Don began his career in the music industry before becoming a full-time teacher with a Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education. He has 18 years of experience, from working in primary schools briefly before mainly teaching in kindergartens in Hong Kong. Don grew up in Hong Kong as a child who studied in ESF international schools and believes that quality early childhood learning experiences shape children to be positive learners in their future. He enjoys incorporating the Arts and IT with classroom activities to help children further express their learning comfortably and confidently. In his spare time, Don continues to produce music and occasionally collaborates with other artists.

黃碧珊老師從事的第一份工作便是幼兒園老師，她已取得由香港浸會大學頒發幼兒教育學教育學士學位。 在國家語委普通話水平測試中考獲二級甲等成績。珊珊老師不經不覺從事幼兒教育工作已經廿年， 曾經擔任各級班主任，累積相關的教學經驗 。珊珊老師相信每位小朋友必有所長 ，只要能提供多元化及充滿感官刺激的學習環境，發展幼兒各方面的潛能，使幼兒在學習過程中成為積極和主動的學習者，為他們將來終生學習作好準備。

Starting her career as a kindergarten teacher, Ms Shan Shan has been working in Early Childhood Education for over 20 years, with experience as a lead teacher in multiple levels. Ms Shan Shan earned her Bachelor of Education degree in Early Childhood Education from The Hong Kong Baptist University and achieved Level 2-A in the National Putonghua Proficiency Test.

Ms Shan Shan believes that every child has their own unique strengths. As educators we should provide children with a diverse and inspirational learning environment, allowing them to develop their potential and become life-long, proactive inquirers.

Arianne was born in the Philippines and grew up in Hong Kong. She studied in local and international schools and has a vast knowledge in the educational settings of HK. For the last 16 years, she has taught children in various age groups. She holds a Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education from OUHK and is currently pursuing her BA in Education (Early Years) with Honours from Education University of HK.

She is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach and IB PYP curriculum which provides opportunities for children to celebrate themselves and others. Her aim is to give children a “happy garden” where they can create meaningful and wonderful memories of childhood.

In her free time, she likes to organise community outreach programmes, spend time with family, exploring Hong Kong and read a good book.

Rajveer Bhatti obtained her education from India and Hong Kong. She has been working in the early childhood setting for over 15 years and it is her eighth year at PIPS. In the beginning of her career, she worked in a local preschool for three years and subsequently changed to an international kindergarten which offered British National Curriculum and had staff and children from diverse backgrounds. She was involved in our school’s process of IB authorization and has attended various IB workshops within our school and outside.

Rajveer is passionate about working with pre-schoolers and forms close relationships with them. She is interested in setting up inspiring classroom environments for children to explore, provides them opportunities to interact with each other and facilitates them to reach their full potential. In her spare time, she likes to rest and relax at home, engage in deep conversations with her family and friends and read books.

Ms Olivia is from Bath in England. She studied for her Bachelor Degree in Education, specialising in Early Years. She went on to teach in both Primary schools and Pre-schools in England, before moving to Hong Kong 3 years ago.

Olivia strives to create a safe and welcoming environment to allow children to thrive and reach their full potential. She believes that through fun and engaging activities, children can discover the world around them.

Outside of school, Olivia loves to travel and explore new places, and spend time with her family and friends.

Helga grew up in a small town in South Africa. While studying, she discovered her love for teaching children, noticing their curiosity and eagerness to learn and explore their surroundings. As a result, she studied for a TEFL certificate and moved to Hong Kong in 2016. Initially working with a variety of age groups, she was drawn to the younger children and the magical moments when they discover new things for the first time. Subsequently, Helga earned her PGCE in Early Childhood education.

Helga believes in teaching through play and hands-on activities, as it gives children the freedom to explore and learn new things whilst having fun. This also creates so much more excitement which children can take home to share with parents, helping to make them a part of their child’s everyday school life.

Outside of school, Helga enjoys going on outdoor adventures in Hong Kong, tapping into her artistic side, and spending time with friends. She is looking forward to this new and exciting chapter at PIPS!

Half British and half Chinese, Rachel was born and raised in Hong Kong in a true mix of local and western cultures. Rachel has spent the last eight years teaching in both local and international kindergartens, coaching mini sports and rugby to children of all ages, who are also from a variety of backgrounds and cultures like herself!

