GRACE MCCALLUM - AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BRASILIA
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Grace
McCallum
HEAD OF SCHOOL
gmccallum@eabdf.br
Olá! My name is Grace McCallum and I am thrilled to
be joining EAB as Head of School!
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
My family and I are from New Brunswick, Canada.
My husband and I started our careers in education in • Lower School Principal at Frankfurt
New Brunswick before embarking on our international International School
journey in education. While we haven’t lived in Canada • Lower School Principal at the Canadian
in over 16 years, we still call Canada home. International School of Beijing
• Interim Director of CISB DRC Campus
After living and teaching in Canada, our family lived
• K-12 Literacy Curriculum leader and coach at
in Beijing, China for 11 years. While working at the the Canadian International School of Beijing
Canadian International School of Beijing, I served as
• Teacher of grades 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 11 and 12
a teacher, a literacy curriculum leader and literacy
coach as well as a school principal. During this time in
Beijing, I also had the wonderful opportunity to lead
and oversee the construction of our new campus
as the interim director. This was a transformational ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
experience and one that led me to understand that
my passion for school leadership was one I wanted
to dedicate my career to.
• Masters Of Education in School Leadership
After our time in China, we moved to Frankfurt, and Administration (M.Ed)
Germany where we are currently living. I am the • Bachelors of Education (B.Ed)
lower school principal at Frankfurt International • Bachelors of Arts (B.A)
School. We have loved our time in Germany as a • International Education Researcher and author.
family. While we are sad to leave such a wonderful
school and community, we are looking forward to
joining the EAB community!
Our family loves paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking,
movie nights at home, tobogganing in the Canadian
snowy hills and travelling all over the world. We can’t
wait to get to Brasilia and learn more about Brazilian
culture! We have already started taking Portuguese
classes and are looking forward to learning more
about the language and culture when we arrive in July.
EAB
FACULTY
Margit
Heinrichs
LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
mheinrichs@eabdf.br
Margit Heinrichs was born and raised in Curitiba,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Paraná in the southern part of Brazil. Even though
German was her first language, Portuguese became
the language of instruction once she joined school.
She developed an appreciation for the English • LS Principal at the International Community
School of Abidjan
language and North American educational system
• Elementary Principal at the Modern American
while living in Canada.
School of Jordan
• Elementary Principal at the International
International teaching has been her passion for
School of Curitiba
the past twenty-six years. Her educational career
• Elementary Principal at Dasman Bilingual
outlines fifteen years of elementary teaching and School in Kuwait
eleven years of administrative work where she had
the privilege of leading the elementary department
at four international schools.
Margit believes that every staff member and every ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
child should feel safe, encouraged and inspired on a
daily basis. The school learning environment should
be a place where trust and cooperation prevail. She • Master of Education in Administrative
believes that to teach is to touch a life forever. Leadership: Endicott College – Boston
• Graduate Studies - Children’s Literacy
As a transformational leader, Margit believes that Focus: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do
being mindful and appreciative of the work that has Paraná – PUC
already been done, while at the same time being • Bachelor of Arts in Portuguese and English:
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná – PUC
open to new ways of improving and enhancing
existing practices is key. Finding solutions and
creative ways to foster innovation and sustainability
will certainly extend students’ learning opportunities.
Margit is excited to continuously pursue EAB’s
mission “to inspire learners to be inquisitive in life,
principled in character and bold in vision.”
EAB
FACULTY
Thomas
Stephenson
US ECONOMICS TEACHER
tstephenson@eabdf.br
I was born and raised in the United States but I have had
a passion for foreign endeavors since a young age. My PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
college education simply enhanced that feeling and soon
after graduating, I was gone to study languages and
cultures in Central America. International teaching was the • Teacher for Rogers Public Schools
logical next step for me.
• Part-time Associate Professor at NWACC
Personally and professionally, I strive to make a positive • High School Teacher at Escola Graduada
difference. I really enjoy working with young people, de São Paulo
especially because of their inquisitive nature. Within them
is a true yearning to know. My goal is to assist them in
HOW to obtain that knowledge and also HOW TO USE
that knowledge once it is obtained. Also, I am inspired
when a student takes a risk, endures the pressures and ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
demands that come with trying to accomplish that goal
and then comes away from that experience having
grown to the point that the next step for them is to take • M.A. in TESOL from Arkansas Tech University
on another new, challenging, and risky vision.
