School Staff
 |
Belinda Yates - Executive Head I have over 30 years of teaching experience in private schools in Australia and Belgium, and in the last 12 years, I have been in leadership positions. I have always been and continue to be involved with a variety of professional educational organisations such as the Council of English Speaking Schools in Belgium (CESSIB). I am the founder and one of the Google Education Group (GEG) leaders for Belgium. I am a proud mother of two and in my free time love walking and travelling. |
 |
Órla Mcloughlin - Head of Campus I am originally from Ireland, but I have lived in Belgium for 25 years. I have over 30 years of teaching experience in both Ireland and Belgium, and in the last ten years, I have worked in leadership positions. I am passionate about international education, with a strong emphasis on global citizenship, which was the subject of my Master's in Educational Leadership at Portsmouth University. I enjoy running, cycling, walking our dog, cooking and sharing time with my family. |
|
|
Cristina Bueno - Pre-Primary Teacher Originally from Girona, Spain, I've been in Belgium since the end of July 2020. I studied for a Bachelor's Degree in primary education and also held a nursery teaching certificate. At the moment, I'm studying a CLIL postgraduate as well as Dutch. I enjoy cooking, eating out, road-tripping, and going for walks. Passionate about exploring the world. I've lived in different countries, the USA, England, Finland, and Australia. I love being in a multicultural environment, and I'm very excited to be part of the ISF community! |
|
|
Deborah Dodd - Year 4 Teacher I am from British Columbia, Canada, and I have been living in Belgium for three years. I have over twelve years of teaching experience from schools in Canada and the United Kingdom. ISF is a wonderful school with so much positive energy! I enjoy an array of outdoor activities, yoga, cooking, and traveling with my family. |
|
|
Darien Scholtz - Year 2 Teacher I was born and raised in Pietersburg, South Africa. I have recently moved to Belgium and I am excited to join ISF. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Foundation Phase Education at the picturesque campus of the North-West University in Potchefstroom. I'm also a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society. I'm enthusiastic about my profession and enjoy reading in my free time. |
 |
Irene Ruiz Moreno - Year 3 Teacher Coming from the beautiful Mediterranean city of Málaga, I am a primary teacher with several years of experience in Spain, Ireland, and Belgium. I hold a teaching degree from the University of Málaga and am currently finishing my master's degree in Spanish Literature at Universidad Autónoma of Madrid. Outside of teaching, I like reading and cinema and enjoy staying active through yoga and bouldering. Excited to join ISF and looking forward to being part of a multicultural community! |
|
|
Maria Gomez - Music I was born and raised in Venezuela, where I developed myself as an artist with “El Sistema” and the “Simon Bolivar” Symphony Orchestra. I came to Belgium in 2018 to study for my Bachelor and Master’s degrees in Music at the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel. I also play as an academist and cello substitute with professional orchestras and ensembles. I love teaching in an international and multicultural environment, and I am delighted to be part of the ISF community. I enjoy traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. |
|
|
Julie Boyd - Deputy Head of Campus, Year 5 - 6 Teacher I have been teaching for over 30 years and have been fortunate to teach throughout the United Kingdom, Germany, Cyprus, and now Belgium. I have taught in various school establishments, from small village schools to large inner-city schools and Service Children’s schools. I am very proud of being the Deputy Head of ISF Tervuren and being part of a diverse multicultural community. I have an Art degree from Cardiff University alongside a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). I love to walk my dogs and I am passionate about supporting my football team - Southampton FC.
|
|
|
Débora Roessing - EAL Teacher I am from Brazil. Prior to moving to Europe, I worked for over ten years as a teacher of English as a second language in primary and secondary schools in Brazil. I moved to Europe in 2013, following my husband, first in Belgium and then in Luxembourg. In addition to my English language teacher qualification, I hold a Master’s degree in Educational Sciences from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). I enjoy spending time with my family, listening to music, cooking, and exploring the world. |
|
|
Juan Francisco Betancourt - School Counsellor I am Ecuadorian, born and raised in Quito. I have lived and travelled to many countries around the world. I am a psychologist and did my postgraduate of 'International Teacher' in Belgium because I fell in love with the international educational environment as soon as I stepped into a classroom as a teacher. I've been a teacher of psychology, history and linguistics for the last 5 years. My passions are sports (mainly swimming and MMA), but I also love to read and write in my free time. |
 |
Niki Daun - Data Protection Officer I'm from the United Kingdom but brought up mostly in Sweden, with American international education, so I feel very much at home in the ISF community! I've been in Brussels for 20 years, freelancing, volunteering, and recently completed my Degree in psychology - while raising two kids. I indulge in creative photography, cooking, and long walks in the forest with my dog in my free time. |
|
|
Istvan Szonyi - Maintenance & Bus Driver I am from Hungary, and I've embarked on a new chapter in Belgium with my family. My professional journey began as an accountant, but the uneventful pace of office life eventually prompted me to make a significant career shift towards transportation. This transition has injected fresh energy and excitement into my work life, and the opportunity at ISF is a perfect way to embrace this further. I find solace and joy in outdoor activities with my son and daughter. |
|
|
Sara Hoff - Pre-school Teacher I am originally from the United Kingdom and have been living in Belgium for the last 7 years. I have over 25 years of teaching experience in many schools in the UK, Germany, the USA, and Belgium. I am passionate about teaching and aim to inspire a love of learning. I enjoy the outdoors; I love cycling, going for long walks with my dog, and travelling to new places. I also like reading and crafting.
|
|
|
Szilvia Szonyi - Year 1 Teacher I am originally from Hungary, and I have been living in Belgium for the past 6 years. I am a BA-certified teacher and have been working with small children since I was a teenager. I have worked in ISF Daycares for the past 4.5 years, and I am excited to get to know the children and staff from the school as well. I enjoy yoga as a sport and doing cross country with my dog. |
|
|
Christal Jacob - School Secretary I am from Jamaica, and I have lived in Belgium with my husband for over a year. I love working with children and I also love being a part of a multicultural environment. I love going to the gym and playing pool with my friends. I am looking forward to getting to know the ISF community better. |
|
|
Angela Phanopoulos - Finance & HR Manager Originally from Greece, I was born and grew up in Zambia and lived in Belgium for over 30 years. I have a scientific research background and first joined the school community as a parent many years ago. As part of the admin team, I appreciate the school's multicultural character and enjoy working between the two school campuses looking after the finances and staff. |
|
|
Morgane Kermer - French Teacher I was born and raised in Belgium. After my studies to become a teacher, I went to Atlanta to perfect my English. Back in Belgium, I taught for 4 years in traditional and specialised Belgian schools. Subsequently, for 2 years, I taught French in an immersion school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since this extraordinary experience, I have taught French in international schools in Brussels. I am very happy to have been part of ISF for 7 years now and to teach French to children using many different strategies and methods to help them develop their skills in the language. |
Jess Hamelin - Teacher
Originally from Canada, I lived in Belgium for many years before moving to Nyon, Switzerland. After 5 years there I am happy to be back in Belgium. I have several years of experience, working previously in primary and EAL at an international school in Brussels and, more recently, teaching EAL, history, and geography in Switzerland. I enjoy biking, design, the arts, community events, and walking with my dog and family. I am very excited to be a part of the ISF community.
