Team

"Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death."

– Albert Einstein

Team structure.

Our team at School of Tomorrow consists of educators, mentors and experts. The entire team meets on a weekly basis to exchange ideas, discuss projects and plans, as well as to ensure that each individual child receives the best possible learning path, support and encouragement.

Children do not get assigned to a specific teacher for their grade or for themselves personally. Rather, each and every one of our team members is there for every child. It is the child who chooses the person who fits best for the quest at hand. Our team ensures that there is variety, exchange and always new impulses - and takes the initiative where necessary.

Educators.

Our educators are teachers who are recognized as such by the Swiss school board and have completed teacher training in their respective field (kindergarten, primary or secondary school). They are responsible to assure that all children acquire the necessary skills required by the Swiss Lehrplan21, as well as the core competencies and goals of the School of Tomorrow . Educators directly teach where necessary and desired, support and challenge the children, and develop individual and personalized curricula. Each child gets to follow his or her own learning path, always supported by our team and the other children.

Mentors.

Our mentors are people with educational savoir-faire, focused experience and a keen interest in supporting, helping and encouraging children. Mentors have a similar function as Educators. They also support the development of the 12 core competencies, but are not directly in charge of fulfilling the curriculum to the same extent. Instead, mentors look after the individual well-being and personal development of the child and provide support, particularly with specific projects, tasks and work. They can be active in general or in specific areas.

Experts.

Our experts are individuals with specific experience, know-how or expertise in a particular field. Experts can be regular or sporadic contributors to the school day. The idea is that our students can receive insight and an experience directly from an expert in their respective field. Thus rather than just theory they get real-world insight directly from someone active and experienced in that exact industry. The School of Tomorrow strives to engage experts from a very diverse range of industries and areas. We also try to take into account children's specific interest as much possible.

Our core values...

Our team:

Primary

Joanna Schloemer

"I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something, and knowing something." -Richard Feynman

Language:
English

Education:
Master of Education (MEd), BA Combined Honours in Arts.

Thoughts:
As teachers, we want to inspire and excite the inquisitive minds of the future. I love nothing more than seeing young children collaborate and challenge each other to lead themselves and others to new possibilities. For me, education is about inspiring a deep-rooted love of learning that gives children the courage to develop their curiosity and push their own boundaries

**MENTOR (Math, Media, Computer Science)**

Roberto Honegger

"Per aspera ad astra" (Through hardships to the stars)

Languages:
German, English, Portuguese, Spanish, French

Education:
BS in Psychology, Master in Computer Science (People-Oriented Computing)

Thoughts:
The optimal school of today should prepare children for their future and for the society of tomorrow in a playful way. The digitalization is one of the most important buzzwords in this context and offers a multitude of new development opportunities. That is why I want to give them an awareness of technology as well as music, where they can gain the upper hand and use their creativity and curiosity in a targeted way. Creativity is a top priority for me, because the most brilliant ideas come from an imaginative mind.

Jessica Jaeger

"People often forget what you told them, but they always remember how you made them feel." -Carl Buechner

Languages:
English, Dutch & German

Education:
BA (Honors) in Primary Education

Thoughts:
For me, the greatest goal as an educator is to give students the will to learn. There is a whole universe to explore, and young minds are naturally curious. I hope to give children a sense of wonder that fuels their curiosity and encourages them to become empowered lifelong learners.

Eliana Piampiano

"What counts in life is not that we have lived. It is how we have changed the lives of others." - Nelson Mandela

Languages:
German, English, Italian

Education:
BA in Pre-Primary and Primary Education (PH Zurich), further training STEP (Systematic Training for Parents and Teachers)

Thoughts:
Children are independent human beings with their very own personalities. It is my job as an educator to encourage this independence and to show children how they can contribute to the community without losing themselves in the process. Children are our future and I think it is very important that this future is self-confident, innovative, enthusiastic about learning, collaborative and friendly.

Christoph Schmid

"Teaching is lighting a fire, not filling an empty bucket."
- Heraclitus

Languages:
German, English & French

Education:
Primary Teacher Diploma, Learning Facilitator Intrinsic Learning Lab, Musical Performance Berufsfachschule

Thoughts:
My aim is that we as a team succeed in guiding the children through our school in a curious, critical, creative and socially open way. People become responsible when you expect responsibility from them and when you treat them as if they were already responsible. That is why I am happy to help empower our new generation to fully pursue for their interests and aspirations. Because it is today that we shape the world of tomorrow!

Manuel Ramirez

"Grass doesn't grow faster when you pull on it." -African proverb

Languages:
German, Spanish, English

Education:
Master in Music Pedagogy, BA in Music, Specialization in Jazz and Pop Major Drums

Thoughts:
As a mentor with a focus on music, I see a great opportunity in incorporating music naturally into children's daily lives and working with their intrinsic motivation. I am convinced that under the Values of SOT, the chance of a lifelong enjoyment of music is massively increased.

Maëva Lyonne

"It's beautiful to be what you are." -Jean Paul Gaultier

Languages:
French, English & Spanish

Education:
BA in translation English, Spanish and French
Master in teaching French as a foreign language

Thoughts:
I think, learning should be fun. My goal as a mentor is to create a safe space for the kids and help them becoming the best version of themselves.
Over the past 8 years, I worked in schools in 5 different countries and all my travels allowed me to meet kids from all around the world and they taught me a lot. They taught me how to look at the world with curious, passionate and loving eyes. With this energy, I go to school every day, feeling very lucky to work with kids.

