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Associate Director

Taryn Pereira

Leading school communities with courage and character. As an innovative thinker and problem solver, I have dedicated the past 22 years of my career to both education and international business. Several years into my education career, I was exposed to the early childhood pedagogy developed within the Reggio Emilia approach. I have carried those core beliefs through my transition as a school leader. I strive to cultivate learning environments that facilitate opportunities for students to be leaders of their own learning and solve relevant problems in creative and innovative ways. I advocate for teacher empowerment and students’ right to learn “outside the box.” 

I have worked my way through the AUS Leadership ladder since joining in 2014. I have served as the Elementary Assistant Principal for two years, the Elementary Principal for five years and now the Associate Director since the 2021-22 school year.

Scholar, mother of twins, wife, polyglot, traveler, biography enthusiast I was born in southern California and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. My family’s diverse backgrounds lit a spark and passion for languages, foreign policy, international education and social justice reform. I find joy and value in the unique stories of others. I look forward to getting to know more about your child and your family’s story too!

 

 

 

Career Highlights
  • Lead Educator, Designer, Administrator of an early childhood program inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach.

  • Lead school as an Elementary Principal through a 10 year dual accreditation with Council of International schools and Middle States Association. 

  • Served as a Middle States Association accreditation team member. 

  • Guest Speaker for Graduate & PhD Candidate Program Field Experience - The Chicago School of Psychology (2020, 2021)

Professional Experience
  • Elementary Educator - Florida, U.S.A & Kuwait 2000-2010
  • Assistant Principal & Head of Early Years Campus – Kuwait 2010-2014
  • Assistant Principal for Elementary at AUS 2014-2016
  • Principal for Elementary at AUS 2016-2021
Degrees
  • M.A.E.Ad. - K-12 Educational Administration, Michigan State University, East Lansing, U.S.A.

  • Professional Teaching Certification, George Mason University, Fairfax, U.S.A.

  • B.A. Political Science - International Political Economy, University of Central Florida, Orlando, U.S.A.

Educational License
  • Pre-K - 6 Elementary Education
  • K-12 Educational Administration