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Discover why our bilingual curriculum is recognized as one of the best. Learn how we combine academic excellence with engaging, interactive experiences that foster global awareness.
Kristina Pogue
Lead Teacher & Primary Coordinator
Kristina is a passionate educator who finds joy in lifelong learning and nurturing curiosity. Originally from Chicago and raised just outside of Philadelphia, Kristina’s journey has taken her across various educational landscapes. She holds an MA in Private School Leadership from Teachers College and an MBA from Columbia Business School, complementing her BA in Middle Grades Education from the University of Georgia. With over a decade of experience, she has taught and led in public, charter, and international schools.
Kristina’s career began with an immersive international experience, completing her student teaching at a bilingual school in Berlin, Germany. She then taught as a primary public-school educator in Georgia before moving to Florida, where she enriched the educational experience at a public charter school through creativity, leadership, and the arts. Her career continued with four impactful years at an International School in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, where she learned Spanish, led curriculum design teams, mentored new teachers, and coached basketball. While pursuing her graduate studies at Columbia University, Kristina served as a preschool graduate assistant, expanding her expertise across early childhood classrooms.
Kristina is eager to collaborate with colleagues at Tessa International School and build meaningful relationships with families. She currently resides in New York City, where she enjoys spending time with her two sisters and two nephews who also live in Manhattan. Kristina enjoys living an active lifestyle, cooking new recipes, appreciating nature, and spending her time outdoors.
