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Senior Leadership Team
Mr. Jeremy Singer Principal BA (Hons) in International Studies (Staffordshire University), MSc (Econ) University College Aberystwyth, Wales, PGCE Leicester. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts in the UK. Jerry Singer has spent 22 years in international education following spells in government service and small business. Jerry began his career in education in the United Kingdom in one of the first state schools to offer the IB Diploma Programme. Since then his career and leadership experience in international schools has taken him to three continents and five countries including Thailand, Mexico, Austria and latterly, to St. Dominic’s International School, Portugal, where he was School Principal. All of these schools were IB World Schools. He has also collaborated with the IBO and with the Council of International Schools (CIS) on accreditation and authorisation and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Education.
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 was Head of the Science Department, Upper School Co-ordinator and Assistant Head of Secondary School. Teacher of Biology, Chemistry, Science and TOK.
Mr. Paul Saich Head of Primary School BA (Hons) Degree in History and Sports Studies (London), Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Cambridge) and Masters Degree in Business Administration (OU Business School). Worked at primary schools as a class teacher for all ages, with first headship in Cornwall in 1995. Headteacher of a British Forces primary school in Germany, a School Improvement Adviser and Local Authority Adviser for MFL and Maths for the London Borough of Southwark and he became London’s Primary Languages Consultant, working for CILT, the National Centre for Languages. Head of Education Services for a UK languages training and development consultancy. Joined ICS in January 2012 and is a qualified sports coach and Justice of the Peace (Magistrate), in the UK.
Dr. Jennifer Ann Barnett IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator and Coordinator of School Accreditation and Quality Assurance Educational Doctorate in Didactics of Languages and Literature (Universidad Complutense). M.A. in Spanish Literature. Has taught for 18 years in both public and private schools in the USA and Spain. Worked with Harvard University on Teaching for Understanding and Multiple Intelligences. She also teaches Grade 6 Language Acquisition.
Ms. Raquel Pariente Pastor Business Manager Msc Degree in Economics and Business Administration (University of Alcala de Henares, Spain). CAP Masters Degree in Teaching. Before joining ICS Raquel was the European Financial Director for a Dutch company. Previously she worked as a Financial and Administrative Director in both Spain and Portugal.
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Senior Leadership Team
Mr. Ramin Djalali Soufi Estate Manager
Ms. Aurora López Martín Admissions Manager
Studied Economics and Persian Literature (Azad University).
BA (Hons) in English and Spanish Literature (University of London). Worked in real estate in London and Marbella.
Founded his own company in1998. Later worked in administration and accounting in various companies in Iran and Spain.
Formerly PA to CEO of Ferrari in Spain. Lived in France for 4 years before joining ICS in 1998.
Ms. Sharon Spencer Marketing and Events Manager Studied Marketing Management (Institute of Management/Staffordshire University), Post Graduate Diploma for Bilingual Secretaries (Spanish/English). Worked in various sectors in the UK for 12 years as a Marketing, PR and Events Manager before joining ICS in 2001.
Administration Ms. Mary Florez Administrative Assistant 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-General´s Department. She then moved to Spain in 2006 and managed a Spanish subsidiary of an American company before joining ICS in October 2014
Cathy Guy Part-time Administrative Assistant BA (Hons) Business Studies, PGCE in Business Education. Head of Careers and Work Related Learning and Teacher of Business Studies at Key Stage 4 and 5 at Ashville College, Harrogate for 17 years managing the Careers Education and Guidance programme for all students in the senior school including arranging work experience for all Year 12 students and being a sixth form tutor.
Ms. Victoria Hall 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 editor for various investment banks. She also worked in external communications at Vodafone Spain.
Ms. Cristina Madrid Jimenez IT Technical Support Cristina studied IT Systems (La Salle Institution). She has worked as Help Desk and Web Designer in various IT companies before joining ICS.
Ms. Ada Oliver PA to Head of Primary
Mr. José Manuel Mata IT Manager Studied IT Systems and Networks Administration. Has worked in various multi-national companies as Network and Systems Administrator before joining ICS.
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 Resources. Ada has been with the ICS Summer School for three years as the Assistant to the Director. She is a contemporary artist and has had various art exhibitions in Cadiz and Madrid.
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Administration
Ms. Maria Olmos Assistant to Marketing and Admissions Studied International Trading and worked in the United Kingdom on an internship for a Pharmaceutical company. She then worked for the same company in Spain for nine months before joining ICS as the Assistant to Marketing and Admissions.
Mr. Jan Roumian Chief Accountant Studied Computer Science and Telecomunication in Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, and Accounting in Escuela Superior Investigaciones y Tecnicas Empresariales (ESITE). Has worked in ICS and other companies, implementing accounting and auditing systems.
Ms. Jayne Roumian-Booker HR Manager and Director of Summer School Studied French in the Chamber of Commerce, Brussels and bi-lingual secretarial studies in Paris. A qualified TEFL teacher she worked for 4 years as an English teacher in Madrid. Worked as PA to CEO in a Spanish textile company then ran her own fashion business for 12 years.
