Teachers

Sheridan Potter has over 17 years of experience as a teacher in international schools. She has worked as an Early Years and special needs educator, and has taught in IB schools and British International schools for most of her career. She has a BA. in History, Drama and Special Education from the University of Queensland, a PGBE in Primary Teaching from the Australian Catholic University. She is currently working on her MA in Special Education. She has a passion for learning about education and how best to meet the needs of the students in her care, whether those needs are academic, social or emotional. She views her role in education as helping all students reach their full potential.

Natalie Rainford is a teacher from Wales, UK. She has been an EYC Teacher at Harrow Little Lions since 2021. Natalie is also the Assistant Housemistress for the Harrow Nanning Boarding House. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education Studies and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education specializing in the Foundation Phase. Natalie has a keen interest in Early Child Development and wellbeing. She has obtained additional qualifications to help understand and support children’s social and emotional development and wellbeing. A lot of Natalie’s previous work experience has been centered around childcare.

Paul Reynolds is from Ireland, and has lived in China since 2015.He has over 7 years of teaching experience and he is an outstanding football coach as well. He is passionate about improving every child’s personal, social, and emotional development. Having graduated with a background in Web development and Creative Media, he believes offering children the chance to express themselves through various mediums and allowing them to share and explore their ideas in a safe environment is the key to growing, developing, and succeeding in life.

Ms. Li was awarded Master in Teaching Chinese as a second language from Minzu University of China and Seton Hall University. MS. Li is a highly experienced teacher who was used to perform as Chinese Language teacher in Tsinghua University Language Learning Centre and several American private schools. She was conferred honorary title of “outstanding Chinese Teacher” by Chinese teacher association.

Ms Nui attained a Bachelor of Music degree and later continued to study for a Master of Early Childhood Education degree at Chulalongkorn University.

She has been teaching in her area for more than ten years and is very experienced in the enlightenment of pupils’ critical thinking skills and the cultivation of pupils’ tastes in the arts.

A certified IB teacher from the University of Windsor, Canada, Ms Nui is a former performer in orchestras and worked as an orchestra instructor and music teacher at Harrow Bangkok and at British International Schools in Chiang Mai, Thailand and China before joining Harrow Nanning.

Tina graduated from Worcester University. She has over 5 years teaching experience. In Tina’s opinion, teachers should be students’ friends as well as their masters. A teacher is a person knowledgeable also a good sample for students.

Graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University. Ms. Fang has 7 years teaching experience of early childhood education. She was used to teach in top international schools in Bangkok and Hangzhou China. Ms. Fang love children and respect them. In her mind, every child is unique and teacher’s job is to facilitate students to adapt to future world.

Graduated from Mahidol University, Thailand.Ms. Cao holds Master degree in Education Management and has bilingual teaching experience at an international school in Thailand. She has be trained as a professional in Montessori believes that education is a color pencil which draw on children’s growth.

Ms Cora Chen graduated in 2019 with a bachelor degree in Psychology of Murdoch University, Australia. She pursued further studies in education in Australia for one and a half year, and has experience in local childcare centre and kindy as a pre-service teacher.She understands the importance of early year education in a person’s future development, and believes in every child’s potential.

Mr Matsiyevych holds a master degree in Physical Education and he was a professional football player and professional martial arts fighter in Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing and Combat Sambo. He was the head football coach at a famous school in Shenzhen and under his leadership the school team won the first place at the Guangdong Youth Football Championship.

Zanmarie graduated from the North West University of Potchefstroom, South Africa. She obtained her iPGCE from the University of Derby, UK. With more than six years of teaching experience, she has been teaching in China for five years. Cross-phase teaching experience within English and Physical Education. She obtained her swimming coach certification from American Swimming Coaches Association. She has a rich background in teaching EAL and coaching various sports.

Joel has experience in education working in schools in both China and his native country of the United Kingdom. He has a BSc (Hons) degree in Psychology from the University of Essex. Joel is excited to join the Early Years team at Harrow Nanning and is enthusiastic to work alongside his peers and to develop the skills and knowledge of the students.

Ms Voskanyan has been teaching for more than nine years. She holds TEFL and CELTA Certificates. Before joined AISL Harrow Nanning，she has quite a lot of teaching experience in Europe and China. Ms Voskanyan is hardworking and smart, and she never stops learning and developing in both professional and individual aspects. She likes to spend

time in playing games and singing songs with kids. In her eyes，kids  give her lots of energy and always can encourage her to do more for them.

Ms Amy Huang holds bachelor degree in English. She has 10 year of experience in education, She is familiar with the psychological and physiological development characteristics of students, she treats students like friends.

Ms Ann Wei holds a bachelor’s degree in Teaching Chinese to Other Language Spearkers.Ms Ann was used to serving in China-ASEAN Expo as an interpretor.She loves Chinese culture and envolved in several culture exchange events.She looks forward to starting a wonderful culture journey with kids at Harrow Little Lions Nanning.

Ms Grace graduated from Nanning Normal University with a major in Early Childhood Education. She has a kindergarten teacher qualification certificate, a primary school Chinese teacher qualification certificate, a nursery teacher certificate, and an intermediate nursery teacher. certificate Before joining Harrow Nanning, she served as a deputy homeroom teacher in a well-known kindergarten in Nanning. Ms Grace is good at creating the class environment and hopes to create a safe, friendly, and positive growth environment for children. 

Ms Daisy graduated from Guangxi Normal University with a major in preschool education and has a kindergarten teacher qualification certificate and a nursery teacher certificate. Before joining Harrow Nanning, she served as a homeroom  teacher in a well-known public kindergarten in Nanning for 2 years. From participating in teaching research, class management, activity design, and kindergarten program planning, to caring for children’s individual differences and physical and mental health, Ms. Daisy is familiar with every link. Daisy is a gentle and cheerful teacher who is good at communication and cooperation. She likes children and thinks it is a special honor to grow up with them.

Ms Cathy graduated from preschool education and holds a kindergarten teacher qualification certificate and a nursery teacher certificate. Before joining Harrow Nanning, she had 7 years of teaching experience as a kindergarten head teacher. As a mother of two children, Ms Cathy can better understand the expectations of parents for their children and hopes to take care of children wholeheartedly and create a warm, caring, and safe educational environment for them.

Ms  Lucy graduated from Guangxi Normal University with a major in Early Childhood Education and has a kindergarten teacher qualification certificate, a nursery certificate, and a babysitter certificate. Before joining Harrow Nanning, she had 7 years of experience in preschool education, served as a deputy homeroom teacher and grade leader, and was rated as an “Activist” and “Advanced Class Leader” many times. Ms Lucy is good at children’s dance and program arrangements. The innocence, loveliness, and naughty of children deeply moved her. Because she likes children, Ms Lucy is more determined to dedicate patience, love, and responsibility to children.

Ms Ada graduated from Nanning Normal University with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She has a teacher’s qualification certificate, a Chinese dance teacher’s qualification certificate, and a nursery teacher’s certificate. Before joining Harrow Nanning, she had two years of experience as a homeroom teacher in famous Kindergartens in Guangxi. Ms Ada is good at singing and dancing, and also has a Cheerleading Professional Certificate IV. She likes to learn with children, pass her happiness to them and grow up together.

Ms Judy has a bachelor’s degree and an intermediate nurse certificate. Before joining Harrow Nanning, she served as a teaching assistant in a well-known kindergarten in Qinzhou, responsible for early childhood life management, education and teaching, classroom layout, activity organization, and family communication. Ms Judy is warm and gentle, hardworking, and strong in responsibility. She hopes to help children establish good habits, take care of children and warm them like light.