Secondary Faculty
Ms Adrianna Jagielska
English Literature Specialist Teacher
Ms Adrianna Jagielska is from Poland. She acquired a BA degree in teaching English at the Teacher Training College in Poland. Currently she is studying Psychology at Birkbeck University in London. Adrianna has completed a counselling course and in-house training for working with SEN.
She taught in private and state schools in Poland. In the UK Adrianna worked as a nursery school nurse and a learning support assistant in a charity based school for children with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. In her free time she works as a volunteer in ‘Victim Support’ giving emotional support to people.
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Ms Alexandra Moreno Hemming
Assistant Secondary Principal/Head of Modern Languages
Ms Alexandra Moreno Hemming is Deputy Head of Secondary School and Head of Modern Languages Department. Alexandra is from Colombia and has been working with the International Community School since 2002. She has a BA in Modern Foreign Languages (English, Spanish and French), a MA in International Business as well as IB training in Language B Spanish MYP and Diploma and Technology MYP. She believes that taking on new experiences within different countries, cultures and schools and working with other curriculum has helped to make her a more flexible and perceptive person.
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Ms Annalise Taylor
Librarian
Ms. Annalise Taylor originates from New Zealand where she gained an M.A. in English Literature. She has worked in public libraries in England and more recently as a school librarian specifically helping IB Diploma students. She is currently working towards becoming a chartered librarian. Annalise is passionate about reading and sharing her enthusiasm for books with students from all backgrounds. In her spare time she writes, works in her allotment and makes jam.
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Ms Andrea Trkulja
Economics Teacher/MYF Humanities Teacher/Home Languages Coordinator and WEB Coordinator
Ms Andrea Trkulja was born in Croatia, and lived in the United States and Serbia before settling in the UK. She has graduated from the Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade with MA equivalent degree in Political Science and Journalism. Andrea has also completed a postgraduate course at Goldsmiths College, London with a MA degree in Digital Media: Technology and Cultural Form. She obtained teaching qualification within SKOLA, London.
Andrea teaches A-level and IB Economics. She also teaches humanities to students in the Middle Years Foundation programme. Andrea is passionate about languages and coordinates Home Languages programme at ICS. She is editing and developing the school web site and pursues her interest in exploring the fusion of sociology and technology. Andrea is a keen lindy-hop dancer, a passionate walker and loves to go to the cinema.
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Dr Caroline Fowler
Field Studies Manager/ Geography Teacher/
Co-ordinator of environmental education and Travel and Learn Programme
Dr Caroline Fowler is from Hampshire, England. She graduated from the John Ruskin University with a first class honours in Ecology, Conservation and Animal Behaviour. Caroline then went on to study for her PhD on the Parasitology, Social Status and Welfare of Mara (a fascinating South America rodent) at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park. Whilst studying she lectured at the university and volunteered for London Zoo and the London Wildlife Trust which fuelled her passion for environmental education and all things green!
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Mr Christopher Haverly
Technology and Science Teacher
Mr. Christopher Haverly is originally from South Africa. He has a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Chemistry and graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. In addition, he has undergone training as a MYP Technology teacher.
In South Africa, he taught Science and Mathematics to students from disadvantaged backgrounds and to EFL students. He has worked as an English language trainer in Helsinki Finland for four years. Chris also worked as a full-time tutor in the United Kingdom at the primary and secondary level, and tutored Mathematics, Science and English. He has extensive experience in working with SEN learners, supported by Local Authorities in London.
Chris has also worked in the educational publishing industry on developing leaner books and teacher guides in the Science and Technology subject areas. Chris also has experience in curriculum development, both in South Africa and the UK.
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Ms Daralee Jumpsen
Drama Teacher/ MYF English Teacher
Ms Daralee Jumpsen has taught in Vancouver, Canada and London. Despite being a Finnish and Canadian citizen, she has spent most of her life here in the UK.
She has an AMI Montessori diploma, CELTA and a QTLS in Teaching English (FE).
Having a passion and background in Performance Arts, she has been teaching Drama at ICS and the College of NW London for the past 4 years. In her spare time, she plays the piano, sings, composes and is a keen tennis player.
Ms Dusanka Pizurica
Music Teacher/MYP2 Form tutor
Ms Dusanka Pizurica is a Music teacher and form tutor to Year 1. Ms Pizurica graduated from the University of Arts in Cetinje, Montenegro, Department of Music, with a BA in Music. Ms Dusanka is also a qualified CELTA teacher, has Colourstrings teacher accreditation and has trained in Music Therapy at Goldsmiths University, London. She has taught in specialised music schools as well as secondary schools in the UK, Montenegro and Serbia.
