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Daniel Lucardie
Daniel is a qualified Primary/Elementary teacher from Australia, with nineteen years of teaching experience. For the last six years, he has been teaching at the International School of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He enjoys teaching all areas of the curriculum and has a great belief in the philosophy of the Primary Years Programme. His passions in life are his wife and twenty month old son. Between chasing his son around the house and working at UNIS he likes to keep fit, travel and relax close to a surf beach.

David Caleb
David has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This is his first overseas posting, but he spent the majority of his childhood in Baguio City, Philippines where he attended Brent International School. David has taught Grades 4 to 7. David and his wife Kelly, who works in the ECC, have a one year old son.  In his spare time, he enjoys photography, coaching basketball, spending time with his family, travelling and playing sports.

Do Thi Thu Huong, Grade 1 Teacher Aide
Huong has a Bachelor Degree in English Language Teaching, including a one-year post graduate course. She worked part-time as an Assistant Teacher at Apollo Language Center for two and a half year, before taking up her second job as a teacher aide, a position she has filled for five years. She enjoys working at UNIS.

Elaine Mew, Grade 1 EAL
Elaine completed her Bachelor of Education specializing in Early Childhood Education at the University of Calgary in Canada. Since that time, she has worked with a variety of learners from young children up to adults in Canada, Japan and Vietnam. She came to Vietnam in 2003 as a Development Worker with a Canadian NGO where she was placed as an English teacher at a university in Hanoi.  After her two year placement, she worked for the NGO in the capacity of Academic Director where she was involved in teacher training at the post-secondary level. She began working at UNIS in August 2006. She also has a diploma in Recreation Management and a certificate in Volunteer Management. Her passions include volunteering, reading, travelling in a culturally sensitive manner and promoting peace and global justice.

Eleanora Jaranova, Discovery to Grade 2 Physical Education
Eleonora graduated from the Sport and Pedagogy Academy of Latvia as a Physical Education and Swimming teacher and holds a Master Degree in Sports Science. She started her career in 1987 as a swimming coach, during which she has coached the Latvian National Junior swim team and directed a swimming club’s team in Malta. Before commencing at UNIS in August 2006, Eleonora was responsible for Elementary PE teaching at the International School of Latvia and K-10 teaching at the International School of Helsinki, Finland. She also coaches the Hammerheads swim team. This is the first time in Asia for Eleonora and her family – partner Brian (also teaching PE at UNIS) and son Nils – and they enjoy all their new experiences here.

Elizabeth O’Neill, Discovery to Grade 1 Music
Liz has been an early elementary teacher for many years. She has worked the majority of her teaching life in government schools in Australia but, after a stint in Cornwall, UK, decided to continue teaching overseas, travelling with her husband and three teenage children. She has been a music specialist in international schools in Singapore and Prague; a Kindergarten and EAL teacher in Nanjing, China, and is now very happy to be working as a music specialist in the ECC at UNIS Hanoi. She loves the opportunities offered to herself, her family and all the children in such a diverse and happy learning environment.

Georgina Haslemore, Kindergarten
Gina gained a Bachelor of Teaching degree in Early Childhood Education from Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, and a Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching from the University of Southern Queensland in Toowoomba, Australia. Gina has held a variety of teaching positions in early childhood education, elementary education, music specialization and administration. She taught in Australia for many years before heading overseas to take up a position in another International School in Hanoi. This is her sixth year as a UNIS team member.

Gina Keefer Titterington, EAL Teacher
Gina has a B.A. in English/French Literature, a M.A. in English/TESOL with a Certificate in Teaching and is completing a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education, emphasis on Early Years Multilingual Language Acquisition. Over the past 15 years, Gina has developed educational programs and taught English language and literature in U.S.A, France Japan, Mexico, and Czech Republic.  Gina enjoys building sandcastles with her young daughters, Ella and Sylvie and SCUBA diving, skiing and playing tennis with her husband, Troy.

Gun-Marie Larsson, Swedish
Gun-Marie has an MA in Swedish and English from Gothenburg University. She taught across ages in Sweden at various schools, including the Teachers’ Training College in Gothenburg. She is very interested in film and has hosted lectures for teachers about how to work with film in the classroom. She has written course books in Swedish and English for students at upper secondary school. In her spare time she loves traveling, reading, watching films and meeting new people. This is her first position overseas and she finds it very exciting.

