Welcome to the ISR Kindergarten!

Kindergarten is an exciting time full of learning and fun! While kindergarten children are taught in English and have regular German classes, our bilingual/multilingual school environment offers our students the chance to be exposed to different cultures and languages, thus fostering cultural understanding and tolerance from an early age. We welcome you to be an active participant in your child’s classroom. We look forward to having a successful and productive kindergarten experience together.

We will learn many new songs and games together, put on our “working hats” during our reading and writing lessons, have fun developing our language and math skills, and be creative in our art lessons.

Our goal is to truly know your child well and use this knowledge to guide, support and motivate him or her. We believe that good teaching requires continual professional development, personal reflection and collaboration. We value parent involvement at every level and encourage you to partner with us to give your child the most powerful and joyous learning experience possible.

Meet Our Kindergarten Team

Ms. Andrada

KG1B Classroom Assistant

My name is Ms. Andrada. Many of the children know me as Ms. Dada.

I am the KG1 Classroom Assistant. I come from the Philippines and live in Schwelm with my husband. I love travelling and taking photos of my many adventures. I am also a qualified Nurse and attend to the children with my magic plasters when they need me. I really enjoy working in our wonderful kindergarten!

Ms. Chan

KG1A Classroom Assistant

Hello, my name is Ms Chan.

I live in Kranenburg, Kleve with my husband and our two children. I was born in Hong Kong. I have worked at ISR since January 2016. Before moving to Germany my family and I lived in Australia for 3 years. While living in Australia I worked as a Teaching Assistant / Inclusion Support Assistant in a Catholic Primary School for 2 years.

I love working in the Kindergarten at ISR. I enjoy interacting with the children and working alongside an amazing KG Team.

Ms. Davora

Ms. Duenas

KG2A Teacher

My name is Elizabeth Duenas. This is my forth year at ISR and in Germany and I am thrilled to be here. A little bit about myself, I am from sunny Southern California. I love to travel, learn about new cultures and languages. I was previously teaching in South Korea at a private and public school for almost 3 years. I love to teach. The children always amaze me and I am excited for what the school year will bring!

Ms. Lambertz

Ms. Lorenzen

Ms. Kim

KStarter Teacher

Hello parents, my name is Kim Küppenbender and I am excited to teach the new KStarter class. I was born and raised in Germany and I also spent some time abroad. I love traveling and getting to know new people and cultures. I have a BA in Early Childhood Education and Care as well as further training in psychomotoric and am now looking forward to my second year teaching at ISR!

Ms. Newham

KG2C Teacher

Hi, parents! I am Ms. Rebecca form the giant island of Australia. This year I am team teaching KG2 with Ms. Vrem. I love to share my knowledge of English, art, music and the world with the KG kids. I have experience and training in education and the arts. This is my third year at ISR. If you have any questions I am always happy to talk with you. I look forward to a fun and interesting year in KG.

Ms. Perdomo

Ms. Puchta

KG1B Teacher

Hello Families! My name is Tanita Puchta. I joined ISR this year and am very excited to meet you and your children. I strongly believe that every child has the potential to become the best that they can be. I am German and I grew up near ISR, but went to get my BA and PGCE qualifications in England, and taught at a school near Brighton. I lived in England for five years and have recently moved back to Germany.

Ms. Ramirez

KG2B Teacher

Hello Parents! My name is Anna Ramirez. I’m excited to start a new year with our little ones. This is my forth year here at ISR. I am from the United States, Maryland specifically. I am a fluent English and Spanish speaker. Before moving to Germany I was teaching in a private school in Washington D.C. Every child brings something unique to each classroom and I am excited to shine light on your children’s gifts!

Ms. Salvetti

Ms. Schneider

KG German Teacher
German Coordinator KG

My name is Jutta Schneider and I live in Neuss with my husband and son.

I have worked as a teacher in several German Kindergartens and have specialized in language development. During my time as a Kindergarten teacher, I have worked with gifted and talented children whom I have challenged academically.

In February 2016, I began working at ISR as a German teacher. I love working with Kindergarten children and their parents, helping them find their way through this big thing we call “life” and guiding them as they evolve into a unique and special person.

I am very excited to work at ISR and to be part of such an awesome team. I look forward to meeting all of our Kindergarten families and teaching your children German.

Ms. Vrem-Ydstie

Head of Kindergarten

Hello Parents! I am thrilled to be a part of the ISR Kindergarten team! Originally from Washington DC, I first started teaching at ISR 15 years ago, as the first KG2 teacher! Since that first year in 2003, I have taught in the Primary and Middle school as well as served as Academic Quality Coordinator for Grades 5–8.

I love working in the Kindergarten, and I look forward to getting to know the children and to guiding them, along with our wonderful KG staff, to become knowledgeable, caring and thoughtful individuals.

Ms. Wang

Ms. Zahri

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