‘SALAM FROM PAPUA’

MZS

A SCHOOL WHERE EVERYONE IS:

Our Vision

An innovative school and community that exhibits continuous growth in response to current and future developments in education.

Our Mission

Ensure an environment of critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity that empowers all students to achieve their potential as lifelong learners in a global society.

Our Core Values

Reflective, Open-Minded, Caring,
Risk Taker

OUR STORY

Mt. Zaagkam is a remote intercultural school educating children of the employees of Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold, Indonesia. We have 2 sites: Kuala Kencana in the lowland jungles and Tembagapura in the highland mountains and cloud forest.

We believe in providing a broad based education founded on the tenets of inquiry and international mindedness. We see students as individuals defined by their talents and aspirations. We define learning as conceptual, strengthened by universal competencies and fundamental human values. We embrace our small community and celebrate our diversity.

Our story is one of shared leadership to a vision of learning which is personalized and enriched by the unique environment of Papua, Indonesia.

OUR PROGRAM

MZS provides a Pre-K – Grade 8 program. We offer a strong academic focus aligned with US, UK and Australian academic standards. We offer the IB – Primary Years Program [PYP] in the Elementary and an inquiry focused program in the Middle School. All students study Indonesian Language and Culture and engage in a rich Creative Arts program. MZS has a commitment to technology integration and we support a 1:1 program with laptops and iPads. STEAM, robotics, yoga and spanish are offered as part of the extra-curricular program.

Our programs are internationally accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), and the IB-PYP.

OUR STUDENTS

Small in number and big in character, our students come from over 12 countries. Our small school of less than one hundred is diverse, talented and united by core values. Tembagapura has a student population of 70 students. Kuala Kencana has a student population of 20 students.

OUR FACULTY

Our faculty is composed of experienced and qualified international educators. The faculty are committed to contemporary learning. Our shared leadership model promotes a strong collaborative culture and community.

OUR COMMITMENT

We are committed to a student-centered program that is inquiry-based, concept-driven, constructivist (building on what students already know), and dedicated to personalization. We believe that personalization allows each student to be included, appropriately challenged and engaged in learning.

Our School-wide Learner Outcomes are a commitment to develop students as: Thinkers, Communicators, Social Agents, Self-Managers and Researchers.

OUR UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT

High mountains, tropical rainforests, a world-class gold and copper mine, technical scientists and a colorful, rich host country community means opportunity.

At MZS we embrace these opportunities through service learning programs, engagement with the Kamoro Culture, and involvement in Indonesian national days. Our inquiries are enriched with the technical expertise of geologists, medical practitioners working in community and public health and community guests. Our Service Projects see students as social agents directly engaged with Tujuh Suku – Seven Tribes, the Timika Community through English Language Radio broadcasts or the broader community by the making of Nokens [traditional bags] to reduce plastic consumption.

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If you would like to know more about our unique school, would like to enroll your child as a student, or would like to apply for a teaching position, please reach us through the ‘contact us’ tab. We look forward to hearing from you.

Terima kasih,

Mark Jenkins,

MZS Board

James Crawford,

Tembagapura Principal

Leadership

Mark Jenkins

MZS Board

Home Country: Australia

Degree: BA [Hons]., Dip. Ed.. Grad. Dip. Outdoor Ed., Master Env. Sci.
International Certificate School Leadership

Experience: 25 years. Australia, Indonesia

Statement: A ‘learning focused’ leader energized by possibilities and compelling ideas. An Aquarian with a passion for water adventures, travel, fine fare and ‘chillhouse’ music [preferably on the beach!]

James Crawford

Head of Campus,
Tembagapura

Home country: USA

Degree: Master’s in Educational Leadership and Policy Students – California State University

Experience: 18 years – USA; United Arab Emirates; Qatar, Democratic Republic Congo, Indonesia

Statement: I have three children, a commercial pilot’s license, scuba diver, lover of live music though I have zero musical talent – I have been with FCX going on 10 years.

Raquel Acedo Rubio

MZS Curriculum Coordinator

Home country: Spain

Degree: BA Education (Primary), Dip. Early Years Ed.

Experience: 13 years – Spain, UK, Singapore, Indonesia.

Statement: An enthusiastic teacher and curriculum leader passionate about innovative education. Enjoys contemporary art, literature and independent cinema. Love spending time with family and friends, as well as travelling and new experiences.

Our Faculty - Tembagapura Campus

Nugroho Ariwibowo (Pak Nugi)
Bahasa Indonesia Teacher and General Teacher
Nugroho Ariwibowo (Pak Nugi)

Bahasa Indonesia Teacher & General Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor Degree of English Letters

Statement:

I am from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. I am married and have three children and love music very much. I have been teaching at International schools for more than 16 Years with various roles as Indonesian Studies and Music Teacher, activity coordinator, community service coordinator and PYP Associate Coordinator. I am delighted to be part of the MZS team and looking forward to working collaboratively with school management, staff and school community.

