About Grammaticos

Lisa Tang oversees Marketing for iGPS as Chief Marketing Officer after successfully lending her expertise, incomparable work ethic, and  love of education to all the other members across the Grammaticos  banner.

Ms. Tang has an uncompromising love for learning and education having spent the entirety of her adult life contributing to the amelioration of education having sat in a number of boards, having supported educational efforts across K-12 for the better part of two  decades, and after helping found, develop, and see to incredible success a number of businesses in the private education sphere.

She has a number of passions within the realm of education but one that stands out is Client Experience. Her warm presence, caring predisposition, and genuine desire to see every student reach their  potential, helps her connect naturally and instantly with all of our  clients. Ms. Tang has created a system of measuring centring around  Client Experience quality control which works in tandem with our pedagogy team as we carefully track, measure, and deliver top results  for all of our clients.

A tireless advocate for quality education and a lover of learning, Ms. Tang believes deeply in the importance of building robust foundations of learning for the purpose of having all the necessary tools to succeed not only academically but also in life. Ms. Tang and her team focus their efforts on both aspects of our business, the in-classroom experience in North America as well as our virtual learning which spans across continents supporting students across ages and skill  levels.

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Camille has visited more than 70 countries and speaks German and Italian. She also spent years living in South Africa, Germany, Switzerland and Italy prior to and while pursuing her Master’s degrees at the University of Utah and Utah State  University and later her Ph.D. at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. Camille taught undergraduate and graduate courses in English as a Second Language, Language Acquisition, German, Business, Marketing and Leadership. She has a great passion for languages, teaching and helping students achieve their academic and life goals. Camille also enjoys sports and has run a marathon on all seven continents. She currently lives in Zurich, Switzerland with her sweet husband and little  adorable dog, Molly.  

Kamren hails from Cache Valley in northern Utah. As a child, he excelled both as a student and as a musician and took every chance to explore the world around him. He studied at Utah State University and Brigham Young University, with additional studies in Poland and Ukraine. Kamren’s primary studies were in Russian, German, and linguistics, with a particular interest in historical and comparative Slavic and national and linguistic restoration within the German and Slavic regions.

Additionally, he spent two years working and teaching in the Czech Republic. Kamren knows German, Czech, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Spanish. He has taught intensive Czech to beginners as well as university-level business Russian and Mr. Kamren Russian grammar and composition. He has performed with Utah Festival Opera as well as with the American Festival Chorus and Singers and has experience and training  in vocal pedagogy. In addition to entertaining his many interests, Kamren still never tires of wandering the mountains surrounding his home and finding restoration there. He also enjoys studying traditional and folk healing arts. 

 Asif received his early education at Aitchison College Lahore, which is about 150 years old and is considered to be one of the finest boarding schools in South Asia. He went on to get a Master’s degree in English Literature, a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults – CELTA. He has also done various teaching courses from Australia, UK, China and Canada. He has been teaching English Language and Literature since 2004 which include his 16 years of teaching at an international school in Beijing, China which had students from more than 52 nationalities of the world. Owing to his qualifications, experience and leadership qualities, Asif has simultaneously held administrative positions of Head of English and Vice Principal. Asif believes in activity and project based learning which centers around students which is why his classes are interactive, fun and enjoyable. He is an ardent supporter of the use of inquiry and technology in teaching and learning and his favorite maxim is W. B. Yeats: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”  Apart from English language and literature, Asif’s academic interests include test prep such as IELTS, AP Comparative Government & Politics, US Government and Politics and Human Geography.  Asif has a passion for travel and enjoys yoga, meditation and hypnotism. Asif lives in Burnaby, British Columbia with his wife and two teenage children. 

Annabelle was raised in a German-speaking family in Geneva, Switzerland,  in the French-speaking area of the country. Growing up in a linguistically diverse setting, surrounded by different languages and cultures, instilled in her a natural love and passion for linguistics. The cultural diversity she was born into made her appreciate other  people, countries, and ways of life which is something she puts to practice every day as a citizen of the world.

Annabelle is United States-educated, earning her degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts at the reputable Brigham Young University which is a world-renowned institution for its Linguistics Undergraduate and Graduate programs. Passionate about languages and culture, she now lives near Zurich in German-speaking Switzerland where she raises her six-year-old, tri-lingual daughter, Rose. 

Annissa was raised in Paris and has lived and studied in Utah and Colorado in the United States of America where she pursued a Master’s Degree in French and Language Acquisition while travelling on all five continents. She has taught undergraduate French at the University of Utah as well as all levels of secondary French including IB French, AP French and beginner Spanish.  Annissa’s passions include art and creativity, history, health, food, and personal well-being. She coached creative and healing arts for well-being and lifestyle, and as a nationally certified tourist guide in Provence and an artist, she now shares her knowledge and passion of French provincial culture teaching and giving tours of the region for the discovery of its art, cultural history, architecture, and gastronomy. 

Heather is a graduate of Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in English Language and Literature, and History. She also  holds a Bachelor of Education from Queen’s University and is certified to teach by the Ontario College of Teachers. Starting in January 2021, she will begin studying to obtain her Master of Education at the University of Ottawa.

Heather has taught in a variety of settings, including working with at-risk youth, international students online, as a Literacy Coach, and in rigorous academic programs while traveling through Europe. Her teaching approach centers on literacy for all, as she believes that reading and writing hold the key to success and to creating global citizens. She has spent many years figure skating as both an athlete and coach for Skate Canada, and has a passion for travel, photography, and exploring nature. Heather grew up and lives in the historic city of Kingston, Ontario, Canada with her little dog Darcy and nearby to her family.  

Katy is a graduate of the University of Washington in Seattle, where she double-majored in English and Communication, then went on to earn her Master's in Teaching. She spent five years as a high school ELA teacher in Massachusetts, before returning to her west coast roots. 

She is passionate about collaborative and inquiry-based learning, and strives to challenge each student to meet their goals.

Katy enjoys writing creative fiction, reading, baking, candle making, and exploring the greater Vancouver area with her husband and pug.

Carol Auld AOCA, MA, TESL/TEFL has taught students of all ages and diverse backgrounds in art, ESL and academic skills. Carol has taught at a wide variety of public and private institutions over the years in Quebec, Toronto and British Columbia.   

A consummate professional, she brings creativity and humour to her teaching approach, ensuring that students achieve their educational goals. She is dedicated to instilling a love of reading, writing  and critical thinking in her students, skills that help students reach their true potential.   

For her, education is a lifelong process that she is committed to and she motivates her students to take up the challenge of ongoing self-reflexivity and critical engagement in their studies and their daily lives.