• B.A. in International Studies with an emphasis
In order to make a positive difference, I must also be on Latin American Affairs from Rhodes
one of the primary positive influences in the school life College
of my students and this community. It does not matter
the ethnicity of the person, their social class, previous
accolades or actions, I want each of the people in my
life to see me as person that allows for, recognizes, and
appreciates positive change. I do what I can to show them
that all peoples deserve to appreciated and commended
for the things they do well. I also try to model for them
that people should be helped whenever they are having
trouble accomplishing something. Finally, I encourage
them to make a positive difference in their own life, the
life of their families, and in society.
My family and I are looking forward being a part of this
community that is especially principled in character. We
believe that this ideal brings about an environment of
decency and trust which we feel essential to allowing us
and our fellow community members to grow and flourish.
EAB
FACULTY
Jenna
Alderman
US MUSIC TEACHER
jalderman@eabdf.br
Hello EAB,
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
What a pleasure it is to join your school
community!
• Music Teacher (band, choir, general music),
Lackawanna Trail School District (2014-2019)
As a student in middle and high school,
• Assistant Director of Bands, Keystone College
two of my favorite parts of the day were (2016-2018)
band and choir. Now, I have the pleasure of • English Language and Literature Teacher,
sharing that passion with current students! Music Teacher, Drama Teacher, Bourofaye
Christian School (2019-2020)
There is something inherently inclusive about
• Drama Teacher, Classroom Teacher Long-
participating in music, perhaps because it Term Substitute, Hope Christian Academy
transcends spoken and written language. And (2020-2021)
it is so fun!
Besides singing and playing instruments, I also
enjoy dancing (I hope to improve my samba ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
in Brazil), painting, reading, playing volleyball,
and game nights with friends. Coffee is one of
• Master of Arts in Music Education, Indiana
my favorite things, and I have heard that Brazil
University of Pennsylvania (2017-2020)
has the best coffee in the world.
• Bachelor of Music in Music Education,
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (2009-
Living in France for a semester of university and 2014)
in Senegal during the 2019-2020 school year has • Bachelor of Arts in French, Mansfield
University of Pennsylvania (2009-2014)
taught me a lot about people: even with all of our
differences, most people want to belong and to
be liked for who they are. I enjoy meeting people
and hearing their stories, and I look forward to
getting to know the people of EAB.
EAB
FACULTY
Beth
Lopez
5TH GRADE TEACHER
elopez@eabdf.br
First, let me say that it is wonderful to be back at
EAB. The moment I arrived back in Brasilia, it felt like
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
I was home. I am originally from Michigan, though I
left to live and teach in Colombia after graduating
from college. Later, as a family, we moved to Brasilia. • Colegio Panamericano, Colombia, Grade 2
teacher
After leaving EAB in 2013, I spent 8 years teaching • The Columbus School, Colombia, Grade 5
in Mumbai, India. What a terrific experience it was to teacher
work there! Living and working in the financial capital • American School of Brasilia, Brazil, Grade
of India was amazing, as I was surrounded by the 4-6 teacher
hustle and bustle that Mumbai offers. I also traveled • American School of Brasilia, Brazil, Lower
to the Taj Mahal (I went four times), through the School Principal
state of Rajasthan and to the beaches of Goa, which • American School of Bombay, India, Grade
made my time in India that much more fulfilling. 1, 3 teacher
In relation to my approach to pedagogy, I believe
education should address learners’ academic, social
and emotional needs, while preparing students to
become responsible global citizens. Learning, as ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
such, is a process unique to each individual. Thus,
I feel strongly that it is important to give children
the opportunity to make their own choices, so they
• Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan
can set goals, reflect, and take ownership of their
• Masters in Bilingual Education, Eastern
learning. By allowing students’ voices to be heard,
Michigan University
empowering them to make choices in their learning
• Masters of Education, Framingham University
and building their social-emotional skills, I am able
to incorporate a sense of ‘play’ into our learning • Master of Science, Framingham University
day, which helps make school fun for us all!
Raising my family here in Brasilia was the best
decision I could have made. All three of my children
are EAB graduates, and they are proud of it. Now
that I am re-joining EAB, I could not ask for more
support from them. They are as thrilled as I am. I
look forward to getting to know all of you as we
begin our academic year and continue to learn and
grow throughout our time together.
