Our teachers and support staff are carefully selected from the very best across the world.
With hundreds of applications to work at ISR every year, we recruit, develop and retain a diverse, experienced, international faculty.
As a learning organisation, our staff also learn. We strive for improvement and engage in professional learning and development as part of the annual review process. Many of the staff are also trained to accredit and inspect other schools and sit on national/ international bodies for education.
The international spirit is also reflected in our diverse staff
Leadership Team
The school management consists of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Extended Leadership Team (ELT). The Leadership Teams are governed and supported by the school board.
Our Staff
There are currently 49 members of staff working at ISR. You can find out more about some of our faculty members below.
| Name | Certification | Professional Career |
|---|---|---|
Steve Bavaro (Head of Operations, History, ELT, Theory of Knowledge (ToK), Grades 11-12) | B.A. History, New York University, USA M.A. International Education, New York University, USA MSc. Space Studies, University of North Dakota, USA New York State Teaching Licence, USA | Steve Bavaro earned his qualifications to become a Secondary School Teacher in 1991 and has been teaching Middle and High School ever since. He has taught in New York City, Berlin, San Francisco and Munich. Steve began at ISR as MYP Coordinator and History teacher in 2003. From 2008 until 2022 his role has been IB Diploma Coordinator. Steve has also taught History, Science and Drama in the MYP, Music in the Kindergarten, as well as, History and Theory of Knowledge (ToK) in the Diploma Programme. As of the school year 2022-2023 he has taken on the role of Head of Operations at ISR. Prior to gaining his qualified teacher status, in the 1980s, he worked at book stores, in the advertising industry and on Wall Street. During his free time, Steve loves to play his guitar. |
Marion Coovi-Handémagnon (French, Visual Arts, | B.A. in International Trade and Commerce, Université Blaise Pascal, Clermont-Ferrand, France PGCE with QTS, Bangor University Wales, UK | After finishing her Bachelor’s degree, Marion studied secondary education and teaching at Bangor University in North Wales and was awarded UK qualified teacher status. At ISR, Marion is teaching French and Visual Arts throughout all three IB Programmes. Marion is a keen practitioner with a strong and up-to-date professional development portfolio to achieve the best for both the school and her students. In her spare time, Marion enjoys being with her daughter and husband. She likes travelling, walking, swimming and reading novels. |
Isil Altin Duran (Chemistry & Science Teacher Grades 6-12) | M.Sc. Chemistry Education, Middle East Technical University B.Sc. Chemistry Education, Middle East Technical University IBEN Workshop Leader (IBO, 2023) STEM Teacher (Istanbul Aydin University, 2018) IBDP Chemistry Internal Assessment Examiner (IBO, 2016) | Mrs Altin Duran earned her qualifications to become a secondary school chemistry teacher in 2012 from Middle East Technical University which is one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey. She worked in an international school seven years after graduating from the university. She ran various extracurricular activities and clubs and she was promoted to IB CAS Coordinator in 2014. Then, she moved to Kazakhstan where she worked in an international school in Almaty as Chemistry Teacher and CAS Coordinator. After 10 years of experience in teaching and coordinating CAS, she earned her IBEN Workshop Leader certificate to be able to share her expertise with other teachers from all around the world. In her free time, she loves being with her family, cooking, trying new recipes, doing yoga, hiking and reading. |
Thomas Gray (Physics, Business Management | B(Eng.) (Hons) Integrated Engineering, PGCE (Secondary) Physics, Diploma in Teacher Training (Cambridge) | Mr Gray qualified as a Secondary Science teacher in 1995 following the awarding of an Honours degree in Engineering, both at Nottingham Trent University. He has completed many Master's level courses in Computer Science (from the Open University) and International Education (from the University of Derby) and is a MENSA member. Prior to University, he worked in several small businesses as a manager. During his teaching career, he has taught Science at all secondary levels, ICT at GCSE and A-level, Physics at DP level, Business Management for IB DP, Mathematics and Mathematical Studies at DP, and Design and Drama in the MYP. Additionally, he has held Head of ICT, Head of Science and Head of Boarding positions at various schools around the world, as well as managing the ICT network in three different schools. He is also responsible for writing the timetable at ISR. |
Vicki Hayward (DP Coordinator, ELT, IB and CIS Accreditations Lead English (Literature and Language), DP and MYP grades 9-10) | B.A.(Hons.) Language, Literature, Humanities, University of Birmingham, UK PGCE, University of Gloucestershire, UK | After a degree that allowed her to pursue her twin passions of literature and languages, Vicki Hayward qualified as a teacher in 1997. She spent the first half of her teaching career in the UK, and then, wanting to teach internationally, in 2010 she moved to Switzerland where she very quickly developed a huge admiration for the IB system. Throughout her career she has taught English and French (and sometimes other subjects) in various curriculums, and had a number of leadership roles. During her free time, she loves to read and learn languages. Other forms of happiness for her are exploring the beautiful cities of Europe, and also going to rock concerts and the opera. |