Rachel has been trained through Steiner Waldorf Early Years Education from the Crossfields Institute in the United Kingdom, which encourages experiential learning and holistic development for every child.

The classroom activities Rachel creates are designed to be enjoyable, intriguing, and engaging. Rachel has a strong passion for providing environments that allow children to discover and learn through hands-on experiences whilst building strong relationships with each child and their family.

In her free time, Rachel likes to be outdoors with her extended family. She also likes to play a lot of sports, but especially loves being part of a team to play rugby!

何麗珊老師熱衷幼兒教育工作，教學經驗豐富，已修畢幼兒教育榮譽學士課程及校長證書課程。她認為對於不同年齡的幼兒都有其發展的特質和需要，但有一個共通點都是天真活潑、愛說愛笑及喜歡動腦筋的小寶貝。她認為幼兒在學習上會有自己的看法和意見，是能夠獨立自主的，因此作為老師，要賦予兒童廣闊的學習空間和機會，培養出「勇於表達」、「敢於創新」的新一代。同樣，她認為家庭教育也非常重要，盼望能與家長攜手合作，為幼兒創建愉快共融的學習成長之路，並培養他們懂得孝順父母、尊敬師長及愛人如己的情操。

Ms Lisa is passionate about Early Childhood Education and has years of teaching experience. She possesses a Bachelor of Education degree and has also completed a Certification Course for Kindergarten Principals.

Ms Lisa believes that children are little thinkers; Innocent and full of life, they possess a unique view of the world. She believes that it is a teacher’s responsibility to provide an open-ended learning environment and she aims to shape the next generation into becoming creative individuals who are not afraid to express their views. Ms Lisa also values collaboration between school and home to help foster respectful, loving and caring children.

何婉雯老師熱愛幼兒教育工作，對幼兒有愛心、有耐性，擅長 與幼兒溝通。精於幼兒普通話教育，曾在香港多間知名幼稚園擔任 普通話教師。

何老師以靈活、專業、有趣的教學方法，讓幼兒在輕鬆愉快的氣氛下 學習。她的教學活潑生動、具有感染力，並針對每個幼兒的發展及特 點教學，做到因材施教。

Ms Ho specialises in teaching Putonghua and has experience working as a Chinese teacher at a variety of reputable kindergartens around Hong Kong. She adopts a professional, flexible and fun approach to conduct unit learning and tries to ensure that her classrooms have a comfortable and cheerful atmosphere in which students can flourish.

Ms Ho differentiates her teaching based on the needs of individual students, and firmly believes in treating each child with love, patience and respect.

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Ms Ashley has been living in Hong Kong for almost 4 years now. After teaching at the NGO Educare, she worked at a Pre Primary school for 8 years where she was the lead teacher of the 3 to 4 year-old class. Whilst teaching full time, she obtained a 3 year diploma in Early Childhood Development through Northlink College. In addition to that, she will continue her teaching degree next year. Ms Ashley has experience working at Pui Ching Primary school and Tivoli Kindergarten.

Ms. Ashley believes that children should learn through play and explore all their senses. She enjoys being creative with her students by integrating fun interactive games to promote their learning and development.

In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, sightseeing around Hong Kong and cooking delicious food.

Cheryl was raised in international schools in Hong Kong starting with her Pre-Nursery education in PIPS Hong Kong back in 1997. As Cheryl was brought up in a loving and interactive school setting, it fostered her passion in learning and positive character. She eventually wanted to become an early childhood teacher to spread the same love and culture she received to more children. As a PIPS’ alumni, Cheryl looks forward to serving as a teacher here where education is holistic and highly student-led creating impactful learning experiences for children.

Aside from teaching in Hong Kong, Cheryl has also taught in Mainland China, Brazil and Cambodia working with local children diagnosed with HIV aids and special needs children. On her side time, Cheryl enjoys baking, playing badminton, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Connie has been in the early childhood field for ten years in kindergarten classrooms and received her post graduate diploma in Early Childhood Education after she obtained her Bachelor of Commerce Degree. Connie is motivated, caring and enthusiastic about learning various teaching methods. She has developed a passion for inquiry-based learning and believes that every child is competent and full of potential. She is passionate about teaching because she loves seeing smiles on their children’s faces when they learn something new and watch them grow. In her spare time, Connie enjoys cooking, decorating her home, spending time with her family and friends and exploring new restaurants in Hong Kong.

