Internationally
Certified Educators

Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Anne is a highly experienced international educator who has taught in schools in the U.S., Middle East, and most recently, Dubai. She has served on the board of a UK-based children's charity, Gulf for Good, for ten years, leading the organisation as Chairwoman for five of those years. With an aspiration to create a world where equal opportunities for education are available to all, she focused her work on the UN sustainability goals of quality education, accessibility to quality healthcare and housing. Anne has traveled extensively in the developing world, volunteering in many parts of Africa and Nepal. In her spare time, she loves to hike, play padel tennis, cycle and be in nature.

As a Los Angeles native, Lauren earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from University of California, San Diego in 2003 and later obtained a California multi-subject teaching credential from California State University, Northridge in 2015. With a diverse teaching background ranging from fourth grade inclusion classrooms in California, to creating a Socratic style governance program for Green School, to middle school English instruction in Jakarta, her educational journey has been driven by a passion for fostering inclusive learning environments. Embracing a constructivist approach, Lauren believes that learning is a journey, not a race, where students construct knowledge through hands-on experiences and collaborative exploration. Beyond the classroom, Lauren brings over 22 years of ballet training and a certification as a yoga teacher, infusing creativity and mindfulness into my teaching practice.

Dorathea is a trilingual educator from Cape Town, South Africa with over 25 years of teaching experience. She moved to Indonesia after graduating and volunteered with a local school, where she developed an interest in education and a passion for special education and experiential learning in particular. She worked as a teacher at international schools for many years, before completing further studies in occupational therapy and sensory delays and achieving her dream of becoming a SenCo. Dee believes in the importance of allowing children to learn from hands-on experiences and being allowed to make mistakes to help them grow and implement the learning in their daily lives.

Sukma is from Bali, and graduated from Mahasaraswati Denpasar University with a degree in English and Education. She has experience teaching Math at Kumon Mahendradata, English at Hooray Kids and Indonesian at Green School Bali. Sukma believes education should follow a student-centred approach, and that each student is unique and possesses their own strengths and learning styles. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge, and enjoys being a learner as well. After a busy day, Sukma enjoys playing badminton or having a latte while reading a novel. 

With a Montessori teaching diploma and years of experience as an Early Years Teacher, Jessica is committed to creating dynamic learning spaces that integrate Montessori and EYFS methods. Her diverse background — half South African and half Indonesian — brings a distinctive viewpoint to education. As a mother of two wonderful girls, Jessica values the opportunity to positively influence young minds. When not in the classroom, you can find her enjoying the beach or engrossed in compelling books, driven by the desire to inspire positive growth for the children she cares for.

Mutiara is Javanese, and has been living in Bali for over 23 years. After obtaining her degree in accounting, Mutiara worked at the Ikigai Preschool and Kindergarten, starting as an assistant teacher and eventually becoming a teacher coordinator. She strives to create a student-centred and inclusive learning environment in the classroom and instilling a love for learning in the kids. She believes in empowering students to become independent and critical thinkers, capable of applying their knowledge to real-world situations. Mutiara has a passion for exploring different cuisines and foods as a way of connecting with local cultures, and enjoys swimming in her free time. 

Laksmi has a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the Yogyakarta State University and has been teaching for six years. As a teacher, she especially enjoys supporting each child’s growth and nurturing their love of learning. She believes a Montessori classroom provides an essential environment for children to learn and grow, and she hopes to guide her students to become lifelong learners. In her free time, Laksmi enjoys traveling, cooking, and being with family and friends.

Arielle is from Manado, Indonesia, and is currently working towards her diploma in Early Childhood Education. Arielle has always loved interacting with children, and enjoyed witnessing how they play and learn together when she volunteered at a local preschool. She enjoys learning new languages, and in her spare time, she loves reading and collecting comic books.