Kindergarten

BA in English Language & Literature | TEM-8 Certified.Certified English Teacher and Kindergarten Teacher
7 years of international early-year education experience in Shenzhen.Turning every story into a window to the world, where children fall in love with reading through laughter and joy.

BA Honours ;  EYFS holder from the Department of  Education in UK; Kindergarten Certificate in China;6 years teaching experience in China; joined HHKCS in 2023.

M.Ed TESOL from Framingham University .BA in Sociology from St.Cloud State University St.Cloud .Licensed Teacher in Florida, USA with 14 years of international teaching experience in early childhood education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Hong Kong.Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.Registered Teacher in Hong Kong with 8 years of international experience in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Harris University.10 years of teaching experience in international schools, working across the early years and primary, with a focus on phonics and language development.My greatest joy as a teacher is creating an environment where children feel safe, happy, and encouraged to explore and ask questions. I hope to nurture their curiosity and confidence, helping them enjoy the process of learning. Working hand-in-hand, with support from home, our children are sure to thrive!

Founding Kindergarten and Primary Teacher of HHKCS.Pastoral Lead (G1-G4) since September 2024.Former PYP and UK National Curriculum teacher in international school in Tokyo, Japan.PCEd (International), University of Warwick.Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics & Modern Languages), Victoria University of Wellington

PGCEi (Primary Education) , University of Warwick, England.Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Modern Language Studies Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.Ms. McIlraith is an Early Years and Primary educator in her second year at Harrow Hong Kong Children School, with a diverse background in international and public schools in Japan. She brings 10 years of experience with the PYP programme, UK National Curriculum, and EAL curriculum.

Ms Dana Iu earned her postgraduate degree in early childhood education from the University of Hong Kong, where she also pursued her Master of Education in Education Leadership.

Ms Iu has been in the field of early childhood education for almost 20 years. In the span of her career as an educator, she has been a homeroom teacher, music teacher, physical education teacher, teacher trainer, workshop facilitator, PYP coordinator and kindergarten vice principal.

She has extensive knowledge and experience of different curricula, which include the Hong Kong Kindergarten Curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage, IBPYP and the Chinese National Curriculum.

Professional Qualifications

National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership.Qualified Kindergarten Teacher (QKT) – HKEDB .Childcare Supervisor – HKEDB.Childcare Worker – HKEDB

Major and Degree

Bachelor of Laws (Juris Doctor).Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (HKU) .Master of Education in Education Leadership (HKU)

Years of experience in early childhood education: 20 years

10 years of working experience in early education in International school with a IB certificate.I am devoted to create a happy learning environment for the children, where I believe they will learn best and reach their full potential

Bachelor’s degree in Early Years Education, major in Applied Psychology ( Early years education).Working experience in early years: 7 years

Every child is unique. If you see the children with your eyes and feel them with your heart, great things will happen in the classroom：they shine in their own way！