Outstanding People

Nicole serves as the Head of School at Tung Chung International Kindergarten, where she is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive educational environment for young learners.  Nicole has been with ESF for a decade in a variety of roles.  Over the past fifteen years, she has dedicated her career to international education, specialising in the Early Years. 

Nicole holds qualifications from South Africa and Hong Kong, both in Early childhood education and leadership, reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. 

As an educational leader, Nicole is committed to fostering a positive and nurturing environment for both students and colleagues. She believes in the importance of global standards in education and is inspired by innovative approaches to learning and teaching.

As Head of School, Nicole oversees all aspects of the kindergarten's operations, including curriculum development, staff professional learning, and community engagement. Nicole is committed to creating a collaborative community that actively shapes school culture. Nicole is dedicated to professional growth and actively seeks opportunities to learn from others, ensuring that the school’s educational practices remain innovative and effective.

Jackie joins ESF Tung Chung International Kindergarten from August 2024. She gained her Early Childhood qualifications in Hong Kong and has worked across different local and international kindergartens for the past 11 years. Always curious and fully embracing being a  lifelong learner, Jackie is committed to furthering her knowledge and supporting others to grow. She is passionate about inquiry based learning and believes student choice and voice are central to a classroom experience that supports each learners’ development to reach their full potential.

As Vice Principal and PYP Coordinator, Jackie supports the school to implement the PYP curriculum in a way that is engaging, meaningful and challenging for students as well as connecting with families to build a shared understanding of teaching and learning at TCK.

Fiona has been with ESF for ten years across two of our Kindergartens.  She holds qualifications from the UK, specialising in Early Years Education and is passionate about play based inquiry and student centred learning.  

As Learning Coordinator, Fiona is committed to developing children’s thinking, curiosity and independence.  She works with students, families and teaching teams to ensure all students can access learning in personalised ways that supports positive growth in particular their social and emotional development.   

Fiona is committed to building a positive school community, dedicating her time to building strong partnerships with families and developing meaningful family education and opportunities to engage with students learning through whole school events.