Meet the Teachers
Our highly skilled teachers are passionate musical artists dedicated to nurturing your child's growth, trained in positive parenting, the Baumhaus Way. Baumhaus Teachers undergo regular vocal training once a week and participate in in-person training quarterly, ensuring a truly immersive and enriching experience for your little one.
Crisel
Founder and Head of Learning & Development
Crisel Consunji is an award-winning actress, musical theatre professional, and early childhood educator based in Hong Kong. She moved to Hong Kong in 2008 to work as a vocalist for Hong Kong Disneyland and has since established herself as a voice in early childhood education, championing arts-based learning for young children. She founded Baumhaus, an arts education initiative that provides support for commercial and community programs, and leads the distribution and training for the US-based Kindermusik program.
Crisel holds an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education and an M.A. in Global Politics. She is engaged in community-based organizations that promote youth empowerment, children's welfare, and family support. She advocates for more equitable societies through capacity building, opening opportunities for less-advantaged youth, and supporting talent-based initiatives.
Rae
Teacher
Rae is a music teacher at Baumhaus in Hong Kong. Growing up in a family of musicians, she has been exposed to different genres at an early age. Although she often sings jazz songs, alternative rock is her go-to genre.
Rae's first foray into teaching was in children's cooking classes, where she discovered her passion for connecting with children. When she was introduced to Kindermusik, she knew it was "the job" for her. Rae has been a part of the Baumhaus team since 2018 and has completed several workshops in family education and early childhood methodologies, including the Parent Effectiveness Training method.
Music has always been her gateway to express how she feels and has helped her overcome different situations growing up. She believes that through music, children can find their identity and develop life-long skills. Rae feels grateful to be surrounded by an empowering team at Baumhaus and is ready to give valuable support and joy to the families there.
Ysa
Teacher
Growing up, Ysa's love for music was nurtured by her parents' involvement in their church community. Regular attendance at praise and worship sessions with her family instilled in her an appreciation for music's power to bring people together. This musical background has shaped her approach to education. She believes in the importance of music as a tool for emotional expression and learning.
Teacher Ysa holds a Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education and is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in the same field. Ysa has also completed specialized training through the Social Welfare Department's One-year In-service Course in Special Child Care Work.
At Baumhaus, Teacher Ysa strives to use her knowledge and teaching philosophy into practice by guiding children to explore and express their feelings through the language of music. Her goal is to foster a warm, inclusive space where each child's "unique melody" can flourish.
Judy
Teacher
Judy is a music teacher at Baumhaus in Hong Kong. She received her Diploma for Music Performance (Singing) from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and has traveled extensively with The University of the East Chorale since 2000, lending her crystal clear soprano to concerts and competitions. She also taught at Nagaland Conservatory of Music in India from 2013–2017.
After teaching college students for a number of years, Judy felt like she needed a change and discovered Kindermusik in 2019. As a classically trained artist, she believes that a child must be developed in a holistic way to become better adult learners or adults in general. At Baumhaus, she aims to support children's development through music and believes that music is a powerful tool for children to express themselves and develop their creativity.
Jobelle
Teacher
Teacher Jobelle is a music teacher at Baumhaus in Hong Kong. She is the Cantonese Dubbed singer for Disney's THE LION KING (Live Action) and FROZEN's iconic song, "Let It Go". Through her performances, she witnessed how music and singing can impact children.
With 10 years of experience in early childhood education, Teacher Jobelle is familiar with different teaching styles and well-versed in working with children of different ages. She adapts her teaching style to work with each group and has developed a unique way of communicating with both students and parents. At Baumhaus, she aims to share the joy of music with more children and make a big impact on their development through music.