Elementary Program Coordinator jfisher@vimsia.org

Mrs. Fisher started her career teaching public school in Oregon.  During that time, she received her masters in curriculum and instruction with an endorsement in ESOL.  After 16 years in Oregon she and her family decided to take the jump to international teaching and left for Colombia, South America, where she taught elementary school for 3 years and was an instructional coach for science.  Jenny and her family then moved to an international school on Jeju Island, South Korea where she worked as a student-centered instructional coach for two years in grades preK-8.  She also completed her administrator’s license in 2021.  Jenny is passionate about uniting teams around a common vision and helping them move their work to new levels.  She joined the VIMSIA community with her two children Kaden and Ellie, who are both in the PGIA. 

Upper Elementary Lead Teacher (bhenderson@vimsia.org)

Barbara Henderson, a proud Virgin Islander, is excited to return to St. Thomas to teach grades 4 and 5 at VIMSIA, where she gets to share her passion for education within a community she cherishes. With a BA in Anthropology from Adelphi University and 25 years of experience in both independent and public schools, Barbara brings a wealth of knowledge to her classroom. She is committed to igniting a love for learning and encouraging exploration and critical thinking among her students. As she guides them through these vital transition years from Montessori to the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, she aims to foster a supportive environment that equips her students with the skills and confidence they need for future success.

Upper Elementary Lead Teacher (pharris@vimsia.org)

Pertrise Harris is originally from Philadelphia, and moved to St. Thomas in 2021. She has twin 3-year-old girls named Samiah & Samara. She is excited to have her twins attending VIMSIA. Ms. Harris received her undergraduate degree from Johnson & Wales University with an AS degree in Culinary Arts and a BA degree in Business Entrepreneurship. She then received her Masters in Education through the Relay Graduate School of Education. Ms. Harris was a teacher in Rhode Island for 4 years prior to coming to St. Thomas. She enjoys the arts in all forms. Her favorites include dancing, painting, writing, and cooking.