichuan Normal University and a Certificate in Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom Cat 1 from IBO.

Kara's undergraduate degree in English has given her an invaluable experience in enabling her to speak English fluently and without much stress in an international environment.

She believes that a Chinese teacher in an international school needs to break through the traditional Chinese teaching mode and make creative use of advanced teaching methodologies to teach Chinese and cultivate international-mindedness.

Her EAL and Chinese (as a native language and foreign language) teaching experience helps her to have a better understanding of these two languages and cultures, which enables her to guide her students to explore Chinese language and Chinese culture with international thinking.

Kara is a big fan of painting and calligraphy and loves spicy food!

Li Wei hails from the People's Republic of China. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Arts, specialising in Preschool education from Shenyang Normal University and a Montessori Diploma from Beijing Montessori Bilingual.

Li is an experienced and dedicated educator who has been teaching for 14 years. She has taught in local Singapore schools for 9 years and in an IB school for 5 years.

Li loves to inspire her students in their learning through the use of online learning tools and interactive games. She caters her lessons according to the student's individual needs and believes that differentiation in teaching based on student needs will further foster her students’ academic, social and emotional wellbeing.

Li plays the piano, loves doing art-work and has a special love for spicy Chinese food!

Joanna holds a Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore and Bachelor's Degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Liao Ning Normal University in China.

Joanna has been teaching Mandarin language in schools in Singapore and China for almost 11 years before joining OWIS in 2018.

Joanna believes that education is the key to success for young students. As a teacher, she hopes to motivate students in ascertaining their inner strengths and abilities and discovering what truly inspires them. Joanna aims to provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages students to trust their own opinions while fostering confidence in order for students to realise their full potential.

She has learned that if students construct their own learning experiences they will not only retain information longer, but they will also become more confident in their abilities. Joanna loves working with children and wants to continue to strive to be a positive influence in their lives.

Joanna likes being part of the OWIS team to develop independent, inquiring, lifelong learners whilst fostering internationally minded individuals within the school and wider community. She believes that these are the essential qualities needed in the 21st century and are consistent with her educational philosophy.

Joanna likes traveling, cooking and gardening.

Serena Liu XiuRen holds a BA in Education, majoring in Preschool Education and Lower Primary Teaching from Shenzhen University (China) and Certificate of Music Teaching from Ministry of Education (China). After graduation, she remained in her Alma Mater, teaching in the University’s Kindergarten for 3 years before moving to Singapore with her family. While teaching in Singapore, she has attained teaching certification from ECDA (Early Childhood Development Authority) as well as IB Certification from IBO in both Category 1 and Category 3.

Serena is an experienced teacher who has been teaching in Shenzhen and Singapore for many years in both international and local schools. Serena strongly believes in the philosophy of learning through play and interaction, and has fostered many friendships with students to teach them Mandarin and share Chinese culture with them. She believes in encouraging her students to be self-motivated learners and to ask questions when in doubt. She believes she is a passionate and patient teacher and is constantly exploring new ways to ensure her students enjoy Chinese.

Out of school hours, she enjoys reading and spending time with her young family. Travelling is also one of her passions.

Erwin was born and raised in Singapore. After completing his National Service, he went to USA to pursue his degree in Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music. Upon returning to Singapore, he attended his teacher training course at Nanyang Technological University/NIE and was awarded a Diploma in Education (Music Specialist).

As a teacher, Erwin believes an ideal music lesson should be fun and engaging where students are always playing various instruments and making music. He also believes that the students should be given the opportunity to learn as many instruments as possible in the classroom such as the ukulele, acoustic guitar, keyboard, pitch and non-pitched percussion instruments. With this is done, children learn to use instruments as a tool, to not just perform but also compose and analyse music. All students should participate in as many performances as possible because from these performance experiences, they will become more confident, disciplined and committed to giving their best. They will understand how music works as Art and they will be able to appreciate music better.

Erwin's history teacher who taught him A Level History inspired him to become a teacher himself. He can never forget all the efforts his history teacher put in to get him to where he is today.

Erwin believes OWIS has a bright future as a leading international school in Singapore. He is happy to be a part of this growing community and also to continue grooming future talents.

Erwin enjoys travelling, road trips and likes Malay, Indonesian, Middle East, Indian and Western food!

Cindy has been living in Singapore since 2014 with her family. Her two children, Floris and Roos, also attend One World International School. In Singapore, Cindy taught at other international schools before joining one World International School as a music teacher.

In the Netherlands, Cindy studied at the Conservatorium Van Amsterdam to get her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1999 and she specialised in early childhood education after that. Cindy has been working for over 14 years in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools in Holland.

Cindy has conducted three adults’ choirs and privately tutored students in piano and the saxophone. In Singapore, Cindy is part of the International Festival Chorus. Her main instruments are the piano, accordion and saxophone. Cindy loves to get children enthusiastic about music all day long and she is passionate about going to concerts, hiking, traveling, road biking, running and doing triathlons.

Nancy found her love for music when she started learning piano at the age of four, and later the violin at the age of eight. She has performed in orchestras as the Concert Master and string ensembles as the lead violinist. In addition, she has performed in masterclasses, honor recitals, concerts and music festivals. She has also collaborated with several instrumentalists for various performances.