Dr. Liliia Roman (Ukrainian literature and language, Theory of Knowledge (ToK), Grades 10-12) | M.A. (hons.) Ukrainian Philology (Language and Literature), Chernivtsi National University named after Yuri Fedkovych, UKR В.А. English Philology (Language and Literature) Chernivtsi National University named after Yuri Fedkovych, UKR Traineeship in the Qualification enhancement programme for the professors of higher educational establishments, Prague Institute for Qualification enhancement, CZ PhD of Ukrainian Philology, Chernivtsi National University named after Yuri Fedkovych, UKR Certificate of fluency in the Ukrainian language, Chernivtsi National University named after Yuri Fedkovych, UKR | After receiving her master's degree, Liliia Roman taught Ukrainian language for Ukrainian students and Ukrainian as a foreign language for international students at the Department of Social Sciences and Ukrainian Studies of the Bukovyna Medical University in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, for 12 years. After obtaining the scientific degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Ukrainian philology, she also worked as the editor-in-chief of the international, scientific peer-reviewed journal "Current Issues of Social Sciences and the History of Medicine", (Romania-Ukraine). In 2021, she held the position of Head of the Language Training Department and taught the Ukrainian language to foreign students of various specialties and at the Bila Tcerkva National Agrarian University, Ukraine. Liliia Roman is the author of the scientific monograph "Biblical-Christian Context of Ivan Franko's Prose" (2017), co-author of the textbook "Ukrainian as a Foreign Language" (2017) and over 40 publications in the field of philology, methods and approaches to teaching Ukrainian language and literature. Since 2022 Liliia Roman teaches Ukrainian language and literature, as well as theory of knowledge for students in grades 10-12. She is happy she joined ISR team and believes that the IB programme is a programme in which students have a great opportunity to acquire in-depth knowledge and the necessary skills to become successful people, citizens of the world who care about people and the environment. In her free time, she loves being with her family and finds pleasure in drawing, reading, translating poems, dancing and listening to various music. |
Cornelia Wedelich-Niedzwiedz (German Language Acquisition (A), Design | BMus Royal Northern College of Manchester, UK Post Graduate Certificate in Education University of Birmingham, UK CELTA Cambridge Board | Cornelia started giving private tuitions while still training to become a professional musician. After graduating with a BMus, she changed her career and while completing her PGCE, accepted her first official language teaching post in 2000. In her long-standing teaching career, Cornelia specialized in teaching German as a first language but has always continued to work as a foreign language specialist. Before joining ISR in 2018, she worked at two reputable British boarding schools, specializing in the delivery of IBDP German A, as well as teaching Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and supervising numerous Extended Essays. In addition, she has been an active examiner for the IB for ten years. Besides reading, hiking and travelling, Cornelia enjoys playing tennis and since 2016 has been holding a license as a professional racket stringer. |
| Name | Certification | Professional Career |
|---|---|---|
Isil Altin Duran (Chemistry & Science Teacher Grades 6-12) | M.Sc. Chemistry Education, Middle East Technical University B.Sc. Chemistry Education, Middle East Technical University IBEN Workshop Leader (IBO, 2023) STEM Teacher (Istanbul Aydin University, 2018) IBDP Chemistry Internal Assessment Examiner (IBO, 2016) | Mrs Altin Duran earned her qualifications to become a secondary school chemistry teacher in 2012 from Middle East Technical University which is one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey. She worked in an international school seven years after graduating from the university. She ran various extracurricular activities and clubs and she was promoted to IB CAS Coordinator in 2014. Then, she moved to Kazakhstan where she worked in an international school in Almaty as Chemistry Teacher and CAS Coordinator. After 10 years of experience in teaching and coordinating CAS, she earned her IBEN Workshop Leader certificate to be able to share her expertise with other teachers from all around the world. In her free time, she loves being with her family, cooking, trying new recipes, doing yoga, hiking and reading. |
