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Mandy CHAN

From a seasoned hotel manager having worked in Hong Kong and Shanghai for decades and then becoming a full time mum for over 13 years, working in DC is certainly a new milestone of my life. Born and raised in Hong Kong, my previous work life has given me the opportunity to expose to and enjoy cultural differences and to learn to appreciate the beauty and the depth of diversities, I see lots of similarities in this in my work now, which is of my great interest. When not at work, I love to spend time with my family, home cooking parties with friends, movie night and of course travelling is definitely a joy of life.

Anne LEE

My name is Ien (Anne) Lee (李宜恩). I am originally from Taiwan but also lived in the US, the Netherlands and Germany before coming to Hong Kong. In my free time, I enjoy time with my husband and two daughters. In addition, my hobbies include Yoga and cooking. Before becoming an EA in Language B, Mandarin, I worked and trained in the fields of health and nutrition and international business.

Nicolien FRYER

South African born, I have been in Hong Kong and Discovery Bay since 2008. I have been an active
member of the DC community since my children started school. My education and work experience was in Finance but after moving to Hong Kong I decided to teach English while pursuing my Diploma in Child Psychology. In my spare time I enjoy beach tennis, traveling and hiking.

Isvarya GOWTHAMAN

I was born and brought up in Salem, a city in South India. I married the love of my life in 2008 and we moved to Hong Kong in 2012 after living in Singapore for four years. I am a mother of two lovely kids – a son and a daughter. I have always been passionate about teaching and when I took up this role, I realised that this is where my heart lies. I love the DC community, it’s positive and vibrant culture, and I would like to make a difference in the lives of students. I enjoy reading books, listening to music and watching movies.

Laura YATES

I was born and raised in Liverpool, England. I have been living in Asia and the Middle East since 2013. I relocated back to Hong Kong from the UAE with my husband and children in June 2020. Hong Kong is my home away from home and we settled back into life here as if we have never been away. While in the UAE I worked as an Education Assistant for four years in British curriculum school, where I discovered the joy of working with children. I really enjoy being a part of an amazing teaching team at Discovery College. When I am not working, I like spending time with my family, reading and swimming.

Barbara HAUPTFLEISCH

I am originally from South Africa but Hong Kong has been home for many years now. I have a teenage daughter and son, both born in Hong Kong and both have attended Discovery College from the beginning of their school career. I have enjoyed being involved with Discovery College as a parent when my kids were little, and now as an EA. In my free time I like to volunteer at a dog rescue shelter, read, travel and watch my kids play rugby.

Gigi JOSE

I am originally from the Philippines, but I consider Hong Kong my home for more than 20 years. I worked as a Business Development Manager for various multinational companies for more than 15 years before giving up my career to become a stay-at-home mom to spend more time with my two children. I am thrilled to be working in the Discovery College library because I love books! Other than reading, my passions are knitting, travelling, taking long walks with my husband and watching movies with my family.

Ivy JIANG

My name is Jiang Linmin, and I come from Chongqing-the hometown of hotpot in China. I’m passionate for education and enjoy being with kids. In my free time, I usually travel and read, and sometimes I draw and cook. It is very exciting to be in such a great team in Discovery College.

Michelle JONES

Prior to relocating from Australia to Hong Kong, I was the Director of a Preschool on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. My qualifications include a Diploma of Community Services (Children’s Services). With NSW Health Speech Pathology I have trained in Kids Talk 1&2 and School Readiness. I have over 12 years of experience in preschool and long day care. Additionally, I have worked as a concept writer for Playhouse Disney and as a Surf Life Saving Education Officer in NSW Schools.  I am passionate about writing and the language arts. I hold a 2nd Dan in Japanese Ju Jitsu and have been an active Australian surf life saver for over 20 years.

Maren GASSER

I am from Germany and moved with my family to Hong Kong several years ago. Both my daughters attend Discovery College, and I especially enjoy working here as an EA.  I think that DC is just great and offers lots of opportunities for our children. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family and our friends. Together we do a lot of hiking but I also like swimming and reading a lot.

