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ICS STAFF PROFILES 2019 ICS Staff Profiles 2018/2019
Heads of School &
Senior Leadership Team
Dr. Jerry Singer
Principal
Dr Jerry Singer is from the UK and has spent 28 years in international education. His career and leadership
experience in international schools has taken him to three continents and five countries including the UK,
Thailand, Mexico, Austria and Portugal. He has held a number of leadership and senior leadership positions.
Trained to teach the social sciences, he holds a BA in International Studies, an MSc in Strategic Studies and a
Doctorate in Education. He has also collaborated with the IBO and with the Council of International Schools
(CIS) on accreditation and authorisation.
Mr. Barry Hughes
Head of Secondary School
BSc in Biochemistry (Liverpool University) PGCE in Chemistry and General Science (Swansea University, UK).
Began teaching in 1983 in the UK where he was Head of Year and Teacher in Charge of Careers. Joined ICS in
1989 as a Science Teacher and later became Head of the Science Department, Upper School Co-ordinator and Assistant
Head of Secondary School. Teacher of Biology, Chemistry, Science and TOK.
Ms. Sacha Calagopi
Head of Primary School
MA in International Education (Endicott College, Boston), MA in Psychology and BA in Psychology. Worked at
primary schools in the Philippines, India, Azerbaijan and Vietnam. Various school roles include being a PYP
Coordinator for 8 years, early years teacher, classroom teacher and art teacher. Also a published author of
children’s books for UNICEF.Senior Leadership Team
Dr. Jennifer Ann Barnett
IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator and
Coordinator of School Accreditation and Mr. Ramin Djalali Soufi
Quality Assurance Estate Manager
Educational Doctorate in Didactics of Languages and Studied Economics and Persian Literature (Azad University).
Literature (Universidad Complutense). M.A. in Spanish Founded his own company in1998. Later worked in
Literature. Has taught for 20 years in both public and administration and accounting in various companies in Iran
private schools in the USA and Spain. Worked with Harvard and Spain before joining ICS in 2005.
University on Teaching for Understanding and Multiple
Intelligences. She also teaches Grade 7 & 8 Language
Acquisition.
Ms. Esther Espinal
Deputy Head of Secondary
Ms. Aurora López Martín
MSc in Physics (Universidad Complutense). PGCE and Certificate
Admissions Manager
of Research Proficiency in Educational Science (Universidad
Complutense). Taught Mathematics for 17 years as well as held BA (Hons) in English and Spanish Literature (University of
the DP Coordinator responsibility at ICS for 7 years. Has worked
London). Worked in real estate in London and
since 2001 for IB in Mathematics SL as a Workshop Leader, Senior
Marbella. Formerly PA to CEO of Ferrari in Spain.
Moderator and Online Faculty Member. Has also been part of
Accreditation teams for the IB. She also taught Mathematics in Lived in France for 4 years before joining ICS in 1998.
two schools in Dubai where she was also Extended Essay
Coordinator before returning to ICS.
Ms. Yolanda Ramírez Lagos
IT Director
Ms. Raquel Pariente Pastor
Business Manager Degree in Computing and Systems Engineering,
postgraduate studies in Education, Educational
Msc Degree in Economics and Business Administration
Management, Business Administration, and over 20 years
(University of Alcala de Henares, Spain). CAP Masters Degree
leading change in various educational institutions globally.
in Teaching. Before joining ICS, Raquel was the European
Worked in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and the United
Financial Director for a Dutch company. Previously she
States of America prior to coming to Spain in 2017. Formerly
worked as a Financial and Administrative Director in both
a so ware developer, project manager, and corporate IT
Spain and Portugal.
manager, before becoming an Educator and EdTech
specialist. Apple Distinguished Educator.
Ms. Jayne Roumian-Booker Ms. Sharon Spencer
HR Manager Marketing and Events Manager
Studied French in the Chamber of Commerce, Brussels, and Studied Marketing Management (Staffordshire University
bi-lingual secretarial studies in Paris. A qualified TEFL UK/ Institute of Management), RSA Post Graduate Diploma
teacher, she worked for 4 years as an English teacher in for Bilingual Secretaries. Has worked in various sectors in
Madrid. Worked as PA to CEO in a Spanish textile company the UK & Spain for 13 years as a Marketing, PR and Events
then ran her own fashion business for 12 years. Manager before joining ICS in 2001.Administration
Ms Sofie Aloys
PA to the Director/Principal
BA in Roman Philology - French and Spanish (Leopold-
Franzenz University, Innsbruck, Austria). Sofie has taught
French and Spanish at a High School in Austria, German at
a High School in France and English in a Language School
in Spain. She also worked as an Executive Secretary in Ms. Mary Florez
Spanish and International Companies before joining ICS in Reception & Accounts
April 2018. Management and Business degree (University of Technology
Sydney). Mary worked in Sydney for 10 years in banking and
then onto an anti-money laundering agency of the Attorney-
Mr. Luis Florez
General´s Department. She then moved to Spain in 2006
Primary School Administrative Assistant
and managed a Spanish subsidiary of an American company
Luis is Australian and started his career in sales in which he before joining ICS in October 2014.
worked for just over 10 years. He has studied how to set up
and run a small business through the Spanish Chamber of
Commerce in Australia. Since arriving in Spain he has Ms. Cassandra Gambill
diversified between Sales and Customer Relations. Communications Assistant
Fulbright scholar with a Master's Degree in Bilingual and
Multicultural Education (Universidad de Alcalá de Henares),
as well as BA in Linguistics and Spanish (University of
Ms. Natalie Gallagher Central Arkansas). Before joining ICS, Cassandra was a
Admissions Assistant Marketing Executive at Oxford University Press. She is
currently working towards a Master's Degree in Digital
BA (Hons) in Economics (University or Reading). Natalie Marketing and E-commerce.
worked as an Associate Media Director for a London
advertising agency before taking a career break. She moved
to Spain in 2004, taking a PGCE in 2008 and working as a Ms. Victoria Hall
teacher in the British system. She joined ICS in May 2017. Reception Manager
BA (Hons) in French and Spanish (University of North
London). She worked as a financial translator for Price
Waterhouse, as well as an equity research translator and
Ms. Cristina Madrid Jimenez editor for various investment banks. She also worked in
IT Technician external communications at Vodafone Spain.
Cristina studied IT Systems (La Salle Institution). She has
worked on the Help Desk and as a Web Designer in various
IT companies before joining ICS. Mr. Armenak Manukyan
Accounts Assistant
Studied Economics at the Institute of Technological
Innovation (Spain), training in management and accounting
Mr. Juan Moreno skills, and has studied at an art academy during the last 5
IT Technician and Multi-media Assistant years. Before joining ICS he worked in a small family
business and carries out web design projects in his spare
Studied Telecommunications Engineering in Universidad time.
Popular Madrid and Economics in Universidad Autonoma
Madrid. He has owned and managed three different IT
companies, worked as an analyst at IBM, and for more than
ten years as a consultant and line-of-business manager both
freelance and for companies such as Telindus, Amper Mr. José Manuel Mata Simón
Medidata and Netfinger. He has also been working as a IT Manager
freelance technical translator since 2010.