Thomas Gray (Physics, Business Management | B(Eng.) (Hons) Integrated Engineering, PGCE (Secondary) Physics, Diploma in Teacher Training (Cambridge) | Mr Gray qualified as a Secondary Science teacher in 1995 following the awarding of an Honours degree in Engineering, both at Nottingham Trent University. He has completed many Master's level courses in Computer Science (from the Open University) and International Education (from the University of Derby) and is a MENSA member. Prior to University, he worked in several small businesses as a manager. During his teaching career, he has taught Science at all secondary levels, ICT at GCSE and A-level, Physics at DP level, Business Management for IB DP, Mathematics and Mathematical Studies at DP, and Design and Drama in the MYP. Additionally, he has held Head of ICT, Head of Science and Head of Boarding positions at various schools around the world, as well as managing the ICT network in three different schools. He is also responsible for writing the timetable at ISR. |
Stuart Jones (Physical Education, Drama | BSc. Sport Science and Physical Education, PGCE Secondary Physical Education. | Stuart earned his qualifications to become a Secondary School teacher in 2012, graduating from Bangor University, Wales UK. After graduating he moved to Worcestershire where he spent seven years and was promoted to Head of PE after just one year. He then pursued his ambition to work abroad and moved to Italy where he worked at an IB school in Modena. As well as PE he has taught Geography, Science, Music, Drama and Personal, Social Health and economics (PSHE). During his free time, Stuart loves to stay active and enjoys all sports. He is very musical and enjoys playing the guitar and singing. |
Emily Long (German Teacher all grades, Grade 9 Homeroom teacher) | BA German Studies with Spanish - University of Warwick, UK PGCE Modern Foreign Languages KS2 - KS5 - University of Exeter, UK MEd Professional Studies - University of Exeter, UK 2017 German Teacher of the Year Award, UK NPQSL - UCL - currently completing | Mrs Long's career in Education began in the UK in 2008, after graduating from the University of Exeter. She has worked in a small independent day school, a large state comprehensive and more recently she has held the role of Head of Department and Deputy Housemistress at a large, independent boarding school, Oundle School in Northamptonshire. She is passionate about languages, travel, and education. In her free time, she loves being outdoors, is an avid skier, hockey player, and cyclist. Together with her husband and two children, they enjoy long walks with their dog and generally exploring and having adventures together. |
Andrew Shawcroft (MYP curriculum coordinator, Personal project coordinator, Individuals and societies, history and business management, English literature and language Model United Nations advisor)
| IB Educator and Programme Coordinator, International Baccalaureate Oregon State Teaching Licence, USA Masters in Arts and Teaching, Concordia University, USA BA History, Oregon State University, USA | Mr Shawcroft has been a secondary teacher since 2012, beginning his career at North Lake School, a public school in his home state of Oregon. At North Lake, he worked as a history, civics, and business teacher for grades 7-12 for five years. In addition to the classroom, he was a coach of the boy’s high school basketball team, and boys' and girls’ high school track and field teams. After school, Mr Shawcroft enjoys spending time with his wife and dog on Lake Constance, playing basketball, and keeping up with his American sports teams, the Portland Trail Blazers (NBA) and the OSU Beavers (college). |
Norbert Timmel (Mathematics and Science, Grades 7-12) |
MSc. Public economics, MA. International Relations, BSc. Business, Post Graduate Certificate in Education Secondary Mathematics | Mr. Timmel joined ISR in the summer of 2022 as Mathematics and Science Teacher in the MYP, relocating from Rome, Italy, where he taught Mathematics (IGCSE and IBDP) and Computer Science (IGCSE) at the St. George British International School. He qualified as a Secondary Maths teacher at The University of Manchester and as an economist at the Corvinus University of Budapest. During his teaching career, he has taught Economics and History at the Corvinus University of Budapest, Mathematics, EAL-English, and Science (GCSE) at the Manchester Communication Academy in England, Mathematics and Computer Science (IGCSE) at O'Castro International British School in Spain, |
Cornelia Wedelich-Niedzwiedz (German Language Acquisition (A), Design | BMus Royal Northern College of Manchester, UK Post Graduate Certificate in Education University of Birmingham, UK CELTA Cambridge Board | Cornelia Wedelich started giving private tuition while still training to become a professional musician. After graduating with a BMus, she changed her career and while completing her PGCE, accepted her first official language teaching post in 2000. In her long-standing teaching career, Mrs Wedelich specialized in teaching German as a first language but has always continued to work as a foreign language specialist. Before joining ISR in 2018, she worked at two reputable British boarding schools, specializing in the delivery of IBDP German A, as well as teaching Theory of Knowledge (ToK) and supervising numerous Extended Essays. In addition, she has been an active examiner for the IB for ten years. Besides reading, hiking and travelling, Cornelia enjoys playing tennis and since 2016 has been holding a license as a professional racket stringer. |
