Ms. Jean was born and raised in Ireland. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Midwifery and her Diploma in Nursing from London South Bank University in the UK. She has lived and worked in London as a midwife/nurse for over 20 years. She completed her TEFL certification and decided to move to Hong Kong to be part of the Monkey Tree family.

Ms. Kim originates from South Africa. She has recently obtained her bachelor’s degree in Foundation Phase Education. The quotation which best supports her teaching philosophy is: ‘Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn’ ~ Benjamin Franklin. Ms. Kim thoroughly enjoys reading and spending time outdoors.