Jonathan has a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Bath (UK) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education (Honours) from the University of Exeter (UK). With a career spanning almost 30 years so far, he began his teaching career in the UK and then moved overseas to pursue teaching and leadership opportunities at prestigious international schools in the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Having worked in leading FOBISIA schools over the years, Jonathan now holds an Individual Membership of FOBISIA and is an advocate of continued professional learning for all staff.

In his spare time, Jonathan likes to lead an active and varied lifestyle with a range of interests. He enjoys surfing, cycling, tennis and swimming. Jon also enjoys listening to music and playing the guitar.

Ibu Tessa has lived and worked outside the UK since 2006, and has enjoyed the great privilege of getting to know many children and their families all around the world. Ibu Tessa believes in honouring identity and building meaningful relationships as ways to create safe communities for learning and a sense of belonging for all.

A lifelong learner herself, Ibu Tessa holds a Masters in Development Education and Global Learning and she is certified to train teachers in a functional linguistics approach to language. Always aiming to lead by example, she strives to nurture an intrinsic love of learning in all students. Each child is on their own journey towards success, and Ibu Tessa is passionate about teaching adaptively to help them thrive.

In her spare time, Ibu Tessa enjoys pilates, spinning, walks in nature, and reading. She is also partial to a good coffee with friends!

Martini has a Masters in English Language Education from Ganesha University of Education and her teaching career spans more than 10 years in Primary and the Early Years. Martini started her teaching career by teaching in a bilingual primary school in Jimbaran before moving to Dyatmika as a Teaching Assistant before her appointment as a Primary teacher. She took part in a teacher exchange program to Methodist Ladies College (Western Australia) in 2017 where she observed best practices in their Primary and Early Years programme. To strengthen her understanding on Early Years education, she recently took a basic short course on national early years education and considers continuous professional development an essential part of being a good teacher.

In her spare time, Martini enjoys listening to music and watching movies. She also loves to cook for her family and spend quality time with them at home.

He has been able to achieve this due to his acute understanding of the needs of his students and his ability to lead by example. He is most proud of the attitude to learning that students show on a day to day basis, developed through a team of teachers with outstanding attitude to their continual professional development.

Jon has a BSc in Finance, and a PostGraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Bristol. JonC has also successfully completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship from UCL, London. Pak Jon is committed to result-driven academic excellence and believes in the symbiotic integration of students’ learning and their cultural environment. Bali has been his home for over a decade and his essence as a school leader has been centred around this wholesome approach; reflected in his work towards Dyatmika’s Learner Profile.

Jon enjoys spending time outdoors with his family. He also likes to travel, and in his spare time, he is a keen cyclist and surfer.

He believes that teaching in a fun & familiar environment for students is the best way to excavate their potential.

Pak Ketut gained his Master’s Degree in Education from Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (Undiksha) in Singaraja and gained his Degree in pure Physics from Airlangga University Surabaya, one of the best universities in Indonesia. Upon graduating he began his teaching career in Surabaya before moving to Bali to work as a lecturer before he joined Sekolah Dyatmika.

Outside of school, he is very active in the community and in his spare time enjoys various different sports such as football, swimming and cycling.

Ibu Ami was pleased to be appointed as Deputy National Head of School since this allows her to implement ideas and strengthen her leadership skills.

She strongly believes that the establishment of positive relationships between all members of the community at the school maintains and promotes motivation in the teaching and learning process for both teachers and students.

Outside of school, Ibu Ami enjoys cooking, swimming, and reading. She also loves to take her kids to explore various outdoor activities. But the most precious moment for her is to get together in the comfort of the living room to just listen to her children’s stories.

Two years working at two educational institutions have given him a wealth of experience in managing classes as well as preparing students for exams. As someone who likes challenges, Gung Yudha wanted to find new experiences by joining Dyatmika school as a mathematics teacher. As a teacher, Gung Yudha believes that the key to teaching success is building constructive relationships with students and colleagues.

The world of education is a very dynamic environment, a teacher must be able to adapt to the times. For this reason, Gung Yudha actively participates in professional development activities at every opportunity, both PD activities organised by foreign institutions and government institutions. Currently, Agung Yudha is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Educational Research and Evaluation at the Ganesha University of Education (Indonesia) with a full scholarship from the Indonesian Ministry of Education.

Born and raised in Bali, Agung Yudha really appreciates the cultural heritage that exists in Bali. On the sidelines of teaching activities, Gung Yudha is actively involved in traditional activities. For him, the most important thing in life is to find balance physically and mentally. For this reason, he always takes the time to spend his free time travelling with his family, relaxing on the beach, or just spending time gardening at home.

Ibu Agnes graduated in Physics Education at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta . She began her career as a Junior High School Teacher in Jakarta, before joining Dyatmika. Ibu Agnes enjoys opportunities to develop professionally and a highlight was joining a teacher exchange program in Melbourne Australia.

Ibu Agnes enjoys listening to music, singing, and watching movies. She also likes cooking and especially trying new recipes.

In 2012 Pak Agus continued his studies by obtaining a Teacher Professional Education scholarship before commencing his career as an Economics teacher at Dyatmika School. He is very proud to be a part of Dyatmika School and its amazing community. As a teacher, Pak Agus believes that anything can be learned if we are open to being adaptable.
Outside of school Pak Agus spends time with his family and travelling.

