Team Horgen

The well-being of children is particularly close to my heart. It is very important to me that children feel safe, accepted, and comfortable. As a mother, I also have a great deal of practical experience in raising children.

It’s wonderful to see how children learn new things, make progress, and become more independent over time. The little moments—a smile, a success, or a “I can do it!”—make working with children especially rewarding.

I particularly enjoy arts and crafts and painting, and I use these creative activities specifically to support children in their development.

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Crafts, Design, Technology classes provides opportunities for hands-on work and the development of innovative ideas, while DaZ serves as the key to communication, integration, and active participation in daily school life. Both courses complement each other by specifically fostering students’ expressive abilities, self-efficacy, and individual skills. My own art and design practice, along with my passion for these fields, form the foundation of my CDT instruction. Drawing on this knowledge, I am delighted to support the students at Lakeside School in developing their creative and personal potential.

Working with children is a matter close to my heart. I enjoy accompanying them in their development and encouraging their curiosity and strengths. It is particularly important to me to give children a safe space where they can develop individually and feel comfortable.

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I’m delighted to have joined the Day Care team at Lakeside School. Having previously been part of the Lakeside community as a parent, it’s lovely to now be part of the team. There is nothing better that working with children and helping them learn, play, make friends and grow.

Being part of the dynamic community at Lakeside School as both a teacher and school leader is a great privilege. Together we foster a holistic educational approach, bringing together student and teacher strengths to guide them through the next steps of learning. With the best of local values and global outlook, I strive to keep an eye on the bigger picture of each student's journey and communicate needs to drive learning forward.

"To get the right answer, find the right question first." Frank Bodin.

As a teacher of Crafts, Design, Technology (CDT), I am fascinated by how children use their creativity and curiosity to develop their own ideas. I teach technology, design, and craft processes in a way that makes them understandable, accessible, and hands-on.

It’s important to me to create a learning environment where students can develop a sense of self-efficacy. When children discover that they can shape their own world - with their minds, hearts, and hands - that’s when the most wonderful moments of my lessons happen.

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My classroom is a safe space for all my students, where they can learn, thrive, and have fun. Building strong relationships and injecting humour into the everyday is how I achieve this and allow my students to become the best versions of themselves, the superheroes of their own lives.

I grew up in Zimbabwe, and have lived and worked in Switzerland over the past 12 years, the last seven years as a grade 5 and 6 teacher in a bilingual school. I have been able to combine elements of my own culture with that of Switzerland, fostering a diverse perspective for both my students and myself.

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Sport is essential for a person’s health. It is important to offer the students a wide range of sports activities and to help them enjoy moving around. At the same time, the sports lessons should support the students’ development in a performance-oriented yet supportive way. With my polysportive abilities and experience in professional sports, I design physical education lessons to suit each and every student.

I approach each child with attention and warmth, accompanying, supporting and sharing-in their own experiences. It is important for them to feel safe, seen and accepted. In doing so, I cultivate joyful, respectful and loving interactions.

Herr Lehmann was born in 1959.

Originally from northern Germany, he grew up in Bremerhaven. After his military service, he moved to West Berlin, fleeing the conventions of provincial life to embrace the laid-back lifestyle of Kreuzberg.

He worked as a bartender in several establishments, including the "Einfall" and the « Würgeengel", where he spent most of his time having philosophical or absurd conversations with his eccentric friends.

He was voted UEFA Club Goalkeeper of the Year for the 1996–97 and 2005–06 seasons, and was selected for three World Cup with the German Mannschaft.

On 8 August 2008, Lehmann announced his retirement from international football. He is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation.

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I introduce the children to German through conversation and singing. I create situations for the children to gain experience and develop individuality, talents, and abilities at their own pace.

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It is fascinating how each child has its own strengths and weaknesses and how they develop together despite different cultural backgrounds and languages. That's what makes my work so exciting. I enjoy supporting the children, comforting them, laughing with them, and accompanying them on their way.

Every child is different and needs support accordingly. I love singing with the children and find this an excellent way to introduce them to the German language. I have been interested in children's language acquisition since I was a student and find working in the bilingual area particularly exciting.

Being part of the dynamic community at Lakeside School as both a teacher and school leader is a great privilege. Together we foster a holistic educational approach, bringing together student and teacher strengths to guide them through the next steps of learning. With the best of local valuesand global outlook, I strive to keep an eye on the bigger picture of each student's journey and communicate needs to drive learning forward.

"To get the right answer, find the right question first." Frank Bodin.

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The most important thing about teaching and learning French is not acquiring the knowledge but using the language in everyday life. During my work, I have noticed the solidarity of children and how much they help each other. This leads to the strong and constructive class dynamic I appreciate so much.

After completing training and working in the commercial sector, two years ago my path led me into providing care for kindergarten and primary children - including those with special needs such as ADHD/ADS/ASS as well as those needing to improve their German language skills. The additional training as a class assistant in “Heilpädagogk” or curative education inspired me a lot. As a mother and experienced caregiver, it is important to me to support each child with heart, patience and individual support. I love my meaningful work and enjoy incorporating in my two creative passions - painting and drawing – into my roles. At Lakeside School, I look forward to an inspiring and appreciative environment.

As a former student of Lakeside School, I am delighted to return as part of the office team. Lakeside School has always been a place where curiosity is sparked and learning is combined with joy. This open and inspiring atmosphere, which I had the privilege of experiencing myself, is particularly close to my heart. I am now very excited to actively contribute to shaping this valuable atmosphere and helping ensure that students and parents continue to feel at home in an environment characterized by openness, trust and warmth.

