Global Ambassadors
PenPal Schools Global Ambassadors are outstanding teachers and administrators who use their talents to promote learning far outside of their own schools and communities.

πΊπ¦ Myrhorod, Ukraine
Larysa Lebed
"I am a teacher of English. Currently I teach senior and middle school students. I love exploring different cultures and meeting new people."

π¨π Lucerne, Switzerland
Victoria Rojas
"I was born and raised on the Texas-Mexico border and am a passionate advocate for inclusionary teaching practices. I strive to learn from others and to contribute a different perspective to educational discourse."

π΅π° Lahore, Pakistan
Hajera Salman
"I am a Cambridge-certified educator with over a decade of experience in teaching and academic leadership with a strong focus on instructional excellence and teacher development."

πͺπΈ La Ràpita, Spain
Gracia Gimeno
"I am enthusiastic about new ways of motivating my students. I use PenPal Schools to inspire my students to communicate in real contexts."
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π―π΅ Tokyo, Japan
Juliette Zaiser
"I left the USA to teach in Tbilisi, Georgia in 2009. I began using PenPal Schools while teaching in Cairo, Egypt. I continued to use the program after moving to an international school teacher in Tokyo, Japan."

πΊπ¦ Kropyvnytslyi, Ukraine
Natalia Garashchenko
"I am a teacher of English and a vice principal. I try to encourage my school students to explore diversity of cultures so they could be tolerant, respectful and live peacefully in this world."

πΊπΈ New York, United States
Nikhil Chatterjee
"I am an IB Diploma recipient with a passion for encouraging students to create genuine relationships and cultivate lifelong skills such as critical thinking and empathy."

π§π· Sao Paolo, Brazil
Pedro Grande
"I'm an English teacher and tour guide. I love learning about different cultures, traveling, and meeting new people from around the world. I’m excited to connect, share experiences, and learn together!"

πͺπ¬ Cairo, Egypt
Salwa Youniss
"I am committed to advancing virtual exchange as a strategic pathway to equitable access and global competence, empowering learners to connect across cultures and shape a more collaborative, innovative, and compassionate world."
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π°πͺ Nairobi, Kenya
Anne Achieng Aseey
"I am an Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Educational and Distance Studies at the University of Nairobi, Kenya."β

π¦πͺ United Arab Emirates
Keba Joseph
"I drive innovation through AI-integrated pedagogy, inclusive learning practices, and curriculum development, while mentoring educators and students toward global competence and future-ready success."β

π¦π· Quemú Quemú, Argentina
Stella Berdaxagar
"I am a globally connected ESL Teacher, Higher Education and ICT Specialist, content curator and app- smasher."

πΊπΈ North Salem, United States
Cynthia Sandler
"I am passionate about helping students engage in real-world projects and connections. My focus is on media literacy education, and I welcome any global collaborations related to news, media, and AI literacy."

πΊπΈ Mississippi, United States
Leah Shackelford
"I love helping students see the world beyond their own borders. I encourage students to build curiosity, empathy, and global understanding."

π΅π° Islamabad, Pakistan
Naima Nisa
"My passion lies in shaping my students into confident, articulate learners by nurturing critical thinking, refined language skills, and clarity in expression."