Studied IT Systems and Networks Administration. Has
worked in various multi-national companies as Network and
Ms. Ada Oliver Systems Administrator before joining ICS.
PA to Head of Primary
Degree in Marketing & Publicity from CENP, Madrid. From
1996 to 2008 she had her own design company and worked
for various companies in Marketing, Events and Human Ms. Maria Olmos
Resources. Ada worked with the ICS Summer School for Events Assistant
three years as the Assistant to the Director before joining
ICS. She is a contemporary artist and has had various art Studied International Trading and a post graduate
exhibitions in Cadiz and Madrid. diploma in Marketing and Commercial Management at
Madrid Chamber of Commerce. She worked in the United
Kingdom on an internship for a Pharmaceutical company,
then worked for that same company in Spain before
joining ICS.
Ms. Silvia Rodríguez Mejía
Admissions Assistant
Trained in secretarial/administrative skills. Has worked in
several multi-national companies in the USA and Spain as
an administrative assistant and senior secretary.Administration
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Mr. Jan Roumian
Chief Accountant
Studied Computer Science and Telecomunication in Ms. Loussik Roumian Álvarez
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, and Accounting in Information Systems Manager
Escuela Superior Investigaciones y Tecnicas Empresariales
(ESITE). Has worked in ICS and other companies, Degree in Law from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Has
implementing accounting and auditing systems. experience in a variety of sectors, especially in education,
where she has held diverse administrative positions within
ICS and other Associations. She was responsible for setting
up the various intranet systems which have been in place at
the school. In charge of all information systems and data.
Ms. Lis Salmon
Secretary to the Head of Secondary and Registrar
Trained in secretarial/computer skills. Has worked in various
administrative positions, mainly at a large
Telecommunications Company in the UK, she also has
experience on Reception and in the Retail Industry.
Ms. Silvia Sánchez Negro
Accounts Assistant
Trained in Accounting Systems and Certificate in Secretarial
Magda Trzpis Studies. Has held various posts in a variety of sectors including
HR Assistant roles such as web page content management, administration
and accounting and more recently as an Administrative
Magda holds a BA in Hispanic Studies from the University of
Secretary.
Barcelona and joint European Management Programme MBA
from Deusto University, Bilbao and from Grand École de
Management in Nantes. Before joining ICS Magda worked as
a Marketing Manager in multinational companies and start-
ups in Spain and Germany for the EMEA markets.
Student Services
Ms. Clara Benacerraf Ms. Hayley Ford
Head Counsellor, School Counsellor
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Masters in Psychology, Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling
MA in Special Education and Counselling (University of with Children and Young People, BA honours in Creative
Haifa). Graduated in Philosophy and Educational Expressive Therapies. Previous counselling positions include
Psychology (Complutense University). Worked as Special Berlin Brandenburg International School (Berlin, Germany),
Needs Teacher in Israel, Uruguay and Madrid, as a Learning ACS Cobham International School (London, UK), London
Metropolitan University and The London School of Economics.
Centre Coordinator in Argentina and as a Counsellor in the
Registered member of the British Association of Counsellors
USA and Uruguay. Currently studying towards a Doctorate
and Psychotherapists and holds Graduate Basis for Chartership
in Logotherapy.
with the British Psychological Society. Qualified with CELTA as
English as an Additional Language teacher.
Andrew Hepworth
Trips and Visits Coordinator
Andrew Hepworth holds an MSc in Outdoor Education Ms. Elena Martínez Dunn
(University of Edinburgh) and the British Mountain Leader Head Nurse
Award, and is a registered Wilderness Emergency Medical Degree in Nursing (Salus Infirmorum, Madrid, University of
Technician (WEMT). Andrew has worked extensively in the Pontificia, Salamanca). Worked at the University Hospital
field of Outdoor Education and expedition leadership for Gregorio Marañón, Madrid for ten years in the Accident and
the past 12 years, advancing outdoor education Emergency Department.
programmes with the UWC movement and Round Square
international schools in Norway, southern Africa, northern
India, and Latin America.
Javier Tello
Ms. Pilar Róspide Pérez Assistant Nurse
Activities Manager
University Diploma in Nursing (Salus Infirmorum University
Diploma in Spanish Dance (Real Conservatorio de Música y School, Cadiz, University of Cadiz) University expert in
Danza de Madrid). Pilar worked for many years as a prima Emergencies (Complutense University of Madrid). Has 4
ballerina for the José Greco Dance Company doing world years experience in Hospitalization at Gregorio Marañon
tours including several coast to coast US Tours. She also University Hospital and La Paz University Hospital. During
had her own dance company Pilar Serrano (Pasión de the last 5 years Javier has been a School Nurse in public
España). schools within the Community of Madrid.Primary School
Primary School Coordinators
Ms. Rosemary Cabedo
PYP Coordinator (Grades 2-5) Ms. Laura Lacritz
Mathematics Consultant, Class Teacher Lower Primary Coordinator (K3-Gr1)
Class Teacher
BA (Hons) in Business Studies (London). With a background
in management and research, Rosemary has taught for 20 MA and BA in Early Childhood Education (University of
years in Spain and the UK. She is a trained Accreditation Texas). Teacher of Grade 1 and Grade Level Chairman in
Team Leader for the Council of International Schools and an Texas for 6 years. Joined ICS in 1992 and has been Lower
IB educator, giving workshops on the Primary Years Primary Coordinator for the past 16 years.
Programme and Maths to teachers in Europe, Africa and the
Middle East region.
Ms. Rhona Murphy
Upper Primary Coordinator (Grades 2-5)
Class Teacher Ms. Nancy Rousset-Bert
PYP Coordinator (K3-Gr1)
BA (Hons) in Psychology and Higher Diploma in Business Class Teacher
Studies (University College Dublin); TEFL Certificate (Blue
Feather School of Languages, Dublin) and Degree in Primary MA in English Language and Civilisations (University of Lyon,
Education, specialising in English Language (Camilo José University of British Columbia). Joined ICS in 2005 where she
Cela University, Madrid). Taught in Madrid for 8 years prior has worked as a class teacher in primary and kindergarten.
to ICS. A er 10 years working at ICS, she is now combining Taught French in Canada and ESL in primary schools in
her teaching role with that of Upper Primary School France and Spain for 7 years before joining ICS.
Coordinator. A er 10 years working at ICS, she is now
combining her teaching role with that of Upper Primary
School Coordinator.
Primary School Class Teachers
Ms. Lenssa Aga
Class Teacher Ms. Ceinwen Airdrie
Class Teacher
BSc in Psychology (University of Florida) and Masters of
Occupational Therapy (Nova Southeastern University), Magna BA Honours degree in Philosophy and Sociology from Cardiff
Cum Laude. Prior to working at ICS, Lenssa worked in a University. PGCE from the University of West England. Worked
variety of school and community settings with children of all at the British School, Warsaw (part of the Nord Anglia group)
ages and abilities in the United States and in Spain. for 4 years before joining ICS.
