Our School

DEGREE:
– Bachelor of Education (Honours), University of Liverpool.

Ms Brenna comes to us from the UK. She has been teaching for over 37 years with her most recent experience being at EtonHouse in Singapore. As she began to learn more about the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning, she began to realize the importance of the “Image of the Child”. This enduring idea is what drives her work with the children as she acknowledges that they are all capable and competent, no matter their age and that by following the child’s own interests, she can provide stimulating opportunities for them to deepen their learning. She strongly believes that in Early Childhood, children learn best through hands-on and first-hand experiences.
As a teacher, she demonstrates her love of learning to the children and encourage them to take developmentally appropriate risks and to ask questions. She likes the children in her class to be curious about their learning environments and strongly advocate the use of the outdoor environment to enhance each child’s experiences. It is crucial that we provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment and introduce the idea that school and learning is fun!

DEGREE:

– Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education, Victoria University.

Ms Annah comes to us from New Zealand. She has been teaching for nearly 20 years. Four of them teaching in Thailand. As a teacher she brings joy and enthusiasm to the classroom, allowing children to use their innate curiosity, drive to explore, take risks, and persevere in their own time.

She believes that warm and responsive relationships are the foundation to provide an environment where children can feel confident and comfortable to work out ideas and explore. She likes children in her class to freely express their wants and needs as a valued part of the learning community. She fosters social and emotional competencies by actively listening and supporting children in their play. Encouraging them to express themselves and to co-operate with others.

DEGREE:

– Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase), University of South Africa.

Ms Lauren comes to us from South Africa, she grew up in the small-town Port Shepstone on the beautiful South Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal and has had a passion for teaching foundation phase children since she can remember. Wanting to experience different cultures as well as continuing to pursue her passion for teaching, she felt that she was ready to spread her wings and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Her passion is in educating the young minds of the world and she believes this is what allows her to have a great understanding of children. She is interested in encouraging learners of all learning abilities, and she aims to study remedial education in the future.

On a personal level, her interests and hobbies include child psychology, ocean conservation, reusable and renewable recycling, organizing events, yoga, nature, and swimming.

Life is about living it and helping others to live out theirs and that is why she is going to enjoy her current chapter.”

DEGREE:

– Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology, RMIT University.

– Master of Teaching in Early Childhood & Primary, University of Melbourne.

Ms Lan Chu is a passionate early childhood and primary teacher with a background in psychology and the arts. She uses inquiry-based approaches and reflective practices to teach, focusing on students’ strengths, needs, and interests. She believes in establishing respectful relationships with families and communities to provide intentional programs.

She has experience as an Early Childhood Educator, Teacher, and Educational Leader at The Royal Women’s Hospital Child Care Centre, where she established the center’s first ‘Exceeding’ ACECQA assessment and rating. She has also honed her skills in curriculum programming, pedagogy, and practice.

Ms Lan Chu is excited to utilize her Vietnamese/English language skills and bring her passion for child psychology and the arts to deliver effective education programs for children in her home country of Vietnam. She is committed to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that nurtures the unique needs and values of every student.

DEGREE:
– Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education, University of Limerick.

Ms. Aoife hails from Ireland and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Care and Education. In Ireland, Ms. Aoife worked in an outdoor preschool. She values learning outdoors and believes that being exposed to nature stimulates children’s curiosity, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the world around them.

She also believes that nature offers endless opportunities for exploration and hands-on experiences, allowing children to develop problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities. Ms. Aoife is very passionate about the early years, as these formative years lay a foundation for a lifetime of learning. The Reggio Emilia Approach is child-centered and sees children as capable and competent learners.

Ms. Aoife values this approach as the children’s individuality is respected which is a strong belief of hers. She agrees with children being given freedom to follow their curiosities and interests and be active participants in their learning journey. Ms. Aoife is very excited to join the EtonHouse team and is dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging environment that not only promotes exploration and creativity, but also a love for learning.

With over six years of experience working with children from infancy to pre-adolescence, Ms Kim is thrilled to join our team as the Class 1 teacher this year. She is a firm believer in the collaborative effort between teachers and families to nurture confident, independent learners. Outside of the classroom, Kim cherishes time spent with her family and friends, enjoys exploring new cuisines, and indulges in her passions for reading and learning to play the guitar.

With four years of experience working with young children, Ms Tú Anh is passionate about observing, encouraging, and motivating children to discover new things through their own curiosity and exploration. She is dedicated to helping her students realize their full potential and develop the confidence needed to pursue their dreams. In her free time, Ms. Tú Anh enjoys reading books and traveling with her family. Ms Tu Anh is excited to continue with many of her students this new school year and looks forward to supporting their learning journey.

Ms Joy has a background in English Language studies and chose to join EtonHouse for many reasons, chief among them being her love for children. She is enthusiastic about sharing, supporting, and engaging with her students as a friend throughout their learning and development journey. In her free time, Joy often attends workshops on weekends, enjoys reading books, and teaches dance to young children at her local church.

Ms Vi is an experienced teaching assistant with six years of dedicated service. For the past five years, she has been part of the EtonHouse community, and this marks her fourth year working alongside Ms Brenna. Her exploration of the Reggio Emilia approach has underscored the importance of child-centered teaching. When interacting with children, she thrives on discovering new insights alongside them. Her open-mindedness, positivity, and commitment to continuous learning will enrich our collaborative environment. She eagerly anticipates contributing to our educational community this school year.

Ms Dan has experience working with young children. She believes that through interacting and communicating with young children, both adults and children can learn a lot from each other. She is very excited to start her new journey at EtonHouse. She looks forward to accompanying and helping children develop their abilities and strengths. She enjoys cooking, baking and looking after pets in her spare time.

Ms Phuong studied English teaching and interpretation and translation at Ho Chi Minh City Open University. She used to work as a Teaching Assistant at ILA and VUS during her university life. After graduation, she has been working in the educational field for about 6 years and she is very happy with her life and work as she loves working and interacting with children; it also gives her the opportunity to make a good positive impact on children, especially their first 7 years in life.