Madeleine STANDER

Goeie Dag! (Hello in Afrikaans.) I was born and raised in lovely Johannesburg, South Africa, the “City of Gold” before moving to my new home Hong Kong. I previously worked in administration, finance and at the Veterinarian – and YES…I do Loooove dogs! I absolutely love the lifestyle that “home” now offers me – the hiking, the FOOD, the culture, diversity, exploring, people and the weather (my hair disagrees on this one). Last but not least, I really enjoy being part of the Discovery College family.

Emma CAMERON

I am originally from the UK, where I started teaching, before moving to Hong Kong to teach at Kennedy School. I have also been a class teacher at Discovery Bay International School and Bradbury School before joining the team at Discovery College. I have been fortunate to have worked in amazing schools with dedicated and talented colleagues and wonderful children and families from all over the world. I have a keen interest in learning technologies and finding innovative ways for it to enhance learning. My family and I love living in the Discovery Bay community and make the most of our home in Hong Kong and Asia by hiking, camping, coaching netball and scuba diving.

Damian TRIMINGHAM

I am English and have been in Hong Kong since I was eight years old. I went to Kowloon Junior School and KGV. I have also lived in Jamaica for four years and Malawi for four years. My wife is Japanese and we have four daughters. I enjoy all sports especially football and squash. I am an Aston Villa fan and am looking forward to the good times under new management.

Georgia KALOZAKI

Hi everyone (Geia sas)
My name is Georgia Kalozaki and I was born in Canada but raised in Greece. I have been teaching for more than a decade and I love helping students learn, develop and reach their full potential. I have two kids, my son is attending DC  in Year 2 and I also have a 3 -year -old daughter. In my free time, you’ll see me playing, walking, or hiking with my family. Also, I’m fond of Yoga and jogging.

Tatiana BAKER

My name is Tatiana Baker. I have enjoyed teaching in the Primary Years Program for 15 years in the countries of Venezuela, China, Kuwait, and the USA. I am a U.S. citizen who grew up in Colombia. My husband, Tod Baker, is the Head of Design at Discovery College. Our son, Gabriel, is a freshman at the University of Redlands in California. I believe that with a nurturing atmosphere and meaningful experiences, my students discover the joy of learning.  Outside the classroom, I enjoy dancing, traveling, watching movies, cooking, and spending time with family.

Karina CANN

It is very exciting to be a part of the Discovery College community. My ethnicity is half Chinese, half New Zealander, and I was born and raised in Hong Kong. I was educated in an ESF school and studied for my degree in Events Management and Human Resources in Brisbane, Australia. I have a passion for travel and discovering new places, and in my spare time I enjoy quality time with my friends and family. I enjoy watching the rugby and I am a huge supporter of the NZ All Blacks team. 

Gillian Friend

Keiko TRIMINGHAM

Konnichiwa. I am from the exciting city of Tokyo, Japan and I am qualified as a Secondary Teacher there. I moved to HK in 2004 with my wonderful husband first child. We now have 4 beautiful daughters and they are all studying in DC. I love outdoor sports, traveling, reading, cooking and watching sports with my family. I also love children and have a passion to support them with their learning.

Vallery FABILLA

After completing my Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, I worked as a private tutor which marked the genesis for my passion in education. Since then I have worked as an educational assistant and science laboratory assistant before joining the DC community. When my nose isn’t buried in a good book or a math problem, I split my time between the gym and my kitchen. I also enjoy travelling and learning languages.

Emma FITZGERALD

I grew up in Perth, Western Australia where I worked as a Flight Instructor, teaching students both Practical and Aviation Theory. I also worked in the Revenue Department of the State Government Utility Company.  I moved to Hong Kong in 2007 with my husband and we have two children at school in DC.  I enjoy hiking, running and traveling, and try to combine the last two and run half marathons in countries I’ve not visited before.  I’m pleased to be working at DC as part of the Learning Diversity Team.