Primary & Kindergarten

Deniz Kara

"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." -Walt Disney

Languages:
German, English, Turkish

Education:
BFA Acting, Entertainment Studies, Business School, Teaching Experience

Thoughts:
I am a dreamer and a storyteller. I have had the privilege of meeting and teaching children from all around the world. One thing that always makes me smile when I am with children is how they communicate with each other. They live out their thoughts, feelings and dreams in play. When we grow up, we stop playing and start suppressing our imagination. That's why I believe it's important to reconnect with our inner child and remember how creative and inspired we used to be. I will always encourage my students to stimulate and express their imagination. I aspire to motivate them to identify their potential and passion through creative activities.

Valeria De Nicola

"There are not seven miracles in the eyes of one child. There are seven million." - Walt Streightiff

Languages:
German, English, Italian, French

Education:
BA in Fashion Design, Singer-Songwriter & many years experience with young children

Thoughts:
I have always given a lot of consideration to children, sometimes even more than adults. They are pure, honest and their imagination and dreams need to be protected at all cost. Helping them discover what they truly love is not only our job but a true privilege. So many want to change the world and ignore their children, when in fact they are the change that we all need! If we learn to listen to them, we’d realize, THEY are the wonders of this world.

Mora Lang

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

Languages:
German, English & Spanish

Education:
FaBe and prospective BA Primary Education

Thoughts:
I am fascinated by the pure form of love and interest that children have for the world and everything it has to offer. I want to help ensure that they never lose these qualities and grow up to be equally knowledge-hungry young adults. Working with children is a great privilege because there is so much to discover and learn with them every day. I want to offer them a safe environment in which we can grow together.

Kindergarten

Fabienne Sidler

"Every child is infinitely capable, creative and intelligent. The teacher's job is to nurture these qualities and to challenge children in appropriate ways." -Louise Boyd Cadwell

Languages:
German

Education:
Early Childhood Educator, Pedagogical Director

Thoughts:
Children are individuals and should be perceived as such. Each child has his or her own interests, abilities and potential. I see my task as a professional in providing the children with the necessary resources so that they can develop and realize their full potential at their own pace. To be able to accompany the children on their personal path is for me one of the most meaningful and fulfilling tasks of all.

Natalie Schoeni

"It always seems impossible until it's done." -Nelson Mandela

Languages:
English, Spanish, German

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Childhood Education, Extension in Bilingual Education

Thoughts:
As an educator, I firmly believe that each child is a unique individual with their own strengths, interests, and learning pace. My philosophy for education revolves around creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and safe to express themselves. I strive to make learning a joyful journey, tailoring my approach to cater to each child's individual needs and fostering a love for learning that extends beyond the classroom.

Anne Peters

"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde

Languages:
English, Dutch & German

Education:
Bachelor Sports Management, Post Graduate in International Education

Thoughts:
Everyone is one of a kind and no other person is exactly like you. Therefore, we cannot assume that everyone learns in the same way. I enjoy creating a big variety of activities together with the children. It is important to me to give every child space to create their own games, activities and adventures. Sometimes the best way to learn something new is to just let go and let your creativity run freely. A classroom should be a space where everyone can create, be themselves and learn in their own way.

Experts

Dominic Rohan Gates

Languages:
English

Training/Background:
Personal Training, Mixed Martial Arts, Meditation, Ironman Pro

Expert area:
Body Competence

Mirko Bischofberger

Languages:
German, English, French, Italian

Education/Background:
Ph.D. Biochemistry, Lecturer EPFL/ETH, Science&Communication

Expert area:
Science

Administration & Founder

Diego De Nicola

"The boundaries in our minds are easy to create but difficult to overcome."

Languages:
English, German, Italian, Spanish, French

Education:
Philosophy, Economics, Ethics

Personal thoughts:
School should be a child-friendly environment in which fun, enthusiasm, curiosity and creativity are at its core. We encourage intrinsic motivation and the development of one's own personality with personalized learning paths that always preserve the innate joy of learning.

Cecilia Hauser

"Becoming is better than being." -Carol Dweck

Languages:
German, English, French

Education:
BA Technical Writer, Hypnobirthing

Personal thoughts:
As a mother of 3 children, it is even more important to me that school is a support and not an additional stress for families. It should be a true place of joy, with endless development opportunities for the children.

Nicole Steinmann

"Sometimes the path only reveals itself when you start pursuing it." -Paulo Coelho

Languages:
German, English

Education:
Bank, Bachelor of Science ZFH Communication

Thoughts:
Children have always fascinated me because they are so unbiased, honest and enthusiastic. Often children lose their lightheartedness far too early. I am very happy to be able to work in a place where children feel comfortable and are given the space to discover and develop their potential and strengths.

Vanessa Heinrich

Learn continually. There’s always “one more thing” to learn. - Steve Jobs

Languages:
German, English

Education:
B.A. Marketing & Communications Mgmt., Digital Marketing, Project Mgmt.

Thoughts:
I am thrilled about the opportunity to work in an environment where student centered education is lived, and children have the opportunity to develop in a collaborative way. I believe that, today more than ever, a dynamic and innovative educational system is key to prepare our children of what is to come tomorrow.

Britta Düring

"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way."

Languages:
German, English, French

Education:
Banking, Psychology, Life

Thoughts:
How is it that these curious little people get to school and then suddenly the enthusiasm, the joy of learning disappears? In my family, 6 out of 8 children really disliked school. I wanted to make sure that my grandchildren could attend a school where they didn't have to learn everything by heart, but rather learn to ask questions until they really understood.

Nicolas Gautier

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretzky

Languages:
German, English, French, Portuguese

Education:
Business, Design & Arts, Entrepreneur, Investor, YPO

Thoughts:
When choosing educational pathways for our children we, as parents, are inherently guided by what we ourselves recall of our own childhood education. As such, the majority of children today learn no differently than our great-grandfathers were taught, whilst the world around them has since changed unrecognisably. With all these new challenges as well as countless new opportunities, a brave approach to educating, teaching and guiding our children is overdue..