Years Experience:

16 Years
Jenny Nguyen
Music Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Jenny Nguyen

Music Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Master of Educational Administration
Bachelor of Music Education and Performance

Statement:

This is my fourth year in Tembagapura. My family and I enjoy living on this mountain. Living in culturally rich Papua inspires me to learn and share with students an appreciation of diversity.

Years Experience:

19 years
Sandy Hanson
Early Years Teacher (P3)
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Sandy Hanson

Early Years Teacher (P3)

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor Education
(Language and Reading Majors)
Master Education

Statement:

Teaching is my passion! It has been enriched by the uniqueness and vagaries of life and learning in our fascinating jungle, wetland, and mountain environments of Papua.

Years Experience:

32 years

Trinidad
Papua
Gladys Crawford
G2&3 Homeroom Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Gladys Crawford

G2&3 Homeroom Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Masters Special Education

Statement:

This is my 8th year in Tembagapura. I have two kids in the school and one who is joining high school soon.

Years Experience:

10 years
Nonabelle (Belle)
Early Years & Music Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Nonabelle (Belle)

Early Years & Music Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Communication Studies: Mass Communications

Statement:

I started teaching a Sunday School class in 1999 where I really got a taste for teaching. I have studied several English courses. I have been a private piano teacher since 2000 and I am very motivated to continue sharing my musical passion. I love to be around little kids and I am fond of sharing knowledge and assisting them in creative learning. This will be my first year in MZS Tembagapura.

Years Experience:

19 years. Indonesia (Jakarta-Bali-Papua)
Pia Joyner
Art Teacher
https://www.elcinpiajoyner.com
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Pia Joyner

Art Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Master of Fine Arts - Art, Film and Media Studies - University of California Santa Barbara

Bachelor of Arts - Art - University of California Santa Barbara

Visual Arts PreK-12 Educator License MA, USA

Statement:

I am an artist-educator and have previously taught in California, Turkey, Israel-Palestine, India and Myanmar. Deeply inspired by Indonesia's rich culture and its beautiful nature, I am very excited to be a part of MZS students' learning journey in the mountains of Papua.

www.elcinpiajoyner.com

Years Experience:

10 years
Maryonover Nunuela
ICT Support
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Maryonover Nunuela

ICT Support

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Computer Science, focus in Management Information System and Multimedia

Years Experience:

2 Years in Yogyakarta
1 Year in Tembagapura
Megan Prosser
Grades 4/5 Homeroom Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Megan Prosser

Grades 4/5 Homeroom Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education

Statement:

This is my seventh year working here at MZS. I’ve spent most of my career teaching lower elementary, but have spent the last two years teaching grades 4/5.

I love living amongst these beautiful mountains. Hiking is definitely one of my favorite activities living here.

Years Experience:

11 years
Gary Hulagrocki
Maths/ Science Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Gary Hulagrocki

Middle School Math & Science

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Education
Masters of Education

Statement:

I have recently completed my Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

Years Experience:

10+ years
Emily Glasgo
Early Years Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Emily Glasgo

Early Years Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Education (Early Years)

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Services

TESOL

Statement:

I have been fortunate enough to have had a variety of roles within education. I consider myself very lucky to spend my days surrounded by such amazing students, who are constantly teaching me!

Years Experience:

13 years. Australia, Vietnam, Mongolia, UAE
Curtis Glasgo
Physical Education Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Curtis Glasgo

Physical Education Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Physical Education

Graduate Diploma of Primary Education

Statement:

I’m passionate about fostering a love of health and wellness with all students. I value the opportunity to continue growing and learning as an educator through my overseas experience

Years Experience:

13 years. Vietnam, Mongolia, UAE, Indonesia
Beth Lindsay
G1 Homeroom Teacher
Tembagapura, West Papua, Indonesia
Beth Lindsay

G1 Homeroom Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Tembagapura Campus

Degrees:

Elementary Education teaching degree
Masters of Education

Statement:

I have lived and worked in both South Korea and Indonesia for the last 9 years as a teacher. My husband and our families love traveling the world and cooking from various cultures throughout the world!

Years Experience:

15 years

Our Faculty - Kuala Kencana Campus

Anastasia Kinanti
Bahasa Indonesia Teacher
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Anastasia Kinanti

Bahasa Indonesia Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor degree of English Language Education

Statement:

11 years living in the mountain of Tembagapura as a student and after 12 years coming back as a teacher in the jungle of Kuala Kencana

Years Experience:

1.5 years in MZS KK
Jen Barclay
Early Childhood Teacher
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Jen Barclay

Early Childhood Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:

M.Ed., Educational Administration and Management, University of Hong Kong
Post-Bac, Early Childhood Education, PreK-2, Bridgewater State University
B.A. Communication and Cultural Studies, Clark University

Statement:

I have taught abroad my entire career. I have lived in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong. I just left Guatemala, and now I'm going the farthest I have ever been from home to Papua! I simply have the world's best job-- I get to play and learn all day with little kids!