Ms. Elizabeth Berkhemer
Ms. Ramona Armangoo
Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Primary teaching degree from the Hogeschool Domstad,
Degree in Social Science and Bachelor of Education
Utrecht the Netherlands. Elizabeth taught at the
(Auckland University of Technology). Worked for 3 and a half
International School of Amsterdam and the International
years at Metropolitan School Frankfurt before joining ICS.
School of Verona for two years before joining ICS.
Ms. Estefanía Antolí-Candela A
Mr. Antonio Robles Buenavida Class Teacher
Class Teacher
BA Honors in Communications (Saint Louis University) and
Qualified Primary School teacher specialized in modern M a s t e r ' s D e g r e e i n t h e S t ra t e g i c D i r e c t i o n o f
foreign languages from the University of Extremadura. Communications, Corporate Image and Advertising. Degree
Worked for almost 3 years as an early years teacher in London in Teaching at Universidad Camilo José Cela. Worked in the
before joining ICS. Spanish music industry and organised large music events
in Spain before joining ICS.Primary School
(Teachers Continued)
Ms. Carolina Carro Ms. María José Cole
Cover Class Teacher Class Teacher
Studied Audition and Language Teaching Degree in BA (Magna Cum Laude)and MA (Hons) in Elementary
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Sign Language Education (Arizona State and Northern Arizona Universities).
Translation Studies in La Asociación de Sordos (Association Reading Specialist Certificate Kindergarten to Grade 8 and
for the Deaf), Madrid. Has taught in the International School BLE/ESL Endorsement Kinder - Grade 12. Teaching since
of Amsterdam for 8 years in Early Years. Also worked as an 1990 in the USA and Spain. Primary Language Coordinator
English teacher for 2 years in Primary and Secondary in an for 8 years.
IB school in Madrid before joining ICS.
Ms. Alicia Duran
Class Teacher
Ms. Nuala Cushnan
Class Teacher Degree in English Studies (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid).
CAP Masters degree in teaching (Universidad Complutense
BA Joint Honours Degree in French and Spanish (Queens
deMadrid) and Diploma in Primary Education (Universidad
University Belfast). PGCEi University of Nottingham. Has
Pontificia de Comillas). Taught English and Spanish as
taught in Madrid for 2 years before joining ICS in 2012. foreign languages for several years before joining ICS in
November 2013.
Ms. Denise Holmes
Class Teacher
Ms. Teresa Hermoso
Class Teacher Trained as a teacher at North Worcestershire College of
Education and has a Certificate in Education from
Bachelor of Science (University of Albany) More than 20 Birmingham University (UK). Denise has taught at Primary
years’ experience teaching ESL to Early Years and adults both schools in the UK and Spain before joining ICS in 1989. She
in New York and Madrid before joining ICS. has been coordinator for the Arts in several schools and
Upper Primary and PYP Coordinator for over 14 years.
Ms. Catriona Kennedy
Class Teacher
Ms. Eva María González Valdivielso
Class Teacher BA in Irish, French and History plus a Higher Diploma in
Teaching Degree in Primary and EFL (Universidad de Education (St. Patrick's College).TEFL Certificate (Leeson
Cantabria). Has taught in primary and secondary schools in Institute of Education). MA in Primary Education and
England and Spain as well as various grades in New Zealand. Montessori Certificate. Taught for 10 years in Ireland and
Spain before joining ICS.
Ms. Kate Joyce
Class Teacher Ms. Helen Moran
Class Teacher
Bachelor of Education (University College Dublin) and
PrimaryTeaching Diploma. Worked for many years in schools PGCEi University of Nottingham. Degree in Early Years (The
in Dublin as well as 2 years at Marymount International Open University) Has worked as an EAL teacher in a bilingual
School in Rome. Has been PYP Coordinator and PSPE school for 6 years prior to joining ICS in 2009.
Coordinator at ICS.Primary School
(Teachers Continued)
Mr. José Carlos (JC) Picazo
Class Teacher
Ms. Ana Parra
Class Teacher Masters of Education and Teaching Qualification (College
o f N e w J e rs e y, US A ) . B a c h e l o r o f S c i e n ce i n
BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology (University College London)
Communication and Journalism (Suffolk University,
MAT in Elementary STEM Education (Tu s University).
Graduate of ICS. Worked in science academia for several
Boston). Has extensive international teaching experience
years before deciding to become a teacher. Taught Grade 5 at IB schools in Morocco, Mexico, Brazil, and the United
for a year at a public school in the US before joining ICS in Arab Emirates. Managed the alumni program at the
2014. American School of Madrid and worked at an advertising
firm in New York, prior to joining ICS.
Ms. Marta Sánchez
Ms. Shelli Ryan Class Teacher
Class Teacher
Degree in Law (Granada University, Spain) and a Degree in
BEd (Junior/Intermediate Divisions). BA Honours (English Early Childhood Education (Camilo José Cela University,
and Music). College diploma in Business (Accounting Major). Spain). Has completed courses in International Education
Part 1 of 3 towards Specialist in Special Education. Has and has an IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning (Camilo
taught in Canada and Spain. José Cela University). She worked as a Kindergarten and
Grade 1 teacher in Colombia for 3 years before joining ICS.
Ms. Maura Sarmentera Conway
Class Teacher
Ms. Amanda María Sanz Curry
Class Teacher Degree in Law (Universidad San Pablo CEU) and Degree in
Teaching Early Years Foundation Stage (Universidad
Degree in Teaching (Early Years Foundation Stage) at Complutense de Madrid). She upgraded her qualifications in
Universidad CES Don Bosco de Madrid. Second Speciality in the Universidad Camilo José Cela obtaining Título de Grado
Teaching a Foreign Language from La Salle, Madrid. Worked en Educación Infantil. Joined ICS in 2012 and is currently
at a Public Kindergarten centre in Madrid for two years and working in Infants a er being a class teacher and a Spanish
in a Public School in Madrid for a year before joining ICS in teacher in Kindergarten.
October 2012.
Ms. Katherine Walker
Class Teacher
Mr. Ruben Restrepo
Class Teacher BSc Honours in Psychology from the University of Bath (UK),
including a placement year at the University of Oxford as a
Degree in history (cum laude) from Rutgers University. Ruben Research Assistant with the FELL research team, which
began his teaching career in 2009 as a Teach for America drives research supporting children's learning in the early
corps member. Before teaching at ICS, he worked for six years and primary school years. PGCE at the University of
at a primary school in Newark, New Jersey and coached Sunderland in Primary Education. Worked as a primary and
teachers in the United States and Spain. early years teacher at the International School of Zug and
Luzern, Switzerland for the last six years before joining ICS.Primary School
(Teaching Assistants)
Teaching Assistants
Ms. Luisa Casas Ms. Rachida Chikhaoui
Degree in Early Years from Universidad Camilo Jose Cela, Rachida is a Teacher and Translator and is fluent in French,
Madrid, and degree in Primary from the same university Arabic, English and Spanish.She has taught Art as part of the
specialising in English as foreign Language. Six years of ICS Summer Camps and within the Extra-Curricular activities
experience in early years in different schools and one year programme.
working as a shadow teacher in Primary at ICS.
