Ms. Fiona Green (UK) Library
Ms. Green was raised in the wilds of Scotland, and received her first degree at Birmingham University, Masters (MSc) at Ibadan University (Nigeria) and her Post-grad Certificate of Education at Goldsmith's College, London. Ms. Green has taught primary in London for many years, headed the junior department as well as Science, wrote teaching materials for Channel 4, won two National teaching awards and trained teachers for her Local Education Authority in SATS and Science. Most recently, she has been self-employed in the UK property market and has lived in Sosua for the last few years. Ms. Green's love for teaching, working with children and books has brought her to ISS for what she describes as her dream job! Ms. Green works part-time (mornings) as Elementary Librarian and Learning Support teacher.
Mr. Juan guivin (Peru) Music
Realizo sus estudios musicales en Lima/Perú y de Jazz en República Dominicana en la prestigiosa escuela JazzyMas. Ha formado parte del Programa Berkeley College of Music en Santo Domingo y a la vez Coordinador de FEDUJAZZ y el DR JAZZ FESTIVAL en sus versiones 2012/2013.
Ha sido docente en renombradas escuelas de Música en Santo Domingo y Asesor musical de Delegaciones diplomáticas, Musicalizador en TV y Productor de eventos.
Guitarrista, Arreglista y Director Musical de Jesús Nova, Manuel Jiménez, Art Aguilera, Peter Novelli, Thomas Torhenden.
En el año 2012 inicio el Programa de Música en The DREAM Project en conjunto con el renombrado músico Ramón Vázquez, el cual desarrolla músicos jóvenes y adolescentes brindando formación teórica y práctica sumada a la ejecución instrumental. Este programa ha participado en el DR JAZZ FESTIVAL, JAZZ DAY, UTESA FESTIVAL, ROCK FEST PUNTA CANA, entre otros eventos.
Juan es un apasionado de la música, su objetivo es poder desarrollar el potencial de los estudiantes a través del estudio tanto teórico como practico de la música.
Su plan es seguir desarrollando el Programa de Música en ISS, el cual podrá contar con música y músicos de calidad, nacidos y formados en la misma institución y así asegurar una comunidad estudiantil que aprecie el arte y contribuya al desarrollo de la cultura.
Ha sido docente en renombradas escuelas de Música en Santo Domingo y Asesor musical de Delegaciones diplomáticas, Musicalizador en TV y Productor de eventos.
Guitarrista, Arreglista y Director Musical de Jesús Nova, Manuel Jiménez, Art Aguilera, Peter Novelli, Thomas Torhenden.
En el año 2012 inicio el Programa de Música en The DREAM Project en conjunto con el renombrado músico Ramón Vázquez, el cual desarrolla músicos jóvenes y adolescentes brindando formación teórica y práctica sumada a la ejecución instrumental. Este programa ha participado en el DR JAZZ FESTIVAL, JAZZ DAY, UTESA FESTIVAL, ROCK FEST PUNTA CANA, entre otros eventos.
Juan es un apasionado de la música, su objetivo es poder desarrollar el potencial de los estudiantes a través del estudio tanto teórico como practico de la música.
Su plan es seguir desarrollando el Programa de Música en ISS, el cual podrá contar con música y músicos de calidad, nacidos y formados en la misma institución y así asegurar una comunidad estudiantil que aprecie el arte y contribuya al desarrollo de la cultura.
Yumirys Peña (D.R.) Art & Learning Services
Ms. Yumirys Peña studies at the Dominican University UTESA. She joined ISS in September 2007 and has taught and supported students throughout the school. This year she will provide support for learners as a Learning Support teacher and as the Art teacher. Ms. Peña loves being surrounded by children and is a very enthusiastic and passionate teacher.
Mr. Vojt Lulewicz (Poland) Physical Education
Vojt Lulewicz grew up in Poland; it was there where he obtained his Master’s Degree in Sports Science and Physical Education. He started his career in Poland teaching water sports and physical education to secondary school children. Vojt’s ambition was to travel, and it didn’t take him long to decide to move to the UK and be part of a cosmopolitan city- London. During his time in London, he was a successful ASA Swim Coach in a few top London Swim Clubs, and a PE Teacher for a GEMS (Global Education Management System) School. He also worked as a Personal Trainer at Virgin Active London Health Club. It was in 2008 when Vojt discovered the gem that was the Dominican Republic, and instantly he fell in love with the people, the culture and the country. In 2010, he opened a Swim and Kite School, where his experience and enthusiasm has led him to teach and train hundreds of students. Vojt is excited to be joining ISS!
Mr. Darrell Haines (canada) Physical Education
Mr. Darrell Haines is a Canadian, and he received his B.S. in Kinesiology and Health and Physical Education training in the USA. He taught two years of Middle School Health and PE in Vietnam and has just completed his second year at ISS. Mr. Haines has coached MS boys’ soccer, HS Futsal and MS girls’ basketball. He has a passion for being physically active and really enjoys teaching PE at ISS.
Nairoby Hiciano (D.R.) Spanish as a second language
Ms. Nairoby Hiciano studied at the Dominican university O & M and has a Bachelor Degree in Humanities Education . She joined ISS in January, 2012 and has taught and supported students throughout the school. This year she will provide support for learners as a Spanish as a second language (SSL) teacher. Ms. Nairoby loves teaching.