Jeni joins Stamford as a school counselor with 14 years of experience as an international educator and school administrator in the UK and Hong Kong. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities & Cultural Studies. After teaching English and gaining an early childhood Montessori teaching qualification, and held a leadership role as supervisor and program coordinator at a kindergarten in Hong Kong. While completing her Master’s in International School Counseling, she worked in both clinical and school-based settings in Hong Kong and is a licensed school counselor in Pennsylvania, USA. She is experienced in developing a social-emotional curriculum, planning and implementing school-wide wellbeing initiatives, and providing individual and small-group support for elementary school students.

Jeni says, “My philosophy as an educator and counselor is a whole-child approach founded on a deep respect for students as individuals while understanding their experiences as part of the broader school community. I love working with students to empower them with tools to cope with challenges and develop resilience, empathy, and self-awareness. Engaging with students and families as part of the team at Stamford is an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the students’ wellbeing, learning and growth, both at school and as humans in the world.”