Ms. Silvia Rodríguez Mejía PA to Principal Trained in secretarial/administrative skills. Has worked in several multi-national companies in the USA and Spain as an administrative assistant and senior secretary. Ms. Loussik Roumian Álvarez Information Systems Manager Degree in Law from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Has 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. Liz Salmon PA 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 has held various posts in a variety of sectors including roles such as web page content management, administration and accounting and more recently as an Administrative Secretary.
Student Services Ms. Clara Benacerraf School Counsellor MA in Special Education and Counselling (University of Haifa). Graduated in Philosophy and Educational Psychology (Complutense University). Worked as Special Needs Teacher in Israel, Uruguay and Madrid, as a Learning Centre Coordinator in Argentina and as a Counsellor in the USA and Uruguay. Currently studying towards a Doctorate in Logotherapy.
Ms. Pilar Róspide Pérez Activities Manager Diploma in Spanish Dance (Real Conservatorio de Música y Danza de Madrid). Pilar worked for many years as a prima ballerina for the José Greco Dance Company doing world tours including several coast to coast US Tours. She also had her own dance company Pilar Serrano (Pasión de España).
Ms. Elena Martínez Dunn School Nurse Diploma in Nursing (Salus Infirmorum, Madrid, University of Pontificia, Salamanca). Has worked in the University Hospital Gregorio Marañón, Madrid for ten years in the Accident and Emergency Department.
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Primary School
Primary School Co-ordinators Ms. Denise Holmes PYP Coordinator and Upper Primary Coordinator Trained as a teacher at North Worcestershire College of Education and has a Certificate in Education from Birmingham University (UK). Denise has taught at Primary schools in the UK and Spain before joining ICS in 1989. She has been coordinator for the Arts in several schools and Upper Primary Coordinator for 14 years.
Ms. Laura Lacritz Class Teacher Lower Primary Coordinator MA and BA in Early Childhood Education (University of Texas). Teacher of Grade 1 and Grade Level Chairman in Texas for 6 years. Joined ICS in 1992 and has been Lower Primary Coordinator for the past 14 years.
Ms. Angela Hill-Stratemeier Early Years Coordinator BA (Hons) Performance Arts Degree, Middlesex University, PGCE University of the South Bank London (Early Childhood Specialist). Angela has over 20 years of experience working as an Early Years Educator and specialises in the development of early years motor skills co-ordination, brain growth and language acquisition. She has been Head of 2 UK Nurseries and supported numerous others, combining her teaching experience with extensive consultancy work.
Primary School Class Teachers
Ms. Marta Abad PYP Spanish Leader and Class Teacher
Ms. Elizabeth Berkhemer Class Teacher
Degree in English Studies (University of Valencia), Postgraduate Course in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (Instituto Cervantes & University of Valencia). Taught English as a Foreign Language in Spain for 3 years and Spanish in an English secondary school for 2 years.
Primary teaching degree from the Hogeschool Domstad, Utrecht the Netherlands. Elizabeth has taught at the International School of Amsterdam and the International School of Verona for two years before joining ICS.
Ms. Natalie Branagan Primary School Teacher BA Film and Moving Image Production from Leeds University. Studied at FAMU Film School in Prague. PGCE (University of Bedfordshire). Has experience teaching SEN in Sweden. Before moving to Madrid worked as a Year 6 Teacher and Literacy Coordinator in Germany for 4 years.
Ms. Rosemary Cabedo PYP Mathematics Leader and Class Teacher BA (Hons) in Business Studies (London). With a background in management and research, Rosemary has taught for 20 years in Spain and the UK. She is a trained Accreditation Team Visitor for the Council of International Schools and an IB educator, giving workshops on the Primary Years Programme and Maths to teachers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East region.
Ms. María José Cole Class Teacher BA and MA (Hons) in Elementary Education (Arizona State and Northern Arizona Universities). Reading Specialist Certificate Kindergarten to Grade 8 and BLE/ESL Endorsement Kinder - Grade 12. Teaching since 1990 in the USA and Spain. Primary Language Coordinator for 8 years.
Ms. Nuala Cushnan Class Teacher BA Joint Honours Degree in French and Spanish (Queens University Belfast). PGCEi University of Nottingham has taught in Madrid for 2 years before joining ICS.
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Primary School
Ms. Alicia Duran Class Teacher Degree in English Studies (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid). CAP masters degree in teaching (Universidad Complutense de Madrid) and Diploma in Primary Education (Universidad Pontificia de Comillas). Taught English and Spanish as foreign languages for several years before joining ICS in November 2013.
Ms. Kate Joyce Class Teacher Bachelor of Education (University College Dublin) and PrimaryTeaching Diploma. Worked for many years in schools in Dublin as well as 2 years at Marymount International School in Rome. Has been PYP Coordinator and PSPE Coordinator at ICS. Ms. Denah Kibene PYP English Language Leader and Class Teacher
Ms. Eva María González Valdivielso Class Teacher Teaching Degree in Primary and EFL (Universidad de Cantabria). Has taught in primary and secondary in England and Spain as well as various grades in New Zealand.