Tina is from the U.K., where she qualified as a Nursery Nurse (N.N.E.B.). Prior to teaching, she worked as a nanny, and in the marketing and Human Resources industry. Her teaching career began in Hong Kong, working in international kindergartens with students aged from one to five years old. In 2013, Tina joined PIPS Kowloon, and has been teaching children aged one to two years old in the Under 2's Programme class. As a parent and Early Years educator, Tina values an inclusive classroom that provides opportunities for young children to learn through play-based learning, inquiry and meaningful experiences. She looks forward to creating an active community of learners, in an environment that fosters growth and independence. Outside of school, Tina's interests include reading (James Baldwin), watching foreign films, nature and culture documentaries, travel and yoga.

桑老師於香港科技大學取得中國文化碩士學位後，致力投入普通話教學工作， 曾教授來自不同文化背景的三至六歲的幼兒，對於教導各個年齡的學生均有豐 富經驗。她堅信以學生為中心和以探究為基礎的教育理念，鼓勵學生在學習過 程中自主觀察、推理、合作、獨立解決問題和評估，從而讓學生養成主動學習的 習慣。她的教學經驗豐富，擅長設計開放式任務，以幫助學生發揮最大潛力。在 桑老師的業餘時間，她喜歡參觀香港的藝術展覽，並喜歡為家人和朋友烹製健 康的食品。

Ms Sandy has obtained a master's degree in Chinese culture from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. After graduation, she devoted herself to teaching Mandarin, working with K1 to K3 students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. She has extensive experience in teaching students of all ages.

Ms Sandy firmly believes in student-led and inquiry-based learning. She encourages students to observe, reason, cooperate, solve problems independently and reflect upon their learning process in order to develop the habit of "active learning". She has extensive teaching experience and specialises in designing open-ended assignments to help students reach their maximum potential.

In her spare time, Ms Sandy enjoys visiting art exhibitions in Hong Kong and cooking healthy food for her family and friends.

Jasmine Sou is from Vancouver, Canada. She obtained a PGDE qualification in Baptist University after finishing her university degree in University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Jasmine has been teaching for more than nine years now in kindergartens with various teaching methods. She believes that every child is unique with different learning style and pace. Everyone has their own talents and potentials. She enjoys interacting with children and actually learning from them. In her spare time, Jasmine enjoys spending time in the kitchen experimenting with baking recipes.

Jeshica is from Nepal, but calls Hong Kong home having lived here most of her life. Since her very first experience working in a kindergarten she knew in her heart that she would pursue her career in early childhood education. In her eighteen years of experience as an early childhood educator, she has taught children from diverse backgrounds, which has been rewarding and inspirational. She obtained her Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education in Hong Kong and has attended PYP training locally, as well as internationally. She has been with PIPS Kowloon for nine years. She believes in providing a safe and engaging environment for young leaners, and is passionate about guiding and facilitating them throughout their learning journey. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, traveling, exploring different cultures and learning languages.

Ms Aileen Tan joined PIPS Kowloon in 2007 as a Pre-Nursery English teacher and taught 2 year olds for 7 years in a class setting of 28 students. Before moving to Hong Kong, she taught young children between the ages of 2 to 5 years. She also did volunteer work for the disabled, special needs kids, and the elderly. Ms. Aileen contributes toward the school’s various yearly functions and activities. She has emceed 2 years in a row for PIPS’s year-end graduation ceremony. Ms Aileen is interested in reading and doing charity works.

唐詩老師於香港教育大學深造幼兒教育的專業知識，並在國家語委考試中達到 一級乙等水平。她具備多年的幼兒教育經驗，曾在香港多間知名的幼稚園工作。 唐老師對教學充滿熱誠，善於觀察幼兒，富有愛心和責任心，為人活潑開朗，積 極樂觀，充滿活力。她相信每位幼兒都擁有無潛力。她希望在老師和家長的共同 努力下，能幫助幼兒夯實基礎，培養他們獨立思考的能力。唐老師擅於針對每位 幼兒的不同個性，用多元化的方式激發他們的創新思維，鼓勵他們主動學習，熱 愛生活。

Ms Abigail has achieved her PGDE in Early Childhood Education at The Education University of Hong Kong, and Level 1-B in the National Putonghua Proficiency Test, as well as many years of experience in a variety of well-known kindergartens in Hong Kong.

