Most important of all, I love my job and I love working with children of all ages. Throughout my life I have always worked with children and young adults. Let it be in youth camps, exchange student programs or school projects. So of course I was thrilled when I had my own kids and could enjoy the beauty of childhood all the time. I grew up in Germany for the first two and a half decades of my life but early on was on the road. Regular travels with family around Europe, Youth trips, especially ski trips, an exchange student year in the United States, student exchanges in France, participation in the international group Up With People, many travels with my friends, work and travel tour mainly through Fiji, New Zealand and Australia, internships in LA and Denver, and an educational work trip to Ecuador added educational, joyful and horizon widening spice to my life.
6 years ago we moved to Hawaii. After mainly enjoying life with my son Florian for a while my wife and I discovered ISR. Not did only our children, especially our young daughter Valentina, learn how to swim like dolphins, but we also got certified as instructors to serve Honolulu with what we believe valuable program.
My biggest joy is teaching children and the bond I can build with them. Children are able to lighten the day better than anything. I am amazed what they are capable off and with what ease they accomplish amazing things. That I can be part of it makes my day every day.
I simply love my job and thank all children in my classes that I can be part of their lives.