BA in Sports Development and Physical Education at Liverpool John Mores University. She worked as a curriculum and pastoral support officer, specialising in coaching and teaching asylum seekers and refugees in both primary and secondary schools. After gaining her Primary PGCE at Manchester Metropolitan specialising in Early years education, Denah worked in a number of schools in the UK and Asia. Ms. Indra Van Leeuwen Class Teacher
Ms. Catriona Kennedy Class Teacher BA in Irish, French and History plus a Higher Diploma in Education (St. Patrick’s College). TEFL Certificate (Leeson Institute of Education). MA in Primary Education and Montessori Certificate. Taught for 10 years in Ireland and Spain before joining ICS.
Bachelors Degree in Pedagogy, University HAN Arnhem and Nijmegen and a degree in Primary Education from VIVES (University of Leuven, Belgium). Worked as a social worker and with children with special needs for 4 years. Taught Dutch and English as a second language in several academies in Madrid and at the ICS summer school for the past few years.
Ms. Amanda María Sanz Curry Class Teacher
Ms. Doreen Moore Sedano Class Teacher
Degree in Teaching (Early Years Foundation Stage) at Universidad CES Don Bosco de Madrid. Second Speciality in Teaching a Foreign Language from La Salle, Madrid. Worked at a Public Kindergarten centre in Madrid for two years and in a Public School in Madrid for a year before joining ICS in October 2012.
BA (Hons) English, History and Politics (University of Huddersfield) PG Dip. Regional Planning (Coventry University) PG Dip Environmental Planning (Liverpool John Moores University) Elected Member of Royal Town Planning Institute, worked in Urban Planning and Regional Economic Development in UK.
Ms. Helen Moran Class Teacher
Ms. Rhona Murphy Class Teacher
Degree in Early Years Foundation Stage (The Open University, London) She has previously worked in a Spanish bilingual school as an ESL teacher and a class tutor in primary, has worked as a class tutor for 6 years in Primary, an academy in Madrid for 2 years and prepared children for Trinity exams. Taught for 8 years in Madrid before joining ICS.
BA (Hons) in Psychology and Higher Diploma in Business Studies (University College Dublin); TEFL Certificate (Blue Feather School of Languages, Dublin) and Degree in Primary Education, specialising in English Language (Camilo José Cela University, Madrid). Taught in Madrid for 8 years prior to ICS.
Ms. Ana Parra Class Teacher Graduate of ICS. BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology (University College London), MAT in Elementary STEM Education (Tufts University). Worked in science academia for several years before deciding to become a teacher. Taught Grade 5 for a year at a public school in the US before joining ICS.
Ms. Shelli Ryan Class Teacher BEd (Junior/Intermediate Divisions). BA Honours (English and Music). College diploma in Business (Accounting Major). Part 1 of 3 towards Specialist in Special Education. Has taught in Canada and Spain.
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Primary School
Primary School Class Teachers (continued) Ms. Maura Sarmentera Conway Class Teacher Ms. Nancy Rousset-Bert Class Teacher MA in English Language and Civilisations (University of Lyon, University of British Columbia). Taught French and English as a Foreign Language in Lyon, Tokyo, Vancouver and Bilbao for 7 years before joining ICS.
Degree in Law (Universidad San Pablo CEU) and Degree in Teaching Early Years Foundation Stage (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). Completed teacher training in Colegio San Isidoro in Madrid. She has worked as a Kindergarten teacher in ICS before joining the Spanish department this year. Maura recently upgraded her qualifications in the Universidad Camilo José Cela obtaining Título de Grado en Educación Infantil.
Ms. Linden Wint Class Teacher Degree in Drama and PGCE from Manchester University, UK. Before coming to Madrid, she taught in Hong Kong, Japan and London. Linden has 6 years of PYP experience and began her teaching career as a drama and dance teacher.
Classroom Assistants
Mr. Andrés Doncel Ms. Rachida Chikhaoui Studied Law for 2 years at Universiy of Constantine (Algeria). Certificate in Arabic from Bourguiba Language School. Teacher of Arabic and French before joining ICS.
Degree in Primary Education and Teaching from the Universidad Autonoma of Madrid spending one year studying in Finland. Has a Masters Degree in Sports Activities and Fitness. Currently studying a degree in Magic at the Real Centro Universitario Mª Cristina (RCU).
Ms. Almudena Fernández Carrera
Mr. Luis Garcia Cargill A graduate of ICS, Luis studied Tourism and Sports gaining the title of Tecnico Superior. Luis has worked in the ICS Summer School as Sports Teacher.
Qualified Early years Teacher and Educational Psychologist specialising in family mediation by La Salle University(UAM) with 10 years experience working in both Spanish and English systems. Highly trained RWI phonics methodology practitioner. She has worked for 4 school years at the British Council School before joining ICS.