Ms Dusanka can play the violin to a professional standard. In her spare time, she works as a freelance orchestra player and is a member of several quartet groups where she regularly plays. She has experience in broadcast media through her involvement in the BBC's show 'Maestro', and also a solo violin part in the film 'Dog Days'.
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Mr. Ean Orlando Alleyne
IB MYP Coordinator, Head of Mathematics
Mr. Ean Orlando Alleyne was born on the island of Barbados in the West Indies, and lived in Boston, USA since age ten. Ean has B Ed in Secondary School Education (Mathematics) from Boston University. He has also studied Comparative Romance Literature at Harvard University where he has earned an A. B. He has just completed an MA in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment from the Institute of Education, London. He is trained to teach MYP Mathematics and IB Higher Level Diploma Mathematics. Ean loves the theatre, dance, ballet especially is an avid flutist and loves playing works by 19th century French composers.
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Ms Gaby Weigert
Art Teacher
Ms Gaby Weigert is from London, UK. She studied Textiles specialising in Interiors in Glasgow School of Art. She went on to work as a community artist with young offenders and pupil referral units. Gaby then completed her PGCE in Middlesex University in Secondary School Art Education. She taught in Secondary schools and a Hospital School teaching Art and Design. Gaby then completed a Masters in Fine Art Printmaking in Camberwell College of Art and began teaching in Skola.
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Ms Giorgia Altissimi
French, Spanish and English Language Teacher
Ms Giorgia Altissimi was born in Italy where she studied modern languages (Latin, Italian, English, French and Spanish) since an early age. She studied at the University in Rome and the University of Sussex in Brighton after winning a scholarship (Erasmus Programme). She then moved to London to gain a PGCE in MFL completed with the SLTT (c/o Open University). She taught Italian, French and Spanish languages in a various schools in London before joining ICS in 2010..
Giorgia enjoys practising Martial Arts (Tai Chi and Kung fu) and playing guitar, besides reading and travelling.
Ms Ismet Isiklar
Mathematics Teacher/MYP 3 Form Tutor
Ms. Ismet Isiklar is from Turkey. She has graduated from Bogazici University, Istanbul with a degree in Mathematics Education. Completing additional Science courses, she was awarded a B.Sc degree in both Maths and Science Education with Honours. Ismet has taught Mathematics for two years in Turkey. After moving to the UK, she completed her Masters Degree in Mathematics Education at Institute of Education, University of London and
submitted her dissertation on Teaching Algebra. She has experience in working with SEN learners in London. She has a special interest in ICT applications in Maths and she enjoys travelling.
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Ms Joanna Cooper
English Literature and History Teacher/Diploma Coordinator
Miss Joanna Cooper is from County Cork in Ireland and graduated from University College Cork with a B.A. in English Literature and History. She also has a M.A. in Irish Literature and a Higher Diploma in Education. She has gained her IB MYP and Diploma accreditation in Slovakia and Switzerland.
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Dr Katya Toneva
Director of ICT
Dr Katya Toneva is from Bulgaria and graduated from Plovdiv University with MA in Mathematics. She has PhD in the field of Information and Communication Technology in education.
Dr Toneva has had extensive experience in teacher training (ICT CPD) in Bulgaria. She was involved in several European educational projects related to using ICT in Secondary and Higher education. Katya has also taught ICT at a Sixth form college in England. She has been involved in several initiatives and projects related to e-learning. In 2009, Dr Toneva had the pleasure of receiving a prestigious JISC South East E-learning Award – Advanced level for her educational project “High interaction, reflection and peer assessment through online forums”. Katya’s main pedagogical interests are in the fields of interactive teaching/learning methods, VLE, online collaborative educational technologies and blended learning.
Mr. Keith Mert
Science Teacher/Head of Sciences/MYP5 Form Tutor
Mr. Keith Mert is originally from Cape Town, South Africa. He has graduated from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) with a B.SC(Ed) majoring in animal physiology and education. Mr. Keith has taught in state schools both in Cape Town (8 years) and Johannesburg (4 years). He has been living and working in the UK for seven years where he also completed Qualified Teachers Status (QTS). Before joining ICS community Keith worked at Sheredes School in Hertfordshire for six years. He is a passionate reader, enjoys traveling and fitness.
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Mr. Ladislav Bari
Mathematics Specialist Teacher
Mr. Ladislav Bari is originally from Slovakia and lived in Hungary before coming to London. He works in ICS as Specialist Mathematics Teacher. Ladislav began his higher education at University of Technology and Economics in Budapest, and continued his studies at the University of London, Institute of Education, where he gained his teacher qualification. Mr. Ladislav is experienced in developing strategies that help students with special needs fulfill their potential in Mathematics. He is committed to the inclusion of children with special needs into mainstream education.
