My interest in working with children began early in my life. Born and raised in Berlin, I was part of my neighborhood youth center when I was a teen. To reach more teenagers, the educators and some of the regulars (I among them!) started meeting youth in public spaces where they hang out rather than hoping they came to us. Every Sunday we traveled to a public park with our van full of toys and different activities for the kids in the community. This early experience sparked my interest in working with children and teenagers

I began my teaching career after studying Early Childhood Education at Pestalozzi- Fröbel Haus in Berlin with a focus on art and theater education and bilingual learning. My last internship at Berlin Bilingual School turned into my first teaching position, supporting the 1st and 2nd Grade’s swimming and PE lessons and creating the school’s after school program.

I came to NYC in 2013. Among other things, I organized and carried out the curriculum of German speaking summer-camps and after-school programs, founded and taught a “playschool” and most recently worked in a German preschool as mentor teacher, where, in addition to the work as early childhood educator, I supported the team with the implementation of the school’s philosophy based on interest-driven learning and anti-bias education.

I believe that teachers can make a difference, and children are best understood and supported in the context of their family, culture and community – my classroom is an accepting, safe and stimulating space where I encourage my students to think critically and creatively. Furthermore, I foster social emotional learning, so we learn to take care of ourselves and one another.

I am excited to be part of GSB’s diverse community