Ibu Agung then worked as a literacy trainer in Yayasan Literasi Anak Indonesia that works closely with national teachers to promote Bahasa Indonesia balanced reading programme for national schools in Bali.

In her spare time, Ibu Agung enjoys cooking and trying new recipes, gardening and also enjoys outdoor activities with her family.

Previously Andy has worked in the North East of England at a leading Catholic High school and in Asia at a top international school here in Indonesia. His previous positions include: a Leader of Teaching and Learning, Head of House and Head of English. Andy is a tech enthusiast, a Google Certified, an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Digital Citizenship Educator and is keen to continually develop an innovative approach to transform teaching and learning.

Outside of school, Andy enjoys playing a range of sports and also following the trials and tribulations of Newcastle United Football Club. Andy enjoys travel and the opportunities this allows for experiencing different cultures.

Over the past decade of teaching, Pak Ben has taught in schools in Cornwall, England and Indonesia. Since 2015, he has been teaching IGCSEs and A Levels in ICT/Computer Science, Business and PE in Lombok. He was also the Vice Principal during his time in Lombok and has a proven track record for improving results, driving schools forward as well as nurturing the wellbeing of students.

Pak Ben is a keen runner and surfer but enjoys all sports, and played football to a high standard in Northern Ireland before he left to attend university.

She was drawn to Bali for its rich cultural traditions and creativity.

Her educational philosophy is very student centered with the view that all students are capable of being creative and can express themselves as artists. In her classroom, she provides students opportunities to create and solve artistic problems and to develop their own ideas independently in an environment where students feel at ease to take creative risks. She is very proud of the artwork created by Dyatmika students and often shares this in the art instagram account. This year, she hosted the first (post Covid) Dyatmika art exhibition at Komaneka gallery. She often organises art trips and workshops for art students to experience working alongside professional artists and to see art first hand in a gallery setting.

When not at school, Ibu Claire enjoys creating her own art in the form of portrait paintings using mixed media and oil paint. She also enjoys learning about new technology and is currently completing an online course in digital drawing. She is keen to participate in local art workshops to further develop her artistic knowledge and practical skills.

Her professional life began as the secretary of the Director of the Institute of Tropical Disease, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya. While working as a secretary, she also volunteered to teach children in her neighbourhood area in collaboration with the Surabaya government. During that teaching period, Clara found that teaching children moral values helped build positive characters in the future. From this belief, she decided to be a teacher in Dyatmika and has not looked back ever since!

In her spare time, Clara enjoys listening to music, watching movies and cooking.

Ibu Dayu is a graduate of Teacher Education from the IKIP PGRI University Denpasar (Bali). Before commencing her career at Dyatmika School, initially as one of the administrative staff.

Ibu Dayu tries to stay active through Zumba, playing with her children and spending time with her husband and family. She also enjoys listening to music and cooking.

Pak Agas recently worked as an assistant in the Performing Arts Department of another leading international school in Bali where he enjoyed working in collaboration with teachers and students on various performances and productions.

After graduation, she started her career as a French teacher at International Education Consultants for several years and has experience teaching at various levels of education.

For her passion in education and foreign languages, Ibu Dewi has been a speaker at international conferences on French and has published in academic journals related to literary research for teaching foreign languages at the university level in the conference internationale sur la francaise (CIF). Apart from liking literature, she likes to spend her free time reading books, writing, learning foreign languages and volunteering as a teacher at an international NGO related to youth. Ibu Dewi is also involved in curriculum development and learning innovation. She firmly believes that education is the key to changing lives and opening countless doors of opportunity and that every student has unique potential that needs to be discovered and developed. As an educator, Ibu Dewi is committed to creating an inclusive, fun and passionate learning environment.

Ibu Dinia holds a Masters Degree in 2022 from Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. She has participated in some unique and engaging educational communities at multiple grade levels with a diverse student population. She believes every child brings his/her own great and unique potential.

Ibu Dinia loves to spend her leisure time reading books and cooking. She is enjoying her new role as a wife and a community member of her new home, Klungkung.

In addition to putting her communications skills into practice, she gained extra expertise during this period which later would distinguish her in the teaching field.

Elizabeth started her career at Dyatmika as an English teacher for National curriculum and a Bahasa Indonesia teacher for Cambridge programmes. She has witnessed the growth of this beautiful school and its talented students. She cherishes the creative language projects that her students have produced in the form of short stories, poems, short movies, posters, essays, advertisements and many more. Elizabeth has a passion for writing and some of her pieces have won awards from Radar Bali Literary Awards (a poem), PT Rohto Laboratories Indonesia (a short story), Femina magazine (an essay), and Wanita Penulis Indonesia cab, Bali (a monologue). However, the proudest moments for her are when her students demonstrate improvements in their language proficiency and empower themselves as learners.

Her downtime includes drawing, listening to good music, sewing or simply strolling down the beach around Sanur then swimming with her pug – sometimes with her husband as well.

Ellen has been deeply involved in initiating social projects that have had a positive impact not only for students’ lives but to other contributors as well. She holds Bachelor and Master Degree in Visual Arts, majored in Film Production. She is currently pursuing her Doctoral Degree focusing on a social problem that is implemented as a short film.

Ibu Ellen has a proven track record of collaborating with academic tutors, parents, stakeholders to support and expand programs that benefit students. Ellen believes that a strong partnership between school and community is essential for the success of the learning process.