Ms. Mercedes Lorenzo Ms. Celine Morris B. Ed (Hons) in Primary English and Physical Education from University of Camilo José Cela and the University of Alcalá de Henares. Attained a Disability Inclusion Training Course (CARA - Adapted Physical Activity Centre from Cork, Ireland). Worked as a Spanish and English Teacher in Ireland before joining ICS.
Graduated from ICS. Studied Psychology at the Universidad Complutense. Currently studying toward BA (Hons) in Youth and Childhood Studies at The Open University of London. Worked at a British school in Madrid for 3 years before joining ICS.
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Primary School
Classroom Assistants (continued) Ms. Maria del Carmen García Morel Ms. Asa Mytouei Degree in English Language Teaching and a degree in Nursery School Education. ISE III Certificate in English (Trinity College of London). She has taken several English courses in England, Canada and Malta and has worked as a group leader with teenagers in Ireland and England before joining ICS.
Degree in Fashion Design (Iran), Professional Make-up and Public Relations course (Dubai). Was Manager of Christian Design in Dubai and established her own fashion house in Iran. Joined music band as percussionist and coordinated tours worldwide.
Ms. Jenny Riordan Certificate in early years with the Open University and on-going studies towards a degree in the early years. Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching, (CELTA). Worked in the British Diplomatic Service in London and Peking and later, joined a centre for Spanish cultural studies, where she worked as administration officer. Joined ICS in 1999 where she has been primary librarian and special needs assistant.
Mr. Antonio Robles Buenavida Qualified Primary School teacher specialized in modern foreign languages from the University of Extremadura. Worked for almost 3 years as an early years teacher in London before joining ICS.
Ms. Sally Saich Bachelor of Humanities (Honours) Degree in Sports Studies and History (University of London). Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies (University of Plymouth). Worked in the UK as the Manager of Health Promotion Services for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Health Authority. Former Director of a UK based training and development consultancy. Qualified swimming teacher, basketball and athletics coach.
Primary Music Department
Ms. Jenni Gebhardt Primary Music Teacher and NAE Juilliard Leader for Primary
Mr. Bill Cooley Primary Music Teacher
BA Hon in Childhood and Youth Studies and CERT.ED (OU), LTCL Flute Performers, LTCL Piano Teaching Fellowship from Trinity College London in Flute Performance (FTCL), Principal Flute for 11 years in the Performing Arts Orchestra in Pretoria, South Africa. Music Teacher at Northside International School, Gabarone, Botswana for 7 years. Director of Music for 11 years in the UK in Prep Schools.
BM (Hons) in Music Composition from Hartt School of Music and Ethnomusicology at NYU (USA). Has taught music in a number of schools including a Montessori School as well as ESL in Madrid for 14 years. Very active as a professional musician touring worldwide with many world music and early music ensembles.
Primary Dutch Department Ms. Diane Wigmans Coordinator Primary Dutch Programme Bachelor in primary education (Katholieke Pabo Zwolle, the Netherlands). She worked for three years in The Netherlands as a primary teacher at different age groups, as a K4 - Grade 6 Dutch teacher at NTC de Wieken in Cambodia and worked in Costa Rica to set up a new Dutch school and worked at NTC de Boomkikker as a director and teacher before joining ICS.
Primary Library Ms. Colleen Coberley Primary Librarian, PYP Teacher and NAE Global Classroom Leader for Primary BA in English Education Spanish (Northwest Nazarene College). Taught in several Primary and English as a Foreign Language schools in Madrid before joining ICS.
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Departments
IT Department Mr. Alisdair Carr PYP Technology Integration Leader and Infants Teacher Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary) from Strathclyde University in Glasgow. After working as a teaching assistant in an international school in south China he returned to Guangzhou as a class teacher, working in upper primary. He was asked to lead an iPad pilot programme which was later rolled out from Year 4 to 9 which led him to ICS to implement the iPad programme in Grades 3 to 5.
Ms. Isabelle Lane Teacher of IT Studied Mathematics applied to Social Sciences (University of Strasbourg). Has worked for many years as a tri-lingual, executive secretary for private international companies.
Primary Spanish Department Ms. Rocio Gailán Teacher of Spanish Teaching Degree in Primary Education and Specialist Diploma in History of Art and Expressive Arts (Universidad Complutense). Has taught Spanish in various schools and has run expressive arts workshops in the Madrid Costume Museum.
Ms. Ana López-Aranguren Teacher of Spanish Degree in Primary Education (Complutense University). Has attended many courses on education and has worked in Spanish schools before joining ICS.
Ms. Patricia Suárez Cerro Teacher of Spanish Ms. Patricia Pérez Teacher of Spanish Teaching degree in Primary Education and BA in Special Education (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). Taught in Madrid before joining ICS.
Degree in Primary Education (Complutense University) and titulo de tecnico superior from the Comunidad de Madrid. She has worked for 7 years in Spanish primary schools teaching Spanish and English before joining ICS.
