International School of Gdansk - staff - elementary school

	Agata Kożuszek Director of Elementary International School of Gdansk. A graduate of Polish philology and postgraduate studies in the field of management of education and educational policy. She also completed courses in business psychology and cultural studies. For 9 years she was the director of the Autonomic Middle School of Gdansk, for many years she was associated with the schools of the Gdansk Educational Foundation as a teacher of Polish language, culture, and homeroom teacher.			Joanna Rzosińska Managing Director of the International School of Gdansk. A graduate of administration, law and postgraduate studies in the field of human resources. She was the COO of the SWPS University in Sopot for 8 years, where, among others, she was responsible for improving the quality of education.
	Julia Wiśnicka Administration manager of the International School of Gdansk.			Hanna Ellwart Grade 0s homeroom teacher Graduate of early education pedagogy with English. She worked in a preschool as a tutor and as an assistant at a kindergarten in Xylokastro, Greece. She also worked as an English teacher in schools and preschools in the San Martin region of Peru. In her spare time, she teaches English and Spanish in language schools in the Tri-City.

	Kinga Rościszewska Grade 1 homeroom teacher. A graduate of pedagogy in social education. Also a graduate of British Council. Participated in a number of Early Years Foundation Stage pieces of training. For the past 18 years, she worked in various English and American schools in Bahrain teaching English language, math, science, and such activities as PE, music, and art.			Karolina Porzezińska Grade 2 homeroom teacher.
	Mireia Perez Grade 3 homeroom teacher, Spanish teacher. Graduated from the University of Barcelona with a degree in pedagogical studies. She worked as a teacher in Nicaragua. She is also a Spanish language teacher. She has several years of experience running scout youth groups. She is a cerified DELE Examinator for A1-B2 levels.			Małgorzata Macierzanka Grade 4 homeroom teacher, biology teacher, Primary Years Programme Coordinator. A graduate of the Intercollegiate Faculty of Biotechnology at the University of Gdansk & Medical University of Gdansk. In 2007 she received her Ph.D. in biochemistry. For 8 years she lived in Great Britain, where she completed post-graduate teaching studies and worked in elementary school. She constantly improves her teaching skills by taking part in various pieces of training.
	Lori Farquhar Grade 5 homeroom teacher. Mrs. Lori is a graduate of Elementary Education from the University of Northern Colorado and holds a postgraduate Master degree in Curriculum and Instruction in Reading with an emphasis in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. She gained her experience teaching at Firestone Charter Academy, in Colorado, and cultivated a love of Poland during numerous trips, combining passion with work. She is also a Certified National Geographic Educator as well as being Master certified in the reading program, Reading Simplified.			Teresa Łepek Grade 6 homeroom teacher, Chemistry and mathematics teacher. A graduate of the chemistry department with a master's and engineering degree. She taught in Canada for seven months, improving her linguistic skills. Currently is a doctoral student. Passionate about logical and mathematical tasks. Constantly develops her teacher's workshop, taking part in training and study visits.
	Aleksandra Czyżykowska Grade 8 homeroom teacher, Physical Education teacher. A graduate of the Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Gdańsk. Volleyball coach, fitness instructor and wellness therapist. For 2 years she coached the Gdansk Physical Culture Club’s girls volleyball team in the Pomeranian Voivodship League.			Aleksandra Sulich Polish teacher. A graduate of pedagogy and a certified teacher of glottodidactics and glottotherapy, i.e. the system of learning to read and write developed by prof. Rocławski. In her work, she uses the knowledge gained in postgraduate studies in the field of art therapy. Experience in working with youth gained through working in schools in the UK.
	Anna Gostomska Polish teacher. Graduated from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków with a degree in Polish and English Philology. In 2015 she received her PhD in Medieval and Early Modern European art and literature. She taught Polish literature to students at the university level and also worked as a middle and high school teacher.			Aleksandra Kotlewska Polish and Polish history teacher. Graduate in Polish Philology as well as postgraduate studies in culture and librarianship. Many years of experience teaching at various educational stages. She has the qualifications and experience in working as an examiner for the District Examination Board.
	Izabela Tereszkiewicz Polish for Foreigners teacher. A graduate of Polish philology Teaches computer technology as a hobby. She gained international experience, working for 6 years in a secondary school in Paris.			Bartosz Czech Librarian, Polish for Foreigners teacher. A graduate of English philology and journalism. Completed the courses in Spanish and Italian. Currently, he continues to learn Japanese. Passionate about the art and culture of the Country of Blooming Cherry. Avid moviegoer and reader. Through his work, he tries to familiarize the students with the joy of reading.