During her spare time, she likes to travel and do outdoor sports such as cycling and hiking. Ellen is a very active individual and enjoys being involved in group fitness classes.

She believes that when learners have the power to take ownership of their learning process, they become agents of their own learning.

Ibu Erni Hastuti graduated from English Language Education of Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta. Over the course of her 18 years teaching experience, Erni has been fortunate to gain experience working with Foundation/Key stage 1 and 2 children and staff teams in a variety of schools. She began her teaching career as a teacher assistant in Yogyakarta International School before joining the Teachers Exchange Program funded by Australia Indonesia Institute. This gave her the opportunity to improve teaching skills and the development of curricula at five Australian primary schools, located in the South West region of Western Australia.

Ibu Erni loves literature and stories, especially children’s books. Ibu Erni Hastuti has written her own children’s books for Unicef, Literasi Anak Indonesia Foundation and Room to Read. During her spare time, Erni likes to be active and healthy, through swimming and exercise. She enjoys learning about other cultures and languages and is currently exploring the Korean language and its culture.

She enjoys preparing tools and materials for science practicals, and is always ready to help students if they need anything related to the laboratory.

Indah is a disciplined and creative lab assistant who strongly believes in enhancing student’s learning experiences and enabling them to achieve their best. Indah is committed to her work, and spends her free time walking and doing creative activities.

Ibu Gabby is experienced in assisting students with their motivation and social skills and has experience of working with special needs students, specifically those with Asperger’s syndrome. Before joining Dyatmika, she also gained experience working with children through coaching Wushu and providing various soft skills training.

Recently Ibu Gabby has become interested in Yoga and how body movement assists in being more mindful and managing stress levels.

Her enthusiasm for nature and the outdoors propelled her into teaching roles across Africa, Europe, and Asia, where she engaged students in field studies and community service projects within the International Baccalaureate program.

After completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at York St John University in 2014, Ibu Gemma has taught in the UK and at prestigious international schools in Switzerland. In each role, she has embraced opportunities to foster student agency and voice, serving as head of the school council and literacy coordinator. Her professional development continued with her National Professional Qualification in Middle Leadership in 2021, focusing on creating inclusive and collaborative educational environments that allow pupils’ language skills and passions to flourish.

Outside the classroom, Ibu Gemma finds joy in the natural world, whether painting, reading, or engaging in adventurous activities like camping, climbing, and skiing. She cherishes her time volunteering and has strong ties to the diving community, actively involved in marine conservation efforts and community service.

Before starting her career as a Teacher Assistant at Dyatmika, Ibu Anggi had the opportunity to improve her work skills through an internship program at Dyatmika School in 2023. Outside of her academic activities, Ibu Anggi is active in village arts organisations, namely traditional Balinese dances. Ibu Anggi is also interested in art, often drawing or painting to fill her free time and she likes watching music performances, going to the gym, cycling, and occasionally shopping.

Ibu Hana started her teaching career as a volunteer English teacher for an orphanage in Java, before moving to Bali to work in tourism as a personal assistant, accountant and graphic designer. After a while she decided to move back into the field that she was most passionate about – education.

Prior to joining Dyatmika, Ibu Hana taught in another international school in Bali. She actively pursues professional development opportunities and a highlight was being one of the speakers at an educational seminar held in Bali.

Ibu Hana loves to read and write stories and poems. She is one of the authors of a collection of short stories entitled “I’m (Not) Okay” and a book of poetry entitled “Buku Untuk Dibaca di Kafe Kopi”. She also writes stories to be read on one of Papua’s radio stations. Besides that, Hana enjoys singing, playing the guitar and watching horror series.

Her interest in teaching was sparked whilst teaching undergraduate students at the University of Manchester whilst working towards a PhD in Structural Fire Engineering. She realised that she much preferred the teaching over the research so decided to step away to retrain as a High School Mathematics teacher. Ibu Helen has a Masters Degree in Structural Engineering with Architecture (1st Class with Honours) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Secondary Mathematics), both from the University of Manchester.

When not at school Ibu Helen loves travelling, walking and eating in equal measure. She usually tries to combine these passions during the school holidays and can often be found sampling the local cuisine after a long walk in a new city, both in Indonesia and beyond. She especially loves visiting new places in Indonesia, so far she has visited 14 provinces and is looking forward to seeing more.

Originally from Bali, Ibu Hindira graduated from English Language Education at Undiksha University in Singaraja, Bali. She worked as a teacher in National Primary schools and as a private English teacher for adults and children before joining Dyatmika.

Ibu Hindira loves listening to music and writing stories for children. She has written two books for children in Papua Barat, which cooperated with UNICEF and LAI (Literasi Anak Indonesia Foundation). Hindira loves her family, especially spending time with her son and daughter.

Before joining Dyatmika, she was a teacher assistant in an IB School. Beyond her academic pursuits, she brings a unique flair to the classroom through dancing. Her enthusiasm to learn dances from different countries not only enriches her own experiences but also provides a vibrant cultural perspective for her students.

While studying in university, he took a part time job to teach a computer-related ECA focusing on Database (Microsoft Office Access) and Computer Assembly at his alma mater.

His career at Dyatmika started as an IT Teacher and has since taken on further responsibilities such as being a homeroom leader and a head of house. Prior to starting his career at Dyatmika, he volunteered as a teacher for people with special needs under a social foundation in his hometown.