EAB
FACULTY
Karin Fisher
1ST GRADE TEACHER
kfisher@eabdf.br
Hello, my name is Karin Fisher and I am joining
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
EAB as a First Grade Teacher. My husband,
Marc Proulx, will be joining the MS/HS teaching
team. I started my career in education in
• Learning Support Teacher PK-Grade 2 -
Quebec, Canada and have taught most grades Anglo American School of Sofia, Bulgaria
in elementary, with the bulk of my experience • Kindergarten Teacher - Anglo American
in kindergarten and grade 1. In addition, I have School of Sofia, Bulgaria
taught French as a second language, as well as • Kindergarten Teacher - American Cooperative
School of Tunis, Tunisia
been in the role of EAL teacher, learning support
• Grade 1 & Grade 5 Teacher - École Vision
teacher and part of elementary teacher leader
Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada
teams.
• ESL Teacher Grades 1-6 Commission Scolaire
de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
When Marc and I moved overseas 8 years ago
• Kindergarten – Grade 4 Teacher, Western
we had 4 children in tow. Now the 3 eldest, Ethan, Quebec School Board, Canada
Hannah and Noah, are attending university
in Canada, and our youngest, Aidan, will be
joining EAB as a grade 8 student.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
I most enjoy hanging out with my family and
watching my children play sports. My personal
passions include cross country skiing, ice • Reading Specialist Part I & II, Queen’s
University, Canada
skating, biking and generally being active
• M.S. Multidisciplinary Studies, SUNY Buffalo
outdoors. I enjoy baking and listening to audio State, USA
books while walking. • EAL Certificate, MELS, Université de
Sherbrooke, Canada
Like most international educators, I embrace • Diploma in Education, Bishop’s University,
the opportunity to travel to new destinations, Canada
yet I am most at peace when relaxing at our • B.A. Psychology and French, University of
farm in Bury, Quebec, Canada. Ottawa, ON
• Math Specialist in International Schools
We are looking forward to meeting you all, Certification
trying to learn Portuguese and experiencing • International Teacher Leadership Certificate,
TTC/PTC
new adventures in Brazil.
EAB
FACULTY
Marc Proulx
US MATH TEACHER
mproulx@eabdf.br
Hello everyone, my name is Marc Proulx, I was
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
I went to the University of Ottawa where I received
• 25+ years Teaching experience
a B.Sc. and a Bachelor of Education. This is also
• 30+ years Coaching experience
where I met my wife Karin Fisher, who will also be
teaching at EAB, as a Grade one teacher. • 20+ years as a Math teacher
• 15+ years as a Science teacher
Shortly after we were married we moved to • 8 years as a Physical Education teacher
Karin’s ancestral farm located in the province of
Quebec. We lived there for 15 years teaching and
also raising our four children (Ethan 22, Hannah
20, Noah 18, Aidan 13). ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
In my 25 plus years teaching career I have taught
all ages and grades, with the majority of it being • B.Ed. Bachelor of Education, University of
Middle School. For the past 4 years, I have been Ottawa, 1995
teaching at the Anglo-American School of Sofia • B.Sc. Bachelor of Science, University of
in Bulgaria. Ottawa, 1994
• IB Certification, IBO, Mathematical SL, 2014
My interests include, staying active and coaching • Math Specialist in International Schools,
(hockey, basketball, soccer, track and field) Modules 1 and 2
and following sports in general. Particularly, • Administration of Education in Québec
the Montreal Canadians and the Toronto Blue • McGill University, 1999
Jays and Raptors . However, my true passion • FSL French as a second language, Additional
qualifications University of Ottawa, 1996
is following my children with their sporting
endeavours and interests.
Karin, Aidan and I are very excited to be starting
this new chapter in our lives at EAB and are very
much looking forward to meeting new people and
making new friendships that will last a lifetime.
EAB
FACULTY
Darcy
Compton
MS HUMANITIES TEACHER
dcompton@eabdf.br
Darcy Compton is one of the newest members of
EAB joining us as a 7th and 8th Grade Humanities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Teacher. Darcy has been working most recently
as a Middle School English Language teacher
in Arlington, VA. She is currently finishing this • English Teacher, Arlington Public School
school year virtually as she and her family moved System (Virginia), 2017-present.
to Brasilia in October 2020. Darcy has taught • Service Learning Organizer, American
English Learners for all grades in Middle School, International School of Mozambique, 2016-
and is most passionate about making content 2017.
accessible for all students. Darcy also loves • PTA Chairperson, American International
challenging students to think beyond their own School of Mozambique, 2015-2017.
worlds and walk in others’ shoes. • Founder, Volunteers in Action, Virginia, 2013-
2015.