Nancy obtained her Bachelor of Music degree at the Manhattan School of Music and Master of Music at the University of Toronto (St. George). She earned her Cambridge International Certificate in Teaching and Learning (CICTL) at the GIG Education Centre and the Arts and Music Instructors Scheme (AMIS) and Co-curricular Activity Instructor in Performing Arts under the Ministry of Education (MOE).

As a pedagogue, Nancy’s teaching philosophy is to ignite students’ interest and curiosity, develop their critical-thinking skills and foster their ability to apply the skills they have learnt in class into their everyday lives. She aims for students to become active learners and take ownership of their own learning.

Prior to joining One World International School, Nancy taught at the Overseas Family School as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) Music Teacher and the Piano Pedagogy Programme at the University of Toronto (St. George) for students between the ages 5 to 7. At the Piano Pedagogy programme, she has researched and utilised the Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze methods.

Nancy enjoys reading Dan Brown’s novels, running, swimming, exploring different cuisines and travelling with her family.

Originally from Australia, Alicia is a sports, fitness and dance enthusiast. In her role as a Physical education teacher at OWIS, Alicia loves working with students of all ages and getting students interested in sports, fitness and healthy lifestyles.

Ali (as she is known at OWIS) has double Bachelor degrees in Human movement and Teaching from Charles Stuart University, Australia. She is very excited to be able to share her enthusiasm and knowledge of fitness and sports with all her students at OWIS and encourage them in their path towards a healthy lifestyle.

Darren graduated with Masters degree in Exercise Science from Edith Cowan University and a Bachelor degree in Social Science from Charles Stuart University in Australia. He is also a certified Welmed and Fitness trainer, Technical Education teacher, Fitness Instructor, NAPFA Tester and Beep Tester.

Darren has taught Physical Education and has been the head of the department in Singapore schools. He also had an opportunity to be part of a non-profit organisation dealing with intellectual disabled athletes based in Washington DC and Singapore.

Darren firmly believes that all children are raw pieces of diamond and with polishing, they will dazzle and shine. He is also a strong believer in 'inclusive' sports where all athletes are treated equally regardless of their physical ability, and must have access to equal opportunity to participate in any form of sporting events and activities.

Darren has represented Singapore in Rowing in the 2005 SEA Games that took place in Philippines. He still maintains this sport and works out in the gym to stay in shape. Darren spends his weekends volunteering at a local elderly nursing home. He also likes to read books and play the drums.

Jacinta studied in Australia where she earned her Bachelor’s Teaching Degree in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies from the University of Australia.

Jacinta is excited to be able to share her knowledge and expertise in health and sports with students at OWIS Nanyang. Jacinta looks forward to educating them on living a healthy and balanced lifestyle through staying active. She strives to help each individual student create a positive mindset towards sports and outdoor activities and fostering their ability and skills to become lifelong learners and incredible human beings who are worthy of making a long-lasting impact in the world.

Jacinta enjoys being outdoors, she loves nature and is constantly involved in some sort of physical fitness related activity such as rock climbing.

She is currently training to be a ninja warrior and hopes to compete in the near future. When not active, Jacinta likes reading novels, and hanging out with friends and her dog Ringgo.

Jacinta is excited to be a part of the OWIS community!

Surya Raman graduated from National Institute of Education, NTU, Singapore as a Physical Educator and has been teaching in Ministry of Education schools for more than 7 years. He loves the outdoors and strives to teach PE in creative and engaging ways to all his students.

He is excited to be able to share his knowledge and expertise in sports science with OWIS students. He believes that through sports and PE, students will be able to create a positive mindset and become great individuals in society.

Surya Raman enjoys being outdoors; he is an avid surfer and is into fitness (at the gym). His forte is soccer and he plays the sport every weekend. When not active, he loves listening to music and hanging out with his friends. He is excited to be a part of the awesome OWIS community!

Alison is originally from Australia and has 7 years of teaching experience, 6 of which was in her field of Physical Education and she spent 1 special year teaching High School Science. She has a Bachelor of Health Science (Majoring in Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) from the University of Western Sydney and a Master of teaching from the University of Western Sydney.

Alison is excited to educate the students at OWIS on what it means to have a healthy and balanced lifestyle, which they can carry with them throughout their life. She has a real passion for sport/physical activity and hopes to encourage more students to be active and develop a lifelong love for sport.

Alison is looking forward to her time at OWIS as she loves the school’s values, especially kindness, that the school surrounds itself with. She is excited to be part of such a diverse community.

Alison loves playing any sport, netball and football (soccer) being her favourite. When she has the time, she loves reading books and travelling around South East Asia. So far she has travelled to 6 different countries and hopes to explore more in the coming years.

Divya moved to Singapore from India 12 years ago and is a proud Singapore citizen. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English Hons, a Master’s Degree in Educational Studies from the University of Adelaide and the Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers.

Prior to moving to Singapore, she stayed in East Africa - Kampala, Uganda with her family and taught there in kindergarten for about 5 years. When she came to Singapore, she upgraded her qualifications and taught as a Montessori teacher for 2 years.

She also taught primary students for 3 years in an international school in Singapore and completed an IB PYP training programme. She is very excited to share her knowledge with students at OWIS Nanyang. She believes that in our competitive society it is important for students to not only receive a solid education, but to work with someone who is sensitive to their individual needs. She looks forward to helping each student become a caring human being, a positive thinker and lifelong learner.

Divya loves to travel and explore the culture and cuisine of other countries. She also enjoys reading astrology books. She and her husband are proud of their daughter, Varsha, who is a business and accounts student at NTU, Singapore.