Ms. Sara Colmenares
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education,
specializing in the Development of Musical Expression Mr. Luis Garcia Cargill
during the Early Years from the Universidad Autónoma de
Madrid and Advanced Technical Studies in Child Education. A graduate of ICS, Luis studied Tourism and Sports gaining
She has previously worked in Spanish Bilingual schools as the title of Tecnico Superior. Luis has worked in the ICS
a tutor teaching in English and Spanish to Kindergarten Summer School as a Sports Teacher.
children. She has also worked for the Cambridge Institute
for four years teaching children and adults.
Ms. Guisella Garcia
Degree in Early Years Foundation Stage (Arts and Cra s Ms. María Marco
specialist). Has worked for more than 20 years as Core
Teacher in Kindergarten in International Schools in Teacher Degree in Childhood Education Speciality from
Guatemala, California and Madrid. Has experience working University of Alicante in Spain. Teacher and Manager in the
in Montessori and Reggio Emilia environments. She has Early Years area for 7 years in different nursery schools,
combined her teaching experience with designing new which had linguistic immersion in English, based in London,
learning spaces inside and outside the classroom. She Alicante and Dublin. Have experience working in Reggio
worked in the Diplomatic Service as “Cultur Attaché” in
Emilia environments.
Germany for 6 years and as a Learning Assistant and Art
Teacher at the ICS Summer School.
Ms. Isabel Martinez
Ms. Celine Morris
Bachelor Degree in Pedagogy from the Universidad
Complutense, Madrid with a Higher Degree in Early Years Graduated from ICS. Studied Psychology at the Universidad
Education. Trained in Dublin, Ireland in a Kindergarten Complutense. Currently studying toward BA (Hons) in Youth
school and has experience working in other early years and Childhood Studies at The Open University of London.
schools. She previously worked at various summer camps Worked at a British school in Madrid for 3 years before
around Madrid, as a personal learning assistant for an ICS joining ICS.
Student and at the ICS Summer School for three years before
joining ICS.
Ms. Jenny Riordan
Ms. Asa Mytouei Certificate in Early Years with the Open University and on-
going studies towards a degree in the Early Years. Cambridge
Degree in Fashion Design (Iran), Professional Make-up and
Certificate in English Language Teaching, (CELTA). Worked in
Public Relations course (Dubai). Was Manager of Christian the British Diplomatic Service in London and Peking and later,
Design in Dubai and established her own fashion house in joined a centre for Spanish cultural studies, where she worked
Iran. Joined music band as percussionist and coordinated as an administration officer. Joined ICS in 1999 where she has
tours worldwide. Currently studying towards a PGCEi. been both primary librarian and special needs assistant.
Currently studying towards a PGCEi.
Ms. Asami Wright
Ms. Blanca Topete
Master of Education degree from Vanderbilt University and
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Food Science Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of
from Universidad Iberoamericano, Mexico City. Blanca has Florida. IB graduate. U.S. teaching license of Highly Qualified
taught Cooking and Nutrition in the USA and Spain, Status in primary and secondary ESL and in secondary English
including summer camp at ICS. She is a certified EAL Language Arts. TEFL certificate. Teaching since 2012 in the
teacher (TESOL certificate) working with children and Republic of Georgia, South Korea, US, Costa Rica, and Spain.
adults for the past 5 years. Worked as the Education Manager at an educational
technology startup before joining ICS.
Shadow Teachers
Ms. Renata Benítez Ms. Esther Caballero Garcia
Degree in Preschool Education from Universidad AVEPANE, Degree in teaching Foreign Languages (English) at the Primary
Caracas, Venezuela. Renata has 12 years' experience in level and Degree in Kindergarten Education. Universidad
preschool education including specific cases of Autonoma in Madrid. Has also studied a Masters in Tourism and
development, attention and other learning needs. She also relationships. Esther has EYFS training and has worked for the
holds a Diploma in Positive Psychology from the British Council for ten years teaching English and Spanish in
Metropolitan University, Venezuela and has worked in Kindergarten. She has also worked as a teaching assistant in a
nursery and kindergarten schools in Venezuela before school in Los Angeles, California.
joining ICS.Departments
Primary Music Department
Ms. Donna Shikragi
Music Teacher
Ms. Silvia Ramirez
M.E.D. in music at Levinsky College in Tel Aviv on an excellence
Music Teacher
scholarship, specialising in choir conducting. Donna has 11
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Vocal Performance years teaching experience as a general music teacher and
(Augustana College). Taught K-12 general music and choir in choirs, rock bands and recorder ensemble conductor and 7
the United States and Madrid before joining ICS. years' experience as a music education student's trainer for
Levinsky College. She has also worked as a substitute music
teacher and classroom assistant at ICS.
Primary Spanish Department
Ms. Laura Corral
Teacher of Spanish
Ms. Marta Abad Studied a Degree in Modern Languages and Literature at the
PYP Spanish Leader and Class Teacher University of the Basque Country (UPV) and at the University
of Rome, (La Sapienza). Studied a Master's Degree in
Degree in English Philology and CAP in Teaching
Compulsory Secondary Education, Baccalaureate and
(University of Valencia). Postgraduate Course in Teaching Vocational Training at the Catholic University of Murcia. Has a
Spanish as a Foreign Language (Instituto Cervantes & degree in Spanish for Foreigners (DELE) from the Instituto
University of Valencia). Taught English as a Foreign Cervantes y Musicoterapia. Worked in Ireland (Cork) as a
Language in Spain and ELE (Español Lengua Extranjera) in Spanish teacher for foreigners, and in different parts of
the UK before joining ICS in 2000. Andalusia for English Connection as an English teacher before
being a Spanish teacher in Kindergarten and an outdoors
learning asistant.
Ms. Rocio Gailán
Teacher of Spanish Ms. Ana López-Aranguren
Teaching Degree in Primary Education and Specialist Teacher of Spanish
Diploma in History of Art and Expressive Arts (Universidad
Degree in Early Years and Primary Education (Complutense
Complutense). Has taught Spanish in various schools and has
University). Has attended many courses on education and
run expressive arts workshops in the Madrid Costume
has worked in Spanish schools before joining ICS.
Museum.
Ms. Patricia Pérez Ms. Patricia Suárez Cerro
Teacher of Spanish Teacher of Spanish
Degree in Primary Education (Complutense University) and
Teaching degree in Primary Education and BA in Special
Titulo de Tecnico Superior from the Comunidad de Madrid.
Education (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). Taught in
She has worked for 7 years in Spanish primary schools
Madrid before joining ICS.
teaching Spanish and English before joining ICS.
