Grace McCallum HEAD OF SCHOOL [email protected]

Olá! My name is Grace McCallum and I am thrilled to be joining EAB as Head of School! PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

My family and I are from New Brunswick, Canada. My husband and I started our careers in education in • Lower School Principal at Frankfurt New Brunswick before embarking on our international International School journey in education. While we haven’t lived in Canada • Lower School Principal at the Canadian in over 16 years, we still call Canada home. International School of Beijing • Interim Director of CISB DRC Campus After living and teaching in Canada, our family lived • K-12 Literacy Curriculum leader and coach at in Beijing, China for 11 years. While working at the the Canadian International School of Beijing Canadian International School of Beijing, I served as • Teacher of grades 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11 and 12 a teacher, a literacy curriculum leader and literacy coach as well as a school principal. During this time in Beijing, I also had the wonderful opportunity to lead and oversee the construction of our new campus as the interim director. This was a transformational ACADEMIC BACKGROUND experience and one that led me to understand that my passion for school leadership was one I wanted to dedicate my career to. • Masters Of Education in School Leadership After our time in China, we moved to Frankfurt, and Administration (M.Ed) Germany where we are currently living. I am the • Bachelors of Education (B.Ed) lower school principal at Frankfurt International • Bachelors of Arts (B.A) School. We have loved our time in Germany as a • International Education Researcher and author. family. While we are sad to leave such a wonderful school and community, we are looking forward to joining the EAB community!

Our family loves paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking, movie nights at home, tobogganing in the Canadian snowy hills and travelling all over the world. We can’t wait to get to Brasilia and learn more about Brazilian culture! We have already started taking Portuguese classes and are looking forward to learning more about the language and culture when we arrive in July.

EAB FACULTY Margit Heinrichs LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL [email protected]

Margit Heinrichs was born and raised in Curitiba, Paraná in the southern part of Brazil. Even though PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES German was her first language, Portuguese became the language of instruction once she joined school. She developed an appreciation for the English • LS Principal at the International Community School of Abidjan language and North American educational system • Elementary Principal at the Modern American while living in Canada. School of Jordan

International teaching has been her passion for • Elementary Principal at the International School of Curitiba the past twenty-six years. Her educational career • Elementary Principal at Dasman Bilingual outlines fifteen years of elementary teaching and School in Kuwait eleven years of administrative work where she had the privilege of leading the elementary department at four international schools.

Margit believes that every staff member and every ACADEMIC BACKGROUND child should feel safe, encouraged and inspired on a daily basis. The school learning environment should be a place where trust and cooperation prevail. She • Master of Education in Administrative believes that to teach is to touch a life forever. Leadership: Endicott College – Boston • Graduate Studies - Children’s Literacy As a transformational leader, Margit believes that Focus: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do being mindful and appreciative of the work that has Paraná – PUC already been done, while at the same time being • Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese and English: open to new ways of improving and enhancing Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná – PUC existing practices is key. Finding solutions and creative ways to foster innovation and sustainability will certainly extend students’ learning opportunities.

Margit is excited to continuously pursue EAB’s mission “to inspire learners to be inquisitive in life, principled in character and bold in vision.”

EAB FACULTY Thomas Stephenson US ECONOMICS TEACHER [email protected]

I was born and raised in the United States but I have had a passion for foreign endeavors since a young age. My PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES college education simply enhanced that feeling and soon after graduating, I was gone to study languages and cultures in Central America. International teaching was the • Teacher for Rogers Public Schools logical next step for me. • Part-time Associate Professor at NWACC Personally and professionally, I strive to make a positive • High School Teacher at Escola Graduada difference. I really enjoy working with young people, de São Paulo especially because of their inquisitive nature. Within them is a true yearning to know. My goal is to assist them in HOW to obtain that knowledge and also HOW TO USE that knowledge once it is obtained. Also, I am inspired when a student takes a risk, endures the pressures and ACADEMIC BACKGROUND demands that come with trying to accomplish that goal and then comes away from that experience having grown to the point that the next step for them is to take • M.A. in TESOL from Arkansas Tech University on another new, challenging, and risky vision. • B.A. in International Studies with an emphasis In order to make a positive difference, I must also be on Latin American Affairs from Rhodes one of the primary positive influences in the school life College of my students and this community. It does not matter the ethnicity of the person, their social class, previous accolades or actions, I want each of the people in my life to see me as person that allows for, recognizes, and appreciates positive change. I do what I can to show them that all peoples deserve to appreciated and commended for the things they do well. I also try to model for them that people should be helped whenever they are having trouble accomplishing something. Finally, I encourage them to make a positive difference in their own life, the life of their families, and in society. My family and I are looking forward being a part of this community that is especially principled in character. We believe that this ideal brings about an environment of decency and trust which we feel essential to allowing us and our fellow community members to grow and flourish.