| Name | Certification | Professional Career |
|---|---|---|
| Rheannon Elliot (Interim IB PYP Coordinator, Grades 3 & 4, Homeroom Teacher) | B.A.(hons) Primary Education with qualified teacher status | Rheannon Elliot earned her teaching qualification status in July 2011 from Sheffield Hallam University, UK. Since then, she has worked across all key stages within the UK and has taken on various roles such as sports coordinator and student-teacher mentor. In March 2016, she moved to Vorarlberg, Austria where she worked in an English Kindergarten for the first two years and then joined International School Rheintal in August 2018. Mrs Elliot very much enjoys her current role as the Grade 3 and 4 homeroom teacher as well as supporting the leader of the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. |
| Carina Holmstrom (Kindergarten 1-3) | B.A. Kindergarten Teacher | Carina Holmstrom earned her degree in 1987, graduating from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. As well as her role as a Classroom Teacher for Kindergarten One and Two for 14 years at ISR, she has additionally been the homeroom teacher for Kindergarten three for the last five years. Prior to joining ISR, Carina Holmstrom worked as a Preschool and Kindergarten teacher for 15 years in Sweden, including the position as Preschool Principal for two years. In her free time, Carina Holmstrom enjoys travelling and spending time with her family. |
Johanna Lodge (Grade 5 Homeroom) | MSc in Educational Science and Technology and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) | Mrs Lodge graduated from the University of Twente in the Netherlands with a Master’s degree in 1994 and started her career as a specialist in corporate education in Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. After completing her PGCE at Canterbury Christ Church University in the UK in 2014, Mrs Lodge taught the Primary curriculum in Kent (UK) before joining ISR in 2023. During her teaching career, she has fulfilled the roles of Maths, Science and KS2 Coordinator. In her free time, Mrs Lodge likes to run, cycle, kayak, swim, play tennis and read. |
Shannon O’Shea | B.A. Early Childhood Education and Care, Mary Immaculate College (IRE) | Shannon O'Shea has a wide range of experience with Montessori, Aistear, Siolta and Special Educational Needs Education in Ireland. In 2018 she began her international teaching journey beginning in Muscat, Oman in the Middle East then moved on to Doha, Qatar and finally, in 2024 she began the new year in ISR Switzerland. Early Years Education is her passion and she loves creating an environment where young minds prosper and independence thrives. In her free time, she Ioves paddle boarding, kayaking, scuba diving and being out in nature. |
Verena Potschka (German, German B, French, Kindergarten, PYP, MYP) | 2nd state examination for grammar school teachers of English and French (linguistics, literature, pedagogics) | Verena Potschka earned her qualifications to be a secondary school language teacher in 2010, graduating from the University of Würzburg, Germany, and in 2012 after her two-year teacher training (“Referendariat”) in Augsburg, Germany. After moving to Switzerland, she taught German to language acquisition and language & literature classes from grade 1 to 12 at the Collège du Léman in Geneva and the International School of Zug and Luzern. During her teaching time in Geneva, Mrs Potschka also held roles as a Boarding Academic Tutor and Head of the German Department. She is experienced in teaching German in the IB programme, as well as the Swiss Maturité exams and the French Baccalauréat. Mrs Potschka joined ISR in 2021. |
| Savannah Schnabl (Grades 5 & 6) | M(ed). in Curriculum and Instruction. B.A. Certified Teacher for K-6 | Savannah earned her qualifications to become a Primary School Teacher in 2015, graduating from Stetson University in the United States. As well as her role as the Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher, Savannah is the Seesaw Ambassador and will start her role as Programme Coordinator of the International Award starting the 2021 school year. When she is not teaching, you can find Savannah playing beach volleyball, reading, travelling, hiking or spending time with her dog. |
| Samantha Seinsche (Grades 1 & 2) | B(ed), University of Pretoria, SA. | She received her Bachelor of Education to become a Foundation Phase Teacher in 2006, graduating from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. She briefly taught in South Africa before moving to Europe. She taught English in different Educational settings in Europe, as well as at the International School of St. Gallen before starting at ISR. Her passions are reading, running, leading women's events in the St. Gallen area and travelling. |
| Karin Wallner (German, Grades 1 & 2) | Lehramtszeugnis for Primary school (equiv. Of B(ed)) in German, Geography, Biology, Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg, AT | Karin graduated from the Pädagogische Hochschule Vorarlberg in Austria with a qualification as a middle school teacher for German, Biology and Geography. She has been engaged as a classroom teacher at various schools in Austria. Before joining ISR in 2016, she taught German at the International School St. Gallen. |
| Name | Certification | Professional Career |
|---|---|---|