Ms Abigail is enthusiastic about teaching, good at observing children, caring and responsible, lively and cheerful, positive and optimistic, full of vitality. She believes that every child has unlimited potential, and she hopes that through the joint efforts of teachers and parents, she can help children to lay a solid foundation and learn to think independently. By adapting her teaching to the different personalities of each child, she hopes to help them to learn, and to love life.

鄧汶蔚自修畢學位教師深造文憑課程後，她一直從事幼兒教育工作。鄧老師十分慶幸能與來自世界各地的幼兒相知相識，在多元文化環境中與他們一起經歷、遊戲與探索，另一方面感恩能教導他們認識自己的母語—廣東話。她認為學習就如一場馬拉松，需要無比的堅忍和耐力，寄望能教導幼兒領會其中的精神，培養積極正面的學習態度，讓他們能帶著微笑迎接每一天的朝陽，發光發亮，健康和快樂地成長。

Ms Katniss has been working in early childhood education since the completion of her Post Graduate Diploma of Education. As a native Cantonese speaker, she is very happy and thankful for the opportunity to share her first language with her students.

Ms Katniss enjoys meeting children from different backgrounds and cultures, and seems to create fond memories together through play-based learning and exploration in an exciting and dynamic environment. She believes learning is a marathon rather than a sprint, and requires patience and resilience. Ms Katniss aspires to foster this positive attitude in young learners, ensuring they will grow up to be healthy, hopeful and confident individuals.

徐老師在中國內地幼師畢業後成為省一級幼兒園教師，長期從事學前教育工作，她現在是一名注冊教員並取得幼兒教育文憑及國際文憑組織(IB課程)文憑。多年來在PIPS擔任不同年級雙語班的班主任並負責普通話的教學工作。徐老師的教學理念是鼓勵和激發幼兒主動探究學習，在集體的活動中學會關愛、獨立和合作，她衷心希望孩子們在學校和家庭的共同努力下健康、快樂地成長，成為一名獨立分析思考，具有社會責任感的新一代!

Before relocating to Hong Kong, Ms Anita worked as a kindergarten teacher in a star-rated provincial-level school after graduating in mainland China specialising in Early Childhood Education. A registered teacher in Hong Kong, she has completed a comprehensive amount of IB teacher training. Throughout her time at PIPS, Ms Anita has served as a Chinese class teacher for a variety of levels.

Ms Anita seeks to encourage children to be proactive and independent enquirers, while guiding them towards being caring and cooperative in group activities. Ms Anita believes that, with joint effort between home and school, children at PIPS will become pillars of society who take pride in shouldering social responsibility, as well as possessing the ability to think critically.

Avril was born and raised in Hong Kong. After graduating from her Bachelors Degree in English Language and Literature from Hong Kong Shue Yan University, she worked at an international kindergarten for three years, then went on to work as a co-teacher at a large international school for 6 years in both kindergarten and primary classes. In addition, Avril has experience working at a kindergarten in the US, meaning that she has teaching experience in a variety of settings and worked with children from different cultures and backgrounds.

Avril believes every student is unique and learns at their own pace, values critical thinking and believes that the best way for young children to learn is through play and experience.

In her spare time, Avril loves exercising, being outdoors, and playing with her dogs at the park. She also loves learning languages, including French and Mandarin.

王雪盈老師在步出校門後，就投身幼兒教育事業，不知不覺間已在幼教崗位上 奮鬥了十多年。期間，她在各位前輩及同工的幫助和鼓勵下，成長進步，並收穫 了不少。王老師非常熱愛幼教事業，已修畢幼兒教育學士學位，專修特殊教育。 王老師熱愛每一位幼兒，用愛心、耐心讓幼兒喜歡她，願意和她交朋友。她亦能 根據幼兒發展的需要，努力為幼兒提供一個可發展、可探索的環境，並不斷將新 穎的理念與教育形式融入到她的教學中。

Ms Tiffany began working in education directly after graduation from school, and has been working hard for more than ten years in Early Childhood Education. With the help and support of her fellow teachers, and the trust and encouragement of her school leaders she has progressed and learned a lot. She has completed a Bachelor's Degree in Education specialising in Early Childhood Education.