Harriet Geerts, Dutch Teacher
Harriet Geerts, teacher NTC De Blauwe Lotus, school for Dutch language and culture. Harriet has B.A. in Education. She has 24 years of teaching experience at primary schools in The Netherlands. She has participated in several training courses for children with learning problems. This year, she came to Hanoi to work at the Dutch language school. It is her first time living and working abroad. Besides her work and being active, she enjoys reading.

Heather Westwood, Grade 5
Heather Westwood completed her Bachelor of Education and Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (TESOL) from the University of Tasmania, Australia. She initially taught Physical Education for a number of years, and then worked with overseas students at the university level, as well as teaching English to migrants and refugees before moving into the primary classroom. For the past 10 years Heather has worked in IBPYP schools in Thailand and the Bahamas, and along with her husband Pete and her two children, Oliver and Mikaela, she is enthusiastic and happy to be at UNIS. As a PYP Trainer she has also trained, evaluated, consulted and worked with teachers, schools and curriculum development issues both locally and internationally.

Heidi Kay, Grade 5 English as an Additional Language
Heidi is originally from Chicago, IL, USA but has been working overseas for the past six years. Heidi comes to UNIS from her last teaching assignment in Sandefjord, Norway.  Previously, she taught in the USA, Japan, China and Korea.  She holds a Bachelors degree in K-9 education and in Music.  When not teaching, Heidi loves to run, use her computer, hike, be near or in water, learn languages and travel.  Heidi has always wanted to live in Hanoi and was very excited to join UNIS in August 2007.

Jenni Taylor, Grade 1 Teacher
Jenni, a Kiwi, joined UNIS Hanoi in January 2008. She has taught a variety of levels and enjoys the challenges each one presents. Her first international experience was a teacher exchange to Aberdeen, Scotland where she learnt a lot about her own teaching and that of others! The travel bug bit her as well!  Jenni has had the privilege of teaching in Beijing, China for 9 years. Back home in New Zealand, she has been involved with teacher professional development and worked as a support person for international students in a polytechnic. Her formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning and an ESOL in the Mainstream for Early Learners certificate. Photography is one of her favourite pastimes.

John Cushing, Grade 3 Teacher
John holds a B.S. in Organizational Behaviour and a M.A. in Teaching/Education. He has a Multiple Subject Professional Clear Teaching Credential as well as credentialed to teach English Language Development for Grades K to 12.  His previous classroom teaching experience includes Grades 2 to 5 as well as Language Arts Teacher trainer. John joined UNIS in August 2007 as the EAL Teacher for Grades 2. Outside of teaching, he enjoys scuba diving, underwater photography, reading, and yes… cooking. It is a joy and privilege to be part of the UNIS community!

Julia Hatch, Grade 1
Julia has been an international teacher for 20 years and has worked in Abu Dhabi (U.A.E.), Muscat (Oman), and, most recently, Dresden (Germany) before commencing at UNIS in August, 2007.  She has worked with Early Years through to Grade 3.  Julia views herself as a Life Long Learner and, as such, she enjoys the challenges that living and working in an international community bring.  Julia is excited about being in Viet Nam and at UNIS, and is looking forward to discovering the Far East.  In her spare time Julia enjoys jogging (very slowly), Line Dancing (no laughing please!), travelling, spending time with family and friends, and now, watching cable television - which she’s never had before!

Julie Porter, Elementary Learning Support
Julie has a Bachelor of Education from the UK and has specialised in Early Childhood Education. She also has a Diploma in Special Needs and was a SENCO in a large primary school for two years. After teaching for eight years in the UK, she moved overseas to work at the British International School in Jakarta, Indonesia.  She then took a break to take care of her own children and since then has taught in other International Schools in Japan, The Netherlands and Malaysia. Julie moved to UNIS in August 2007 and is here with her husband, Dave, and their two daughters. She enjoys most outdoor activities, reading, yoga and loves to travel with her family.

Kate Brown, Grades 2 to 5 Music
Kate has a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning from Christchurch College of Education, New Zealand and a Masters of Education (Music), from Monash University, Australia. She has held a variety of generalist teaching, specialist music teaching, and management positions throughout Elementary and Middle Schools in New Zealand, as well as the International School of Lae, Papua New Guinea. She and her husband Gray have three children in New Zealand.