ESL Department Ms. Josefina Mase Head of Primary ESL Department and ESL Teacher Degree in teaching English as a Second Language (Lenguas Vivas University, Bs.As) Taught Primary school children in Argentina for 8 years and 13 years abroad. Worked as an ESL teacher and coordinator at the American School New Delhi, India, for 5 years before joining ICS. Josefina has got experience teaching drama, dance and musical theatre to children. Ms. Savannah Navarro Teacher of ESL Degree from Liberty University in Teaching English as a Second Language and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Began teaching English to pre-schoolers in extracurricular classes. Taught English to employees of the Spanish company Telefonica then began working at a school with secondary students from age 12-18 before joining the ICS ESL Department.
Ms. Nicola Minchin Teacher of ESL RSA Certificate in TEFL (Graften Tuition Centre, Dublin) and Montessori Certificate (Spanish Montessori Association). Taught English to children and adults in both Ireland and Spain.
Ms. Cynthia Arreola Teacher of ESL Primary School BA in Education (University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign) and MA in Spanish Literature and Linguistics (Middlebury College, Vermont) State of Illinois Certified Teacher. Has worked in Chicago, St Louis and Madrid in various settings teaching Spanish and English at the Primary, Secondary and University level before joining ICS.
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Departments
Learning Support Ms. Amélie Carvallo Learning Support Teacher BA English (Hons) and Hispanic Literature Minor (McGill University), MA Speech-Language Pathology (Indiana University Bloomington). Worked as a speech language pathologist in the USA and France before joining ICS. Amelie has extensive experience working with multilingual children of all ages with a variety of learning difficulties.
Ms. Cathy Smitton Learning Support Teacher (Part-Time) BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Sciences from University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. Worked as a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist in the UK before moving to Spain where she gained years of experience working with multilingual 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. Laura Parada Head of Learning Support (whole School) Studied Educational Psychology in Argentina and has a Masters in Language Disabilities. Taught Kindergarten and Infants and worked as a Special Needs teacher for 8 years in Argentina and the USA.
Ms. Carmen Lilia Vivas Learning Support Teacher Major in Learning Disabilities and Behavioral Disorders (Venezuela). Masters in Bilingual International Education (Framingham State College) and TESOL Certificate (Scottish Qualifications Authority). Worked as Special Needs and ESL teacher.
Physical and Health Education Mr. Jaden Adams PE Teacher - Secondary Studied at Northampton University for 3 years in Sports Performance and Coaching. Worked as a Learning Support Assistant for pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties and then trained as a teacher through a graduate training programme. He is a qualified level 2 basketball coach and has been coaching for many years. Jaden also led a coaching holiday sports camp ‘Football Mania’ for youths (11-18) for football and basketball. Before joining ICS Jaden worked for a London state school.
Ms. Carly Craney PE Teacher (Part-Time) BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Social Science from Loughborough University, UK. Certificate in Physical Education from Loughborough University. Worked as a Physical Education Teacher for two years in Nottingham, UK and also worked at the British School Al Khubairat, Abu Dhabi as a Secondary Physical Education Teacher for the last nine years before joining ICS. Ms. Sara Moreno Moreno Head of Subject Group BA in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). MA in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). CAP master degree in teaching (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). National Athletics Monitor (Spanish Federation). Sara is an IB Examiner in English/Spanish and taught for four years in Secondary Spanish Schools as a PE teacher before joining ICS.
Mr. Borja Clement Head of Sports Teams Physical Education and Sports Science Degree (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). University qualified as Specialist in Prevention, Intervention and Functional Injuries (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid). Teaching Aptitude Certificate (Universidad politécnica de Madrid). Football Coaching Course Level 1 (Madrid Football Federation). Football coach for seven years in different football clubs in Madrid. Mr. Alejandro López Martín PE Teacher - Primary Degree in Physical Education and Sports Science (Universidad Europea de Madrid). Masters degree in teaching (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja). For the past 6 years has been a Coach for basketball and football teaching different age groups at ICS and for the last 2 years has been working as an assistant (ICS). Has been involved in many of the school’s sports activities including Sports Days, Student Led Conferences, Sport Activities and MISL International tournaments.
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Secondary School
Secondary School Grade Level Leaders and Coordinators Ms. Katie Lumsden Grade Level Leader Grade 6 Teacher of Drama and Art BA (Hons) in Theatre and Drama Studies (University of Toronto), B.Ed in the Junior/ Intermediate Divisions (grades 4-10) with specific teaching qualifications in Visual Arts (OISE - University of Toronto). Additional teaching qualification courses in English as a Second Language, Part I and Guidance & Career Education, Part I (OISE - University of Toronto). Has taught in Canada, USA and Spain.
Ms. Marjan White Grade Level Leader Grade 8 Teacher of Science and Physics MSEE - Masters in Electrical Engineering (Tufts University). Spent 12 years in the USA as a Design and Development Engineer for Xerox Corporation. Spanish Teaching Qualification from Complutense University. Joined ICS in 2005.
Ms. Lucy Grove Grade Level Leader Grade 10 Teacher of English BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, Leeds University with PGCE Teaching certificate from Brighton University. Lucy worked in magazine publishing for 10 years before starting to teach. She taught English Language and Literature for 9 years at two state schools in East Sussex, UK, before joining ICS in 2014.
