Teachers

Amira Qatrunnada

Hi! My students usually call me Bu Amira and I am a PYP homeroom teacher who truly believes that school should be a place where children feel known, valued, and excited to learn. Every time I step into my classroom, I try to create an environment built on compassion, curiosity, and resilience where students feel […]

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Amit Sharma

With over 16 years of experience in international IB schools, I bring a deep love for teaching, learning, and student wellbeing into everything I do. As a Physical and Health Education teacher and CAS Coordinator at Amman Academy, I work closely with students to help them grow not only as confident movers, but as thoughtful,

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Annisa Rachma

Hi! I’m Nisa, the Year 5B teacher, supporting students in their learning journey not only academically, but also with a focus on inclusion, curiosity, and meaningful growth. As an educator, I care most about creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of learning. I’m excited to be part

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Rr. Farhana Rizq Karina

Hi there! I have quite long name so you can just call me Hana. I am a Special Education Needs (SEN) Teacher at our school. I feel truly lucky to support students as they grow both academically and emotionally. What I love most is helping students with diverse learning needs discover what they’re capable of

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Keren Gunawan

As the Student Support Team Coordinator at Amman Academy, I hold a simple belief: every child is wonderfully made with a purpose. My joy is working closely with families, teachers, and the wider community to build systems and spaces where children feel safe, seen, and supported to grow. I work alongside a compassionate and dedicated

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John Jacobs

Greetings, Amman Academy community! I absolutely love being part of the teaching and learning team here in beautiful Sumbawa. My name is John Jacobs, and I was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia. I’ve been teaching in primary schools since 2009, and love what I do. There’s something incredibly special about teaching and learning alongside

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Muhammad Tomi

I am a PYP Visual Art teacher for Early Years through Grade 6 within the IB framework. I place strong emphasis on the learning process and the role of visual arts in developing critical thinking, creativity, and self-awareness, while recognizing each student as a unique learner who can confidently express identity, culture, and perspective through

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Patrick Reilly

Hello! My name is Patrick Reilly, and I am the MYP Language Acquisition teacher. I am originally from San Diego, California, and I have previously taught in California, Thailand, Ukraine, and Kenya. I enjoy the language learning process and feel excited when students show growth in their reading, writing, and analytical abilities in English. My

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Matthieu Wicki

Hi, I come from Geneva, Switzerland. I am very excited to join Sekolah Buin Batu as Year 1 co-teacher. I have a Master’s Degree in Education and more than 15 years experience teaching lower and upper primary school. I started my career as a homeroom teacher in different schools with various backgrounds. In 2016, I

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Qurrota Ayun

I am Qurrota Ayun, an Islamic Studies teacher at Amman Academy. I believe that teaching religion is not only about delivering knowledge, but also about guiding students to understand values, meaning, and positive attitudes in daily life. In the classroom, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions,

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