Astrid Toms - Principal
Annika Karlsson
I was born in Gothenburg and have lived in Australia for 18 years, the last 11 years in Melbourne. I graduated as a Kinder and Prep teacher from the University of Gothenburg and have also studied Special Education and Psychology here in Australia. I have worked in schools both in Sweden and Australia and at the Swedish School in Melbourne since 2005. I have five children and three youngest ones attend the Swedish School.
My passions in life are music, dance, tennis (I love the Australian Open), Melbourne Victory FC and sitting up all night playing Wii when the children are in bed:)
I was born in Gothenburg and have lived in Australia for 18 years, the last 11 years in Melbourne. I graduated as a Kinder and Prep teacher from the University of Gothenburg and have also studied Special Education and Psychology here in Australia. I have worked in schools both in Sweden and Australia and at the Swedish School in Melbourne since 2005. I have five children and three youngest ones attend the Swedish School.
My passions in life are music, dance, tennis (I love the Australian Open), Melbourne Victory FC and sitting up all night playing Wii when the children are in bed:)
Karin Williams
I have been working as a teacher at the Swedish School since 2014.
For as long as I can remember, sports have played an important part in my life and my passion for sport took me to GIH (The Swedish School of Sport and Health Science) in Stockholm where I got my teaching degree. I graduated in 2002 and have been working as a teacher in both Stockholm, Norrköping and Gothenburg before I moved with my family to Melbourne in 2013.
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs one can have, and I am looking forward to working together with students, parents and colleagues.
I have been working as a teacher at the Swedish School since 2014.
For as long as I can remember, sports have played an important part in my life and my passion for sport took me to GIH (The Swedish School of Sport and Health Science) in Stockholm where I got my teaching degree. I graduated in 2002 and have been working as a teacher in both Stockholm, Norrköping and Gothenburg before I moved with my family to Melbourne in 2013.
Teaching is one of the most rewarding jobs one can have, and I am looking forward to working together with students, parents and colleagues.
Cecilia Wilson
I have been working as a teacher at The Melbourne Swedish school since 2015 and I thoroughly enjoy it.
Prior to working at the Swedish School I used to work in the kitchen at the Swedish church, so you might recognise me from there.
Melbourne has been my hometown since 1989 and I studied and gained my qualification as a teacher at the Monash University.
I love Swedish traditions, Swedish food and of course the Swedish language. Together I hope we will have fun exploring these and other subject matters.
I have been working as a teacher at The Melbourne Swedish school since 2015 and I thoroughly enjoy it.
Prior to working at the Swedish School I used to work in the kitchen at the Swedish church, so you might recognise me from there.
Melbourne has been my hometown since 1989 and I studied and gained my qualification as a teacher at the Monash University.
I love Swedish traditions, Swedish food and of course the Swedish language. Together I hope we will have fun exploring these and other subject matters.
Ulrika Elvesjö
I have worked at the Swedish School in Melbourne since 2009.
I am from Stockholm where I did my teacher’s degree in English and sports. I worked at an international school for a few years before moving to Australia in 1999.
My family, Steve, Tilda, Freja and I live in the ‘Dandenong Ranges’ not far from the famous steam train ‘Puffing Billy’. Our garden is often visited by wombats, kangaroos and beautiful birds. We love the nature and often go camping to different parts of Australia.
My two daughters attend the Swedish School and they really enjoy getting Swedish friends, learning about the Swedish culture and the language.
I have worked at the Swedish School in Melbourne since 2009.
I am from Stockholm where I did my teacher’s degree in English and sports. I worked at an international school for a few years before moving to Australia in 1999.
My family, Steve, Tilda, Freja and I live in the ‘Dandenong Ranges’ not far from the famous steam train ‘Puffing Billy’. Our garden is often visited by wombats, kangaroos and beautiful birds. We love the nature and often go camping to different parts of Australia.
My two daughters attend the Swedish School and they really enjoy getting Swedish friends, learning about the Swedish culture and the language.
Anette Ryan
I have worked for Melbourne Swedish Community School since 2013. I am originally from Stockholm which is where I went to University to become a teacher. I have a degree in Swedish and Humanities for year 1-7 and I am also a trained Montessori teacher. In Sweden I worked as a teacher for more than 10 years at different schools before I moved to Australia in 2004 to study at Monash University.
I live in a small town in East Gippsland, about 1.5 hours from Melbourne. It is not too far from either Melbourne, the snow or the ocean, so it suits me and my family perfectly. I am married to an Aussie and we have two girls who are attending the Swedish School.
I have worked for Melbourne Swedish Community School since 2013. I am originally from Stockholm which is where I went to University to become a teacher. I have a degree in Swedish and Humanities for year 1-7 and I am also a trained Montessori teacher. In Sweden I worked as a teacher for more than 10 years at different schools before I moved to Australia in 2004 to study at Monash University.