EAB FACULTY Jenna Alderman US MUSIC TEACHER [email protected]

Hello EAB, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES What a pleasure it is to join your school community! • Music Teacher (band, choir, general music), Lackawanna Trail School District (2014-2019) As a student in middle and high school, • Assistant Director of Bands, Keystone College two of my favorite parts of the day were (2016-2018) band and choir. Now, I have the pleasure of • English Language and Literature Teacher, sharing that passion with current students! Music Teacher, Drama Teacher, Bourofaye Christian School (2019-2020) There is something inherently inclusive about • Drama Teacher, Classroom Teacher Long- participating in music, perhaps because it Term Substitute, Hope Christian Academy transcends spoken and written language. And (2020-2021) it is so fun!

Besides singing and playing instruments, I also enjoy dancing (I hope to improve my samba ACADEMIC BACKGROUND in Brazil), painting, reading, playing volleyball, and game nights with friends. Coffee is one of my favorite things, and I have heard that Brazil • Master of Arts in Music Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (2017-2020) has the best coffee in the world. • Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (2009- Living in France for a semester of university and 2014) in Senegal during the 2019-2020 school year has • Bachelor of Arts in French, Mansfield taught me a lot about people: even with all of our University of Pennsylvania (2009-2014) differences, most people want to belong and to be liked for who they are. I enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories, and I look forward to getting to know the people of EAB.

EAB FACULTY Beth Lopez 5TH GRADE TEACHER [email protected]

First, let me say that it is wonderful to be back at EAB. The moment I arrived back in Brasilia, it felt like PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES I was home. I am originally from Michigan, though I left to live and teach in Colombia after graduating from college. Later, as a family, we moved to Brasilia. • Colegio Panamericano, Colombia, Grade 2 teacher After leaving EAB in 2013, I spent 8 years teaching • The Columbus School, Colombia, Grade 5 in Mumbai, India. What a terrific experience it was to teacher work there! Living and working in the financial capital • American School of Brasilia, Brazil, Grade of India was amazing, as I was surrounded by the 4-6 teacher hustle and bustle that Mumbai offers. I also traveled • American School of Brasilia, Brazil, Lower to the Taj Mahal (I went four times), through the School Principal state of Rajasthan and to the beaches of Goa, which • American School of Bombay, India, Grade made my time in India that much more fulfilling. 1, 3 teacher

In relation to my approach to pedagogy, I believe education should address learners’ academic, social and emotional needs, while preparing students to become responsible global citizens. Learning, as ACADEMIC BACKGROUND such, is a process unique to each individual. Thus, I feel strongly that it is important to give children the opportunity to make their own choices, so they • Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan can set goals, reflect, and take ownership of their • Masters in Bilingual Education, Eastern learning. By allowing students’ voices to be heard, Michigan University empowering them to make choices in their learning • Masters of Education, Framingham University and building their social-emotional skills, I am able to incorporate a sense of ‘play’ into our learning • Master of Science, Framingham University day, which helps make school fun for us all!

Raising my family here in Brasilia was the best decision I could have made. All three of my children are EAB graduates, and they are proud of it. Now that I am re-joining EAB, I could not ask for more support from them. They are as thrilled as I am. I look forward to getting to know all of you as we begin our academic year and continue to learn and grow throughout our time together.

