Elementary
Our Elementary years give children the chance to explore the world with wonder, as they move, explore, create and learn together.
A warm welcome from our Principal
Welcome to our Elementary school!
Come and see students actively participate in the classrooms and beyond. Each day, our students participate in various learning experiences, including teacher-directed and student-directed activities. Our curriculum aims to provide core content areas as the basis for the development of student's critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our staff are always excited to foster relationships with the students by building trust and giving support. With opportunities provided in and out of the classroom, our goal is to make our students well-rounded young men and women who can go on to make a positive difference in the world.
We can't wait to meet such excited learners!
Warmly
Dani Beth Barsalou
ECC + Elementary Principal
Bringing the curriculum to life
Sustained language development
The English language is central to the way in which our elementary students understand and appreciate their world, and to the ways in which they participate socially and culturally. Our language arts program inspires students to read for pleasure, learn new information, share their thoughts and feelings, and speak confidently.
Daily 5 Literacy Program
By focusing on intentional instruction, along with extended periods of practice, students will see growth in their reading, writing, and listening proficiency. Students choose from five components each day: Read to Self, Work on Writing, Word Work, Read to Someone and Listening to Reading.
Math
Our curriculum is designed to allow students to connect with, build upon, and refine their skills in numbers, functions, geometry, patterns and algebra. Our problem-solving approach not only helps each student to learn a specific concept, but to really grasp the process by which they learned it.
Character development
Purpose, humility, courage, compassion, persistence, discernment, service, curiosity and connection… These are the nine qualities we instill in all our students, from their early childhood years on.
Learning beyond lessons
Co-curricular activities offer students the motivation to learn, build confidence, develop their character, grow physically, and nurture their creativity. Students who are involved in co-curricular opportunities also become more invested—socially and academically—in their overall school experience.
Partnering with parents
A strong partnership with parents ensures a better education for their children. Through multiple formal and informal parent events, and regular communication throughout the school year, we keep parents up-to-date on various aspects of education, vital for their child’s success.
Our Elementary teaching team
Cherry Wu
Elementary Teacher
Chrisilda Sarsalejo
Elementary Teacher
Diego Brito
Elementary Teacher
TJ Rodriguez
Elementary Teacher
Glenda Cayobit
Elementary Teacher
Mei Smith
Elementary Teacher
Phoebe Pang
Science Teacher
Christina Wu
ECC / Elementary Principal Assistant
Emily Wang
General Teaching Assistant
Christine Wen
Co-teacher
Jessie Gao
General Teaching Assistant
Felicia Liu
General Teaching Assistant
Mary Lou Carlson
ELS Teacher
Joy Cao
Elementary Art Teacher
Jessie Hu
Co-teacher
Erin Jin
Music Teacher
John Otanwa
PE Teacher
Ada He
Director of Chinese Program
Fang Liu
Chinese Teacher
Amy Shen
Chinese Teacher
Amanda Wang
Chinese Teacher
Emily Zhao
Chinese Teacher
Grace Zhou
Chinese Teacher
Recognized for excellence
Tianjin International School is accredited by Cognia, the largest education improvement organization in the world—demonstrating our commitment to learners, teachers, leaders and communities.
Grow academically and beyond
Ready to receive the highest quality education in a warm, caring and encouraging community?