Joshy was born and raised in Guatemala, and is the oldest of five siblings. Her passion for education began at a young age, and at 14, she started teaching and caring for children at her local church.
Joshy earned an Associate’s degree in Technical Drawing and Architectural Design from the Canadian College of Guatemala. She then spent two years volunteering with the “Peronia Adolescentes” program, teaching drawing to children aged 7 to 12. During this time, she also worked part-time as an art teacher at the preschool “Cedros del Líbano.”
After moving to the United States, Joshy joined Tessa International School as a PreK-3 assistant teacher, later transitioning to PreK-4 and Kindergarten. In 2020, she obtained her International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP certification. She also began offering private Spanish classes for children aged 3 to 10 and served as Head Teacher at Spanish summer camps.
Currently, Joshy obtained a Bachelor’s in International Business with a specialization in Spanish at Keiser University’s online campus. As a lead teacher at Tessa, she is deeply committed to the IB PYP curriculum and believes that investigation and inquiry are essential for effective learning. She is dedicated to helping her students become lifelong learners, which she sees as vital for a promising future and the well-being of our planet.
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