Pak Gede is a badminton addict who will love anything about it including re-watching any recorded professional match. During his spare time, he plays badminton at least once a week. He also enjoys listening to music and podcasts, exploring and gardening.

Ibu Icen believes that every child is unique and hopes that education in Indonesia can encourage the younger generation to develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and instil a lifelong love for learning.

Ibu Icen is very interested in trying new things, especially those related to nature. She always takes the time to climb mountains or visit beaches in Bali. She believes that we should use the time we have to gain as many positive experiences as possible and share them with those around us.

This experience strengthened her interest in education and provided a deep understanding of the needs of students at various levels. Ibu Cantika also had the opportunity to improve her skills through an internship at Dyatmika as part of her university studies. Outside of academic activities, she likes creative writing, reading, and listening to music. She also enjoys outdoor activities like jogging, swimming, playing badminton, and travelling to gain new perspectives.

Irvandi is an experienced Music teacher, having taught across a wide selection of all Primary levels. He has taught at various schools in Jakarta, Bekasi, and Sumatra, before moving to teach at Dyatmika School in Bali. Irvandi’s music lessons promote a student-centred approach that encourages participation and enjoyment through practical experience.

Outside of teaching, Pak Irvandi, his wife and his twin boys enjoy the beach, swimming together, going to restaurants near the house, and eating their favourite food, Bakso.

Ibu Isobel has taught in a range of schools across the north of England and has spent the last two years teaching chemistry as the Head of Science in an international school in Bangkok, Thailand. She has a passion for making chemistry accessible and enjoyable for all of her students and is excited for her new adventure working at Dyatmika.

Ibu Jenny is enthusiastic about teaching English as a second language and is also especially fond of inquiry-based learning, as it enables students to take ownership of their learning journey. Believing firmly in education as a transformative journey, she emphasises not only academic excellence but also the holistic development of her students, including their emotional, social, and spiritual growth.

Beyond the classroom, Ibu Jenny finds joy in exploring psychology, indulging in culinary delights, and spending leisurely days at the beach, where she finds solace and inspiration.

Seeking new challenges, Ibu Jo then moved to Tanzania where she spent the next seven years teaching in an international school before moving to Bali.

Ibu Jo believes the most effective learning occurs in classrooms where students feel safe and supported. She strives to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to help create well-rounded young adults who can make valuable contributions to their communities.

An avid traveller, Ibu Jo enjoys visiting new countries and experiencing different cultures and cuisines. She also enjoys cooking and reading.

Pak John chose the teaching profession as he strongly believes in the power of education to transform lives. It is this moral purpose that motivates him in his day to day life. Pak John believes that strong, collaborative relationships lead to the best learning and so Dyatmika has proved to be the perfect place to work. A culture of inclusion and support makes every day a pleasure. John fully embraces the idea of lifelong learning and is currently completing the NPQSL qualification for senior leadership.

When not working Pak John tries to take full advantage of Island life. He enjoys cycling in the mountains, running by the ocean or spending time with his family and friends on the beach in Sanur.

She has also worked as an English private tutor, teaching across a range of ages from primary students to adult students.

Ibu Dian loves to explore new things. She always spares one hour a day to learn a new language and is currently involved in a project of making a children’s story book as well as in an AIoT project. In her spare time, Ibu Dian also enjoys watching movies and reading Webtoon.

Ibu Meri has a Masters Degree in English Education from Ganesha University of Education. She began her teaching career when she was in university as an English course tutor. Due to her interest in teaching young children, she began working as a Teaching Assistant for class 2 and 3 at Dyatmika and has since experienced teaching across many different ages. She was proud to take on a teaching position, initially as an EAL teacher and then as a Primary class teacher. Ibu Meri is passionate about reading and its impact on children’s development. She enjoys reading to children and published an article about balanced reading instruction for Young learners which she was invited to present at a national conference.

Outside the school, Ibu Meri is a loving mother who always provides the best early education for her children at home. During her spare time, she enjoys her quality time being a mother and continues to explore different places to give the best experiences to her little family.

Ibu Nina graduated from Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha with both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in English Education. Before joining Dyatmika, she taught in other educational settings in Sanur and Ubud.

In addition to her educational pursuits, Ibu Nina is a voracious reader who enjoys a wide variety of books. She also has a passion for drawing, cooking new recipes for her family, and writing short stories for children. Ibu Nina is committed to imparting kindness, knowledge, and care to all children.

Ibu Kelly is passionate about Performing Arts, Drama, Dance and Music, and she relishes being able to work with children who share a parallel passion. She has been responsible for the creation and direction of numerous, successful productions, and she particularly enjoys Musical Theatre. Ibu Kelly believes that performing in front of an audience is crucial in the development of young performers and her exemplary proficiency in LAMDA teaching has led her students to frequently achieve Distinctions.

In her leisure time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family by the ocean and the beach.

Trisna believes that improving educational insight and teaching skills is continually necessary for those who work as a teacher. For this reason she continues her college education by taking teacher training programs and enjoys professional development opportunities.

Trisna is proud to work at Dyatmika and will continue to promote the Indonesian language within this fantastic bi-lingual school.

Pak Kev’s passion for History began when he himself was at school, and was nurtured further whilst completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) in History, followed by a PGCE at the University of Birmingham. He has also successfully completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship at the Institute of Education, University College London.

