Birgit Splitt

Birgit Splitt joins the Devon Preparatory School as a German teacher. A native German, she studied English and Political Science at the University of Heidelberg. As part of her state-issued certification for secondary school teaching in Germany, she holds the equivalent of a master’s degree in foreign language instruction and Political Science. As a DAAD scholar, Birgit taught in Aberdeen, Scotland, and later worked as a German and English teacher at a middle and high school in Reykjavik, Iceland. Since moving to the United States in 2006, she has continued her passion for language education. Birgit helped launch and expand the local PhillyKinder nonprofit program, which serves the German-speaking community in the greater Philadelphia area, where she acts as both teacher and co-director. Over the years, she has taught students from kindergarten through high school and remains committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding through language. Outside the classroom, Birgit enjoys cooking, reading, spending time outdoors, and traveling with her family.