Ms. Athena graduated from university with a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and linguistics. Ms. Athena has been teaching English to all age groups in several language centers for years as well as primary and secondary schools. She got her CELTA and Cert VI TESOL in Australia in 2012. She is rather passionate when it comes to education. In her spare time, baking, cooking, yoga, hiking and traveling are things that she enjoys doing.

Ms Jaime was born in the United Kingdom where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys figure skating and dancing and hopes to continue training in Hong Kong. Ms Jaime is a very happy and enthusiastic teacher and is looking forward to working for the Monkey tree team.

Ms. Kirsty graduated from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She is very passionate about helping children achieve their potential and is very excited to be a part of the Monkey Tree team. Ms. Kirsty enjoys traveling, the outdoors, and is a foodie and looks forward to exploring all that Hong Kong has to offer.

Mr Ridge is a very spontaneous and charismatic teacher all the way from South Africa. He has a film degree which he obtained at the University of the Free State. After studying film, Mr. Ridge went on to work for a children's theatre production company where he presented shows about the importance of books and reading.