Primary Library Drama Whole School
Ms. Colleen Coberly Mr. Mitchell Smith
Primary Librarian, Whole School Drama Teacher
PYP Teacher and NAE Global Classroom
Graduated from ICS in 2013, continued on to study Film,
Leader for Primary
Theatre and Television at the University of Reading. While at
Director ICS Summer Camps
university he had the opportunity to work for the Theatre
BA in English Education Spanish (Northwest Nazarene Royal Stratford East on a project, and teach specialist classes
College, USA). Taught in several Primary and English as a at Durban University of Technology. He spent a year teaching
Foreign Language schools in Madrid before joining ICS. Grade 5 at St. George's School, before joining ICS..Departments
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English as an Additional Language – Primary School
Ms. Josefina Mase
Ms. Cynthia Arreola Head of Primary EAL Department and EAL Teacher
Teacher of EAL
Degree in teaching English as a Second Language (Lenguas
BA in Education (University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign) Vivas University, Bs.As) Taught Primary school children in
and MA in Spanish Literature and Linguistics (Middlebury Argentina for 8 years and 13 years abroad. Worked as an ESL
College, Vermont), State of Illinois Certified Teacher. Has teacher and coordinator at the American School New Delhi,
worked in Chicago, St Louis and Madrid in various settings India, for 5 years before joining ICS. Josefina has got
teaching Spanish and English at the Primary, Secondary and experience teaching drama, dance and musical theatre to
University level before joining ICS. children.
Ms. Savannah Navarro
Ms. Nicola Minchin
Teacher of EAL
Teacher of EAL
RSA Certificate in TEFL (Gra en Tuition Centre, Dublin) and BA in Teaching English as a Second Language with Teacher
Montessori Certificate (Spanish Montessori Association). Licensure from Liberty University, USA. MA in Secondary
Taught English to children and adults in both Ireland and English Language Teaching from Universidad de Nebrija,
Spain. Spain. Taught English to a wide range of children and adults
in Spain before joining ICS.
English as an Additional Language EAL – Secondary School
Ms. Joni Costello Ms. Jo Ann DeCamp
Head of Secondary EAL Department EAL Teacher Secondary
MA and BSc from New York University, Magna Cum Laude BA in Foreign Language and Secondary Education from
Indiana University (USA). Has taught English to all ages in
(Foreign Language Education). New York State certified
various settings for over 25 years. She has also directed and led
language teacher. Has worked in various settings teaching
English Summer Camps and has worked not only in secondary
English and Spanish on the primary, secondary and university
education but coordinating training and education within the
level in New York and Spain before joining ICS in 2005.
engineering sector.
Ms. Sophie Carozzi
English Language Acquisition Mr. Franco Fernandez
and EAL Teacher. EAL Teacher Secondary
MA in Education and International Development (Institute of
Education, University of London), MA in French and Hispanic BA Degree from Northumbria University and PGCE from
Studies (University of Glasgow) and Licentiate Diploma Nottingham University. Has worked at a Nord Anglia
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Trinity Education International School in Vietnam before joining ICS.
College London). Has taught English and trained teachers in 7
countries over 19 years in educational establishments including
universities, schools and working on national educational
development projects. Has experience coordinating CAS, Service
as Action, Personal Project and EAL student support in addition
to teaching MYP Language Acquisition.
Ms. Patti Trimborn Information Technology
EAL Teacher Secondary
Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education, Mr. Gerard Greally
Boston University. Masters in Intervention in Learning
ICT Integration Coach – Whole School
Difficulties. Has worked as a bilingual class teacher in Seville,
and as an ESL and EFL teacher in Madrid, including several B.Sc Spatial Planning, Dublin Institute of Technology. PGDip
years in Primary ESL at ICS. Geographic Information Systems, Ulster University. PGCE
University of East London. Gerard began his professional
career as a Data Analyst for Google. A er attaining QTS,
Gerard has focused on integrating the latest technologies in
education. Most recently, Gerard was recognised as an Apple
Distinguished Educator.Departments
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Learning Support – Whole School
Ms. Amélie Carvallo
Learning Support Teacher
Ms. Lenssa Aga BA English (Hons) and Hispanic Literature Minor (McGill
Learning Support Teacher University), MA Speech-Language Pathology (Indiana
University Bloomington). Worked as a speech language
- See Primary Class Teachers section. pathologist in the USA and France before joining ICS. Amélie
has extensive experience working with multilingual children
of all ages with a variety of learning difficulties.
Ms. Amelia Duran
Learning Support Teacher Mr. Jordan Jakomin
Learning Support Teacher
B.A in Occupational Therapy from Universidad Complutense
de Madrid, completed practicum in the Pediatric setting, B.A. in Communications Sciences and Disorders from
hospitals, schools and community. Prior to ICS Amelia worked Elmhurst College and M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
in clinic as a pediatric occupational therapist and also she from St. Ambrose University. Completed clinical practicum at
worked in Reno, Nevada, United States for three years with the Stanford University. Prior to joining ICS, Jordan worked in
early intervention services as a service coordinator and private practice and developed the school based speech
Developmental Specialist. Amelia is able to work with the kids therapy program at STEM Preparatory schools in Los Angeles,
both in English and Spanish. California.
Ms. Cathy Smitton
Ms. Laura Parada Learning Support Teacher (Part-Time)
Head of Learning Support (Whole School)
BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Sciences from University of
Studied Educational Psychology in Argentina and has a Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. Worked as a Paediatric Speech and
Masters in Language Disabilities. Taught Kindergarten and Language Therapist in the UK before moving to Spain where
Infants and worked as a Special Needs teacher for 8 years in she gained years of experience working with multilingual
Argentina and the USA. children with the full range of speech, language and learning
difficulties. Also worked as a Class Teacher for 5-6 years olds
in Spain before joining ICS.
Ms. Carmen Lilia Vivas
Physical and Health Education Learning Support Teacher
Major in Learning Disabilities and Behavioural Disorders
(Venezuela). Masters in Bilingual International Education
(Framingham State College) and TESOL Certificate (Scottish
Qualifications Authority). Worked as Special Needs and ESL
Mr. Jaden Adams teacher.
Physical & Health Education Teacher
– See Secondary Grade Level Leader Section
Mr. Alejandro Merino
Physical & Health Education Teacher Ms. Sara Moreno Moreno
Head of Sports Teams Head of Subject Group
BA in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (Universidad
BA and MA in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences
Autónoma, Madrid). Masters in Education (Universidad de
(Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). CAP master degree in
Granada). Mountain Guide Level1 (EMMAM). Mountain
teaching (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). National
Rescuer and First Aid technician (ERIE Cruz Roja). Basketball
Athletics Monitor (Spanish Federation). Sara is an IB Examiner
Coach Level 1 (FBM). Personal Trainer (National Strength
in English/Spanish and taught for four years in Secondary
and Conditioning Association).
Spanish Schools as a PE teacher before joining ICS.
Mr. Borja Climent
Physical & Health Education Teacher
Mr. Alejandro López Martín
Physical Education and Sports Science Degree (Universidad Physical & Health Education Teacher
Politécnica de Madrid). Qualified as Specialist in Prevention,
Intervention and Functional Injuries (Universidad Politécnica Degree in Physical Education and Sports Science
de Madrid). Teaching Aptitude Certificate (Universidad (Universidad Europea de Madrid). Masters Degree in teaching
Politécnica de Madrid). Football Coaching Course Level 1 (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja). Is a trained basketball
(Madrid Football Federation). Football coach for seven years and football coach and was also a classroom assistant in
in different football clubs in Madrid. MBA by IESE Business Grade 1 at ICS before joining the PHE Team.
