In my close to 30 years of teaching experience, I have worked both as a Latvian language teacher in primary and secondary schools, and I have led teacher PD courses in Latvia. Now my greatest satisfaction is working with preschool children in ISR on a daily basis. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to support young people in this way at a crucial stage in their lives - to be someone’s first teacher and to help them take their first independent steps in a new environment.

I graduated with a degree in English writing from Concordia College. While waiting to have lunch with my mom one day in her classroom, I realized she had the best job in the world. I returned to school to get my Masters in Education and began teaching the next year. After teaching high and middle in the US for quite a while, I became fascinated with the idea of teaching abroad. With nine suitcases, I packed up my family and moved to Indonesia to teach at the Intercultural School of Surabaya.

I was born and raised in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. I studied German and Latin at Concordia College, and later added endorsements in Health/PE and Social Studies. I have been teaching and working with young people for a little over 20 years. After teaching in Minnesota and Montana in the US, my family and I moved to Surabaya, Indonesia to begin our international teaching careers. While teaching there, we had some wonderful colleagues and neighbors from Latvia.

I decided that I want to be a teacher when I was in Year 1 in England which would be the same as KG here. I had an inspiring teacher that made learning fun. Even now I aspire to do the same to all the children I teach. I recieved my BA hons in Primary Education from St Martins colege andhave been teaching for 16 years. I have been lucky enough to teach from 3-18 year old and in the UK, Egypt, UAE and now Latvia. I have a passion for sports.

I have been working at ISR since 2014, I hold bachelor’s degree in Sports Sciences with qualification Physical Education teacher and Track and Field coach. My passion for teaching and love for sports have allowed me to nurture both skill development and sportsmanship in my students, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. I am passionate about dance and track and field keeps me physically active and competitive.

Originally from northern Canada, but I grew up as an international student in the jungles of Sulawesi and the megacity of Jakarta. After graduating with my IB Diploma I went back to Canada for university and began my career teaching game development and design theory to university and high school students. However the thought of going back international was always there and I missed the adventures of teaching students who brought new ideas, and cultural understandings.

I was born and grew up in Riga, Latvia. Since my childhood, I always knew, that someday I would be a teacher. When graduating from the university, I received my teaching certificate and became a part of the ISR community by teaching Early Years students by helping children to discovering the world around them. During my free time I like being in the nature, reading, painting, traveling and learning all about Italy, it’s culture and language.

I was born and raised in Jurmala, Latvia. My journey in education started in 2019 and I am happy to be apart of the ISR family!

Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador Canada, I have three bachelor‘s degrees: Commerce, Psychology and Elementary Education as well as a Masters degree. This is my sixteenth year teaching and my fifth country. Prior to Riga, I spent nine years Hong Kong, with the remaining years in Doha, Kuwait City and Tokyo. An elementary teacher by trade, I was highly excited when ISR presented me with the opportunity to teach grade six.

I am an ISR’s “dinosaur.” I have been in this school since its beginning (1997) and have experienced all its changes and challenges. As a teacher, I am “forever young” since I have always worked with the best age – Preschool children. These kids help keep creativity, patience, and good humour balanced through the years. My education also helps. I have my Masters in Education and Management of Culture and a Certificate in EY Education from the University of Latvia.

I am originally from Minneapolis Minnesota, so the "cold" of Riga is not bad at all. This is currently my 11th year teaching, spending 7 years in Portland Oregon 2 years in Saudi Arabia and now in my second year at ISR. Teaching math is something I enjoy and my hope is that my students can see my passion for math. Living in Riga has been a fantastic opportunity for myself and my family.

I was born and raised in Kuldīga. Kuldīga is one of the most charming and magical towns in Latvia. It is the pearl of Courland for those who appreciate history and charm. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new. In 2014 I started my career at ISR by working as a support teacher. I have a bachelor‘s degree in pedagogy, qualification as a primary teacher and a Latvian language teacher in primary and middle school.

Originally from Canada, I received my first degree at Simon Fraser University and my Education degree at the University of British Columbia. I begun teaching elementary and middle school. Over the years I found I was most passionate about higher level computer science topics and slowly found home in upper high school, where I enjoy teaching the most. Over the years, I have taught STEM/STEAM, Design Thinking, Digital Arts, Higher Level Computer Science.

I‘m from Florida, USA, and have been teaching for over eight years. I’ve taught in different cultures from Egypt to Russia, and now I‘ve joined ISR in Latvia. I earned my bachelor’s degree prior to teaching, and have a master‘s degree in political science. Now, I’m the grade 5 teacher at the Primary building and have a lovely French Bulldog called Olga. I’m vegan, health-conscious, and lively during lessons.

I was born and raised in Texas, USA, where I graduated from University of Houston (Go Coogs!) with a degree in Mathematics. I have taught grades 9-12 my entire career with Riga being the 5th city I’ve worked in. I became interested in working abroad because of a teacher I had in high school; it is that connection with my former teachers that makes me enjoy being a teacher now created my own connections with students.

I was born and raised in Latvia. Since childhood, languages have played a significant role in my life and communication with people, so I am happy that I found my application in the teaching environment. I graduated in French philology and got a diploma in teaching. In my free time, I like to explore nature, watch movies, play ukulele, and play with my two cats.

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest of America where I developed my love of sports and the outdoors. At university I studied science and curriculum development at Gonzaga University (GO BULLDOGS!) Eastern Washington University (GO EAGLES!) and Nova Southwestern University (GO SHARKS!). For the last 20 years I have taught Science, Math and PE, and I can honestly say I love my job. GO BEARS!!!!!!!!

I was born and grew up in Canada. I have lived in Germany and Australia before finding my way to my roots in Latvia. I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a Double Major in Dance and Psychology from York University, Canada. I gained my TESL/TESOL Certificate followed by a Master of Education Degree (MEd) at the University of Toronto. After joining the ISR community in 2010 I also continued my studies with a Postgraduate Certificate of Education.

I am born in Latvia. From five years of age, I knew I would be an artist. I liked to do art and took the challenge to enter Jana Rozentals art school in Riga. I have been practicing art since finishing the art school, working on art-related projects, and privately tutoring adults and children. In between, I received a Bachelor’s education in Psychology. My international experience started in Egypt, where I taught art to grade 4-8 students in one of the international schools for three years.

I was born and raised in Latvia, and all my work experience also sticks to my beloved country; I appreciate being part of a local and international community. I graduated from an Art high school in Riga and received a Bachelor’s education in pedagogy from the Latvian Academy of Arts. I am proud to be with the ISR from the beginning of our school. I started as a Preschool teacher for the first seven years, and now I teach art to our amazing Early Years and Primary students.

I was born in Ogre, Latvia. I come from big, strong family. Grew up in the countryside, close to nature. :) My passions are singing and dancing. I have professional bachelor‘s degree in education and qualification as a preschool teacher and primary education teacher. I have worked as a preschool teacher in several preschools in Latvia. Started my ISR journey last year! I love kids and I’m teaching them with love and goodness.