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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.

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ 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."

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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ 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."

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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° 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."

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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ 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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πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ 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."

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ 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."

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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."

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πŸ‡§πŸ‡· 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!"

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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬ 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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πŸ‡°πŸ‡ͺ 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."​

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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺ 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."​

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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Quemú Quemú, Argentina

Stella Berdaxagar

"I am a globally connected ESL Teacher, Higher Education and ICT Specialist, content curator and app- smasher."

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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."

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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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."

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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° 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."

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