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 safe to take risks, make mistakes, and rise again.

For me, teaching is more than supporting academic growth. I am passionate about encouraging students to develop holistically; helping them develop confidence, empathy, and independence. By taking time to shape strong relationships with students, I hope that classroom instruction turns into impact in my student’s lives. I believe in celebrating progress (big and small) with the families who support students. I want my students to leave the classroom not only knowing more, but believing more in themselves and being kinder to the world around them.

Beyond the classroom, I enjoy literature, spending time outdoors, having quality time with family & friends, and learning languages. I’ve learned Korean and now I’m learning Mandarin!

It is a privilege to partner with families and work with the students! See you in Amman Academy!

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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