The Many Faces of Faculty at IST

 
 
 
 
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Ellie Sato

Learning Support Teacher and Take Action Tuesday (TAT) Coordinator at IST’s Secondary School

  • What is your nationality?

    I am Japanese.
     
  • What is your ethnic background?

    I’m half Japanese half Mexican and I was born and raised in Yokohama, Japan.
     
  • What is your educational background?

    I attended an international school in Japan growing up, then I went to Canada for my undergraduate degree at McGill University. Canada is also where I obtained my teaching license. I recently received my diploma for my master’s degree in Special and Inclusive education from the University of Sydney.
     
  • Have you ever worked at another international school? If so, where?

    Yes, I’ve worked at an international school in Tokyo, Japan.
     
  • What made you want to move to Tanzania?

    I visited Africa 8 years ago and knew I wanted to live here someday then I heard about IST and it felt like the right time. I also wanted to get involved in service learning and this felt like the perfect place to do it.

  • Why did you want to work at IST?

    I wanted to work for IST because its strong belief in personalized learning and its diverse learning support team. I heard many great things about IST before applying for the job so I was very happy to get the job.
     
  • When did you start working at IST?

    I began working at IST in August 2018.
     
  • How has your experience been with the school?

    My experience at IST so far has been great. Sometimes it can be challenging finding balance at the school because there is always so much going on but that is also what makes it very special. Student-led activities are plentiful at our school. This is incredibly inspiring to witness.
     
  • Any moments that stick out to you?

    The TAT program that I run is my most meaningful contribution to the school. TAT stands for Take Action Tuesday. Every Tuesday the school reserves an entire hour to service learning. We currently have 19 student-led groups involved with community partners or global NGOs ex. Amnesty International.
     
  • Do you notice the diversity at IST? If yes, how so?

    Yes, there is a great deal of diversity at IST reflected in the staff and student body. It is very special being part of such a diverse group of people from different backgrounds and beliefs
     
  • What does cultural diversity mean to you?

    Cultural diversity means different cultures learning from and with each other. It also means respecting where you are from and where you are now. It means being open to others and their beliefs, opinions and traditions.

 

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Jillian Stevens

MYP Drama Teacher and Homeroom Teacher 8B

  • What is your nationality?

     Australian
     
  • What is your ethnic background?

    Caucasian / European
     
  • What is your educational background?

    Bachelor of Secondary Education - Drama and English
     
  • Have you ever worked at another international school? If so, where?

    No, first one.
     
  • What made you want to move to Tanzania?

    An adventure in a beachside African Country.
     
  • Why did you want to work at IST?

    It is regarded highly in the International community.
     
  • When did you start working at IST?

    August 2018
     
  • How has your experience been with the school?

    Excellent and very positive experience
     
  • Any moments that stick out to you?

    Too many to pick just one.
     
  • Do you notice the diversity at IST? If yes, how so?

    Yes, my classes are made up of a big mix of backgrounds, creative contributions are varied and incredibly interesting.
     
  • What does cultural diversity mean to you?

    Everyone respecting and valuing each other.

 
 
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Juliana Karubi

Secondary School Office Manager

  • What is your nationality?

    Tanzanian
     
  • What is your educational background?

    Secondary School Education, Form 4
     
  • Have you ever worked at another international school? If so, where?

    No this is the first one.
     
  • Why did you want to work at IST?

    I like working with kids
     
  • When did you start working at IST?

    June 1993
     
  • How has your experience been with the school?

    Very nice and challenging
     
  • Do you notice the diversity at IST? If yes, how so?

    Yes, students mingle together without saying that this student is from this country or the other they like each other and you cannot tell the difference when they are in classrooms as there is no bullying, no racism.
     
  • What does cultural diversity mean to you?

    What cultural diversity means to me is that we learn from each other by sharing our culture experience.

 

 

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