Katherine Baird, Grade 5
Katherine has taught in a variety of classroom settings ranging from K-7, implementing the PYP and the MYP. She graduated from the University of South Australia awarded with a Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary). Katherine's love for teaching is inspired by her mother. Katherine enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends and she has a passion for cooking.

Kelly Caleb:  Pre-Kindergarten
Kelly has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Victoria,
British Columbia, Canada.  This is the fourth year at UNIS for Kelly and her husband, David.  She has taught Discovery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten at UNIS.  In her spare time, Kelly enjoys travelling, swimming and spending time with her family. Kelly and David have one son, Alexander, who is one year old.

Kate Maconachie,  Art and EAL Teacher
Kate is originally from Trinity Beach (where the rainforest meets the reef) in North Queensland Australia, but she has worked abroad for the past 10 years. Kate is excited to be returning to UNIS in a permanent position after an incredible year teaching kindergarten and studying Vedic Art in central Finland. She has taught children between the ages of 3 to 10 in a variety of educational settings. Previously she taught in New Zealand, Vietnam, China and Myanmar. Kate has a Bachelor Visual Arts Honors and a Bachelor of Primary Education. She is a practicing artist and has exhibited in Australia and Finland. Kate also enjoys spending time with her family, travelling off the beaten track, playing her guitar, and doing yoga.

Kylie Aman,  Pre-KRC part time Teacher
Kylie Aman will be team teaching (part time) in Pre KRC with Rob Reed until the end of December 2008. She has a have a Bachelor’s of Education (Primary) and a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood). Kylie has been teaching early childhood for over 15 years in a variety of settings (long day care, nursery schools, and preschools) in Australia, England, and Vietnam. Her role in these settings was predominantly in the role of Teaching Director and more recently at UNIS as a substitute teacher in the ECC.

Laurence Gayrard, French Teacher
Laurence Gayrard is a graduated teacher for elementary and kindergarten in France. She has been teaching children for 5 years.  She previously was teaching in France and most recently at Lycee Alexandre Yersin in Hanoi. Vietnam is her first expatriation position and is enjoying it. She likes to travel and is amazed at discovering the natural beauties of Vietnam and Asia.

Le Hoang Linh, English as an Additional Language Teacher Aide
Linh graduated from the Moscow Teacher’s Training University in 2002. She is a qualified linguist teacher. After graduation, she moved to Beijing for Chinese language training. Linh commenced working at UNIS for four months in 2003 as a Pre-K teacher aide. She was then appointed EAL Teacher Aide in 2005. UNIS is her first work place. She’s very satisfied at UNIS and loves her job.

Le Thi Thanh Hue, Grade 1 Teacher Aide
Hue started working at UNIS as a teacher aide in 2000. Previous to joining UNIS, she worked 2 years as a teacher in a Vietnamese school and 3 years as a teacher aide for a Down Syndrome boy at in UNIS. Hue finished the College of Kindergarten teacher in 1995 and the Training College for foreign language teacher in 2000.

Le Thuy An, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Aide
An graduated from the Hanoi National University in 1994. She joined UNIS in 1997 and worked as a Receptionist for one and a half years. She was appointed to a Teacher Aide position in the Early Childhood Centre in 1999. She has two children, one son and one daughter. She likes reading, cooking, and traveling.

Lester Cavestany, Grade 4
Lester completed a postgraduate Teacher Certificate Program at De La Salle University-College of Education after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Physics in 1998. He taught for three years in Manila before accepting his first overseas posting as the Grade 4 teacher at the Singapore International School-Jakarta in 2002. He then transferred to the Australian International School and taught there for four years in Grade 4. He spends his free-time surfing the net, reading books, updating his weblog, playing sports, and hanging out with his friends. Outside UNIS, he is involved with Education Volunteers Educating Filipinos, a nonprofit organisation that he founded with his friends in 2001. His mission in life is simple: to take the road less travelled and to make a difference.

Lillian Canada, ES Counselor
Lillian Canada holds an elementary teaching certificate and a secondary endorsement to teach English Literature.  She holds a school counselor certificate and most recently is working to complete certification in Therapeutic Play Skills.  She met and married her husband, Chip Barder, in Africa and together they have raised 3 children in 6 countries outside the USA.  Her passion outside of teaching and counseling is quilting and writing.  She was excited beyond words to be returning to Asia where her 2 youngest children were born, and looks forward to her stay in Vietnam.

