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Senior Teacher Leadership Team

TONIA WHYTE POTTER-MÄL Primary Years Programme Co-ordinator TONIA WHYTE POTTER-MÄL Primary Years Programme Co-ordinator
Ms Potter-Mäl has a Diploma in Liberal Arts degree from Dawson College, Montreal, a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University and a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from Columbia University. She has teaching experience in Canada and Italy. Mrs Potter-Mäl is Canadian.

LEE HOWARD Middle Years Co-ordinator, Homeroom Teacher Grade 6 LEE HOWARD Middle Years Co-ordinator, Homeroom Teacher Grade 6
Mr Howard has a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma of Music (Performance) from the University of Melbourne, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mathematics from the University of Sydney. He has teaching experience in both Australia and Germany. Mr Howard is Australian.

BROOKE BLOWER Primary Years Co-ordinator, Grade 2B BROOKE BLOWER Primary Years Co-ordinator, Grade 2B
Ms Blower has a Bachelor of Education from the Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. She has taught in Australia, USA and Indonesia. Ms Blower is Australian.




Middle School Teachers

LEE HOWARD Middle Years Co-ordinator, Homeroom Teacher Grade 6, English, Maths, Geography, Music, PSHE LEE HOWARD Middle Years Co-ordinator, Homeroom Teacher Grade 6, English, Maths, Geography, Music, PSHE
Mr Howard has a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma of Music (Performance) from the University of Melbourne, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Primary Mathematics from the University of Sydney. He has teaching experience in both Australia and Germany. Mr Howard is Australian.

JAMIE DEBUHR Library Media Specialist JAMIE DEBUHR Library Media Specialist
Ms DeBuhr has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the Eastern Washington University and has a Professional Teaching License from Colorado State. She has taught in the USA and Germany. Ms DeBuhr is American.

ALBA BELTRAN-ZIEHMS Spanish ALBA BELTRAN-ZIEHMS Spanish
Señora Beltran-Zhiems has a BA in Foreign Language Education from Universidad de los Andes in Bogota, Colombia and an MBA from Henley Management College in England. She has teaching experience in Colombia, USA, England and Germany. She has official teaching certifications from Colombia and the USA (State of Illinois). Señora Beltran-Ziehms is German, born Colombian.

JUDITH GEUKES German, native speakers JUDITH GEUKES German, native speakers
Frau Geukes has a German and English Degree from the WWU-University of Münster and the qualification to teach in Primary and Secondary Schools (2. Staatsexamen). She has teaching experiences from state and Montessori schools in North Rhine-Westphalia, and is also a qualified Montessori teacher. Frau Geukes is German.

SANDRA LÖFBERG PE Specialist SANDRA LÖFBERG PE Specialist
Ms Löfberg has a Master of Arts in Education (Physical education and Health) with an emphasis in Public Health from the Swedish School
of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH) in Stockholm. She majored in Sports
Science with a specialization in Educational Science. Ms. Löfberg is Swedish.

JENNIFER MIZOHATA Science JENNIFER MIZOHATA Science
Mrs Mizohata has a Master of Education degree and elementary certification from George Mason University in Virginia, USA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics from Hawaii Pacific University. She has teaching experience in the United States and Japan. Mrs. Mizohata is American.

KATE SCHERMBRUCKER History KATE SCHERMBRUCKER History
Ms Schermbrucker has a BA, MA and PGCE in Upper Primary Education from the University of East Anglia in Norwich. She has taught in Britain and Kenya. Ms Schermbrucker is British.

CLAUDIA ULLMANN German as an additional language (GAL) CLAUDIA ULLMANN German as an additional language (GAL)
Frau Claudia Ullmann has a Magister in German and Politics from the University of Düsseldorf. She has teaching experience from a range of state and private international schools in Hessen. Frau Ullmann is German.

TONIA WHYTE POTTER-MÄL Art and Design TONIA WHYTE POTTER-MÄL Art and Design
Ms Potter-Mäl has a Diploma in Liberal Arts degree from Dawson College, Montreal, a Bachelor of Education degree from McGill University and a Masters of Arts in Educational Leadership from Columbia University. She has teaching experience in Canada and Italy. Mrs Potter-Mäl is Canadian.

Primary School Teachers

BROOKE BLOWER Primary Years Co-ordinator, Grade 2B BROOKE BLOWER Primary Years Co-ordinator, Grade 2B
Ms Blower has a Bachelor of Education from the Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. She has taught in Australia, USA and Indonesia. Ms Blower is Australian.

JAMIE DEBUHR Library Media Specialist JAMIE DEBUHR Library Media Specialist
Ms DeBuhr has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from the Eastern Washington University and has a Professional Teaching License from Colorado State. She has taught in the USA and Germany. Ms DeBuhr is American.

KATE SCHERMBRUCKER Grade 5 KATE SCHERMBRUCKER Grade 5
Ms Schermbrucker has a BA, MA and PGCE in Upper Primary Education from the University of East Anglia in Norwich. She has taught in Britain and Kenya. Ms Schermbrucker is British.

LAURA HOLTON Grade G4H LAURA HOLTON Grade G4H
Ms Holton has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Primary Teaching, with a specialism in Music, from Warwick University, England. She has teaching experience in England and in Mexico. Ms Holton also conducts the Upper School choir at MSF. She is British.