	Vanesa Molina Spanish teacher. MA degree as an International Spanish Language Teacher. DELE examiner and tutor. Graduated from the PE faculty at the University of Sevilla. She worked as a Teacher’s assistant in Dubai as well as the Main Spanish Teacher in Szczecin International School. Many years of teaching experience in bilingual classes. She is also currently working in the Iberian department of the University of Gdansk.			Eduardo Touzon Spanish, Geography, and History teacher. A graduate of History from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) with last year of studies in the Jagiellonian University of Krakow and a postgraduate Master’s in Secondary Education for History, Geography, and History of Art. He gained his experience teaching at Liceum Filmowe and Kozminski University, in Warsaw, where he was living for 9 years and after that, he was teaching at the University of Gdansk. He is also a Certified DELE (Diplomas of Spanish as a Foreign Language) examination.
	Juan Hernandez Spanish teacher. Graduated as a lawyer in Venezuela and studied in International House Montevideo in Uruguay to be a Spanish teacher. He gained experience working as a Spanish teacher in Uruguay for almost one year in the Chinese embassy, then started work in private schools in Poland. His big quality as a Spanish teacher is my creativity during every unit to prepare different kinds of activities, mixing entertainment with learning the language so that the kids can feel more motivated.
	Edyta Caban-Żywicka English teacher, homeschooling program coordinator. English graduate with many years of experience. She completed courses in English Philology and Pedagogy. Also a graduate of postgraduate studies in English translations. Qualified examiner of the District Examination Board in Gdansk.			David Calladine Art teacher. A graduate of the Camberwell School of Art with the title of a conservator of monuments and managing museum institutions graduate at the University of Portsmouth. He then became a teacher in the UK, where he worked for 12 years as a teacher of art history, fine arts, natural sciences, and English. Moved to Poland in 2015.
	Sylwia Namroży Music teacher. She graduated from The Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdansk with a Master of Arts degree in Music. She also completed a pedagogical course at the same university. As a member of orchestras and ensembles she took part in many concerts in Poland and abroad (Germany, Italy, Portugal, Mozambique, Spain). Her passion is to share her musical skills with other people. She also cooperates with Sopot Children's Theater Baabus Musicalis.			Paweł Zalewski Geography teacher. Teacher of geography, history, and social science. Graduate of history and geography at the University of Gdansk. For eight years he has been working in many Tri-City institutions. His passions include diplomacy, tourism, and sport. Always smiling, open, and ready to help.
	Ewelina Łęgowska Physics teacher. A graduate of medical physics and currently a student of doctoral studies in physics at the Intercollegiate Department of Biotechnology. For several years she has been actively cooperating with the "Bez rutyny" Association, heading youth activities and popularizing natural sciences.			James Gibbs Technics, IT, and Ethics teacher. A psychology graduate from the University of Washington. After a year working with young people in Berlin, he continued his studies at the departments of pedagogy and German and English philology at the Free University in Berlin. Modern technology enthusiast. Lives and teaches in the Tri-City since 1998.
	Mateusz Rydzak - Moc Physical Education and daycare teacher. A graduate of the Academy of Physical Education in Wrocław. Qualified lacrosse trainer, as well as swimming and basketball instructor. He leads football teams and further develops his workshop as a chess teacher.			Sebastian Kapeliński Physical Education teacher. A graduate of the Academy of Physical Education and Sport in Poznań. Basketball coach and swimming instructor. He has the title of a lifeguard and SEN (Special Educational Needs) teacher qualifications. Snowboarding, basketball, and healthy lifestyle fan.
	Joanna Wojczulis Support teacher. An enthusiastic teacher and a graduate of early and preschool pedagogy at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan. . Also a graduate of postgraduate in Education for children with special needs. She worked in various schools in Poland, the Netherlands, and the United States, also in an alternative school and special needs school.			Magdalena Honcz Teacher's assistant. A graduate of psychology at The University of Gdansk. She worked at Specialist Residential Care and Rehabilitation Center in Great Britain, where she treated and supported persons with mental health needs and learning disabilities. During her work, she had taken many training courses regarding psychological support. She gained her experience at the Therapeutic and Training Center in Lublin and had training in Psychological Emergency Response. She is currently studying at Ateneum College in Gdańsk.