I live in a small town in East Gippsland, about 1.5 hours from Melbourne. It is not too far from either Melbourne, the snow or the ocean, so it suits me and my family perfectly. I am married to an Aussie and we have two girls who are attending the Swedish School.
Maria Diemar
Being a teacher is my profession and my big passion. I have taught Swedish for nine years, both in Stockholm, Sweden and Dallas, USA. In Sweden, I taught secondary school students Swedish and Spanish for three years. In 2009, I started teaching Swedish and Spanish as a second language at a private school for adults. Since moving abroad in 2011, I have continued to work part time for the same school, teaching and tutoring online. In Dallas, I worked for the Swedish School and did private tutoring for about 20 students a week.
I am married to Johnny and we have three boys, Viggo, Leopold and Oliver. Our boys were born in Stockholm. We are a multilingual household and we are trying to keep four languages alive: Swedish, Danish, English and Spanish. We have lived in Tokyo, Japan for a shorter period, then six years in Dallas. We came to Australia 2017 and live in Sandringham.
Being a teacher is my profession and my big passion. I have taught Swedish for nine years, both in Stockholm, Sweden and Dallas, USA. In Sweden, I taught secondary school students Swedish and Spanish for three years. In 2009, I started teaching Swedish and Spanish as a second language at a private school for adults. Since moving abroad in 2011, I have continued to work part time for the same school, teaching and tutoring online. In Dallas, I worked for the Swedish School and did private tutoring for about 20 students a week.
I am married to Johnny and we have three boys, Viggo, Leopold and Oliver. Our boys were born in Stockholm. We are a multilingual household and we are trying to keep four languages alive: Swedish, Danish, English and Spanish. We have lived in Tokyo, Japan for a shorter period, then six years in Dallas. We came to Australia 2017 and live in Sandringham.
Malin Clark
I grew up in Stockholm where I did my Bachelor of Education at Stockholm University. I live with my family in Brighton East since 2013.
I started working at Melbourne Swedish Community School in 2011 while I was studying in Melbourne. Since then, I have been the teacher of Utgård, VCE and Vikingarna. I have a Masters degree in Special Education from The University of Melbourne and have worked as a Special Education Teacher in both Sweden and Australia.
I very much enjoy working at Melbourne Swedish Community School and I am so happy that we have so many students that want to keep the Swedish language alive and learn about our culture and amazing country.
I grew up in Stockholm where I did my Bachelor of Education at Stockholm University. I live with my family in Brighton East since 2013.
I started working at Melbourne Swedish Community School in 2011 while I was studying in Melbourne. Since then, I have been the teacher of Utgård, VCE and Vikingarna. I have a Masters degree in Special Education from The University of Melbourne and have worked as a Special Education Teacher in both Sweden and Australia.
I very much enjoy working at Melbourne Swedish Community School and I am so happy that we have so many students that want to keep the Swedish language alive and learn about our culture and amazing country.
Robert Andersson
I was born in Gothenburg.
I arrived in Australia in 1994, got married and had three daughters; the youngest still attends Swedish school. My family lives in Frankston South on the Mornington Peninsula. I am a driven and committed entrepreneur with many years’ experience in running my own businesses.
I graduated the Bachelor of Education at Victorian University in 2008 and have been a teacher ever since. Over the last five years I have supported different teachers at Swedish School but this year will be the first year with my own class.
The foundation of my educational philosophy is play. Play draws curiosity out of the student; it is free flowing, open ended, fun and imaginative.
I was born in Gothenburg.
I arrived in Australia in 1994, got married and had three daughters; the youngest still attends Swedish school. My family lives in Frankston South on the Mornington Peninsula. I am a driven and committed entrepreneur with many years’ experience in running my own businesses.
I graduated the Bachelor of Education at Victorian University in 2008 and have been a teacher ever since. Over the last five years I have supported different teachers at Swedish School but this year will be the first year with my own class.
The foundation of my educational philosophy is play. Play draws curiosity out of the student; it is free flowing, open ended, fun and imaginative.
Alicia Glover
I have had the pleasure of working as a teaching assistant since 2014 at the Swedish School. I am also a past student of the school and successfully completed VCE Swedish in 2015. Currently, I am undergoing a Bachelor of Science at Monash University and hope to graduate in 2020. Although I lived in Sweden in my younger years, attending the community school here in Melbourne and living in a Swedish household has been a great way for me to integrate my Aussie and Swedish identities into one. Assisting in the classroom is an incredibly rewarding experience and I look forward to continuing helping students at the Swedish School.
I have had the pleasure of working as a teaching assistant since 2014 at the Swedish School. I am also a past student of the school and successfully completed VCE Swedish in 2015. Currently, I am undergoing a Bachelor of Science at Monash University and hope to graduate in 2020. Although I lived in Sweden in my younger years, attending the community school here in Melbourne and living in a Swedish household has been a great way for me to integrate my Aussie and Swedish identities into one. Assisting in the classroom is an incredibly rewarding experience and I look forward to continuing helping students at the Swedish School.