Anaheim Hills School

WILLKOMMEN!

The Deutsche Schule Anaheim Hills (formerly Brea) is part of the German-American School Association of Southern California, Inc. (GASA).

GASA is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation, founded in 1954, and offers classroom-based German language programs for all school ages.

Our classes run from 9 am to 12 pm on Saturdays. The school year coincides with the public school calendar.

We currently offers the following classes (placement is based on both age and language proficiency):

• Preschool
• Kindergarten
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School

ADDRESS

191 Old Springs Road
(Hillsborough Private Schools)
Anaheim Hills, CA 92808

School Director’s E-mail: Susan.Metzler@gasaschool.org

Facebook: @GermanSchoolAnaheimHills

Directions

Meet Our Team!

PRESCHOOL:  Frau Faith Hundtoft is the Parent & Child Class teachers at the Anaheim Hills school. 

KINDERGARTEN

Frau Stefanie Dowell has been teaching at GASA since 2011. She was born in Berlin, Germany and moved to California in her early twenties. She earned her Bachelor of Arts/Multiple Subject Credential from California Baptist University and her Education Specialist/Masters in Deaf Education at the University of San Diego. During the week, she teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing preschoolers in Perris for Riverside County Office of Education. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her family.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frau Berit Levato has been teaching at GASA since 2009. She was born in Frankfurt a.M., Germany and grew up in a small town, Dreieich-Buchschlag, just outside of Frankfurt. She graduated from Ricarda-Huch Gymnasium, before she moved to California. Frau Levato earned her B.S. in Child Development from Cal State Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Teaching from Pepperdine University. She has worked as a private and public school teacher since 1998. Frau Levato and her husband Jason have two daughters, who of course, both attend the German School. The Levato family enjoys traveling and having fun with their dog Punky.

Frau Levato is preparing her students for the AATG and A1 tests.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Frau Asal Alimirzai.

Frau Alimirzai is preparing her students for the AATG, A2 and B1 tests.

HIGH SCHOOL

Frau Madeline Foss.

Frau Foss is preparing her students for the AATG, A2 and DSD 1, 2 tests.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Frau Julia Whiteside is one of the Anaheim Hills substitute teachers and has been substituting at all grade levels since 2013. She was born in Bremen, Germany where she finished her Abitur and completed travel agent school. She worked for Hapag Lloyd, a German transportation company, before she moved to the US with her husband. Frau Julia has 2 beautiful daughters who also attend German school. Her hobbies are traveling, biking and outdoor activities with her family.

SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Frau Susan Metzler has enjoyed assisting as a substitute teacher at the German School in Anaheim Hills/Brea since 2012. Her daughter also attends the German School. She holds a Master’s in Public Administration, a Bachelor’s in Communications and Political Science, as well as a minor in German. She has a passion for international relations and cultural etiquette. In her leisure time, she likes spending time with family and traveling.