At GIS The International School of Monza we have staff from over 8 countries, all dedicated to student well-being and bringing a sense of family to the GIS community.
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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but rather the lighting of a fire” by William Butler Yeats
I believe
true education is not about passively receiving facts, but about igniting a student’s curiosity, passion, and intrinsic motivation to learn
Personal interests:
Outside of teaching, I love going for long distance runs, reading long novels and playing in the garden with my own two children.
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Embracing teaching styles based on inquiry and reflecting on personalized learning to meet the needs of all students helped me to grow as a teacher and as a lifelong learner and to become more of a thinker and inquirer within the classroom.
In an international education, students’ well-being, open-mindedness, and multilingualism enable the enrichment of a safe environment, based on respect and inclusion, where students can feel valued and appreciated, stimulated and successful.
Personal interests:
Running, going to the theatre, reading in different languages – especially in Spanish and Catalan.
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Tree: the very slow explosion of a seed._Bruno Munari
I am always ready to play with the children’s ideas.
Personal interests:
Cooking, reading and travelling.
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I see every child as a capable and curious learner with unique interests to explore. In the PYP, I enjoy creating learning experiences that connect to the real world, helping students take ownership of their learning and grow through inquiry. I value the way collaboration and communication naturally develop in this process, and I find it deeply rewarding to share in their discoveries and conversations along the way.
Personal Interests:
Outside of school, I enjoy playing various musical instruments, hiking and studying history.
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A school without fantasy is like a sky without stars_Gianni Rodari
Personal interests:
music and live concerts, nature and plants, travelling.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Sciences
Teaching experience:
I began my career in education working at MUBA, the Children’s Museum of Milan. There, I developed a strong passion for early childhood education and decided to become a teacher.
I worked for two years at Eni 06 Nursery School (a school in Milan that follows the Reggio Emilia approach) and for another two years at Nido Mandorla in Monza with H-Farm. I have been part of GIS since its opening, for almost five years now.
Teaching Philosophy:
All grown-ups were once children… but only few of them remember it.”
As a teacher, my main goal is the well-being of the children. For this reason, every day I strive to treat everyone with empathy and sensitivity. I try to put myself in their shoes and aim to support them in their growth day by day, building a relationship based on trust. I truly believe in the uniqueness of each child, and for this reason I adopt personalized learning approaches for every student.
Personal Interests:
I have a passion for children’s picture books, photography, and travel.
Educational Background:
Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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I am a Homeroom Teacher at GIS Monza, where I create meaningful learning experiences that spark curiosity and creativity. I enjoy supporting children as they grow in confidence, build friendships, and discover their unique ways of learning.
Teaching Philosophy:
“Every child carries a light; my job is to help it shine.”
Personal Interests:
I love traveling and discovering new cultures, as well as finding inspiration in everyday moments.
Educational Background:
I hold two degrees and a master’s qualification, which continually enrich my approach to education. I have a particular passion for social and emotional learning, and I am committed to designing personalised, student-centered learning plans that support each child’s unique strengths and challenges.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching for a total of 11 years, with eight years of experience in the United Kingdom and three years in Italy. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with children across a wide age range, from six months to eighteen years old, fostering a deep understanding of developmental stages and individual needs.
Teaching Philosophy:
A lifelong learner myself, My personal teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that “teaching is love in its purest form.” I aim to create a nurturing, compassionate environment where students feel valued, understood, and motivated to reach their full potential. I am excited to return to GIS for another inspiring year and to reconnect with the PY3 classroom, eager to contribute to our students’ growth and success.
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“Every voice carries a world within it”
I believe that multilingualism opens doors to understanding these worlds, while personalized learning ensures each student’s voice is truly heard. Together, they create a learning journey that fosters curiosity, confidence, and connection.
Personal interests: I’m passionate about books, languages, crochet and DIY.
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After obtaining my degree in economics, I worked for 15 years in various senior management positions at large production companies. I moved to Italy a few years ago to support my family and am pleased to have found a role here at GIS. To me, educating children means building our future. In my work and as a mother, I consider it is important to teach children to have an open mind, acceptance, a fighting spirit and perseverance. Being international and multilingual not only opens up the world for our children, but it also makes our children open to accepting the diversity of the world and humanity. Based on these thoughts, I work and raise my own child, who is only a teenager but speaks 4 languages already. I work with your children and you with love and devotion to educate the children for the future.
Personal interests:
I love travelling and skiing.
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Teaching Experience:
Primarily based in Italy, but also having taught in Thailand and South Korea, I have a portfolio of 22 years working as a Director of Studies, Co-ordinator, Teacher Trainer and Teacher for diverse language schools including the British Council. Broad range of educative experience with all age groups and settings, which has permitted sensitivity to methodological differentiation and inclusion.
Teaching Philosophy:
“The Teacher must adopt the role of Facilitator not Content Provider” – Lev. S. Vygotsky.
Learning should be a self-driven, experiential and holistic journey, augmented through scaffolding and guidance within a framework which has clear world-wide relevance. Developmental attainment should therefore be fostered through differentiation and personalisation to ensure that each child reaches their maximum potential.
Personal Interests:
In addition to teaching, I particularly enjoy travel, creative arts and music.
Educational Background:
Clarinet, piano, composition, music teaching studies
Attended “Lettere Moderne”, Università degli Studi Milano
Teaching Experience:
20 years of experience teaching music in Italian, Bilingual and International schools (Early Years, Primary Years, Middle School). I’ve been a class assistant too.
Teaching music theory, clarinet, saxophone, piano, musical propaedeutics, choir, junior band in music schools.
Teaching Philosophy:
“Music is inside us”
My goal is to convey to my students the passion for music and make them understand that music is something we have inside us. Music is another language and it is universal.
Personal interests:
I like spending time with my friends, going to the cinema and reading. I collect Mickey Mouse comics.
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Teaching Philosophy:
“Not all classrooms have four walls”
I see learning as an ongoing, dynamic process that can occur in various settings: whether through field trips, community engagement, online resources, or real-world experiences. I believe in experiential and holistic education, where the world itself serves as a classroom.
Personal interests:
Outside of teaching, I have a particular interest in historical novels, travelling and skiing.
