Reema Kashav Lower School Classroom Assistant Reema is originally from India and holds a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Commerce. She joined ISA in 2014 as a substitute teacher and then worked as a lunch and recess supervisor. Prior to ISA, she worked at the Amsterdam International Community School. Bas Leijden van Amstel Security Bas Leijden van Amstel has joined the ISA Security and Reception team as the Security and Reception Coordinator. He has over 18 years experience in the security and hospitality fields, having worked as a security manager and night auditor at the Novotel and in security at Holiday Inn. Bas has a diploma in predictive profiling and has been trained in emergency response and drill trainings for safety and fires. He also serves on the ISA Security Advisory Committee. Lindsey Long Upper School Learning Support Lindsey joins ISA from Oxford High School in Michigan where she was a teacher in a cross-categorical room as well as the Special Olympics Coordinator/ Coach. Prior to that, she worked as a special education teacher at the Northville Psychiatric Hospital. Lindsey completed her undergraduate studies in Cognitive Impairments and Health Education at Eastern Michigan University. She has a master’s degree in Health and Wellness with an emphasis on personal approaches to transformation and healing from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. Carla Mandacaru Upper School Mathematics Carla is a native of Portugal and has joined the Upper School Math department. She holds a master of arts in Education from the Open University in the UK, a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from the University of San Francisco and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lisbon. She most recently served as the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator and Math and TOK Teacher at Oeiras International School in Portugal and previously (for 20 years) served as Head of Math at St. Dominic’s International School, also in Portugal. She has long served as an IB MYP/DP Mathematics workshop leader, moderator and guide writer. Veronika Marenco Lower School EAL Veronika, originally from Costa Rica, joins the ISA Lower School English as an Additional Language (EAL) team. She holds a master’s degree in Education for Peace and Human Rights from the United Nations University for Peace, as well as a master’s degree in International Education from Framingham State University in Massachusetts. Most recently, she taught EAL at the International School of Beijing, and, prior to that at Country Day School in San Jose, Costa Rica. ,
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Scott Morgan Upper School Guidance Counsellor Scott is new to the ISA Upper School Guidance department, having previously worked at Suzhou Singapore International School and Chiang Mai International School in Thailand. Scott holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the Hong Kong Institute of Education and two bachelor’s degrees: one in Education from the University of Toronto and one in Anthropology and History from McMaster University in Ontario. Scott is the Co-Founder of Org4Peace, a non-profit organisation working in Nepal. Anna Karina Neeteson Upper School EAL Anna Karina joins the Upper School English as an Additional Language (EAL) team. A citizen of Germany and the Netherlands, she grew up as an international student and completed the IB Diploma. She holds a master’s degree in Development Management from the London School of Economics and a bachelor’s degree in Development Studies and Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies. After working in development research for several years, she moved to teaching in 2012, pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Nottingham. Most recently, she taught English at her alma mater in Nice, France. Sara Pfannl Lower School Grade 3 Sara is thrilled to be teaching Grade 3 at ISA. She worked most recently as an elementary school teacher in New York City and also taught pre-school in Washington, DC. Sara holds a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Smith College and a master’s degree in Education from Mercy College in New York, as well as a New York State teacher certification. She specialises in bilingual (Spanish), multicultural, and special education. As a graduate of the American School of Asuncion (Paraguay), Sara feels right at home in ISA’s international school setting. Rebecca Pugh Upper School Drama Rebecca has taken over the MYP Drama programme and comes to ISA from Putney High School in London where she served as Director of Drama and Assistant Head Pastoral. She also served in a similar capacity at Tolworth Girls School in Surrey. Rebecca has a degree in Classics from King’s College London and a postgraduate diploma in Acting and Musical Theatre from Central School of Speech and Drama, where she also trained as a drama teacher. Clair Purtell Upper School Student Support Clair joins the Upper School Learning Support Department, having served for the past six years as an inclusion specialist and special education teacher at several schools in Indiana. Clair holds a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from the University of Indiana and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Marian University in Indianapolis. Clair is an alumna of Teach for America – a nonprofit dedicated to education equality.