Lisa Corrie,ECC Teacher
Lisa is from Belfast, Northern Ireland. She has spent the last three years teaching young children in an IB school in Bogota, Colombia. She has also had experience teaching in Ireland and Spain. Before she gained her Bachelor of Education degree in Science she worked in NGO organizations in Nicaragua, Colombia and Mexico. This is Lisa’s first time in Asia and she is very excited to be here in Vietnam. She loves speaking Spanish and doing adventure sports. She also likes drama and many different types of art and music.

Lucy Norton, Grade 2
Lucy Norton is presently in her second year at UNIS, teaching Grade 2. She is from the UK and gained her BE degree (honours) from Leeds in 1992. Since then she has been teaching overseas in International schools in the Bahamas, Oman, Austria (Vienna), and finally in Hanoi. “I enjoy working at UNIS, the excitement of living in Hanoi, and having the opportunity to travel around Vietnam. I enjoy taking part in all sports, cooking, socializing, travelling, and spending time with my family ".

Ly Bich Hang, Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Hang graduated from Hanoi University for Teachers of Foreign Languages. Before coming to UNIS, she worked at Daystar International School, a Montessori based pre- school in Hanoi. She has been working at UNIS since 1996.

Mai Nguyen Thanh, Art and Music Assistant
Mai graduated from Hanoi National University with a B.A. in English Language Teaching. Mai has worked for NGO’s and Vietnamese schools. Mai is very happy to work at UNIS as an Art and Music Assistant in the year 2008.UNIS is a very good working environment for her to develop herself further. She has opportunities to meet and work with children and people from all over the world. She really enjoys working at UNIS and being able to use her creative talents.

Matt Febrey, Physical Education & Health
Matt has a Bachelor of Education, Honors Degree in Physical Education from Exeter University, England. He joined UNIS in 2006 after previously teaching in Tanzania, Nepal and England. Matt enjoys the challenges that living and working in an international community brings and is interested in a wide variety of sports and activities. Matt is married to Claire who teaches in the Early Childhood Centre and they have two children.

Michelle Wise, Grades 2 to 5 Art
Michelle joined UNIS this in August, 2007. She has extensive experience teaching art in elementary, middle and high schools. Most recently, Michelle taught art from K-12 in an international school in Cambodia. She has a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, from University of Canterbury, New Zealand and a masters in teaching from University of Sydney, Australia. She has come to Hanoi with her husband, who works as a conservation biologist, and her two-year old son.

Nguyen Hong Lam,  Grade 2 Teacher Aide
Lam has a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from the National College of Early Childhood Education and a degree in English from the Hanoi University of Foreign Studies. She joined UNIS in December, 2006. She enjoys working with students, especially the young children. Music and shopping are her  favourite pastimes.

Nguyen Thi Noi, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Noi graduated from Hanoi's Teacher Training College in 1989. She has been working in the Early Childhood Centre of UNIS since 1997. She is married and has two children.

Nguyen Phuong Thao, Grade 5 Teacher Aide
Thao graduated from the International Language College, majoring in English. Before commencing at UNIS in December, 2006, she worked for Hanoi International School as a Teaching Assistant, and several companies. She finds it is very interesting to work with children, especially small children. Thao loves travelling, reading and story writing.

Nguyen Thu Hang (Hannah), Grade 4 Teacher Aide
Hannah obtained a Bachelor of Primary Education in 2003 and a Bachelor of Language in English two years later. She taught Vietnamese to Grades 1-2 over three years at another International School before joining UNIS. She loves helping children with their studies and enjoys seeing their progress. Hannah likes travelling and discovering new things in life.

Nguyen Thu Huyen, Physical Education Teacher Aide
Huyen has a Bachelor of Arts in English from the Hanoi National University. Prior to commencing at UNIS in August, 2004, Huyen worked as a Vietnamese teacher in the Elementary and Middle Schools at the Hanoi International School.

Nguyen Van Pho, Physical Education Teacher Aide
Pho joined UNIS in 1997 as a storeroom keeper and has been a teaching aide for Elementary Physical Education since 2000. During this time Pho worked with a variety of teaching staff. He really loves this job, which give him the chance to work with young students and the teaching team. His interests include soccer, tennis and reading.

Ninh Thi Bich Vu, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Vu completed her Bachelor of Arts majoring in teaching Russian and English at the Hanoi Foreign Language Teaching Training College She has worked in International schools for eight years, joining UNIS in 2004 as a Teacher Aide in the Early Childhood Center. She loves children and is very happy with her job, as it suits her easy going and sunny nature. She has a 16-year old son.

