Global Educator Profiles
Hear what some of our teachers are saying about the challenges and rewards of teaching in the U.S.
Rosanna Dowlen, United Kingdom, Elementary Teacher
Rosanna Dowlen has followed her passion for teaching from her hometown of Browley, southeast London, to Durham, North Carolina. She is proud to continue helping children discover and celebrate the things they are good at while supporting them with the things they find...
Ornella Moreyra, Argentina, English as a Second Langauge Teacher
Ornella Moreyra is originally from El Colorado, Formosa in Argentina. She is currently teaching at Southeast Middle School in Rowan-Salisbury County as an ESL teacher. She grew up seeing her mother and other family members as teachers, and their commitment to...
Edmore Moyo, Zimbabwe, Math Teacher
"Through teaching, I am glad to see students doing their best and reviving their hope of achieving the best of their dreams." Edmore Moyo, a mathematics teacher at Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina, is originally from Mwenezi, a rural district in...
Jill Ann Marcelo, Philippines, Exceptional Children’s Teacher
“Being a teacher is both inspirational and transformational.” Jill Ann Marcelo is originally from Manila, Philippines. She is currently teaching at George Watts Montessori Magnet School in Durham, North Carolina. Ms. Marcelo has been teaching for 14 years and...
Ambreen Bhatti, Pakistan, Dual Language Immersion Teacher
Ambreen Bhatti is originally from Mianwali, Pakistan, and is currently teaching at Allen Jay Elementary School in Guilford County. She has a passion for teaching and takes pride in being a strong pillar of society because of it. Back in her home country of Pakistan,...
Sarah-Lee Stewart, Jamaica, Elementary Education
“I wholeheartedly enjoy my profession. It brings me great satisfaction and joy to help children learn, care, explore, and have fun.” Sarah-Lee is from the lovely island of Jamaica and has been an educator for over ten years. After her many years of teaching in...
Tashon Don Muschette, The Bahamas, Science
“It was lovely to see how Global took everyone under their wings and made us feel at home. It can be so nerve-racking to leave familiar grounds to pick up residence in a new territory, but Global has made our experience refreshing.” Tashon-Don is a proud Global...
Milton Lima, Brazil, Science Teacher
"My teaching philosophy is short and simple - Everyone can. As a teacher, it is my mission to instill in my students the belief that they can do anything they set their minds to." From Brazil to STEM Early High School in Vance County, N.C., Milton continues to serve...
Janitza Guerrero Acosta, Colombia, Spanish
“Living this experience through Global Teaching Partners has changed my life. With Global, you find a family that supports you all the time through this amazing experience. Importantly, the experience has also allowed me to identify some strengths and weaknesses in...
David Frempong, Ghana, Math and Science
“Global’s unflinching support from the very first day I discovered their existence until today has been nothing short of amazing!” David has taught Mathematics, Science, and Physics for various grade levels in Africa for almost 12 years. He earned his Bachelor’s of...
April Lou Recuenco, Philippines, Science
‘Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.’ –Scott Hayde April deeply values the opportunity to share her love of learning with her American students through the help of Global Teaching...
César Augusto Orozco Garavito, Colombia, Spanish
“Being part of Global Teaching Partners has given me the opportunity to make so many of my dreams become a reality. I want to generate in my students the same curiosity that made me go out of my country, Colombia, and live this experience.” César is from the small,...
Jorge Castaneda, Honduras, High School Science Teacher
Jorge Mario Castaneda Garcia is a nurturing and passionate Math teacher from the coastal city of La Ceiba, Honduras. He has a BS in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Catolica de Honduras as well as a Master’s degree in Finance. Throughout his time in university,...
Shalisha Turpin, Jamaica, Elementary Music Teacher
Shalisha Turpin AKA “Drummer Girl Turps” is a talented music teacher and drummer from Kingston, Jamaica. She was the first woman drummer to graduate from the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts where she overcame great adversity to become a music...