Our Staff

Degree:

BA History; MA Teaching

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

Interests and hobbies:

I enjoy playing ball games and cycling, listening to music and hanging out with my friends in nature. Basketball is my favorite sport. I love sweating after a good exercise. I’d like to challenge myself to travel abroad alone and learn to cook!

My Message:

“The soul of the lazy person has strong desires but gets nothing, but the soul of the one who does his best gets more than he needs.” (Proverbs 13:4)

I’m glad to be part of TAAS. I’m looking forward to how God will lead and guide us and have another fun year with you all.

Degree:

Bachelors in Science

Interests and hobbies:

In my free time I like reading, arts and crafts.

My Message:

Welcome to my classroom. I am happy and excited to be teaching First Grade at TAAS this year. I love teaching and I am looking forward to meeting all my students and getting to know each one of them. 

Degree:

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Interests and hobbies:

I like to eat Nice Cream!

Degree:

Bachelor of Science - Major in Math, minor in Biology

Interests and Hobbies:

I enjoy walking and climbing mountains. I’m trying to climb all the mountains at Yang Ming Shan. I love reading too, but most of all I enjoy SILENCE. Yes, silence. Somewhere in the silence, I find it easier to listen to God as He speaks to me of His love. There is silence in nature, that’s why I love to walk on a mountain trail, on a rocky coast, in a pine forest, and on a sandy beach. Nature brings healing to the body too.The Creator designed it that way.

My Message:

I’ve been at the school for almost 20 years. Why that long? Because TAAS is a student-centered learning environment that empowers and inspires students to be creative, innovative, nature lovers, and to love God. At school, we find timeless lessons from nature as an effective preparation for eternity. Eternity with Jesus. Since TAAS is not a very big school, we teachers have lots of chances to know each child, their dreams, hopes and fears. We find many ways to listen to our students, to learn about them, and learn from them.I learn a lot from my students. Teaching is learning. And learning has no finish line for teachers and students. We’re all on a journey. JOURNEY TO EXCELLENCE.

Degree: 

Bachelors in Education - Foundation Phase

Interests and Hobbies: 

I enjoy the outdoors, going for a jog, touring around the city and trying different foods!

My message:
I am passionate about making learning fun and engaging. I believe that we are all lifelong learners, and I aim to create a classroom environment where curiosity thrives!

Degree:

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science

Master of Science - Instructional Technology

Hobbies/ Interests:

I enjoy sewing, traveling, reading, and working with outreach programs that engage communities.

Message:
It is never right to do wrong for any good reason.
“The greatest want of the world is the want of men-men who will not be bought or sold; men who in their inmost souls are true and honest; men who do not fear to call sin by its right name; men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole; men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall.” Ellen G. White, Education p57 (1903); Colporteur Ministry p 54.4

Degree:

BBA - Management Information Systems 

MSc. Information Systems

Interests and hobbies:

Information Systems, Health, and Well-being

My Message:

Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.”

Degree: 

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Hobbies/Interests: 

I love playing instruments such as piano and ukulele. It makes my mind calm and my heart sing for Jesus. I also enjoy hiking on a mountain and just being in nature, meditating.

My Message:

"Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might" (Ecclesiastes 9:10)
I always say to my students, "No matter what, keep trying," because the moment you try, you are pursuing a lifelong goal. Looking forward to continuous learning and discoveries with you this school year!

Degree:

M.A.Ed. in Behavior Disorders –  Special Education

B.S.Ed. in Middle Grades – Educational Administration

Diploma in Teaching – Primary Education

State-Issued License:

Post Graduate Professional License in:

Emotional Disturbance (K-12)

Intellectual Disabilities (K-12)

Specific Learning Disabilities (K-12)

North American Division (NAD) Professional Certification:

Special Education
Elementary Education

Interests:

Inclusion, data-driven decision-making, equity and diversity, social-emotional learning and well-being, systems thinking, and organizational change.

My Message:

Because you belong to Christ, you have everything you need. He is the ruler over every principality, power and authority. (Colossians 2:10)

Degree:

Bachelor of Secondary Education - Major in English

Interests and hobbies:

Nature sightseeing, road trips

My Message:

Proverbs 9:9 – “Instruct the wise, and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and they will add to their learning.”

Degree:

B.A. Music Education

M.A. Piano Performance

Interests and hobbies:

I am from the land of the Aztecs, Mexico, and if it weren’t for Spain, I would say I am from the land of gold… I like writing the chronicles of what happened in my life with as much detail as possible. When I feel inspired, I compose rhymes and rhythms for my little daughter. I love lap swimming in huge pools and my favorite dishes are spaghetti all’arrabbiata and quesadillas with guacamole. I am addicted to the news and the best way to read it for me is via Twitter.

My Message:

I am looking forward to having so much fun at the Music Lessons. Feel free to express your ideas always in a good spirit and in a respectful way. Music should always be spontaneous, beautiful, and enjoyable; there should be no reason to miss this blessing. Ideally, students in my class will learn how to play an instrument or improve the skill they already have by playing one. We will get involved in ensembles like Choir, Band or Recorder Club so we can appreciate the value of teamwork. Through games, rounds, songs, and fun activities, students will also learn about composers and how they have impacted great civilizations with their contributions.

Degree:

Doctor of Dental Surgery

Interests and hobbies:

I enjoy cooking

Travel & create new connections

Hiking & walking

My Message:

Colossians 1:16, “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him”.

This verse invites us to live with a sense of purpose, understanding that we are part of something much greater, and everything we do is meant to reflect His glory. We can trust that He is not only the Creator of all things but also the one who holds all things together for a higher purpose.

Degree:

Bachelor of Commerce in Economics

Post-Graduate Certificate in Education

Interests and Hobbies:
I enjoy traveling, reading and admiring the beauty of nature.

My Message:
I love teaching because, as an educator, you can have a positive impact on your students' lives by enabling them to reach their goals, inspiring them to love learning and self-development.

In everything, set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may be ashamed because they have nothing bad to say about us. (Titus 2:7-8)

Degree:

B.A. Living Sciences

MA Special Education

ABA Classroom Teacher Training, Floortime Classroom Teacher Training

Interests and hobbies:

Traveling, Reading, Brain-challenging games.

My Message:

During my first year at TAAS, I taught two students who had been diagnosed with autism. I took a course in Applied Behavior Analysis which aided me in helping them in school. I never imagined Special Education would be my career but the more I delved into this field, the more passionate I became!

Intelligence can be developed, embrace challenges, keep going when things get difficult, see effort as the path to mastery.

Degree:

M.A. - Public Policy and Management

Applied Behavior Analysis training for special kids

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Interests and hobbies:

I enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and kids.

My Message:

"Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it. And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them." (Mark 10:15-16)

"All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children." (Isaiah 54:13)

Degree:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering / Bachelor of Theology

Teaching Chinese as a second language certificate

Interests and hobbies:

I like jogging, swimming, cycling, classical music.

Degree:

B.A. religious and health education

Interests and Hobbies:

Singing & music!

My Message:

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old , he will not depart from it.(Proverbs 22:6)

Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways , and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler. Provideth her meat int the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. (Proverbs 6:6-8)