Summer Care 2023
Unique Programs!
Registration Information
Covid-19 Action Plan
Before care as well as Full and Half Day Options, Weekly themes & Weekly Water Play, full and Partial Spanish, Peaceful Conflict Resolution, Art, Music, and Fun!
Covid-19 Action Plan
Registration Information
Covid-19 Action Plan
Please read our Covid-19 Action Plan carefully. By signing your Enrollment Agreement, you agree to abide by ISP's Covid-19 Action Plan.
Registration Information
Registration Information
Registration Information
Our families that are attending now have the opportunity to register for Summer Care before we open it up to new families on April 17, 2023. For returning students, we need the registration form, the enrollment form, the fees and tuition paid in full and any updates for your child's file. For New students, we need the same plus all the forms referenced below.
Returning Student Registration Forms
Please ensure that your child's file is up to date.
Please read and keep for your records the Summer Handbook and the COVID-19 Action Plan linked above.
If you need to update your child's emergency form, student release authorization, or immunization records, please stop by the office prior to your child's summer start date.
Please fill out the form below and email it to: admin@internationalschoolforpeace.com.
Enrollment Agreement
New Student Registration Forms
Please read and keep for your records the following documents:
Please print and fill out the forms below.
Return them with your child's immunization records to: admin@internationalschoolforpeace.com.
Emergency Card
Enrollment Agreement
Student Release Authorization
Getting to Know You
Health Information Form
Please submit up to date immunization records for your child.
Meet our Summer Team
Cathy DeMers, M.Ed
Cathy DeMers, M.Ed
Cathy DeMers, M.Ed
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 exp
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
Laurie McGill
Cathy DeMers, M.Ed
Cathy DeMers, M.Ed
Administrative Assistant &
Precare Teacher Assistant
Laurie is originally from Massachusetts and came to Tucson in 1985. Her family relocated to Phoenix in the 90's, but Laurie made her way back to Tucson in 2021 and is appreciating the beauty of living and working in the Catalina Mountains. She studied sociology and then Public Adminis
Administrative Assistant &
Precare Teacher Assistant
Laurie is originally from Massachusetts and came to Tucson in 1985. Her family relocated to Phoenix in the 90's, but Laurie made her way back to Tucson in 2021 and is appreciating the beauty of living and working in the Catalina Mountains. She studied sociology and then Public Administration at ASU in Phoenix, AZ. She has a 500 Hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Christina Sell and loves to teach and practice the yogic arts. Supporting an organization that promotes peace in the community is a dream come true for her. She's grateful to be a part of an amazingly talented and gifted group of teachers and facilitators. You'll find her updating the website, creating files, washing sheets and blankets, and doing yoga with the kids on the playground whenever possible.
Jennifer Valdes
Cathy DeMers, M.Ed
Jennifer Valdes
June: 3-6 Year Old Full Immersion TA & Aftercare TA (T&TH)
July: 2-3 Year Old Partial Immersion TA
Ms. Jennifer has strong family values. She brings over 7 years of multicultural social work experience to ISP. She has spent many years helping unaccompanied minors express themselves in fun and artistic ways as a means of helping them adapt
June: 3-6 Year Old Full Immersion TA & Aftercare TA (T&TH)
July: 2-3 Year Old Partial Immersion TA
Ms. Jennifer has strong family values. She brings over 7 years of multicultural social work experience to ISP. She has spent many years helping unaccompanied minors express themselves in fun and artistic ways as a means of helping them adapt to their new living environment. Ms. Valdes enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and the community. She has been developing her artistic skills and creating opportunities to commune with neighbors and provide exceptional care for others. Ms. Valdes is passionate about creative expression and diversity. She presents with an encouraging attitude and has a very outgoing personality which she uses to help educate young ones. Ms. Valdes is honored to be part of a team that is known for their unique immersion program and well-distinguished staff.
