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Erik White’s journey into education began with a series of experiences centered on mentorship and service, from coaching to youth reading programs to working with underserved communities. A long-term substitute position in a 1st grade classroom became the catalyst for a career shift. A natural learner, connector, and problem solver, Mr. White sees each student as an “endless puzzle”—an opportunity to explore, challenge, and move forward together. Having taught in Bahrain, India, Okinawa, Japan, and the UAE, Mr. White brings more than 13 years of experience to SSIS. His accomplishments include mentoring a team of 5th- to 8th-grade students who placed in their Regional Underwater Robotics competition.

Shany is a middle school math teacher with a background in engineering, high ability math, and learning support coaching. She is in her 7th year at the American School of Bombay and is a passionate advocate for personalized learning pathways, Shany is enthusiastic about creating telescoped curricula in math, differentiated classes, and enrichment opportunities. She takes a strengths-based approach to teaching, aiming to provide students with meaningful and impactful learning experiences.

Neil Dougherty has been teaching elementary school since 2013, with experience at Singapore American School, the American School of Dubai, ICS Addis Ababa, and AIS Lagos. Prior to entering education, Neil was a full-time practicing attorney, a profession he continues to engage with occasionally. In the classroom, Neil combines expertise from both careers to advocate for all learners, fostering their growth and achievement. Most recently, his work has focused on leveraging data and technology in math classes to enhance differentiation and personalization efficiently and effectively.

Desirée began teaching through Teach for America, while pursuing her Master’s in Curriculum and Teaching, serving on her district’s Teacher Leadership Cabinet, advocating for teacher voice through TeachPlus and collaborating with her colleagues as an instructional coach. Desirée then married her love of teaching and traveling by earning two Fulbrights. Desirée has taught in elementary, middle and high school; she is currently a G5 Homeroom teacher, the G5 Team Leader and the ES Math Coordinator at the International School of Brussels.

Anita is an educational consultant and provides professional development workshops, comprehensive school audits, courses, and ongoing coaching for school leaders and faculty at a number of private international schools with European and American curricula. She previously coordinated special education programs and created gifted education programs at the American School of Bombay, the American School of Doha, and Academia Cotopaxi.