Connie Kenny, Director, (B.Ed, MICD)
Connie has more than twenty years experience as an international educator, leader and IB teacher trainer in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. In 2010 she co-founded Reach Education Organization in Hong Kong, which recently established, constructed and managed Branksome Hall Asia in South Korea. Connie was instrumental in establishing the school operations, admissions and recruiting the first cohort of 300 students and 66 International Educators Branksome Hall Asia is now a thriving IB world class day and boarding school with over 750 students. In Hong Kong, Connie also played a key role in the establishment of Discovery College and was employed as the assistant principal at the prestigious German Swiss International School. Connie has also been involved in the United World College schools, as a faculty member at UWCSEA Singapore and more recently a senior consultant in establishing the first UWC in Changshu China.
Connie believes that quality early childhood education is key to the future success of children and the subsequent development of a sustainable society. Connie is the proud mother of three daughters who all completed their own international education at IB World Schools in Germany, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Connie believes that quality early childhood education is key to the future success of children and the subsequent development of a sustainable society. Connie is the proud mother of three daughters who all completed their own international education at IB World Schools in Germany, Singapore and Hong Kong.
Charne Kromhout, Principal
I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa where I attended an all girls’ school before moving to Stellenbosch, a small town just outside of Cape Town. It was here where my passion for children and education started. I completed my Bachelors of Education along with my TEFL and Introductory Play Therapy course. Upon graduation I was offered the opportunity to work at an Early Years, Reggio Emilia inspired school. Here I was introduced to Malaguzzi’s philosophy and it changed my outlook on early childhood education.
I moved to Hong Kong in 2015 where I worked at an International Kindergarten as a Reception teacher. I feel incredibly blessed to be offered this opportunity to teach in an environment that encourages one to be, mindful of the moments while simultaneously exploring and developing.
I moved to Hong Kong in 2015 where I worked at an International Kindergarten as a Reception teacher. I feel incredibly blessed to be offered this opportunity to teach in an environment that encourages one to be, mindful of the moments while simultaneously exploring and developing.
Tessa James, Teacher
After graduating with my Bachelor’s degree in Education and completing four years of part time practical teaching, I worked as an au pair, and as a teacher. Upon arrival in Hong Kong I have worked in Playgroups and Pre-Nursery setting, specialising working with children between two and three years old.
I have always loved working with children of all ages and I am passionate and committed to the development of the whole child. I believe children should be encouraged to be happy independent learners facilitated by teachers who encourage them to further engage and explore their world around them. I also encourage all my children to advance their vocabulary through critical literacy and daily discussions.
I plan to commence further studies in adaptive education catering for children who are gifted and also children with special needs. I feel honoured to be invited to teach at ‘Wilderness’ and look forward to working with you and your child.
I have always loved working with children of all ages and I am passionate and committed to the development of the whole child. I believe children should be encouraged to be happy independent learners facilitated by teachers who encourage them to further engage and explore their world around them. I also encourage all my children to advance their vocabulary through critical literacy and daily discussions.
I plan to commence further studies in adaptive education catering for children who are gifted and also children with special needs. I feel honoured to be invited to teach at ‘Wilderness’ and look forward to working with you and your child.