In his spare time, Pak Kev enjoys playing and watching tennis and football, and is an avid supporter of Liverpool F.C. He also enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and has a passion for travel.

Pak Laurence grounds his teaching in growth mindset principles and he is a big believer in cooperative learning strategies.

In 2007, Pak Laurence was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Aberdeen. Spending a year working and living in Kyoto, Japan as an English teacher was a transformative experience and illuminated a great enjoyment and interest in teaching and working with young learners. Subsequently, he returned to Scotland and completed his PGDE at the University of Strathclyde.

In his leisure time, Pak Laurence enjoys traveling and learning about the world. He tries to remain active by running, hiking, mountain biking and learning to surf. He is passionate about music and is a keen drummer.

Ibu Lindsay is an experienced graduate with a First Class BSc(Hons) in Biomedical Science (with Forensics) from Manchester Metropolitan University; a PGCE in Science from Nottingham University, as well as having achieved the National Professional Qualification of Senior Leadership (NPQSL) for education. She has worked professionally within the pharmaceutical industry, and clinically within hospital settings prior to her career in education. Ibu Lindsay has worked actively within the University of Sussex and University of Brighton for many years (prior to Dyatmika) focusing on the recruitment, training and assessment of new teachers.

In her free time, Ibu Lindsay enjoys an active lifestyle which includes playing AFL for the Bali Geckos; early morning F45 challenges; lots of social adventures and traveling when possible. She also enjoys surfing (badly) and watching far too many sports (UFC, Rugby, AFL, Football – to name a few). She also enjoys live music and can often be found at concert venues all over the UK when she is back during the holidays.

Ibu Lindy sees herself as a facilitator who promotes a love for learning, creating confident and responsible students who will shape their own future.

Ibu Lindy has a Postgraduate Degree in Early Childhood teaching from the Queensland University of Technology and an Honours Degree in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Tasmania. Ibu Lindy started her teaching career in International Schools in Vietnam before moving to Bali to work at Dyatmika. She has worked as both teacher and administrator, but her great passion is teaching, especially teaching students how to read. She is not afraid to try new things, which has enabled her to grow and improve as a teacher.

Ibu Lindy enjoys snorkelling, reading, cross-stitching and knitting. She loves all animals, but especially dogs and cats. She regularly volunteers at Bali Animal Welfare Association, walking and loving the dogs and cats there, as well as loving her pets at home.

Ibu Werdhi has also worked as a Teaching Assistant in a prestigious school in Badung and also has held part time roles as a private English teacher for Kindergarten and Primary School aged students.

Ibu Werdhi lives a simple life. She loves cooking, singing and surfing the internet.

Ibu Lusia was driven to become a teacher because of her deep love of learning and desire to pass that along to others.

Ibu Lusia graduated from English Language Education of Sanata Dharma University in Yogyakarta in 2002, and began teaching as a teacher assistant at Yogyakarta International School. Besides teaching in formal school settings, she has also worked as an instructor of an English language course where she taught English to children and adults.

Ibu Lusia enjoys spending her free time reading and singing. Her interest in reading has inspired her to write children’s books for Unicef and Literasi Anak Indonesia Foundation. She is part of a choir and enjoys practising singing techniques and skills, meeting new people from different backgrounds and learning more about music in a fun way.

Ibu Made graduated from Udayana University and gained her teaching qualification from the University of IKIP PGRI, Bali. Throughout her career, she has continued to seek opportunities to learn and has undertaken training in teaching special needs students, first aid and Cambridge training.

Ibu Made enjoys teaching and working with students and loves many different types of sports. She was one of the martial arts athletes selected to represent Indonesia in the SEA games before she injured her ankle. She still does some martial arts coaching and plays futsal every week. In her spare time, Ibu Made likes to explore nature with her family and friends, hiking, climbing and camping. She also enjoys music, she plays guitar and drums. She was the drummer of the one and only girl band in Bali during her school time. Those skills and interests are used to coach pencak silat club in school, and get involved in Duke of Edinburgh expeditions and the teacher’s band!

Ibu Marie graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a BA (Hons) in Linguistics and English Language, and additionally holds an MA in Teaching and Learning from the University of East Anglia.

Growing up in the city of Cambridge, UK, inspired Ibu Marie’s love of museums and the arts. However, Ibu Marie has spent the majority of her teaching career overseas in the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands, and thrives in an international environment.

Ibu Marie fell in love with Bali, the culture and Balinese people following an extended visit whilst training to become a yoga teacher. She is thrilled to be a part of Dyatmika and views herself as a life-long learner, contributing to the wider school community in many ways such as bringing her skills as a qualified fitness instructor and running coach.

In her free time, Ibu Marie enjoys sports, outdoor activities and yoga. As an English teacher, she is naturally an avid reader and can often be found with a book, sitting in a quiet corner of a cafe whilst sipping on a turmeric latte.

Ibu Yani believes that each student is unique and endeavours to create a cheerful, conducive learning environment for her students. She has also undertaken training for teaching Indonesian as a second language to help her excel in her role.

Yani loves stories and wrote two children’s books during her studies at university. As for her love of language, she is learning Korean through music and movies in her spare time. Above all, the thing that she likes the most is telling stories to her son and daughter.