Kharla Giannotti (Learning Support Coordinator, Extended Leadership Team, Guidance Counselor, PSHE Curriculum Coordinator, PYP Read, Write Inc. Reading Leader Kindergarten to grade 12) | M.A. candidate in Guidance and Counseling, University of Santo Tomas, Manila (PHL) BS Psychology, University of Santo Tomas, Manila (PHL) Licensed Professional Teacher, University of Santo Tomas, Philippine Professional Regulation Commission Trained & certified in Orton-Gillingham Approach by Dyslexia Training Institute Certified Mental Health First Aider (ENSA) ECIS Middle Leader Certificate | Kharla Giannotti believes that every person needs someone who listens to them, genuinely cares about them and values them unconditionally. This inspired her to study Psychology - to gain a deeper understanding of the human mind and behaviour and to use this knowledge to connect with others in a meaningful way. After her apprenticeships in the industrial sector, educational institution and a mental health clinic, she realized that she will be of most help in the school setting. Hence after finishing her Bachelor's Degree, she started her counselling career as a volunteer high school counsellor in a charity school in the Philippines. This is where she received her initial practice in counselling youth who were in poverty and calamity-stricken areas. After a year, she was offered a job to work as a high school guidance counsellor at the University of Santo Tomas, one of the leading and largest universities in Manila for six years. Alongside this, she continued her post-graduate studies and pedagogy in counselling and teaching. Furthermore, she also was an active leader of a national organization that facilitated leadership and well-being training for youth and educators. Mrs Giannotti joined ISR in 2008 as the school's pastoral and academic counsellor. In the following year, she started working as the school's learning support teacher as well. Presently, Kharla leads the Learning Support Team which supports students in the areas of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), English as an Additional Language (EAL), Most Able (MA) and Third Culture Kids. She also works closely with the MYP and DP students as a university and career advisor. Throughout the years, she received in-depth training and workshops in providing academic, emotional, behavioural and psychological support to students in need in an international setting. Kharla develops and delivers the PSHE curriculum throughout the school to address topics related to academic achievement, career planning, mental health, safeguarding and well-being. She also leads the implementation of the Read, Write Inc Program. Teaching students how to read is one of her joys. She treasures being a mother and a wife. She loves travelling, being in the ocean, dancing, cooking and spending time with friends and family. She is always on the lookout for delicious food and believes that laughter is the best medicine. "Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story."- Josh Shipp |
Laura Manzano | BA (ed) Primary Education, specializing in special education needs, University of Barcelona | Throughout her career, Ms Manzano has worked in various schools in Spain and Switzerland with different educational contexts, which has allowed her to enrich herself with the diversity that each educational institution offers. In 2022-23, she worked as a classroom assistant at a school in St. Gallen, providing support to students with special educational needs. One of her favourite aspects of her job is designing educational resources that help or facilitate students' learning process. Outside of educational institutions, she has been advising and providing support to families with children on the autism spectrum disorder. In her free time, she likes to do sports such as swimming and playing volleyball, but also enjoys a good book! |
| Paul Steele (English as an Additional Language (EAL), Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)) | MYP, DP. BA Hons English Language & Literature University of Sunderland (UK), Karl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg (GER) | After graduating, Paul worked both as a youth social worker and class assistant at a Special Needs school locally, before travelling to Ukraine to gain experience teaching English. This started a travel bug, which he supported with various jobs over the next few years. He later gained employment as a 1-on-1 support in the National Children's Home in Bolton, UK, a residential home for children with special educational needs. Due to the closure of the school, he left the UK to start a new life in Austria, qualifying as an EAL teacher. In his free time, he loves to be outside in the mountains and is a great football and athletics fan. |
| Sharon Tourish (Teacher Assistant – PYP and MYP) | BSc (Hons) Social Science and Health, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh MSc, Health Promotion, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland | Prior to moving to Switzerland Sharon worked in research roles, focusing mainly on parenting, parenting programmes and childhood development at Queen’s University Belfast and the Open University, Milton Keynes. She started teaching English to children after moving to Switzerland and then completed the Cambridge Certificate (CELTA) in teaching English to students of other languages in 2018. She has been working as a Teacher Assistant at ISR since 2019 and has gained valuable experience working with EAL students and students with special needs. |