School (University of Navarra).Secondary School
Secondary School Grade Level Leaders and Coordinators
Ms. Katie Lumsden
Grade Level Leader Grade 6
Ms. Marjan White
Teacher of Drama and Art
Grade Level Leader Grade 7
BA (Hons) in Theatre and Drama Studies (University of Teacher of Science and Physics
Toronto), B.Ed in the Junior/Intermediate Divisions (grades
4-10) with specific teaching qualifications in Visual Arts (OISE MSEE - Masters in Electrical Engineering (Tu s University).
- University of Toronto). Additional teaching qualification Spent 12 years in the USA as a Design and Development
courses in English as a Second Language, Part I and Guidance Engineer for Xerox Corporation. Spanish Teaching
& Career Education, Part I (OISE - University of Toronto). Has Qualification from Complutense University. Joined ICS in
taught in Canada, USA and Spain. 2005.
Mr. Jaden Adams
Grade Level Leader Grade 8 Ms. Lucy Grove
Physical & Health Education Teacher Grade Level Leader Grade 9
Studied at Northampton University for 3 years in Sports Teacher of English
Performance and Coaching. Worked as a Learning Support
BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, Leeds
Assistant for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties
and then trained as a teacher through a graduate training
University with PGCE Teaching certificate from Brighton
programme. He is a qualified level 2 basketball coach and has University. Lucy worked in magazine publishing for 10 years
been coaching for many years. Jaden also led a coaching before starting to teach. She taught English Language and
holiday sports camp 'Football Mania' for youths (11-18) for Literature for 9 years at two state schools in East Sussex, UK,
football and basketball. Before joining ICS Jaden worked for a before joining ICS in 2014.
London state school.
Mr. Jean Llanes-Thays Mr. John Furlong
Grade Level Leader Grade 10 Grade Level Leader Grade 11
Teacher of French Teacher of Economics and Humanities
PGCE MFL from Institute of Education, London. MA in
Degree in Business Studies from John Moores University,
Teaching French as a Foreign Language from Université
Liverpool, UK. PGCE from Edge Hill University College. Has
Bordeaux, France. Combined BA in Japanese and French as
sixteen years' experience in Spain teaching IGCSE in Business,
a Foreign Language from INALCO. Taught French and Spanish
History, Geography and IB Diploma Economics. He is also a
at schools and universities in the UK, France, Spain, Brazil,
Mobile Learning specialist with many years of experience in
Mexico and Turkey. pastoral roles.
Mr. David Holmes
Grade Level Leader Grade 12
Teacher of History
Cert. Ed.(North Worcester College). B. Ed. (Hons) Birmingham
University. Taught History, Economics, Geography and
European Studies for seven years in the UK and History,
Geography and English as a Second Language in the English
Montessori School, Madrid, for three years. Joined ICS as
Head of Humanities in1988 and was Head of Department
until 2015. Has organised trips to Cracovia (for Auschwitz),
Russia and Berlin in recent years for History students at ICS.
IB Programme Coordinators
Mr. Jeroen Kuipers
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator
Extended Essay Coordinator
Dr Jennifer Barnett Teacher of Geography
MYP Coordinator
Degree in Geography and English as a Foreign Language
– See Senior Leadership Team Section (Utrecht). Taught Geography, Environmental Studies and
GNVQ Leisure and Tourism in the UK for 6 years before
joining ICS.Secondary School
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University and Careers Counsellors
Mr. Cleonel A. Bottex Ms. Carmen Caballero
Universities Counsellor Spanish Universities Counsellor
USA & Head of ToK Head of Subject Group
BA & MA in Hispanic Philology in both Literature and Linguistics
Master of Arts in Digital Media and Learning from the
(Complutense University, Madrid). Masters in Spanish as a
University of San Francisco School of Education, California
Foreign Language. Educational Certificate in Teaching and CAP
Teaching Credential (Science), Cambridge ESOL Certificate. certificate. Doctorate courses in Hispanic Philology and various
Has taught Sciences, Philosophy, Theory of Knowledge and post graduate courses from Spanish universities. Official IB
Mathematics to secondary school students in the United examiner and workshop leader she has presented various
States, Germany and Spain for 13 years before joining ICS. conferences around the world and is part of the IB Accreditation
Team. Has worked in the Spanish Language Department of the
Complutense University before joining ICS. Is the author of
various educational texts including a Language Literature text
book for the IBand has published two literature books
Ms. Cathy Guy 'Sensaciones' and 'La Sonrisa del Murcielago'.
University Counsellor & Careers Counsellor
BA (Hons) Business Studies, PGCE in Business Education. Ms. Dolores Morales
Head of Careers and Work Related Learning and Teacher of Teacher of Spanish Cultural Studies
Business Studies at Key Stage 4 and 5 at Ashville College, Technical Director/Directora Técnica
Harrogate for 17 years. There she managed the Careers Degree in History and Geography and a Teaching Certificate
Education and Guidance programme for all students in the from Salamanca University. Studied towards a Doctorate in
senior school including arranging work experience for all Social Sciences. Taught Spanish in the UK and the Canary
Year 12 students and being a sixth form tutor. Islands.
The Arts
Mr. Peter Brooke-Tyrrell
Teacher of Music
Dr. Alvaro González
Studied Music, Irish Language and Philosophy at Trinity Teacher of Art
College Dublin, Ireland, as an undergraduate and Education
PhD in Fine Art (Universidad Complutense, Madrid) Practicing
as a postgraduate. Peter began teaching at St. Andrews
artist who has exhibited in public spaces and private galleries
College Dublin and a er a year moved to the Middle East
around the world. Has previously taught Art History in
where he was the Acting Head of Music for two years. Has
Bachelors programmes before joining ICS.
taught the IB, the British Curriculum and the Irish curriculum.
Ms. Sarah Hodgson
Head of Subject Group and Music Teacher
Ms. Patricia Munn
Bachelor of Music (Hons) specialising in Composition, Teacher of Drama
Performance and Analysis (University of Manchester).
Hargreaves scholarship winner for academic achievement BA in Political Science (Ludwig Maximilian Universität,
(Manchester University). PGCE in Music and Expressive Arts Munich and Trinity College, Dublin). Masters in Political
Science (Trinity College), post graduate qualification in
(Manchester Polytechnic). ALCM and LLCM Diplomas in Vocal
History, Theory and Practice of Theatre, University of Alcala,
Performance from London College of Music. Qualified EFL
Spain. Completing PhD in Socio-Political Theatre. Taught
teacher. Taught Music and Drama at schools in the UK and
English, Spanish and German as a second language in
Madrid before joining ICS.
Germany, Ireland and Spain.