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Laura Muir
Head of Student Support at Secondary
Muir holds a masters degree in education with a specialization in special education from the United States and a masters in sociology from the London School of Economics. She has worked with special needs children in the United States and the United Arab Emirates. Her background is in evaluating, supporting, and instructing students with learning disabilities, on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, and with behavioural concerns. She has managed diverse individual student plans and taught literacy, humanities, and mathematics. Additionally, she created and implemented a special needs programme in Abu Dhabi, where she trained and supported teachers to work with SEN students. Laura is very excited to be joining ICS’s student support team.
Dr. Maria Campbell
English Literature Teacher/MYP1 Form Tutor
Maria Campbell is from Donegal, Ireland. She graduated with a first class honours degree from of Ulster, Coleraine followed by a Masters in Modern Literary Studies from Queen’s University, Belfast. Maria then went on to complete a PhD on the topic of ‘The Death of the Father-Figure in Modern American Poetry’, looking specifically at the confessional school of poets. Poetry continues to be her main passion (with a side helping of reading, music and travel). Maria is the editor of ‘Abridged’ magazine, a poetry and art based (free) magazine printed in Northern Ireland. Whilst completing her PhD, Maria taught at both secondary and third level as well as teaching English for four summers in Siguenza, a beautiful village in Spain. Maria believes strongly in the inclusion of all children in education and in the importance of providing a happy, safe and comfortable learning environment for all students.
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Ms. Maryam Thawfeega
MYF Coordinator
Ms. Maryam Thawfeega is from Male’, Maldives. She completed a Diploma in teaching English as a Foreign Language (Dip TEFL) at the Moray House College of Education of the University of Edinburgh. She then continued her further studies at the same university and gained a Bachelor of Education degree in English Language Teaching (B.Ed. ELT). She also completed a Master of Arts degree in English Language Teaching (MA ELT) at the University of Warwick. Her continued interest in language teaching motivated her to complete a CELTA Trainer course and become a Teacher Trainer at SKOLA.
Maryam worked in the Maldives as a teacher and teacher trainer for about 12 years, before she came to London. She has been working at ICS since June 2003.
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Mr Ryan Bishop
Science Teacher
Mr Ryan Bishop is from Australia and teaches in the science department. Specialising in physics and chemistry he gained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland with an accompanying Bachelor of Education. Ryan gained his teacher qualification in Australia and has also taught in the United Kingdom. He believes in a very practical approach to science through the use of experiments and student investigations.
In his free time Ryan likes to participate in as much sport as possible, particularly football and rugby, and also plays the guitar and bass.
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Mr Samir Chiedde
PE Specialist Teacher/Life Skills Assistant
Mr Samir Chiedde is from Brazil. He graduated from FEFISA University with a BA in Physical Education and Sports. Samir is also qualified as a Football Coach and Personal Trainer. He is passionate about Martial Arts, training and teaching Jiu-Jitsu (for which he reached the purple belt level).
Samir loves football and in his spare time he has been coaching an Under 8 football team and teaching Brazilian football skills to children of all ages.
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Ms Stephanie McMillan
Humanities Teacher/ MYP4 Form Tutor
Ms Stephanie McMillan is from Australia and graduated from Deakin University with a double degree: B.A in history, and a Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary).
Stephanie’s teaching experience has taken her across the globe from Welshpool, Victoria where she taught for two years, to Norway Porsgrunn, Telemark where she worked as Science and Humanities teacher. Stephanie has undertaken MYP Humanities training and worked as Personal Project coordinator and ‘Areas of Interaction: Environment’ leader.
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Mr. Sjors Duursema
Physical Education Teacher/TOK Teacher/Technology Teacher
Mr. Sjors Duursema is from Groningen, Netherlands. He graduated from Hanze Hogeschool Groningen with a BA in Sport Studies. Additionally he is IB trained to teach Technology and Physical Education. His expertise is winter sports.
Sjors has thought in IB schools in the Netherlands and Norway before coming to the UK. He is also interested in history, sports in general and Information Technology.
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Ms. Tami Schrader
Specialist Humanities Teacher
Ms. Tami Schrader is from the United States and graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN with a B.A. in Scandinavian Studies and Political Science. She has also studied international affairs in a Masters level program at the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public & International Affairs in the United States and has worked for the United States Department of State, Foreign Service Institute. Tami completed the PGCE at secondary level at the Institute of Education, University of London where she has begun working on a Masters in Education. She was a high school teacher of politics and EAL in Italy for five years, before moving to the UK in 2008. She enjoys running, skiing, photography, cooking, quilting and reading in her spare time.
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