EAB FACULTY Karin Fisher 1ST GRADE TEACHER [email protected]

Hello, my name is Karin Fisher and I am joining PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES EAB as a First Grade Teacher. My husband, Marc Proulx, will be joining the MS/HS teaching team. I started my career in education in • Learning Support Teacher PK-Grade 2 - Quebec, Canada and have taught most grades Anglo American School of Sofia, Bulgaria in elementary, with the bulk of my experience • Kindergarten Teacher - Anglo American in kindergarten and grade 1. In addition, I have School of Sofia, Bulgaria taught French as a second language, as well as • Kindergarten Teacher - American Cooperative been in the role of EAL teacher, learning support School of Tunis, Tunisia teacher and part of elementary teacher leader • Grade 1 & Grade 5 Teacher - École Vision Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada teams. • ESL Teacher Grades 1-6 Commission Scolaire de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada When Marc and I moved overseas 8 years ago • Kindergarten – Grade 4 Teacher, Western we had 4 children in tow. Now the 3 eldest, Ethan, Quebec School Board, Canada Hannah and Noah, are attending university in Canada, and our youngest, Aidan, will be joining EAB as a grade 8 student. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND I most enjoy hanging out with my family and watching my children play sports. My personal passions include cross country skiing, ice • Reading Specialist Part I & II, Queen’s University, Canada skating, biking and generally being active • M.S. Multidisciplinary Studies, SUNY Buffalo outdoors. I enjoy baking and listening to audio State, USA books while walking. • EAL Certificate, MELS, Université de Sherbrooke, Canada Like most international educators, I embrace • Diploma in Education, Bishop’s University, the opportunity to travel to new destinations, Canada yet I am most at peace when relaxing at our • B.A. Psychology and French, University of farm in Bury, Quebec, Canada. Ottawa, ON • Math Specialist in International Schools We are looking forward to meeting you all, Certification trying to learn Portuguese and experiencing • International Teacher Leadership Certificate, TTC/PTC new adventures in Brazil.

EAB FACULTY Marc Proulx US MATH TEACHER [email protected]

Hello everyone, my name is Marc Proulx, I was PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

I went to the University of Ottawa where I received a B.Sc. and a Bachelor of Education. This is also • 25+ years Teaching experience where I met my wife Karin Fisher, who will also be • 30+ years Coaching experience teaching at EAB, as a Grade one teacher. • 20+ years as a Math teacher • 15+ years as a Science teacher Shortly after we were married we moved to • 8 years as a Physical Education teacher Karin’s ancestral farm located in the province of Quebec. We lived there for 15 years teaching and also raising our four children (Ethan 22, Hannah 20, Noah 18, Aidan 13). ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

In my 25 plus years teaching career I have taught all ages and grades, with the majority of it being • B.Ed. Bachelor of Education, University of Middle School. For the past 4 years, I have been Ottawa, 1995 teaching at the Anglo-American School of Sofia • B.Sc. Bachelor of Science, University of in Bulgaria. Ottawa, 1994 • IB Certification, IBO, Mathematical SL​, 2014 My interests include, staying active and coaching • Math Specialist in International Schools, (hockey, basketball, soccer, track and field) Modules 1 and 2 and following sports in general. Particularly, • Administration of Education in Québec the Montreal Canadians and the Toronto Blue • McGill University, 1999 Jays and Raptors . However, my true passion • FSL French as a second language, Additional is following my children with their sporting qualifications University of Ottawa, 1996 endeavours and interests.

Karin, Aidan and I are very excited to be starting this new chapter in our lives at EAB and are very much looking forward to meeting new people and making new friendships that will last a lifetime.