Mr. John Furlong Grade Level Leader Grade 7 Teacher of Economics and Humanities Degree in Business Studies from John Moores University, Liverpool, UK. PGCE from Edge Hill University College. Has sixteen years’ experience in Spain teaching IGCSE in Business, History, Geography and IB Diploma Economics. He is also a Mobile Learning specialist with many years of experience in pastoral roles.
Mr. Jean Llanes-Thays Grade Level Leader Grade 9 Teacher of French PGCE MFL from Institute of Education, London. MA in Teaching French as a Foreign Language from Université Bordeaux, France. Combined BA in Japanese and French as a Foreign Language from INALCO. Taught French and Spanish at schools and universities in the UK, France, Spain, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey.
Mr. Richard Wescott Upper School Coordinator (Grades 11 & 12) CAS Supervisor and Teacher of English Diploma in Music (CCAT Cambridge) and CE (University of Exeter). Has worked as Head of Music in Cornwall and London before joining ICS.
Mr. Angus Stroud Universities and Careers Counsellor Mr. Jeroen Kuipers IB Diploma Programme Coordinator and Teacher of Geography Degree in Geography and English as a Foreign Language (Utrecht). Taught Geography, Environmental Studies and GNVQ Leisure and Tourism in the UK for 6 years before joining ICS.
BA (Hons) and MA in History from Oriel College, Oxford; PGCE from Herford College, Oxford; Teacher Fellow at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. Has taught History for 20 years in sixth form colleges in UK. Most recently Senior Tutor at BHASVIC, a sixth form college in Brighton; where he was responsible for all university applications. Published author: ´Stuart England´- A level History text on 17th century England
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The Arts Mr. Peter Brooke-Tyrrell Primary Music Teacher Studied music, Irish language and philosophy at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland as an undergraduate and Education as a postgraduate. Peter began teaching at St. Andrews College Dublin and after a year moved to the Middle East where he was the acting head of music for two years. Has taught the IB, the British curriculum and the Irish curriculum.
Ms. Sarah Hodgson Head of Subject Group and Music Teacher B Mus (Hons) in Music (University of Manchester), PGCE in Music and Expressive Arts (Manchester Polytechnic). Taught Music and Drama in the UK and Spain and EFL in Madrid before joining ICS.
Ms. Patricia Munn Teacher of Drama BA in Political Science (Ludwig Maximilian Universität, Munich and Trinity College, Dublin). Masters in Political Science (Trinity College), post graduate qualification in History, Theory and Practice of Theatre, University of Alcala, Spain. Completing PhD in Socio-Political Theatre. Taught English, Spanish and German as a second language in Germany, Ireland and Spain.
Dr. Alvaro González Part-Time Teacher of Art PhD in Fine Art (Universidad Complutense, Madrid) Practicing artist who has exhibited in public spaces and private galleries around the world. Has previously taught Art History in Bachelors programme before joining ICS.
Ms. Alison South Part-Time Teacher of Art BA (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.
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 as a military weapons systems engineer and later commercially as a Microsoft Systems Engineer. Taught for 7 years in Moscow, Russia before joining ICS.
Mr. Gary Craney Technology Integration Coordinator BSc (Hons) Computing for Business (Northumbria University), PGCE Information Communication Technology (11-18). Worked as an ICT Teacher in Liverpool before moving to Sheffield as Head of Computer Science & ICT at an Outstanding Academy School. Most recently worked at The British School Al Khubairat as IT Strategy Leader and Teacher of Computer Science & ICT for five years before joining International College Spain.
Mr. Jonathan Salmon Teacher of Product Design Ms. Clare Paisley Art and Design Teacher Degree in Ecological Design, UK. Has a varied background of work experience from ecology, design and art to accountancy.
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.
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English
Ms. Stavrula Chrysanthakopoulou Teacher of English
Mr. Edward Jaspers Teacher of English and Drama
BA in Language and Literature from the University of Birmingham UK. MA in Comparative Literature and Translation, the University of Warwick. Is currently studying towards the Graduate Diploma in Education, she taught in schools in Greece, China and Cyprus.
BA (Hons) in English from Cambridge University. PGCE in English from Birmingham City University. Studied Theatre at Ecole Philippe Gautier (Paris). Ten years professional experience in Theatre and book publishing and he is a keen cyclist and musician.
Ms. Ruth Ann Lyons Teacher of English BA in Drama and Theatre Studies, MA in Medieval and Renaissance Literature (University College Cork) and PDE in History and English (University College Dublin). Working as an official IB examiner and previously worked as an English and History teacher in Ireland and an IB English A/B teacher in China and the Netherlands.
Ms. Rahera Meinders Head of Subject Group BA in English Literature and Te Reo Maori (Victoria University, Wellington) and Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Waikato University, Hamilton). Worked in New Zealand as an English and Te Reo Maori teacher before relocating to Spain. Taught English as a First and Second Language for two years before joining ICS. Official IB examiner.
