CSSS Teaching Staff
Dr. KATHERINE FAITH MADDELA
Miss K brings a vibrant and enriching teaching journey, including dynamic international training and experiences, focusing on English Language, Humanities, and Business. She holds Teacher and Principal Certifications from British Columbia (Canada) as well American TESOL accreditation and National Geographic Educator Certification (USA). With doctorate degree in Educational Management, masters in Language and Reading, and a post-graduate diploma in Applied Linguistics (Singapore), her qualifications are stellar. Passionate about travel and cultural immersion, she inspires students with her love for arts, music, and global cuisine.
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Motto: Miss K’s guiding philosophy, "Failure is the first step to success," fosters resilience and a growth mindset in her learners.
Mr. Christopher Ian C. Ronquillo
Mr. Chris, an educator for a decade, specializes in teaching science and mathematics to high school and university students. He holds a teaching certificate from British Columbia, enabling him to teach Science. Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects. Academic journey includes a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences and a master’s in Science Education from the Philippine Normal University. Beyond imparting knowledge, teaching for him is a profound passion and privilege, where igniting curiosity and nurturing young minds bring him immense fulfillment. Outside the classroom, he delves into geopolitics and world economies, alongside enjoying reading, watching movies, and exploring the depths of the ocean through scuba and free diving, finding solace in the embrace of the sea's cold breeze and mesmerizing waves.
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Motto: Success is not the absence of failure, it is the persistence through failure.
Ms. Ashie Hariparsad
Ms. Ashie is an educator who hails from the rainbow nation of South Africa. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's degree in counseling Psychology and a Diploma in Information Technology. With her vast years of teaching experience locally and internationally, she embraces the privilege of teaching diverse learners as well as inclusive.
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Motto: Ms. Ashie emphasizes, “I can converse with multi -cultural people on all levels and of all ages. l believe that learning emanates from the teacher which is imperative for the foundation of the child and promotes divergent thinking. l am happy to say that my achievements thus far have been to equip learners with the necessary skills and coping mechanisms to be applied out there in the real world after their schooling career has ended."
Ms. Susan Summer Naja
Ms. Susan loves teaching. She has taught English and Humanities in eight different countries to students of all ages from kindergarten in Japan to College in Canada to Corporate English in Indonesia... a primary teaching intention is to inspire a love of learning. She thinks it's a joy to share knowledge and support learners to achieve their own personal excellence. Her educational background is varied with international teaching certifications from several schools including holistically oriented mind-heart centered schools. Cultural Anthropology and applied linguistics are her background fields of study.
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Motto: Teach the way you’d want to be taught.