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Welcome to Country Day School
An American School serving an international population of Global Citizens
Encouraging Development in a Safe Environment
We celebrate success and encourage growth, all within a safe and supportive environment where well-being comes first
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Encouraging Success
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Our High School faculty are committed to upholding the CDS mission and share the school-wide goals of a commitment to the academic development of each student and to develop personal qualities that encourage meaningful contributions and leadership to a global society.
Learning Support Teacher
After completing a Bachelors of Arts degree at Brown University in Rhode Island, I worked as a paralegal and then, a researcher assisting Fortune 500 companies. I was also part of a landmark Title IX lawsuit which aimed to improve opportunities for females in sports. During this time I did lots of public speaking, testified before the US Congress and was part of several television programs connected to women’s sports. After meeting some incredibly passionate teachers, I decided I wanted to feel that type of passion for my work.
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Chemistry Teacher
My name is Tamara Garner. I am teaching Chemistry and AP Chemistry in the High School.
Guidance Counselor
I joined CDS in February 2019, as the High School Guidance Counselor, after working in AIS also as a guidance counselor for the last five years and with 12 years of experience as psychologist and teacher in private schools in Costa Rica.
ELA Teacher and Innovation Coach
I joined Costa Rica Country Day School after teaching at schools in Tokyo, London, and Cyprus. I currently work as an Innovation Coach and Middle School Teacher. I’ve taught across subject areas and at a variety of grade and age levels from kindergarten to adults.
Mathematics Teacher
After completing my degree in Mathematics in Boston, I returned to Costa Rica and worked for four years at the University of Costa Rica, mainly teaching linear algebra, but also calculus and number theory. I coordinated the Linear Algebra for Computer Science course and had various teachers under my supervision while taking care of logistics and also designing the evaluations. I also worked for ExMa, which is a program for helping students who have fallen behind in their math courses.
Peace and love everyone! I am excited to be joining the CDS family as a high school mathematics teacher. I was born and raised in Connecticut, a state on the east coast of the United States. Growing up, I spoke English and Spanish since my mother is Puerto Rican and my father is Colombian. I received my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and then began my career teaching internationally.
Mathematics Teacher & Yearbook Coordinator
After graduating with a BSc (Hons.) Degree in Mathematics & Statistics from the University of Glasgow, I spent almost a decade traveling whilst teaching. Specifically, I worked in Italy and Chile as well as visiting a number of South American countries. I then flew to Costa Rica in 2009 expecting to be here just a few years at the most but my love for the country has ensured that I'm still here today!
Athletic Coordinator
I got my Physical Education Bachelor’s degree at the University of Costa Rica and my dual credited Master’s degree at the United Sports Academy at Daphne, Alabama in Sports Medicine and Sports Fitness Management. I have been teaching for 28 years, 18 years of which have been at CDS.
My first eight years at CDS I coached the boys' varsity basketball team and for the last ten years, I have been coaching the varsity girls team. I became the Athletic Coordinator for CDS in 2004.