MORE ABOUT ME
PROFESSIONAL LIFE
I am a Vice Principal at Espoo International School, and have been the guidance counselor there for almost 14 years now. I have been in some form of education my entire career. I especially enjoy developing our school community, working directly with students, coordinating our mentors and collaborating with the school Leadership Team. Working with the school Community well-being group keeps me aware of the many challenges young people face, along with measures that can ease those challenges.
MY VALUES
Needless to say, education is important to me. I have been a life-long learner: a Bachelor's degree in psychology, theological training in the U.S. Lutheran church, years of Finnish language studies, Finnish vocational pedagogical studies, a Masters in Education at the age of 50, and, after additional studies at the University of Turku, recently becoming a qualified class teacher in Finland. Learning never ends!
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Working with young people for over three decades has kept me connected to that crucial demographic. Our young adult children also help keep us young, and our two dogs give us daily reminders to enjoy the great outdoors. Keeping active and healthy is a priority for me, and has brought me appreciation for Espoo's beautiful nature escapes as well as excellent exercise facilities and sports opportunities. I have volunteered my time as a basketball coach, as a member of the Espoo International School Board and now as a member of Lions Club Espoo Pohjoinen.
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