My name is Kirsten Heckes, and I was born and raised in Frankfurt, Germany. I graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a major in Psychology and a minor in German, and hold an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education as well as the State of California Child Development Master Teacher Permit.

At Goethe International Charter School, I supported bilingual learning and taught an alumni class.

My work extends beyond the classroom into private tutoring, international house sitting, pet sitting, and travel companion support—providing families and individuals with a calm, reliable, and relationship-centered presence at home or abroad.

I enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, cooking, and being with friends and family—and I believe deeply in the importance of continuous learning.