Mr. Richard Pairaudeau Teacher of English BA in English Language and Literature and PGCE in English and History (Birmingham University); MSc in Applied Linguistics (Aston University): has taught English as a First and Second Language in the UK and Spain.
English as a Second Language Ms. Joni Costello Head of Secondary ESL Department MA and BSc from New York University, Magna Cum Laude (Foreign Language Education). New York State certified language teacher. Has worked in various settings teaching English and Spanish on the primary, secondary and university level in New York and Spain before joining ICS in 2005.
Ms. Patti Trimborn ESL Teacher Secondary Bachelor of Science in Elementary and Special Education, Boston University. Masters in Intervention in Learning Difficulties. Has worked as a bilingual class teacher in Seville, and as an ESL and EFL teacher in Madrid, including several years in Primary ESL at ICS.
Mr. Franco Fernández ESL Teacher Secondary BA from the Northumbria University and PGCE from Nottingham University. Has worked at a Nord Anglia Education International School in Vietnam before joining ICS.
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Individuals and Societies Mr. Joe Dawson Teacher of History and TOK Coordinator Mr. Corey Bike Head of Subject Group BA in Humanities (Providence College, Providence RI), MA in Political Science (Vanderbilt University). Taught History for 5 years prior to joining ICS.
Mr. Barry Guy Teacher of Economics
BSc in Politics & Sociology (University of Southampton). PGCE institute of Education, London. Has held positions as Head of Department and/or Pastoral leader in all previous schools. Taught History, Sociology, TOK and Politics in London for five years, Vietnam for two years and China for three years before joining ICS.
Mr. David Holmes Teacher of History
BA (Hons) Economics from Manchester University. PGCE Economics, Hull. Taught Economics and Business Studies for 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.
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.
Ms. Jennifer Marsella Teacher of Language Acquisition and Individuals and Societies
Ms. Dolores Morales Teacher of Spanish Cultural Studies Technical Director/Directora Técnica
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 teaching ESL since 2001 to students of all ages.
Degree in History and Geography and a Teaching Certificate from Salamanca University. Studied towards a Doctorate in Social Sciences. Taught Spanish in the UK and the Canary Islands.
Ms. Bethan Volkelt-Igoe Teacher of Geography and Individuals and Societies
Paolo Rizzardini Albéniz Teacher of Spanish Cultural Studies
BSc (Hons) Geography from Plymouth University and studied the PGCE in Geography at Bristol University. She has spent the last two years teaching in an international school in Koh Samui, Thailand and prior to that taught in London for 2 years.
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 Italian, Music, History and Geography for two years in Spain.
Languages Mr. Jan W Bok Secondary Dutch Teacher Masters in History, Social Sciences and Philosophy from the Erasmus (University of Rotterdam); DEA (post-Masters) in Political Sciences at the EHESS (France). Worked at the University of Bologna (Italy), Erasmus University of Rotterdam.
Ms. Patricia Gégourel Head of Subject Group Degree in English (Université de Bretagne Sud, France) PGCE in Foreign Languages (University of Newcastle, UK) Taught at a state school in the UK and International schools in Germany and Holland. Qualified ESL teacher.
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Languages (continued) Ms. Vanessa Hay Teacher of French MA in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Université Paris 10). BA in German (Université de Franche-Comté, Besançon, France). PGCE in French and German from the University of Lancaster, UK. Taught French A and French B in various schools in London, Qatar and Kenya before joining ICS.
Ms. Emmanuelle Peu-Duvallon Teacher of French MA in French Philology (St Louis University), MA in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Sorbonne University). Worked as a French Teaching Assistant at St Louis and Harvard Universities.
Library Ms. Elisabetta Cerrai Teacher of Italian and Secondary Library MA in German Language and Literature, BA in German and Spanish (University of Pisa). Taught German in Pisa University before coming to Spain. Has held various positions as a Language teacher before joining ICS.
Ms. Emiline Sigwalt Secondary Librarian and Global Campus Lead Teacher Certified coach specialized in Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity (ADHD).N.Y. Founder of ‘My Family Coaching’. Has lived and worked in Israel, USA, Taiwan and Japan as a 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 Mr. Cleonel Bottex Teacher of Mathematics and TOK (Part-Time) Master of Arts in Digital Media and Learning from the University of San Francisco School of Education. California Teaching Credential, Cambridge ESOL Certificate. Has taught Mathematics, Sciences and Philosophy to Secondary School students in the United States and Germany for 10 years.
Dr. Isabel Guerra-Bobo Teacher of Mathematics (Part-Time) MSc in Theoretical Physics (Complutense University), MSc in Philosophy and History of Science (London School of Economics), PhD in Philosophy of Physics and PGCE in Science Education (Complutense University). Did research at University of Washington, LSE and TUM Munich. Taught in Spain before joining ICS.
Dr. Kuo Ming James Chou Teacher of Mathematics PhD in mathematics (Queen´s University), BEd (Hons Math) in the intermediate and senior division. Taught Mathematics in Canadian universities for 6 years, and in Canadian high schools for 2 years before joining ICS.
