Student Support Teachers
D-PREP Student Support Teachers
D-PREP Student Support Teachers

Ms. Melanie (MJ) Gavan
Student Support Team Leader
Post-Graduate Certificate Education
~ California State University, USA
Master of Education, Autism and Applied Behavioral Analysis
~ Endicott College, USA
Master of Education, Moderate Disabilities (Pre-K – Grade 8) & Elementary Education (Grades 1-6)
~ Lesley University, USA
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Minor in Educational Studies
~ Salem State College, USA
Every student deserves the right to receive a high-quality and rigorous education. Children with exceptionalities are no exception to this rule. It is my responsibility to ensure that all students that attend D-PREP have equal access to an education that will help them to become the most independent, functional, and academically competent they can be.
I will provide intervention services when needed, for academics and behavioral support, training to staff, and help teachers differentiate their day-to-day teaching in order to ensure that each student is learning to their highest potential.

Ms. Anika Kumar
Student Support (ELL) Teacher
International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (iPGCE)
~ University of East London, United Kingdom
Bachelor’s in Business Economics
~ Assumption University, Thailand
I believe that every student is unique. Having a safe and positive learning environment enhances engagement, creativity, self-confidence, and communication– carving the path to success and growth.

Ms. Jonalou Tepatipya
Student Support Teacher
Master in Management in Educational Management (In Progress)
~ Philippine Christian University, Philippines
Bachelor of Secondary Education
~ University of Perpetual Help, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
~ Cavite State University, Philippines
My goals and aspirations as a teacher are to use my knowledge to expose my students to modes of critical thinking, encouraging them to analyze, apply, synthesize, evaluate and filter everything they learn, read and hear.

Ms. Sittie Galawan
Student Support Teacher
Bachelor of Science in Education, Major in English
~ Mindanao State University, Philippines
I aim to provide quality learning through focusing on the importance of socio-emotional development and well being of the student.

Ms. Ying Ying (Wawa) Lee
School Psychologist
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (Currently Studying)
~ Assumption University, Thailand
Master of Science in Mental Health
~ European Global School, France
Bachelor of Business and Management
~ Northumbria University, United Kingdom
My goal and aspiration lead to where I am here is to share with the children to be aware that “there is no right and no wrong we are our own unique self.” Express and celebrate our own uniqueness.
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