Ibu Melissa has enjoyed a successful career for over 20 years, having taught every age group from Nursery to Year 6 in British and International schools in the Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. She also has experience in providing Special Needs interventions and delivering English as an Additional Language (EAL). Ibu Melissa holds a Masters Degree in International Education from the University of Sunderland, UK and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) alongside teaching qualifications from her home country, the Philippines. Ibu Melissa has also held various positions of leadership in different schools, including being a member of the Primary Senior Leadership Team in her previous school. An advocate of educational leadership, Ibu Melissa is committed to life-long learning and collegial collaboration. She enjoys participating and presenting in educational conferences and has mentored colleagues as well as teacher trainees from Malaysian and Australian universities over the years.

Ibu Melissa’s other interests include reading, travelling, learning about different cultures and languages, and dancing!

She is passionate about teaching primary school pupils and she enjoys working with children.

Ibu Fida is an energetic person: she joined the National Conference (KS2B) as a speaker representative of English Study Program Students in the University of Kanjuruhan Malang. She also joined an international conference as a poster presenter held by FLC 2018 in the University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

During her spare time, Ibu Fida likes to travel, play with her cats, and enjoy the sunset views. She is also active in volunteering programs, meeting people, and sharing culture.

He has also worked as a musician for several national orchestras in Indonesia and ASEAN in 2014 to 2019 as Principal Clarinet and Saxophone player. He believes that the aim of education should not just be knowledge, but also action.

During my free time, I like to practise playing my instruments, prepare lessons, and do simple sports workouts.

Ibu Nadine was then drawn to London, UK, where she continued her studies achieving a Masters in ‘Gender Anthropology and Development’ from Goldsmiths College, University of London. Before qualifying as a teacher, Nadine worked on a national energy efficiency programme with local governments and NGOs and attained certification from the Institute of Leadership and Management. Her teaching qualification, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (Secondary English), is also from University of London.

Ibu Nadine began her English teaching career at an inner-city all girls school in London, where she progressed to KS3 Coordinator, curating and delivering a curriculum in line with her educational ethos: encouraging students to have high expectations; providing creative opportunities and instilling a love of reading and writing for pleasure. Highlights of her teaching career include: working with authors to publish anthologies of student writing; holding Duke of Edinburgh leader and assessor certification, bringing Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and The Handlebards (travelling Shakespeare group) to Dyatmika

Ibu Nadine enjoys Bali-life with her husband and young daughter – travelling, yoga, and salsa dancing whenever possible.

After graduation, Ibu Fitria joined Dyatmika School as a Laboratory Assistant and enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the school and the curriculum. Ibu Fitria is now teaching Science and helping other teachers with practical lessons. She enjoys teaching Science and believes that students learn more about Science if they are able to experience practical activities and experiments.

In her spare time, Ibu Fitria likes to watch movies or dramas. That is one of the ways she also learns English. She also likes to try new foods, especially street food snacks.

She graduated from Ganesha University of Education in 2020, majoring in English Language Education, but began her career as a private teacher when she was still in her sixth semester. After graduating, she continued her career in private tutoring and also worked as a translator. Since joining Dyatmika she has enjoyed being a Teaching Assistant in both the Art Department and primary classrooms.

Ibu Putri loves spending her spare time watching action and science fiction movies. She also likes listening to music, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Ibu Ade has a Masters Degree in English Language Education from Ganesha University of Education in Singaraja, Bali. She began her teaching career as an English course tutor and kindergarten teacher in TK Grand Bali Beach, Sanur. Ibu Ade joined Dyatmika as a Teaching Assistant, before being appointed as a Primary Teacher. One of Ibu Ade’s career highlights so far was the opportunity to write and present an article about teachers’ communication strategies at an International conference.

Ibu Ade enjoys spending her spare time cooking, singing, dancing and doing yoga. She likes to go to the beach, river or rice field with her little family on the weekends and holidays.

Ibu Yasni graduated with a Diploma of Kindergarten Teacher Education from PGRI University, Denpasar (Bali). She then continued her studies and received a Bachelor’s of Counselling from IKIP PGRI University Denpasar. Following this, Ibu Yasni began her career at Dyatmika School as a Playgroup Teaching Assistant.

Ibu Yasni tries to stay active by doing Zumba and cycling in her spare time. She also likes listening to music and cooking.

Ibu Sulis has a Diploma in Japanese Language, a Bachelor of English Literature from Udayana University and a Bachelor of Early Years Education Program from Universitas Terbuka Denpasar. Her teaching career started as a Japanese teacher in SMAN 6 Denpasar. She also worked as a Teaching Assistant in Sunrise International School at Kerobokan for 6 years. Her career in Sekolah Dyatmika began as a substitute Teacher of EYP, Primary 1 and 2, before becoming a Primary class teacher.

In her spare time, she likes reading, listening to music, cleaning and doing simple exercise.

Prior to joining Dyatmika, Ibu Duwi worked as an Admission staff member in Sekolah Lentera Kasih and Lollypop Preschool in Kerobokan, Bali. She also worked as a private English tutor in Denpasar, presented in some international conferences and had a paper published in an accredited educational journal.

During her spare time, Ibu Duwi enjoys watching movies, reading books and listening to music and spending time with her baby girl.

She is proud to be a member of the Dyatmika academic staff and has previously taught Science, Mathematics, and the UN program. Ibu Putu now enjoys teaching Indonesian studies since it provides new experiences and knowledge that many students might not have known or understood before.

Ibu Putu likes traveling when she has the opportunity, and loves to learn the unique traditions of a location, and their local customs.