Peter Goverde, Grade 2 to Grade 5 Physical Education
Peter commenced at UNIS in August, 2007 and is very much enjoying his time so far. He has been a Physical Education techer for over 30 years, obtaining his teaching degree from the University of Toronto, Canada. He worked in Austria for two years and in Sweden for 28 years. His favourite sport is tennis.

Pete Westwood, Elementary Curriculum/PYP Coordinator
Pete has a Bachelor of Education, a Graduate Diploma of Education Studies (TESOL), and a Master of Education Studies, all from the University of Tasmania. He is currently enrolled in a doctoral programme at Bath University. He has been teaching for around 18 years; six in a leading private school in Australia, the last 12 internationally. He worked in Thailand for seven years and spent two years in The Bahamas before coming to Vietnam. Pete has held similar roles in his past two schools. He is a PYP trainer and has conducted workshops in many countries at different levels and on four continents. He is here with his spouse, Heather, who teaches Grade 5 as well as a son, Oliver, in Grade 11 and a daughter, Mikaela who is in Grade 9.

Rhona Taylor, Grade 3
Rhona graduated in 1987 with a Bachelor of Arts and went on to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Education at the University of Durham, UK in 1991. After teaching at a large multicultural school in the heart of the Bronte country, she accepted her first international posting as a Grade 4/5 teacher at the British Overseas School in Karachi, Pakistan. Since then Rhona has taught in the UK and taken a sabbatical to explore the word of business. She has managed an adventure department for a travel agency in Vietnam specializing in cycle tours. Recently she parked her bike and returned to teaching, commencing at UNIS in August, 2006. Now she can be found having great fun with her Grade 3 class.

Rob Reed, Pre-Kindergarten and Early Childhood Centre Coordinator
Rob Reed has a Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education from the University of South Australia. Rob has been employed in a variety of settings within Australia as Teacher, Director of Kindergartens and Special Projects Officer for Early Childhood Services. His International experience includes two years at Jerudong International School in Brunei and five years at Vienna International School in Austria as Coordinator of Preschool and Deputy Head. Rob is a Primary Years Program Trainer. He began teaching at UNIS in August 2004. These settings have enabled him to gain invaluable experience and to successfully meet many challenges.

Sarah Dempsey, Pre-Kindergarten
Sarah has a Diploma of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education from Massey University, New Zealand. Sarah has spent most of her career working in New Zealand schools teaching younger children. Sarah joined UNIS Hanoi in August 2006 after spending a year in Korea teaching and helping to set up an English Language school. Sarah is in Vietnam with her husband and two daughters.

Simon Norton, Grade 4
Simon has taught in primary education for 15 years. He gained his Bachelor of Education Degree (Hons) in Primary Education and PE from Carnegie College, Leeds in 1992. Simon previously taught in England, The Bahamas, Oman and Austria. He is joined at UNIS by his wife, Lucy and his three beautiful children: Toby, Sam and baby Harriet. Simon enjoys most sports including rugby, football and skiing. He also writes “pub” quizzes and loves to cook.

Sophie Cibré: Grades 4 and 5 French
Sophie completed a double BA in Modern Literature and French as a Foreign Language, a PG Dip and a Masters in Comparative Literature and Linguistics with the University of Nice, Sophia Antipolis, France. She has been teaching French for over fifteen years from high school to university levels in France, Canada and New Zealand. At UNIS, Sophie teaches French in Elementary, Middle and High schools. She likes reading, skiing, hiking, running, biking and has been learning to surf in the cold New Zealand waters!

Susan Hoy, Grade 2
Susan holds a Bachelor of Education from the National University of Ireland. She taught a variety of grade levels in Ireland before moving overseas to work with an Irish NGO in Sudan. She continued her overseas career teaching in international schools in Mozambique and Uganda. Now married with three children, Susan loves to travel and meet new people and is an avid reader in her spare time. This is her second year teaching Grade 2 at UNIS.

Tracy Smith, Grade 2
Tracy has been teaching across the age ranges of 4 year olds to 12 year olds since 1997. She has a Bachelor of Teaching-Early Childhood and a Bachelor of Education- Primary from the University of Western Sydney NSW Australia. Before arriving in Vietnam Tracy taught in Sydney Australia and Singapore. Tracy's intrests include supporting her favourite rugby, AFL and league teams, reading, listening to music and travelling.