Ms. Karen De Nys Teacher of Mathematics and Biology Student Council Staff Representative Master of Science: Engineering in Biotechnology (De Nayer Instituut Lessius), Teaching Certificate (TSM). Taught Mathematics (5 years) and Science (3 years) in Belgium and 4 years in Madrid before joining ICS. ICS Alumna.
Mr. Paul Harrison Teacher of Mathematics
Mr. Prashant Sorayan Head of Subject Group
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics (University of Leeds) & MEd (University of Leeds), PGCE in Mathematics and Science (University of Nottingham). Taught in UK for 5 years, Tanzania for 2 years and Madrid for 2 years before joining ICS.
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, English as a Second Language in Spain.
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Science Ms. Cristina Cuenca General Science Teacher (Part-Time) Dr. Oduro Awuku Adu Teacher of Biology and Science PhD and MSc in Biology Education (University of Sussex), BSc (Hons) in Zoology and Botany (University of Ghana). Taught Biology, Chemistry and General Sciences in Ghana, Nigeria and the UK for 12 years before joining ICS.
Mr. Graeme Hall Teacher of Chemistry BSc in Chemistry, PGCE (Leeds Universiy), MSc in Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation (Salford University). Taught in the UK, Kuwait and Madrid before joining ICS.
Mr. Jeffrey Marcucio Teacher of Biology and Science BA Biology from Bowdoin College, Maine, MA in Secondary Science Education from the City College of New York. Taught biology and chemistry in the US for eleven years, as well as SAT preparation for a year in Madrid before joining ICS.
BSc in Chemistry from the UAM (University Autónoma of Madrid). Master in Management and Treatment in waste materials (UAM). Has taught Secondary English, Maths and other subjects in English specifically General Sciences and ICT Technology at the Laude Fontenebro School (Moralzarzal-Madrid). She joined the investigation group of CIEMAT working on various projects within the Environmental Department before joining ICS.
Mr. Martin Lane Teacher of Physics and Science BSc in Physics (Exeter University), MSc (Nottingham University), PGCE in Science and PE (Aberystwyth University). Has taught in schools and Outdoor Education Centres in the UK.
Ms. Ana Ranera Laboratory Technician Laboratory Technician Certificate (Instituto de Formación Professional Castilla). Has attained various courses including Technicians Cluster Training at Brunel University, Supporting Safe & Successful Classroom Chemistry & Classroom Physics.
Mr. Gregory Stickley Teacher of Physics, Chemistry and TOK BSc (Hons) Biochemistry from the University College London, UK PGCE from Cambridge and Zweitestatsexamen, Potsdam. Has 21 years of international education experience, 16 years in Berlin, 3 years in Italy and 2 years in the UK. Gregory is a musician and musical performer and a programmer for science simulators and modellers.
Ms. Paulien van Ekeren Head of Subject Group Msc Biology (Wageningen University) and International Teaching degree from Utrecht University. Taught at the International School Eindhoven, before joining ICS.
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Spanish
Ms. Carmen Caballero Spanish Universities Counsellor Head of Subject Group BA & MA in Hispanic Philology in both Literature and Linguistics (Complutense University, Madrid). Masters in Spanish as a Foreign Language. Educational Certificate in Teaching and CAP certificate. Doctorate courses in Hispanic Philology and various post graduate courses from Spanish universities. Official IB examiner and workshop leader she has presented various 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 and has published two literature books ‘Sensaciones’ and ‘La Sonrisa del Murcielago’.
Mr. José Luis Calderón Teacher of Spanish BA in Hispanic Philology and Diploma in Teaching Spanish to Foreigners (Universidad de Navarra) and BA in History of Art (Complutense University). Worked in private institutes and academies teaching Spanish Language and History of Art. Contributor of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum as an art guide, curator of cultural projects and writer of educational texts.
Dr. Antonio M. González Carrillo Teacher of Spanish
Ms. Eva Martin Teacher of Spanish
PhD in Spanish Linguistics from King’s College London (2015). Taught Spanish for ten years at the University of Granada (Spain), University of Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle (France), King’s College London (UK) and the Complutense University (Spain) before joining ICS.
BA in Hispanic Philology specialising in Spanish Literature, Diploma in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language (Complutense University). Has been a teacher and Coordinator at the Ministry of Defence’s Language School for 6 years before joining ICS.
Ms. Rosa Parra Teacher of Spanish BA in Hispanic Philology (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid). Studied towards a Doctorate in Literature. School Teaching Certificate. Spanish B DP Deputy Chief Examiner. Author IB Spanish B book Mañana.
Ms. Antonia Sánchez Mancera Teacher of Spanish BA in Hispanic Philology and Teaching Certificate (Complutense University). Taught Spanish in various language schools before joining ICS.
Ms. Angeles Sánchez Carrasco Teacher of Spanish MA in Hispanic Philology (Complutense University). Taught Spanish for Foreigners in the American University in Madrid and Complutense University. IB Examiner in Spanish.
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