| Name | Certification | Professional Career |
|---|---|---|
Vera Liebscher (Media and Communications) | IU International University of Applied Sciences, Bad Honnef, GER Degree in Tourism Management (2006) Victoria University, Melbourne, AUS Bachelor of Business Administration (2005) Institute für Kulturkonzepte, Vienna, AT Certified Cultural Management Course (2018) | After completing her double degree study programme in Germany and Australia in 2006, Vera has spent the majority of her 18+ year career in Marketing and Communications. She has gained industry experience in the tourism, photonics and luxury goods sectors on a global level, even spending some time in Costa Rica working for an ultralight flying centre. Vera has been living and working in Liechtenstein for the last 7 years and joined ISR in August 2024 as Marketing and Communications Lead. |
Lisa Jones (School Nurse) | B.A. Nursing, Lausanne, CH Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS), CH Advanced Cardiac Live Support (ACLS), CH CAS in Safety and Quality of Care, Lausanne, CH | After completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Lausanne, 2012), Mrs Jones worked for nearly five years as a nurse at the University Teaching Hospital in Lausanne (Switzerland) in the acute ward of the postoperative recovery room. In this role, she worked in paediatrics, adult care and maternity/gynaecology. Subsequently, Mrs Jones worked as a specialist rehabilitation coordinator and care manager for a large health insurance company in Lausanne for 5 years. During that time, she completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Safety and Quality of Care. In 2021 Mrs Jones moved to Buchs, SG and worked as a nurse in Schiers hospital, Canton Graubünden (CH) in endoscopy and medical diagnosis. In the autumn of 2022, she joined ISR as the school nurse. |
Megan LaJoie (Admissions Lead) | BSc. in Environmental Science BSc. in Political Science BSc. in Environmental Planning and Policy, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, USA
| After completing her Degrees at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay (United States), Megan LaJoie went on to develop a career in Human Resources and Sales. Within these roles, she gained experience in customer service, onboarding and talent acquisition. In 2022 she moved to Germany with her family as an expatriate. Since enrolling her child at ISR, she has helped with Kindergarten, Reading Champions, and Parent Teacher Group. Mrs LaJoie joined ISR in January 2024 as the Admissions Lead. |
René Sprecher (Head of Finance & HR, Senior Leadership Team) | MSc. Business Administration with a Mayor in New Business, University of Applied Sciences, Chur (CH) BSc. Business Administration with a Mayor in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, University of Applied Sciences, Chur (CH) CAS in rhetoric and moderation, MAZ Lucerne (CH) Business Profile E
| After completing his apprenticeship in business administration, René Sprecher studied business administration at the Graubünden University of Applied Sciences in Chur (CH), where he completed his Master's degree in 2014. During his studies, he began to work at GRITEC AG, where he continued to work for over 14 years and held several positions during that time. In his free time, he is a passionate tuba player in the Brass Band Jenaz. |
Franziska Winkler (Finance & HR Assistance) | BA in Multilingual Communication, Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW Office clerk | After completing her apprenticeship with a vocational baccalaureate, Franziska worked for 6 years in her training company as a payroll clerk. She then began studying languages at the ZHAW and worked as a project manager in the translation industry for 11 years, the last 6 of which she did part-time while being the mother of two children. Since 1 June 2024 she has returned to her roots in the financial sector as a Finance & HR Assistant at ISR. In her free time, Franziska enjoys spending time with her family in Grabs, singing, cycling or inline skating when the weather is nice, and baking in the kitchen when it's raining. |
Louise Steele (Library) | B.A.(Hons) Politics, Philosophy and Economics, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK Post Graduate Certificate of Education, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK | After several years of primary teaching in Norfolk and London, Louise relocated to the Rheintal to teach English as an Additional Language (ASL) to children and adults in Switzerland. In 2008, Louise joined ISR as a primary homeroom teacher and has since worked with students from kindergarten to grade 12 in various capacities such as homeroom teacher, mentor, EAL teacher, event planning and most recently, librarian. Louise loves the variety her role affords her, especially the opportunity to support reading and research skills for all students across all subject areas. |
Our Board
As a non-profit organization, ISR is governed by an honorary board that consists of experts of different fields. They appoint and empower the Director and are responsible for the strategic development of the school, its policies and financial objectives.