Thuy Le Thi Thanh, Grade 2 Teacher Aide
Thuy has a Bachelor of Arts. She graduated from Hanoi University for Teachers of Foreign Languages. She has been a staff member at UNIS since 1996. She first worked as the Receptionist for one year then as the Head of School’s Secretary for 10 years. She moved to the position of Teacher’s Aide in November 2007.  Before joining UNIS, she worked at the Daystar International School, a Montessori based preschool in Hanoi. She has two sons.  She enjoys listening to music, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Tran Kim Dung, Discovery to Grade 1 Vietnamese
Tran Kim Dung holds a Bachelor of Teaching ESL from Hanoi Teachers’ Training College and a BA from the National University of Foreign Studies. She taught ESL in a Vietnamese school for several years before joining UNIS. She enjoys teaching Vietnamese language and culture to expatriate children. She fills her free time with playing with her daughters, listening to music and reading books.

Tran Thi Bao Ngoc, ECERP Coordinator
Ngoc is a graduate from Hanoi University for Teachers of Foreign Languages. She joined UNIS in 2000 where she worked as a Grade 1 and 2 Teacher Aide. In May 2006, she was appointed ECERP Coordinator. She enjoys working with both UNIS teachers and teachers from Vietnamese kindergartens in Hanoi. Ngoc loves reading, traveling, cooking and yoga in her free time.

Tran Thi Hong Ha, Grade 1 Teacher Aide
Ha obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Hanoi University of Foreign Languages Teacher Training in teaching Russian in 1991 and a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from the Hanoi University of Foreign Studies in 1995. Before joining UNIS in 1995, she worked as an administrator in the LG Representative office in Hanoi for three years.

Tran Thi Thu, Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Thu has a Bachelor of Teaching with a major in English as an Additional Language. She joined UNIS in 2000 and since that time has enjoyed working with children in the Early Childhood Centre. She also enjoys teaching arts and crafts to children across the Elementary and Middle schools for After School Activiites and UNIS Summer Camp. Her main interests are reading, art and traveling.

Tran Thi Xuan, Grades 2 to 5 Vietnamese
Xuan gained a Teacher’s Degree in teaching English as an Additional Language from Ha Bac Teachers’ Training College in 1994. She also worked as a teacher in the English Department at the same college for two years before moving to Hanoi. In 1996, Xuan joined UNIS as a Teacher Aide. She has worked with children at many different grade levels at UNIS Elementary School for nine years and has been teaching Vietnamese and culture since 2005. In her spare time, Xuan enjoys reading and listening to music

Tran Thi Thuy Hang, Kindergarten Teacher Aide
Hang obtained a Teaching Certificate from the Hanoi National University of Foreign Languages in 1999. Having worked in Hoguom Tourism Company for three years, she then taught EAL to children in Vietnamese schools. She was happy to be offered this position at UNIS in 2003 and loves working in the Early Childhood Centre. In her spare time she enjoys shopping and listening to music.

Trixi Kuballa, Grade 3 EAL Teacher
Trixi Kuballa is a new teacher to UNIS and this is her first overseas post. Before she decided to become a teacher, Trixi worked for South African Airways and America West Airlines. Trixi then gained a M.A. in education for the subjects, English, German, and World Religions. After she left the German education system, Trixi worked at the Frankfurt International School for 4 years. After so many years working and living in Europe, America, Africa and Australia, it was time for Trixi to explore the missing continent – ASIA . Although she has not been in Hanoi for a long time, Trixi has already fallen in love with the city and is looking forward to exploring Vietnam as soon as possible. Water is Trixi’s favorite element and she hopes to get lots of opportunities to swim and scuba dive.

Troy Titterington, ES EAL Coordinator
Troy has been involved in educational linguistics and teacher training for over 20 years from pre-kindergarten to university level in the USA, Mexico, Japan, the Czech Republic and now in Vietnam. He holds a M.A. in Educational Linguistics and a B.A. in Linguistics and Spanish. He is also a licensed English teacher and an Outward Bound instructor. When not teaching, Troy enjoys swimming and biking with his two daughters, Ella and Sylvie, and, in those rare moments of quiet, talking and with his wife Gina. His hobbies are fly–tying and fly-fishing, aiki-jujutsu, and reading.

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