Ms Tiffany is very passionate about preschool education. She loves every child and uses this love and her patience to help her to develop strong bonds and rapport. She strives to provide an inviting environment in which children can explore and develop. She adjusts her teaching according to the needs of her students, and constantly integrates new ideas and educational concepts into her teaching.

Since a young age, music has been an integral part of Xavier's life.

With a passion for flute and singing, Xavier has a string of accolades including grade 8 in singing and flute with further qualifications in theory of music.

Xavier has sung professionally in choirs around the world, from singing in the Vatican city for the Pope's inauguration to singing in the world famous King's College Chapel in Cambridge.

Xavier has always dreamed of sharing his love of music with the future generation and came to Hong Kong to pursue this dream teaching in some of the city's most prestigious schools.

Xavier strives to inspire his students to appreciate music in a fun and inspiring environment. He believes that the immeasurable reach and influence of a teacher develops a passion for learning that changes the world for the better, one life at a time.

王亞麗老師來自中國雲南省昆明市，在1991年移民香港，畢業於澳洲雪梨的學前教育專業。王老師在香港的國際幼稚園從事了14年教育工作，主力教普通話，也有教英文的經驗。王老師是兩個小朋友的媽媽，她很喜歡小朋友和熱愛幼兒教育工作，王老師相信早期兒童教育對小朋友將來發展非常重要。

Ms Astro is originally from the Yunnan province in mainland China. Studying in Sydney, Australia, she specialised in Early Childhood Education. Since moving to Hong Kong Ms Astro has been working in an international pre-school setting for over 14 years.

Ms Astro is a mother of two. She is very enthusiastic about education and always seeks to continue gaining knowledge and understanding. She believes that the early childhood stage has the most significant impact on each child's future development.

楊秀麗老師是一位具有豐富幼兒教學經驗的老師，自2000年幼師畢業後，一直從事幼兒教育工作，先後於國內和香港幼稚園任職幼師，具備兩地幼兒教育資格。她認為每位孩子都是獨特而有魅力的，只要用心就能發掘孩子們不同的閃光點。在孩子的學習過程中，她堅持做孩子學習的同行者和引導者，協助孩子建構知識，讓孩子逐步具備學習的能力。

Ms Anny graduated specialising in Early Childhood Education in the year 2000, and has been working as a qualified teacher in Kindergartens in both mainland China and Hong Kong since then.

Ms Anny believes that each child is unique and adorable. While teaching and learning, she strives to become each child’s personal guide, leading them by scaffolding their knowledge and equipping them with the skills and understanding necessary to become strong and independent inquirers.

鄭彤老師來自中國湖北。她在香港教育大學獲取兒童及家庭教育的碩士學位及 幼兒教育文憑，並先後於多家知名幼稚園擔任普通話老師。作為一名合資格的 幼兒教育工作者，鄭老師對幼兒教育充滿熱誠，以愛心對待每一位幼兒，耐心地 聆聽他們的心聲，以幫助幼兒更好地成長與進步為目標。鄭老師堅信以兒童為 中心的教育理念，致力為的成長創造一個有趣、有創意以及有效的學習環境。

Ms Tonya is from Hubei in China. She has taught Mandarin in many well-known kindergartens. She holds a Master’s Degree in Child and Family Education from the Education University of Hong Kong.

Ms Tonya is passionate about early childhood education and loves young children. She is patient, good at communicating with and listening to children’s voices, and wants to help children to grow and progress. She believes in child-centred learning and aims to create a more interesting, creative and effective learning environment in which her students can learn and flourish.

周吉云老師是我校普通話專科教師，她來自湖南省婁底市，畢業於婁底市人文科技學院的學前教育專業。在香港從事幼兒工作十餘年，能以專業、獨特、有趣的教學方式，教授予學生輕鬆的學習方法，幫助學對普通話產生興趣及投入。她在栢基幼稚園教授親子班及三語班，她期待著每一位學生的到來，與幼兒一起開心地學習和愉快地探索普通話的樂趣。

Ms Karen graduated from the Hunan University of Humanities, Science And Technology in her hometown, majoring in Early Childhood Education. Before joining our team, she has been working in an early childhood setting in Hong Kong for more than a decade.

Ms Karen teaches the Under 2’s accompanied programme, as well as the trilingual classes here at PIPS. Her lessons are filled with interesting activities for young learners and she always seeks to keep children engaged by promoting an upbeat and positive atmosphere.