Ms. Katie Lumsden
Teacher of Drama and Art
– See Grade Level Leader Section
Mr. Paolo Rizzardini Albéniz
Teacher of Spanish Cultural Studies
See Indivuals and Societies Section
Ms. Alison South
Part-Time Teacher of Art
MA (Fine Art) UCA andBA (Hons), St Martin's School of Art,
PGCE (University of Greenwich). Has taught Art and Design
since 1997 for colleges in London and since 2003 in
international schools in Spain. Has exhibited own artwork
internationally since 1991.Secondary School
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Design
Mr. David Bailey
Head of Subject
& Teacher of Digital Design
BSc (Hons) Computing Technology (Open University), PGCE
Computing (University of Strathclyde). Worked in computing Ms. Sara Elnour
as a military weapons systems engineer and later Teacher of Digital and Product Design
commercially as a Microso Systems Engineer. Taught for 7
years in Moscow, Russia before joining ICS. BA (Hons) in Graphic Design (University of Brighton, UK),
PGCE in Design Technology (University of Greenwich, UK).
Worked as a teacher in the UK for 4 years before venturing to
Thailand where she taught for three years prior to joining ICS.
Mr. Jonathan Salmon
Teacher of Product Design
BA (Hons) in 3D Design, Wood, Metal, Plastics
(Wolverhampton Polytechnic), PGCE in Design Technology
(Leeds Metropolitan University). Worked as a teacher in UK
for 15 years before joining ICS and also worked as an
Architectural Stonemason.
English
Ms. Stavrula Chrysanthakopoulou
Teacher of English
BA in Language and Literature from the University of
Birmingham, UK. MA in Comparative Literature and
Translation, the University of Warwick, UK & has a Graduate
Diploma in Education. She taught at schools in China and
Ms. Sophie Carozzi
Cyprus for three years before joining ICS in 2011.
English Language Acquisition
and EAL Teacher.
- See EAL section
Mr. Patrick Curran
Head of Subject Group English
Jt. Hons BA in English and Russian from Queens University
Belfast and earned his PGCE in Leeds. Has taught in a number
of international IB schools from India to Peru and Bratislava
Mr. Anthony Creaney to Milan. He was a pastoral head for several years before
Teacher of English heading a number of English departments.
B.A. Hons English Literature (University of Strathcylde), Post
Graduate Diploma English Language Teaching (Cambridge),
PGCE, M.A. International Education (both University of
Sunderland). Anthony has taught in Glasgow, Thailand as a
Lecturer, Taiwan, Korea, Shanghai, Hong Kong as a Teacher,
Malaysian Borneo as a Teacher Trainer in an International
Development Project, and The British Virgin Islands and Ms. Lucy Grove
Georgia as a Teacher. Anthony is also an experienced IB Teacher of English
Examiner, marking both Language and Literature Higher Level
exams and Extended Essay. – See Grade Level Leader Section
Ms. Sara Massoudi
Teacher of English
Ms. Jennifer Marsella
Teacher of English BA (Hons) in English Literature and Creative Writing from
Royal Holloway University of London with a PGCE from
- See Individuals and Societies Section Southampton University. Sara taught English in the UK for
seven years, coordinating the Extended Project Qualification,
Key Stage 3 and 5, before joining ICS.Secondary School
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Mr. Richard Pairaudeau
Teacher of English Ms. Jacqueline Tree
Teacher of English
Richard is from Guyana. He took a degree in English
Language and Literature at the University of Birmingham, BA (Hons) in English Literature and Education Studies, with a
followed by a PGCE. He subsequently took an MSc in PGCE in Secondary English (Open University). Has worked as
Applied Linguistics at Aston University. Richard has taught a teacher of English for thirteen years in Germany, the United
in the UK, and for many years in Spain. States and England before joining ICS.
Individuals and Societies
Mr. Jonathan Bailey
Humanities Teacher
Studied philosophy and politics as an undergraduate in the UK
(BA [hons], Sussex) and philosophy as a postgraduate (MA,
Sussex). Undertook teacher-training and received his PGCE
Mr. Barry Guy
with the University of Plymouth. He has primarily taught
Teacher of Economics
philosophy, global development, politics & government, and
critical thinking in the south west of England. In his spare time
BA (Hons) Economics from Manchester University. PGCE
Jonathan is undertaking doctoral studies at the University of
Economics, Hull. Taught Economics and Business Studies for
Sussex in the UK.
27 years in the UK, mainly in the north of England. Has
extensive senior examiner experience in the UK
and is an IB Examiner in Economics.
Mr. Jose Luis Calderon
- See Spanish section Mr. Pablo Cattermole
Spanish Cultural Studies
and Individuals and Societies Teacher
Studied History (prehistory specialty) and a Master's degree
in secondary school training and teaching at Universidad
Complutense de Madrid (UCM). Taught English and Spanish
Ms. Jennifer Marsella in various language schools in Vietnam and Madrid before
Teacher of Language Acquisition joining ICS.
and Individuals and Societies
MA in Teaching ESL from Simmons College. Prior to studying
language education, she graduated from Vanderbilt
University with degrees in US History and Italian. Has been Ms. Dolores Morales
teaching ESL since 2001 to students of all ages. Teacher of Spanish Cultural Studies
Technical Director/Directora Técnica
- See Counsellors section
Ms. Elena (Wilhelmina) van den Berg
Integrated Humanities Teacher
BA in History and Secondary Social Studies Education (The
College of William and Mary, USA). She taught English and Mr. Paolo Rizzardini Albéniz
English Literature with Fulbright Bulgaria a er which she Teacher of Spanish Cultural Studies
taught History, Economics, and Geography in London before
joining ICS. Degree in History (Universidad Complutense of Madrid) and
a Master's Degree in secondary school training -social science
specialty (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos of Madrid). Taught
Ms. Bethan Volkelt-Igoe
Italian, Music, History and Geography for two years in Spain.
Head of Subject Group
Teacher of Geography
and Individuals and Societies
BSc (Hons) in Geography from Plymouth University, with a
PGCE in Secondary Education from Bristol University. She Mr David Holmes
taught in Thailand and the UK before joining ICS in 2015. Has
Teacher of History
experience as an external examiner and is an IB author.
– see Grade Level Leaders Section.
Mr John Furlong
Teacher of Economics and Humanities
– See Grade Level Leaders Section.Secondary School
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Languages
Ms. Ursula Frey Torres Muñoz
Ms. Patricia Gégourel
Part time German Teacher
Head of Subject Group
BA in Social Work (University of Bern) and Sociology (UNED), MA
Degree in English (Université de Bretagne Sud, France) PGCE in Translation German-Spanish (Estudio Sampere, Madrid). MA in
in Foreign Languages (University of Newcastle, UK) Taught Teaching German as a Foreign Language (Goethe Institut München).
at a state school in the UK and International schools in Teaching German in Spain for adults, students and children for over
Germany and Holland. Qualified ESL teacher. 10 years.