EAB FACULTY Darcy Compton MS HUMANITIES TEACHER [email protected]

Darcy Compton is one of the newest members of EAB joining us as a 7th and 8th Grade Humanities PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES Teacher. Darcy has been working most recently as a Middle School English Language teacher in Arlington, VA. She is currently finishing this • English Teacher, Arlington Public School school year virtually as she and her family moved System (Virginia), 2017-present. to Brasilia in October 2020. Darcy has taught • Service Learning Organizer, American English Learners for all grades in Middle School, International School of Mozambique, 2016- and is most passionate about making content 2017. accessible for all students. Darcy also loves • PTA Chairperson, American International challenging students to think beyond their own School of Mozambique, 2015-2017. worlds and walk in others’ shoes. • Founder, Volunteers in Action, Virginia, 2013- 2015. Darcy grew up in South Carolina, where she also • Founder, Mothers in Action, Sao Paulo, Brazil, attended Furman University for undergraduate 2010-2012. degrees in English Literature and Political Science. • People-to-People Coordinator, U.S. Embassy Upon graduation, Darcy traveled to Tanzania as a Panama, 2005-2006. volunteer teacher. Her drive to help others brought • Literacy Program Manager, The Reading her to American University where she studied Connection, Arlington, VA, 2002-2003. International Development. Fortunately through her work with children in various roles, Darcy decided to transfer her international experience into teaching.

Two goals for Darcy next year are 1) to connect with ACADEMIC BACKGROUND each student and discover the spark that inspires them to learn, and 2) building community among students while connecting with current events, • Furman University, BA in English Literature history, and literature. and Political Science. • American University, MA in International While reading a good book is Darcy’s favorite Development. activity, she also loves writing, singing, biking, • Teaching Certification, English - State of Virginia. and making sushi. Darcy lives with her husband, Michael, her three daughters, Beatrice, Annalee, and Madeline, and her new puppy Reuben, also known as “Chompy.”

EAB FACULTY Larissa Vitorino US ARTS DEPARTMENT SUPPORT TEACHER [email protected]

It is with great honor, for me and my family, that I am joining EAB as a US Arts Department Support Teacher. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

I have been playing instruments and singing since I was 6 years old, I started studying music since I was • Guitar teacher at the Culture Department of 6 years old and I have worked with music (in different Uberlândia - MG in 2000 areas) since I was 14 years old. • Guitar (acoustic/electrical) and Singing Teacher at Bertolini Escola Livre de Música - MG, in 2001 and For this reason, my musical experience is diverse, 2002 namely: I have performed in several bands and projects • Guitar (acoustic/electrical) and Singing Teacher at Villa Lobos school - MG, in 2005 and 2006. encompassing various musical styles. I won, for two consecutive years, the Classical Guitar Competition • Teaching Popular Singing and Vocal Arrangement in Punctual Courses at the EMB - Escola de Música of the Conservatory of Music Cora Pavan Capparelli. de Brasília - DF in 2008/2009. I acted as musical director for several theater plays. I • High School MusicTeacher at Colégio Ideal, Sigma composed the melody and recorded the single “Stay and La Salle - DF from 2009 to 2020 closer” with the DJ and producer Deep Factory. “Stay • Arts coordinator at Colégio Ideal from 2017 to 2019. closer” was in fourth place in the charts in Canada, • Conductor for the Sonus Choir at Colégio Ideal according to the website www.just.circuit.com in 2007. I from 2015 to 2020. participated in the recording of animations for the Big • Música Faz Séries, vol. 1, 2 and 3, for High School; Brother Brasil program, from Rede Globo, in 2006. Séries Crie, vol. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Series - Análises do Pas, vol. 1,2, 3, published by HTC I also taught classes in popular singing, vocal • Researcher: The situation of art education in the arrangement, guitar, acoustic and electrical, music basic education of schools in Uberlândia - MG: reflections for musical education and theatrical theory, music analysis and music history in several pedagogy carried out from 2002 to 2003, with a schools. I have 12 music textbooks published, and grant from CNPq / UFU. currently I also dedicate myself to the project “Quem Quer PAS”, focused on Teaching of Arts for students who want to join UnB. I was the conductor for Coral Sonus, from Colégio Ideal until 2020. In this same school I was a high school music teacher and coordinator ACADEMIC BACKGROUND of the arts department. I launched on the streaming platforms in 2020, for True Azul Music, from New York, the EP: “Larissa - Violão e Voz”. I was a semifinalist in the • Graduated in Arts Education and music with ninth edition of the TV show Brasil (2020). In emphasis in acoustic guitar - by Universidade 2021 I released my first copyright singles: “Areia” and Federal de Uberlândia the duet “Como o Mar”, by Tratore.

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