She worked as an English Teaching Assistant in the Primary school for 4 years, and also as a Teaching Assistant in the Play Group class for 2 years at Dyatmika School.

Prior to joining Dyatmika, Ibu Shandra worked as a Toddler Teacher for 2 years. She is pleased to bring her wealth of experience to her role as a teacher at Dyatmika School.

Apart from her teaching duties, Ibu Shandra enjoys cooking and spending time with her family during her free time.

Ibu Wahyu has work experience of working as a homeroom teacher at a private school in Mataram City, teaching several subjects such as Indonesian, Civics, Math, and Science.

In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, listening to music and she likes dancing, both traditional and modern forms.

Ibu Utami has fully participated in the development of the reading program at Dyatmika School. She believes that developing a reading culture and a love of reading amongst children is essential in providing them with insight into their own development and the world.

During her time as a teacher at Dyatmika, Ibu Utami has gained valuable experience as a writer and editor of graded books and children’s story books. The books that she wrote and developed are currently being used as books for reading programs in most public elementary schools in Indonesia. She is a speaker and a trainer in various reading development training programs for elementary school teachers nationally. She relishes such opportunities as these allow her to make a major contribution to the teaching and learning processes in classrooms beyond Dyatmika.

Reading novels and watching dramas are activities that she enjoys in her spare time and is a loving mother to her teenage son and daughter.

Ibu Olivia began her teaching career in The Bahamas, where she was able to increase her knowledge of and love for the ocean and its inhabitants.

She has since taught in Kenya, Vietnam and most recently whilst sailing around the Atlantic Ocean on a tall ship.

Ibu Olivia has always had a keen interest in animals (especially humans!) and their behaviour. In her classroom, you will find enthusiastic discussions about the wonders of the human brain, and a collaborative and cohesive learning environment. She is a promoter of positive psychology and enjoys organising activities to nurture good mental health. She advocates for volunteering in order to discover and develop student’s talents, knowledge and confidence.

In her free time, Ibu Olivia loves running, reading and cooking. Her passions are exploring new places, seeing animals in their natural environments (both on land and under the water), and experiencing as much as this world has to offer! She is excited to learn more about Indonesian culture, Bahasa Indonesia, and – last but definitely not least – Balinese cuisine!

His teaching career started in the United Kingdom, then conducted teacher training in Guyana, South America, was Head of Physical Education and Student activities coordinator at a prestigious High School in New York City and has been Head of Physical Education at Dyatmika for many years, making him the longest serving international member of staff!

Pak Philip has a Masters Degree in Education from Columbia University – Teachers College, New York (USA), a Bachelor of Arts Degree in ‘Human Movement’ Studies from Cardiff Institute of Wales (UK) with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). He has teaching/coaching qualifications and expertise in all areas of sport and even once represented Guyana’s National Rugby Team in the Caribbean Rugby World Cup qualifying tournament.

Philip is also currently the chairman and coordinator of the Bali School Sports Association (BSSA) which has 10 member schools. He is a strong believer of ‘Sport for All’ and has been instrumental in encouraging participation in sport and driving the sporting success and achievements of Dyatmika School and Students during his time at Dyatmika. He also has a philosophy of children being Physically active, healthy and engaged in all kinds of sporting activities makes them positive ‘student’ athletes. Meaning that motivation, improvement and success in the sports hall, sports field, court, pool, gym should also help overcome challenges and improve focus, effort and success in the Classroom, thus a healthy body has a healthy and strong positive mind.

In his leisure time, Philip still enjoys being physically active by Running, Cycling and going to the gym. Although these activities are mostly non competitive nowadays, being active is generally part of keeping a healthy balanced routine that is essential in his everyday life.

Ibu Philippa has worked across a variety of age groups, teaching pupils with a range of needs and abilities and strives to provide a learning environement where students feel confident, safe and willing to step outside of their comfort zone in order to try something new.

Ibu Philippa has a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science from the UK, after which she began her teaching career in Cornwall where she worked in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) School for students with communication difficulties. This was a job that provided great challenges but huge rewards and led to her completing her SENCO qualification.

Ibu Philippa began her international teaching career in Lombok, Indonesia where she taught Year 5 and 6 students the Cambridge International curriculum as well as holding the position of SEN Coordinator for the past 6 years. Ibu Philippa loves Indonesia and all that it has to offer, including exploring the beautiful island of Bali.

Outside of the classroom, Ibu Philippa enjoys Muay Thai and yoga, as well as walks on the beach with her two dogs. She is looking forward to improving her Bahasa Indonesia as well as becoming a better cook!

Ibu Frisika is excited to be part of the Dyatmika Community and to be able to have a positive impact as a part of the professional teaching team at Dyatmika School.

Ibu Frisika has a keen interest in Maths and Science and enjoys teaching students in these subjects. She also relishes opportunities to collaborate with teachers and other members of the school community in any events and activities beyond the classroom.

During her career so far, Ibu Irma has experience of working with students from early years through to high school.

Irma has a Masters in Educational Psychology from the University of Indonesia (UI) and a Bachelor’s of Psychology from Udayana University. Along with her Master’s Degree, Irma is also licenced and registered as a psychologist in Indonesia from UI, Jakarta. Inclusive education and counselling intervention have been her main expertise since 2015. Prior to joining Dyatmika, Irma has been working with students with special needs, conducting counselling, and giving academic support in National and International schools both in Bali and Jakarta. Aside from her job, Irma is also an active member of the Indonesian Psychologist Association (Bali) and Special Education Network in Asia (SENIA).