Mr. Franz Liesdon
Part time German Teacher
Ms. Vanessa Hay
Teacher of French BA in Environmental Sciences at the Münster University of Applied
Sciences, Germany. MA in Teaching German as a Foreign Language
MA in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Université Paris 10). from Tandem International, Madrid. Company Director of Business
BA in German (Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France). German for “Punto y Aparte C.B”; German teacher as Native and
PGCE in French and German from the University of Lancaster, UK. Foreign Language for International College Spain, German as a
Taught French A and French B in various schools in London, Qatar Foreign Language Teacher at the Scandinavian School and
and Kenya before joining ICS. Runnymede College, Madrid. Teaches MYP, DP in IB, IGCSE-
Cambridge, A-Level Edexcel.
Ms. Emmanuelle Peu-Duvallon
Creativity, Action & Service (CAS) Coordinator
Teacher of French Mr. Jean Llanes-Thays
Teacher of French
MA in French Philology (St Louis University), MA in Teaching
French as a Foreign Language (Sorbonne University). Worked – See Grade Level Leader Section
as a French Teaching Assistant at St Louis and Harvard
Universities.
Library
Ms. Emiline Yakin
Ms. Elisabetta Cerrai Secondary Librarian, Student Council Staff
Teacher of Italian and Secondary Library Representative and Global Campus Lead Teacher
MA in German Language and Literature, BA in German and Spanish Certified coach specialized in Attention Deficit Disorder and
(University of Pisa). Taught German in Pisa University before coming Hyperactivity (ADHD).N.Y. Founder of ‘My Family Coaching’.
to Spain. Has held various positions as a Language teacher before Has lived and worked in Israel, USA, Taiwan and Japan as a
joining ICS. coach and Hebrew teacher. She speaks 5 languages and has
a passion for art and a major in photography. She is also the
author and illustrator of 3 books.
Mathematics
Dr. Federico Brazzi Mr. Benjamin Carvell
Teacher of Mathematics Teacher of Mathematics
Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics (Roma Tre University, Italy), MSc BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering, PGCE in teaching
(with honours) in Theoretical Physics (Sapienza University of Mathematics. Began his career teaching in a school in the UK
Rome), Certificate in Advanced English CAE pass at grade A and then moved to Brussels to teach Math IB DP programme at
(C 2 proficient user) University of Cambridge. Taught the British School of Brussels and later moved to San Paulo,
Cambridge IGCSE/A-level Mathematics and Physics in Italy Brazil, to continue teaching DP Maths at Saint Pauls School. Also
and Mathematics and Physics for 6 years. He was also a Sign worked for several years as the Cross Country Coach in Belgium.
Language Interpreter (Sapienza University of Rome) and is an Before joining ICS, Benjamin worked as a Math Teacher for
expert in Deaf Studies. another international school in Madrid.
Dr. Kuo Ming (James) Chou
Teacher of Mathematics
Ms. Esther Espinal
PhD in Mathematics (Queen´s University), BEd (Hons Math) Teacher of Mathematics
in the intermediate and senior division. Taught Mathematics
in Canadian universities for 6 years, and in Canadian high - See Senior Leadership Team section
schools for 2 years before joining ICS.Secondary School
(Mathematics continued)
Mr. Paul Harrison
Head of Subject Group
Teacher of Mathematics
Ms. Rebeca Gallego
Teacher of Mathematics BSc (Hons) in Mathematics (University of Leeds) & MEd
(University of Leeds), PGCE in Mathematics and Science
MSc in Civil Engineering (Alfonso X El Sabio University). MSc (University of Nottingham). Taught in UK for 5 years, Tanzania
in Environmental Sciences (Alfonso X El Sabio University). for 2 years and Madrid for 2 years before joining ICS.
Teaching Certificate specialising in Mathematics (Master in
Teaching, Complutense University). Taught Mathematics and
Biology in various schools before joining ICS.
Mr. Prashant Sorayan
Teacher of Mathematics
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics (JMI University), MA in Hispanic
Literature (Delhi University), Masters in Translation
(Complutense University). PGCE (University of Nottingham).
Taught Mathematics in India, and English as a Second
Language in Spain.
Sciences
Ms. Cristina Cuenca
Ms. Silvia Bogni Part-time Teacher of Science
Part-time Lab Technician, BSc in Chemistry from the UAM (University Autónoma of
Teacher of Science, Biology Madrid). Master in Management and Treatment in waste
materials (UAM). Has taught Secondary English, Maths and
PhD in Biology (Open University UK), BSc in Biology
other subjects in English specifically General Sciences and ICT
(University of Milan, Italy). Has worked for 10 years as a
Technology at the Laude Fontenebro School (Moralzarzal-
researcher at the National Institute for Medical Research in Madrid). She joined the investigation group of CIEMAT working
London UK and 4 years in DIBIT in Milan Italy. on various projects within the Environmental Department
before joining ICS.
Ms. Zahara Delgado
Science Teacher Ms. María Frías
Teacher of Science, Biology and Chemistry
BSc (Hons) Biology University of Bath, UK. Worked in France in
medical research before completing the graduate training
MSc in International Education (UCJC, Spain), BSc in
programme to become a teacher in London. Taught at Sacred
Biotechnology at Francisco de Vitoria University, Spain and
Heart School in Hammersmith, London for two years
completed a UK teacher training certificate through
collaborating on educational projects with the BBC and the
British Science Museum. Moved to Spain to teach general
Assessment (e-Qualitas). She worked as a Teacher of Science
sciences, Biology and Chemistry at the British Council School, and Biology at The Skinners' Kent Academy in Tunbridge
where she has been Head of Science. Published author of IBMYP Wells, Kent (UK) and as a Lab Researcher in Zürich,
Biology text book. Most recently worked for the Spanish Ministry Switzerland, before joining ICS.
of Education to produce the curriculum and resources for
Bilingual schools in Spain. Mr. Jeffrey Marcucio
Teacher of Science, Biology,
Mr. Martin Lane STEAM lead Teacher
Teacher of Science and Physics
BA Biology from Bowdoin College, Maine, MA in Secondary
BSc in Physics (Exeter University), MSc (Nottingham Science Education from the City College of New York. Taught
University), PGCE in Science and PE (Aberystwyth University). biology and chemistry in the US for eleven years, as well as
Has taught in schools and Outdoor Education Centres in the SAT preparation for a year in Madrid before joining ICS.
UK.
Ms. Ana Ranera Mr. Gregory Stickley
Lab-technician Physics, Chemistry & Theory of Knowledge Teacher
Laboratory Technician Certificate (Instituto de Formación BSc (Hons) Biochemistry from the University College London,
Professional Castilla). Has completed various courses UK PGCE from Cambridge and Zweitestatsexamen, Potsdam.
including Technicians Cluster Training at Brunel University, Has 24 years of international education experience, 16 years
Supporting Safe & Successful Classroom Chemistry & in Berlin, 3 years in Italy and 2 years in the UK. Gregory is a
Classroom Physics. musician and musical performer and a programmer for
science simulators and modellers.
Mr. Graeme Hall Ms. Marjan White
Head of Subject Group Teacher of Science and Physics,
Teacher of Science and Chemistry and Grade level leader
BSc in Chemistry, PGCE (Leeds Universiy), MSc in Analytical
Chemistry and Instrumentation (Salford University). Taught – See Grade Level Leader Section
in the UK, Kuwait and Madrid before joining ICS.You can also read
