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Barbara Ferdinandi
Lead Teacher & Nursery Coordinator
Barbara was born and raised in Cordoba, Argentina. She graduated from Cliffside Park High School and has a B.A. in English Learner Studies. In 2011 she moved with her family to Hong Kong S.A.R., where she has been a multilingual teacher for over 11 years and has grown very passionate about Early Childhood. Barbara earned a Postgraduate Certification in Early Years Foundational Stage from the University of Sunderland, UK. She thrives on studying and researching Child Psychology and the many teaching methods that are most effective around the world.
In Hong Kong, Barbara taught in great local and international schools where she focused on early literacy skills and helping families through the adaptation stage at PreK.
Barbara has relocated back to New Jersey and is the happiest around a multicultural community. She loves to prepare healthy meals and spend time in the great outdoors with her loved ones.