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In the Drama and Performing Arts classroom, we cultivate the cognitive skills of language, speech, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and quick decision-making. We regularly perform for an internal audience of peers and biannually for the whole Lakeside School community.  

Collaborative teamwork is celebrated, expected, and encouraged in a supportive, engaging, and fully inclusive environment.

I am motivated to establish the best possible framework for our children and staff to flourish, work well together, and be prepared for their futures. I take great pleasure in the atmosphere of cooperation, acceptance, and respect that provides an optimal base for growth.

With the one constant being change, our evolving school life and the community it builds will always fascinate me.

Accompanying children individually on their learning path and making their strengths visible is the best thing about teaching for me. I love the moments when something suddenly succeeds that previously seemed impossible - when learning is fun, inspiring, challenging and encouraging. I want my classroom to be a place where all children feel safe, accepted and heard - with all their questions, concerns and ideas. Lakeside School is a place where cultural diversity is lived - I find that very enriching. I appreciate the multilingualism, the friendly atmosphere and the commitment of the team.

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Engaging students in a variety of learning experiences that challenge their ideology, heighten curiosity, and initiate critical thinking skills is important to developing every child’s independence and creativity. I strive to enable each individual student to create a positive mindset and sense of self, fostering their ability to develop resilience and determination towards their learning as well as their ability to continue being life-long learners.

I am passionate about educational technology, enabling students to ask questions to seek their own answers, and fostering self-belief, confidence, and responsibility.

Classroom teaching and supplemented support lessons is the ideal combination for me. My own bilingualism is of great value. I support all students individually and help them reach their full potential. In the spirit of Galileo Galilei: "You cannot teach anyone anything, you can only help them to find it within themselves."

I have had the privilege of teaching and developing at Lakeside School for more than ten years. The bilingual teaching, the familiar environment, and the cooperation with competent teachers have impressed me until today.

In an exhibition of the artist Olafur Eliasson, I discovered the "Little Sun" solar lamp. I saw this object as a symbol of the principle of education, which the following quote puts perfectly: "Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire" (W.B. Blake). Igniting the spark of curiosity for cooperative skill and knowledge acquisition motivates me in the classroom every day.

Different cultures and multilingualism of families, students, and the team are what I value most in my work as a teacher at Lakeside School.

I am married, have two grown children, and four grandchildren. I have always wanted to pursue my passion for children professionally. That is why I am very happy to support the Kindergarten Team in providing lunchtime supervision.

I am fascinated by the individual strengths and weaknesses of each child. I am particularly touched by how they grow together and learn from each other despite their different backgrounds and languages. It fulfils me to accompany them, to comfort them, to laugh with them, and to support them.

Working with children enriches me every day through their spontaneous joy, their curiosity, and their ability to view the world with wonder. They inspire me to develop my creativity and to see life from new, honest perspectives.

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Schools are places where students, teachers, and families form a community and should feel a sense of belonging. In addition to a strong school-to-home partnership, these are the parameters that allow for successful learning in all areas. I feel privileged to be inspired by world-class educators every day and to serve a school that places its students at its core in pursuit of offering them an excellent bilingual education.

“Being in your element is not only about aptitude, it is about passion; it is about loving what you do.” - Sir Ken Robinson

l strive to model respect, patience and care for the children I look after. Attending to the individual needs of children comes naturally to me and my friendly nature makes it easy to help them feel safe and welcome in a thriving environment.

Embracing diversity is particularly important to me and Lakeside School honors this.

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My role is to foster a life-long love of learning in the curious minds of our students. That is why I encourage creativity, embrace imagination, and celebrate individuality, all aimed at helping develop a happy and fulfilled child. The sum of learning and acquiring new skills through play, fun, kindness, and respect makes Pre-Kindergarten a special place.

I truly enjoy supporting and guiding children as they grow and develop. With my friendly and empathetic nature, I aim to help students and their families feel at home at Lakeside School and to ensure they have a competent administrative office to rely on.

I enjoy using my diverse language skills and also drawing on my extensive experience gained not only in customer service but also in the health and education sectors.

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I have worked at Lakeside School for over a decade, and my pleasure is still as strong as the day I first arrived. I strive to make each child happy and secure and ensure they enjoy looking forward to the next day with myself and my fabulous team.

Learning should always be engaging and fun for students. Learning goals should be clear and attainable for all learning levels. I value open communication between home and school and strive to give each student individual attention, as well as specific, targeted feedback about their academic and social competencies.
I enjoy sharing my passion for writing with my students and am delighted to watch their literacy skills grow and develop.

Teaching in a bilingual setting is both challenging and rewarding, and I love to spend my days in such a diverse environment with children from various backgrounds and cultures.

Working as a janitor is very versatile and gives me a lot of freedom in planning and execution. I particularly enjoy large projects where cooperation with various craftsmen is important.

I enjoy sharing the workday with the children at our school.

I have had the privilege of working with children since 2005 and early childhood is my passion. I believe early experiences set the tone, and build the foundations needed, for the lifelong journey of learning.

Through the power of the positive I endeavour to cultivate a happy, stimulating and fun play-based learning environment. I am driven by the philosophy of a holistic education, valuing all aspects of the curriculum and encouraging every child to be and do their best.

What I like most about my role at Lakeside School is just how multi-faceted it is. No two days are ever the same at Lakeside School and the richness of interaction with colleagues, parents, and above all, the children make it truly a supportive and collaborative environment.