Zulma Nunez
Marianna Martinez
Siria Esquival
June 3-5 Year Old
Full Immersion Teacher
Zulma was born and raised in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. She moved to Tucson over 15 years ago and loves it here. Zulma has experience working with children at Bonillas Elementary School and Ventana Vista. Angelique is Zulma's nine year old daughter; together, they love to read! Zulma is excited to ret
June 3-5 Year Old
Full Immersion Teacher
Zulma was born and raised in Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. She moved to Tucson over 15 years ago and loves it here. Zulma has experience working with children at Bonillas Elementary School and Ventana Vista. Angelique is Zulma's nine year old daughter; together, they love to read! Zulma is excited to return to International School for Peace this year as our program assistant. When Zulma is not spending time with her family, you can find her at the gym.
Siria Esquival
Marianna Martinez
Siria Esquival
Weeks 2-7 Precare Teacher
2-3 Year Old Partial Immersion Teacher
Siria was born and raised in Hermosillo Mexico. She is married and mother to two children ages 7 and 15. Most recently, Ms. Siria held a lead teacher position for 5 years at Strauss Early Child Center in Tucson. She has experience working with children ages 6 months through 17 years of age.
Marianna Martinez
Marianna Martinez
Marianna Martinez
June 4-6 Year Old
Full Immersion Teacher
Marianna was born and raised in San Diego, California and moved to Tucson in June of 2022. She graduated from UCLA in 2021 with a B.A. in Psychology and minor in Applied Developmental Psychology. In the near future, she is hoping to pursue a Masters in speech pathology. In San Diego Marianna worked
June 4-6 Year Old
Full Immersion Teacher
Marianna was born and raised in San Diego, California and moved to Tucson in June of 2022. She graduated from UCLA in 2021 with a B.A. in Psychology and minor in Applied Developmental Psychology. In the near future, she is hoping to pursue a Masters in speech pathology. In San Diego Marianna worked in a 2’s classroom and can’t wait to continue working with children here at International School for Peace! She is looking forward to learning from all the amazing teachers here and from the children as well. In her free time, Marianna enjoys playing volleyball, roller skating, hiking, and painting nails.
Lydia Seldner
Tiffany Vander-Woude
Tiffany Vander-Woude
Week 1 - Precare & 2-3 Year old
Partial Immersion Teacher
July: 3-6 Year old
Full Immersion Teacher
Lydia was raised in Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico and received a professional degree in International Business Administration from Universidad De El Valle De Mexico, Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico. She has extended experience in early childhood educa
Week 1 - Precare & 2-3 Year old
Partial Immersion Teacher
July: 3-6 Year old
Full Immersion Teacher
Lydia was raised in Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico and received a professional degree in International Business Administration from Universidad De El Valle De Mexico, Hermosillo, Sonora Mexico. She has extended experience in early childhood education. This is Lydia's 7th year working at International School for Peace as a Lead Language Enrichment Teacher. She started as a volunteer and assistant during the Spring of 2015. She has a beautiful ten year-old daughter who enjoys spending time with her. Lydia likes to play tennis, practice yoga, and is a fan of outdoor activities, but most of all she loves raising her daughter.
Tiffany Vander-Woude
Tiffany Vander-Woude
Tiffany Vander-Woude
June 2-3 Year Old Partial Immersion TA
& Aftercare TA (M/W/F)
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 T
June 2-3 Year Old Partial Immersion TA
& Aftercare TA (M/W/F)
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.
Viv Olvera
Tiffany Vander-Woude
Viv Olvera
June & July AfterCare Lead Teacher
Vivian Olvera is the aftercare teacher at ISP. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Arizona, 2 years of experience working as a special education paraprofessional, and 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher. She is a mother of one and has lived in Tucson since 2017. Her ho
June & July AfterCare Lead Teacher
Vivian Olvera is the aftercare teacher at ISP. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Arizona, 2 years of experience working as a special education paraprofessional, and 2 years of experience as a classroom teacher. She is a mother of one and has lived in Tucson since 2017. Her hobbies include writing, reading, making jewelry, and playing board games.