Darcy grew up in South Carolina, where she also • Founder, Mothers in Action, Sao Paulo, Brazil,
attended Furman University for undergraduate 2010-2012.
degrees in English Literature and Political Science. • People-to-People Coordinator, U.S. Embassy
Upon graduation, Darcy traveled to Tanzania as a Panama, 2005-2006.
volunteer teacher. Her drive to help others brought • Literacy Program Manager, The Reading
her to American University where she studied Connection, Arlington, VA, 2002-2003.
International Development. Fortunately through her
work with children in various roles, Darcy decided to
transfer her international experience into teaching.
Two goals for Darcy next year are 1) to connect with ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
each student and discover the spark that inspires
them to learn, and 2) building community among
students while connecting with current events, • Furman University, BA in English Literature
history, and literature. and Political Science.
• American University, MA in International
While reading a good book is Darcy’s favorite Development.
activity, she also loves writing, singing, biking,
• Teaching Certification, English - State of Virginia.
and making sushi. Darcy lives with her husband,
Michael, her three daughters, Beatrice, Annalee, and
Madeline, and her new puppy Reuben, also known
as “Chompy.”
EAB
FACULTY
Larissa
Vitorino
US ARTS DEPARTMENT
SUPPORT TEACHER
lvitorino@eabdf.br
It is with great honor, for me and my family, that I am
joining EAB as a US Arts Department Support Teacher.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
I have been playing instruments and singing since I
was 6 years old, I started studying music since I was • Guitar teacher at the Culture Department of
6 years old and I have worked with music (in different Uberlândia - MG in 2000
areas) since I was 14 years old. • Guitar (acoustic/electrical) and Singing Teacher at
Bertolini Escola Livre de Música - MG, in 2001 and
2002
For this reason, my musical experience is diverse,
namely: I have performed in several bands and projects • Guitar (acoustic/electrical) and Singing Teacher at
Villa Lobos school - MG, in 2005 and 2006.
encompassing various musical styles. I won, for two
• Teaching Popular Singing and Vocal Arrangement
consecutive years, the Classical Guitar Competition
in Punctual Courses at the EMB - Escola de Música
of the Conservatory of Music Cora Pavan Capparelli. de Brasília - DF in 2008/2009.
I acted as musical director for several theater plays. I • High School MusicTeacher at Colégio Ideal, Sigma
composed the melody and recorded the single “Stay and La Salle - DF from 2009 to 2020
closer” with the DJ and producer Deep Factory. “Stay • Arts coordinator at Colégio Ideal from 2017 to 2019.
closer” was in fourth place in the charts in Canada, • Conductor for the Sonus Choir at Colégio Ideal
according to the website www.just.circuit.com in 2007. I from 2015 to 2020.
participated in the recording of animations for the Big • Música Faz Séries, vol. 1, 2 and 3, for High School;
Brother Brasil program, from Rede Globo, in 2006. Séries Crie, vol. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Series - Análises do
Pas, vol. 1,2, 3, published by HTC
I also taught classes in popular singing, vocal • Researcher: The situation of art education in the
basic education of schools in Uberlândia - MG:
arrangement, guitar, acoustic and electrical, music
reflections for musical education and theatrical
theory, music analysis and music history in several pedagogy carried out from 2002 to 2003, with a
schools. I have 12 music textbooks published, and grant from CNPq / UFU.
currently I also dedicate myself to the project “Quem
Quer PAS”, focused on Teaching of Arts for students
who want to join UnB. I was the conductor for Coral
Sonus, from Colégio Ideal until 2020. In this same school
I was a high school music teacher and coordinator ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
of the arts department. I launched on the streaming
platforms in 2020, for True Azul Music, from New York,
the EP: “Larissa - Violão e Voz”. I was a semifinalist in the • Graduated in Arts Education and music with
ninth edition of the TV show The Voice Brasil (2020). In emphasis in acoustic guitar - by Universidade
2021 I released my first copyright singles: “Areia” and Federal de Uberlândia
the duet “Como o Mar”, by Tratore.
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