Toddler, Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten

Emma Ryves

After studying at the University College of Winchester, where I completed a degree in Primary Education with an Early Years specialism, I taught in two Reception classes in Portsmouth. I worked with the Early Years team to develop the personal, social and emotional needs along with the basic numeracy and literacy skills. There, I learned a lot about using literacy, stories, and hooks to introduce themes to enthuse the children. I also lead P.E for the whole school. Then I taught in a Primary School in Southampton in the Reception class for four years and one year in Year 1. I was responsible for overseeing a number of programs, which included the leading of a phonics initiative for the city of Southampton, as well as being given the opportunity to supervise the launch of a successful Numicon pilot scheme. In addition to this, I was the coordinator of physical education for the school and completed a middle leader’s course from Southampton LA.

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Claire Martin

After completing a degree in Primary Education at Canterbury Christ Church University, I worked in a small seaside town in South East England for three years teaching Reception children. The Reception team worked closely together to ensure all children made progress and enjoyed their time in school. I was responsible for ensuring the smooth transition from Nursery to Reception, school trips and was the coordinator for Design and Technology across the school. I also organized and ran workshops for parents in phonics and math. Whilst working I studied for, and completed, my Masters in Early Childhood Education.

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Danielle Richards

After graduating from the University of Wales, Newport in 2004, I immediately entered the world of teaching.  I have been very lucky to experience teaching in all age groups and ranges but feel that I relish the experiences that come with the younger age groups.  I taught for many years in a Nursery classroom in Cwmbran, Wales where I also worked with the local government to assist with the introduction of the Foundation Stage.  Our classroom was involved in a small pilot scheme that gave feedback and offered ideas for change within the new curriculum.  This was a great experience for me both personally and professionally.  In 2010 I decided to move to the United States primarily working with soccer clubs and their players.  I liaised with soccer clubs to help improve their curriculums and also offered soccer coaching courses through the NSCAA. After two years I realized that I missed teaching and decided to make the move back into what I love. A very dear friend of mine recommended the British International School of Boston for its great staff and dedication to children.  I am very lucky to be a part of something so forward thinking and dynamic in its approach to teaching and learning.

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Rhiannon Palframan

I trained at Goldsmiths College in London qualitfying with a BA in Education with QTS. I have taught in three schools in the past 16 years teaching a range of year groups from Reception to Year 6. During these years, I have been a Mentor on the Graduate Teacher Program, PE, Literacy and Maths co-ordinator, EYFS leader, Ks1 leader, and part of the SLT in two schools.

I am very proud to have been a part of the Graduate Teacher program where I trained three teachers over three years to become Primary School teachers. This was an exciting role as it was linked to a University where I had additional training and was able to support adults from other roles in their venture to become teachers.

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Jo Johnson

After studying Early Years Education Studies and earning a First Class BA (Hons) degree, I undertook a PGCE at Liverpool Hope University.  I worked for four years in a large primary school in the Wirral (England) where I taught children in Reception.  In addition to my role as class teacher, I was a member of the senior leadership team and led the Foundation Stage in this setting.  Whilst working, I studied for a Master’s degree in Teaching and Learning which I completed in 2013.

Working internationally has always been something which I have been keen to do.  An international school is a unique environment to work in as it presents a new range of demands and expectations.

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Catherine Staples

I am the longest serving member of staff at the British International School of Boston and have been teaching here since 2001. Before working at BISB, I was teaching in York, UK. In total I have been teaching children for 23 years. My initial degree was in History, and after I had graduated from the University of Wales, I completed my P.G.C.E. at the University College of Ripon and York St. John in York. I have taught across the range of primary year groups. Before I left the UK, I was the Senco at the school that I worked. Teaching in Reception this year will mean that I have taught all the grades from Nursery to Year 6 in my career so far.

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