Irma likes to travel to see nature. She is also keen on trying something new like climbing, diving, and baking. But most of the time, she chooses to relax while watching her favourite movies and TV series.

Ibu Rachel began her teaching career as a primary teacher with various responsibilities, such as Mathematics, Science, and Bahasa Indonesia.

As an educator, Ibu Rachel believes that education is not just a mere acquisition of knowledge but a lifelong process that leads students to think and become the best version of themselves.

As much as Ibu Rachel loves to teach, she also loves to read to recharge herself. In addition, she enjoys her Bali-life, running, and playing music with her lovely husband.

She graduated from Ganesha University of Education and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education. Ibu Arik began her career as a translator, a private English tutor and then a Teaching Assistant in Sekolah Dyatmika, before becoming a National Primary Teacher. She is also experienced as an Extracurricular Coordinator. Ibu Arik enjoys reading books about psychology, life, and romance. She loves listening to music, watching movies, colouring, cooking and going to the beach to enjoy the sunsets.

Ibu Beci is originally from South Wales in the United Kingdom where she studied her Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Studies at the University of South Wales. She then went on to study at the University of Wales Trinity St. David to complete her PGCE in Secondary Education for Computer Science/IT.

Over the last six years Ibu Beci has taught in schools across South Wales, the South West of England and more recently in Shenzhen, China. Ibu Beci has previously held the positions of Head of Department, Head of House and has recently qualified as a Mental Health First Aider.

Outside of school you will find Ibu Beci being active at the gym to balance out her need to try out tasty food at restaurants. She also enjoys exploring, traveling, dance and musical theater.

Ibu Riski finds happiness when expressing herself creatively through artistic processes. She especially likes to create art pieces that contain vibrant, bright colours and pastel shades that really stand out.

Ibu Riski really believes that everyone has their own character and art is one way that they are able to express this. She really believes a quote by Pablo Picasso who stated that every child is an artist.

Ibu Riski finds inspiration for her artwork from the world around her and enjoys sharing her passion with students. Sometimes Ibu Riski also enjoys listening to music and watching concerts. Rock, folk and classical music are her favourites.

Since 2005, Pak Sam has been teaching in Europe, Africa, and Asia, with a tenure in Indonesia since 2010. He comes to Dyatmika from Sekolah Ciputra in Surabaya, where he taught English Language and English Literature to students from Years 7 – 12. Pak Sam strongly advocates for creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for learners, enabling them to strive for success.

Pak Sam’s hobbies include cooking, outdoor activities, and exploring new places.

Ibu Serli started her teaching career when she joined the Kampus Merdeka program in a school in northern Bali and since then, her interest in education has led her to always develop herself and grow as a successful educator.

Ibu Serli enjoys art including makeup, face painting and making accessories. Besides art, she also enjoys travelling, singing and playing some musical instruments.

His journey in the field of education began in Banten, where he made significant contributions as a volunteer coordinator for a non-profit foundation. This foundation was deeply committed to empowering underprivileged communities through education and skill enhancement.
Following his impactful tenure in Banten, Pak Suko took on the role of Principal of a school in Mentawai. In this role, he demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a deep dedication to education. His commitment to fostering educational growth remained steadfast as he transitioned to Papua, where he served as Vice Principal, further honing his administrative and leadership skills.
In his most recent role, Pak Suko joined an international school in Bali as the Head of the Bahasa Indonesia Department. In this position, he not only led the department but also taught First Language Bahasa Indonesia. His extensive experience and unwavering passion for education have led him to his current position at Dyatmika School, where he continues to inspire students and educators.
Beyond the classroom, Pak Suko has a particular fondness for badminton. He also plays the guitar in his spare time. Living in Bali, he takes full advantage of the beautiful beaches, often spending his weekends enjoying the serene environment. He also enjoys reading books and drinking coffee in his leisure time.

With teaching experience in the UAE, Thailand, and Malaysia, Pak Tom brings a global perspective to Dyatmika. This experience gives Pak Tom a good understanding of different teaching methods, cultural differences and strategies to support every learner.

Outside of the classroom, Pak Tom loves sports, playing cricket and football as regularly as possible. This passion not only makes learning fun but also teaches important skills like teamwork and discipline.

Pak Tom believes that every student deserves a bright future and he enjoys celebrating learning and personal growth with his students.

He is always enthusiastic and enjoys motivating students during teaching and training at Dyatmika school. In addition, he also ensures that students enjoy learning and are happy in every physical activity at school.

Outside of school, Pak Bowo enjoys traveling with his family, playing tennis, badminton and basketball.

Whilst constantly striving for excellence in his own practice, he enjoys sharing his passion for Mathematics and Science with his students and is very proud of his record in guiding them to academic success. He is passionate in his support of the pastoral development of students; as an example he has been involved in coaching school soccer in every school he has worked in.

Pak Will has a National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership from the Outstanding Leaders Partnership (UK) and a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics from Sheffield Hallam University (UK). He also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Leicester (UK).

In his spare time Pak Will enjoys playing all types of sport but especially surfing and soccer. He also enjoys playing the guitar and watching his favourite soccer team, Middlesbrough.