Specialist Teachers

Molly Moffat

My name is Molly Moffat and I have a passion for teaching Key Stage 1 students. I began my journey to becoming a teacher at a small, private college in Minnesota, St. Olaf College. There I studied for a bachelor’s degree in Dance with a minor in Environmental Studies. From there I made a big move overseas to study for a master’s degree in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. During that time, I volunteered at many local schools as a teaching assistant and a soccer coach. That’s when I made the decision to study for my Post Graduate Certificate of Education at Exeter University. I then went on to teach at Hillyfield Primary Academy in London, teaching in Year 1 and Year 2. During my time at that school, I completed an Outstanding teacher training course, was the leader for Special Educational Needs learning in Year 1 and was a coach in the Improving Teacher program. I also started a cheerleading program, the school’s first, and started directing school plays.

I joined the British International School of Charlotte in 2013 as a Year 1 and 2 class teacher and have come to love working for the Nord Anglia family. During my time in Charlotte, I attended training at MIT help develop STEAM learning throughout the school. I really love the STEAM approach to learning and how it links subjects like Science, Art and Technology to provide cross-curricular learning experiences that are creative, engaging and memorable. I also attended training at The Juilliard School in preparation for developing and implementing the Juilliard curriculum for Dance at the Nord Anglia International School in New York. I also love all things theatrical, and have enjoyed developing and directing school plays for the younger-aged children at my school, with the Gruffalo Play being my absolute favorite!

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Kat Underwood

Before beginning her teacher training in 2013, Kat ran a successful theatre company in Bristol, UK, working with both adults and children. From here, she was inspired to broaden her horizons and learn more about education and how it can be used as a tool for creative expression. Since completing her PGCE, Kat has worked in primary and secondary schools, specialising in English and Drama teaching. 

Drama and the performing arts have always been a passion, and Kat has coordinated many productions in the settings she has worked in. Kat has introduced LAMDA speech and performance tuition to schools as well as inspiring a love of Shakespeare and performance poetry to all the children she teaches. Kat currently works at Bromsgrove International School in Thailand, where she is Head of English. She works hard to promote a kinaesthetic approach to teaching, as well as leading the progression of speaking and listening across the school. Outside of school, Kat loves reading, exploring new countries, SCUBA diving and, of course, going to the theatre. Kat is so excited to join the NAISNY family and looks forward to bringing her wealth of knowledge and love of performance to this amazing school.

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Silvia Brown

Silvia grew up in Peru where she graduated from Universidad Mayor de San Marcos with a bachelors degree in Social Communications. After moving to the USA, Silvia started working in a preschool and began her studies for a Masters in Early Childhood Education. Upon moving to New York, she started working as a Spanish teacher and tutor and completed many professional development courses. Throughout Silvia's Spanish teaching career, she has had many wonderful opportunities to teach a diverse group of children ranging from 18 months to middle school age. Silvia enjoys creating engaging lesson plans that motivate students, while acknowledging different learning styles, as well as instilling a love of learning the Spanish language. 

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Sally Scrymgeour

 

Sally received her degree in Sport, Physical Education and Community Studies from Birmingham University in the year 2000 before going on to complete her PGCE in Primary Education the following year. She taught in the UK for over 12 years before moving to teach in Shanghai, China in 2012.

 

Sally has 20 years of teaching experience across Primary age groups. She has worked with children from a wide range of backgrounds and enjoys the challenge of developing children’s skills and knowledge. As a leader, Sally has held the roles of Head of School and also SENCo, which enabled her to utilize her experience and educational knowledge to impact the students in her care. Sally’s experience of being a SENCO includes being part of school which was seen as Outstanding by government inspections and also in an International school with students from a range of countries, education systems and cultures. Sally is also highly skilled at working with students who have English as an Additional Language.

 

In her spare time, Sally looks forward to spending quality time with her family; she has active twin boys to keep her busy. Sally has a passion for sport and enjoys team games such as netball and hockey, as well as challenging herself as a runner and gym member.

 

Sally is looking forward to joining the NAISNY school community and experiencing family life in New York.

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Stefanie May

Stefanie brings a wealth of experience in Physical Education and Athletics to Nord Anglia. She recently was the Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator/Head Women’s Soccer Coach at SUNY Maritime College (Bronx, NY).  This past January, Stefanie received the United Soccer Coaches Master Coach Diploma and became only the fourth female coach to receive this coaching distinction.  She has previously coached soccer at the college level in various roles as the Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Widener University (PA), Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach at McDaniel College (MD), and Stevenson University (MD).  In addition, she has worked with the Olympic Development Program as a member of the ODP Region I coaching staff, Eastern New York ODP, Eastern Pennsylvania ODP, and various clubs.

 

As an educator, Stefanie has worked in the independent school setting teaching Physical Education for grades Pre-K through 12^th grade.  She was the Lower School Physical Education teacher at the Latin School of Chicago for three years and helped develop the “Rising Roman Soccer Program” for grades 3-4^th and guided the Girls Varsity Soccer Program to the Illinois State Final. Stefanie held a similar position at Rye Country Day School (NY) for six years teaching and coaching Middle School/Upper School Soccer and Softball. She has also taught Upper School Physical Education and Health at Maryvale Preparatory School (MD) and Mother Cabrini High School.  At MCHS, she also served as the Athletic Director and oversaw the athletic programs.

 

Stefanie earned a Masters of Science Exercise Science and Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania, Masters of Arts Teaching from Goucher College, and Bachelor of Science Business Administration from Waynesburg University.

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Emily Olivier

 

Emily is passionate about providing a meaningful and inclusive art education experience in which all students can learn to love creating. She admires the power that art has to connect cultures, shape world-views, and instill confidence in students. Through hands-on, project-based learning, Emily aims to guide students through the process of creating personal, effective works of art. 

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Cathrine Beckett

Cathrine is a graduate of Canterbury College, University of Kent, with an honours degree in Music and Education. In her professional career, she has taught in a variety of schools around the UK including Cumbria, Devon and Kent. She has extensive experience in teaching pupils from the age of two to eighteen years. Nothing gives her greater pleasure than teaching music and making a difference in the musical lives of young and older children alike. It was whilst she was in Devon that she was invited to teach in a preparatory school, and it was here that she discovered her love for teaching toddlers and young children. When she was in Kent, she was asked to teach music therapy in a music hub. She found this to be a huge and highly rewarding privilege; one which has left a lasting effect on how she approaches music with children of all abilities.

Cathrine derives great fulfilment when she is working with choirs and instrumental ensembles and she relishes any opportunity to provide experiences for students to perform in public and with live musicians. She is delighted to be joining the team at NAISNY, and looks forward to the exciting opportunities, which lie ahead of her in New York.

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