Summer Care 2021

Director

Cathy earned a Master's degree in Special Education in the area of social/emotional development and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from the University of Arizona. She is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and she has over 35 years of teaching and administrative experience in both the public and private sector. Cathy lived in Highland Park, Illinois and worked for the North Suburban Special Education District for 17 Years before relocating back to Tucson in 2001. She worked as a preschool teacher where she met Susie Vincent (Founder of ISP) and helped start International School for Peace in 2004. Cathy enjoys exploring & hiking in beautiful Tucson with her husband Gerry and visiting her daughter Grace in Chicago and her daughter Laura in Pittsburgh

Administrative Assistant

Khylia moved to Tucson 18 years ago to attend the University of Arizona, fell in love, and never left!  She earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, and her Post-Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. After teaching high school on the Pascua Yaqui Reservation for four years, she had her first child and chose to stay at home to raise her. While doing so, she occasionally taught as a substitute for TUSD and discovered a love for the eagerness and sincerity of younger students. She is proud to say that her youngest child is an International School for Peace graduate! When not spending time with her family, Khylia enjoys dancing, cooking, and book clubbing! 

 2-3 Partial Spanish Immersion

Lead Teacher - June

After Care Lead Teacher

Nooshin was born in Iran and cherished her youth growing up with her family.  She graduated from the University of Tehran with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.  She taught in Tehran at an elementary & middle school & later served as the Assistant Principal of the middle school.  After marrying her husband, she moved to Tucson. Nooshin loved raising her daughter, Sara, at home.  When Sara started kindergarten, she volunteered to work at her school, Sunrise Elementary. Shortly after, she worked as a volunteer and later as a substitute teacher at ISP.  Within a short time she had an opportunity to work as an assistant teacher at ISP and has been a teacher here for 14 years!  Nooshin loves teaching and believes teaching is not a job, but a passion.  

   2-3 Partial Spanish Immersion 

Lead Teacher

Pre-Care Lead Teacher - June

Damaris has nine years of Early Childhood Education experience. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Educational Intervention and has taught preschool, kindergarten, and first grade at bilingual institutes in Nogales, Sonora and Tucson, Arizona. Damaris was born and raised in Nogales, Sonora and moved to Tucson after getting married in 2018. She loves to teach values and principles for a peaceful world and looks forward to spending her summer with new friends. Damaris loves sushi, her two huskies, Frida Kahlo, and baking.  

3-6 Full Spanish Immersion 

Lead Teacher - June

 Zulma was born and raised in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. She moved to Tucson over 16 years ago and loves it here. Zulma has experience working with children at Bonillas Elementary School and Ventana Vista. Angelique is Zulma's eight year old daughter. Together, they love to read! When Zulma is not spending time with her family, you can find her at the gym. 

3-6 Full Spanish Immersion Assistant Teacher - June & July

Ashley was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health with a Minor in Anthropology from NAU.  She is currently working towards her Master’s in School Counseling at GCU online! 

Ashley has experience working with young children through her time with WIC during the free summer meals and education program, as a dental assistant at a family practice, and in over 10 years of nannying experience—most recently with two of our own International School for Peace Students! 

During her free time, Ashley enjoys visiting all of her extended family in Phoenix, baking new recipes for her friends and neighbors, hiking with her Black Lab Mix puppy Korra, and creating her own essential oil mixes! 

 2-3 Partial Spanish Immersion

Assistant Teacher - July

Tiffany recently relocated from Riverside, California, where she was raised on the family dairy farm. She holds a BS in Liberal Arts from California Baptist University and a Teacher Assistant Certificate from Riverside Community College. In addition, Tiffany holds an Associate Teacher Permit. She comes with extensive experience working in private preschools, public school programs, and Vacation Bible programs throughout Riverside County, California. Tiffany enjoys painting, latch work, and spending time with her 5-year-old niece.