Years Experience:

18 years experience
Maureen Ienuso
Curriculum Learning Specialist/ MS Language & Social Studies
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Maureen Ienuso

Curriculum Learning Specialist/ MS Language & Social Studies

Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:

Bachelors Degree: Literature/Journalism
Masters Degree: Elementary Education with specialization in Special Education

Statement:

My family and I love living a life full of unique cultural experiences and opportunities to travel the world.Those experiences, along with the many faces that are a part of every classroom I teach, enrich the learning environment and make gaining new knowledge enjoyable!

Years Experience:

14 years

New York City
Boston
Taipei
Singapore
Kuala Kencana
Andrew Ienuso
Associate Dean & Activities Coordinator
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Andrew Ienuso

Associate Dean & Activities Coordinator Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree: Education

Statement:
This is my 3rd year here in Kuala Kencana and I love life in the jungle.
My family and I enjoy having the opportunity to travel all over the world and experience the many different cultures and traditions from across the globe.

Years Experience:
10 Years

Atlanta
Savannah
Singapore
Kuala Kencana
Anita Erikson
Associate Dean & Creative Arts Coordinator
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Anita Erikson

Associate Dean & Creative Arts Coordinator

Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor’s of Elementary Ed, Master’s of Music Ed, Ongoing Ph.D work

Statement:

This is my 7th year at MZS. I love working here and living in this small community. I find many opportunities to learn and to experience life.

Years Experience:

22 years teaching experience in Texas, Arizona, Taiwan, and here, with a long break in the middle to raise kids.
Mike Shaw
Middle School Math & Science
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Mike Shaw

Middle School Math & Science

Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Education

Statement:

This is my 8th year at MZS (3 years in Tembagapura, now in Kuala Kencana). I love raising my family in Papua!

Years Experience:

11 years teaching experience.

USA
Qatar
Indonesia.
Tim Brooks
Technology/ Art Teacher
Instagram
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Tim Brooks

Technology/ Art Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:

BA Hons in the Visual Arts
Qualified Teacher Status

Statement:

This is my fifth year working here at MZS. I am lucky to be teaching the two passions in my life, technology and art. https://www.instagram.com/mr.b.artroom/

Years Experience:

24 years Experience

Middle East
Russia
Japan
Brasil
Indonesia
Karl Hilhorst
Grade 1-4 Homeroom Teacher
Kuala Kencana, West Papua, Indonesia
Karl Hilhorst

Grade 1-4 Homeroom Teacher

Mt. Zaagkam School - Kuala Kencana Campus

Degrees:

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
Master of Science

Statement:

Newbie to Papua & MZS and very excited to embark on my first year in the jungle. I love my work and the opportunities teaching internationally provides. New Zealand is home and when there you'll find me diving and fishing in the Marlborough Sounds, or hiking the South Island's National Parks.

Years Experience:

14 years
New Zealand - Nelson,
China - Shanghai,
Kenya - Nairobi,
Indonesia - Jakarta

Tembagapura Gallery

Kuala Kencana Gallery

Contact Us

School

Kuala Kencana (Lowlands)

Kuala Kencana – Timika
West Papua – Indonesia 99968
School +62 901 546-4853

Tembagapura (Highlands)

Tembagapura Raya Street No. 605
PO Box 14. Tembagapura
West Papua, Indonesia 99967
School +62 901 468 767

‘SALAM FROM PAPUA’

MZS

Our Vision

Our Vision

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our Core Values

Our Core Values

OUR STORY

OUR PROGRAM

OUR STUDENTS

OUR FACULTY

OUR COMMITMENT

OUR UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT

Mark Jenkins,

James Crawford,

Tembagapura Principal

Leadership

Mark Jenkins

James Crawford

Raquel Acedo Rubio

Our Faculty - Tembagapura Campus

Nugroho Ariwibowo (Pak Nugi)

Bahasa Indonesia Teacher & General Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Jenny Nguyen

Music Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Sandy Hanson

Early Years Teacher (P3)

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Gladys Crawford

G2&3 Homeroom Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Nonabelle (Belle)

Early Years & Music Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Pia Joyner

Art Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Maryonover Nunuela

ICT Support

Degrees:

Years Experience:

Megan Prosser

Grades 4/5 Homeroom Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Gary Hulagrocki

Middle School Math & Science

Degrees:

Statement:

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Emily Glasgo

Early Years Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Curtis Glasgo

Physical Education Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Years Experience:

Beth Lindsay

G1 Homeroom Teacher

Degrees:

Statement:

Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree: Education

Statement:
This is my 3rd year here in Kuala Kencana and I love life in the jungle.
My family and I enjoy having the opportunity to travel all over the world and experience the many different cultures and traditions from across the globe.

Years Experience:
10 Years