Leonie grew up in a German-American household in Berlin where she attended the bilingual John F. Kennedy School from K – 12 (it was magical!). She has been living in New York for almost 15 years, working as a theater artist and teaching afterschool theater to children of all ages. She holds a BA in Theater from Bard College and a  MFA in Theatre from Sarah Lawrence College.

Alex was born and raised right here in New York City. He holds an MS.Ed in Early Childhood Education and has over 12 years of teaching experience. From a young age, Alex has had a passion for working with children and supporting their growth and maturation through the years. Alex has worked with children ages 2 – 5th grade in educational contexts and is excited to bring his experiences to the GSM community. In his personal life, Alex is an avid musician and animal lover. Alex lives in Manhattan with his two cats, fish, and tortoise.

Born in Iran and raised in Austria since early childhood. Maryam grew up in a bilingual and multicultural environment that enriched her understanding of diverse perspectives. Transitioning from a diverse educational background. She has embraced the role of a PreK Lead Teacher, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to support young children’s environment.  This is Maryam’s fourth year at GSM, where she is working passionately to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where each child is encouraged to reach their full potential. She is expanding her expertise through further education in child therapy to better support children’s emotional and developmental needs.”As a passionate Pre-K teacher, I believe that each child brings a unique perspective, and with patience, care, and support, they can be empowered to grow and thrive in their learning and development.”