JENNIFER MIZOHATA Grade 4M JENNIFER MIZOHATA Grade 4M
Mrs Mizohata has a Master of Education degree and elementary certification from George Mason University in Virginia, USA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Linguistics from Hawaii Pacific University. She has teaching experience in the United States and Japan. Mrs. Mizohata is American.

DEBBY CARNEY Grade 3C DEBBY CARNEY Grade 3C
Ms Carney has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Penn State University and an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts . She has teaching experience in the United States of America, Germany and Curacao. Ms. Carney is American.

LISA SCHWINDT Grade 3S LISA SCHWINDT Grade 3S
Mrs Schwindt has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Communications from York University in Toronto and a Bachelor of Education degree from Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario. She has teaching experience in Canada, Mexico and Germany. Mrs Schwindt is Canadian.

HEATHER MCLAREN Grade 2M HEATHER MCLAREN Grade 2M
Ms McLaren has a Bachelor of Education from Edinburgh University, UK. She has taught in Scotland, Russia and Thailand. Ms McLaren is British.

CODY NORENBERGGrade 2N CODY NORENBERGGrade 2N
Mr Norenberg holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Kentucky and George Washington University respectively. Mr Norenberg has taught in the United States of America, England, Japan and Germany. Mr Norenberg is American.

BEN BROOKE Grade 1B BEN BROOKE Grade 1B
Mr Brooke has a Bachelor of Education from the Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. He has taught in Australia, England, Tanzania, and Spain. Mr Brooke is Australian.

ROSEMARY DONNELLY Grade 1D ROSEMARY DONNELLY Grade 1D
Ms Donnelly has an MA General and PGDE in Primary Education from the University of Edinburgh. She has taught in Scotland and Ireland.
Ms Donnelly is Irish.

ASHLEY BARG Grade 1N ASHLEY BARG Grade 1N
Mrs Barg has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education from Ryerson University in Toronto, a Bachelor of Education from St Petersburg College and a Early Childhood Diploma from Durham College. She has teaching experience in Thailand, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States of America. Ms Barg is Canadian.

German Teachers

NADINE SCHUSTER German KIGA Staff Co-ordinator, German as an additional language (GAL) G2-3 NADINE SCHUSTER German KIGA Staff Co-ordinator, German as an additional language (GAL) G2-3
Frau Schuster has a Diploma of Social Pedagogy from the Fachhochschule Coburg and a Cambridge Certificate of Education. She is responsible for co-ordinating the team of German Kindergarten teachers, trainees and the Extra Care services at MSF. She also teaches German as an additional language. Frau Schuster is German.

JUDITH GEUKES German, native speakers, G3-6 JUDITH GEUKES German, native speakers, G3-6
Frau Geukes has a German and English Degree from the WWU-University of Münster and the qualification to teach in Primary and Secondary Schools (2. Staatsexamen). She has teaching experiences from state and Montessori schools in North Rhine-Westphalia, and is also a qualified Montessori teacher. Frau Geukes is German.

BRITTA VON PREYSING  German, native speakers, G1-2 BRITTA VON PREYSING German, native speakers, G1-2
Frau Von Preysing gained her qualifications in Education (2.Staatsexamen) from the University of Passau. She has teaching experience from a range of state schools in Bavaria and Hessen. Frau Von Preysing is German.

CLAUDIA SMOLLA German, native speakers, G2-3 CLAUDIA SMOLLA German, native speakers, G2-3
Frau Smolla has a Magister in German, Slavistic, and Communication Sciences from the University of Munich. She has been teaching German at private, state, and international schools. Frau Smolla is German.

CLAUDIA ULLMANN  German as an additional language (GAL) G3-6 CLAUDIA ULLMANN German as an additional language (GAL) G3-6
Frau Claudia Ullmann has a Magister in German and Politics from the University of Düsseldorf. She has teaching experience from a range of state and private international schools in Hessen. Frau Ullmann is German.

BIRGIT KRESS  German as an additional language (GAL) G1-2 BIRGIT KRESS German as an additional language (GAL) G1-2
Frau Kress has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and American Studies from the University of Mannheim. She is German.

Kindergarten Teachers

ALICIA NICHOLSON TRF ALICIA NICHOLSON TRF
Ms Nicholson has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Sydney, Australia. She has taught in Australia, England and Germany. Ms Nicholson is Australian.

LAURA SIBBITT TRS LAURA SIBBITT TRS
Ms. Sibbitt has a Bachelor of Education from Bishop’s University in Canada. She has teaching experience in Canada and Germany. Ms Sibbitt is Canadian.

RICHARD SCHWINDT TRH RICHARD SCHWINDT TRH
Mr Schwindt has a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He has teaching experience in Mexico, the United States of America and Germany. Mr Schwindt is American/German.

KATE JACKSON KGK KATE JACKSON KGK
Ms Jackson has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Tasmania, Australia. She has teaching experience in Australia and the United Kingdom. Ms Jackson is Australian.

JENNIFER DOYLE KGN JENNIFER DOYLE KGN
Ms Doyle has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from Algonquin College and a Diploma in Montessori Education from the Montessori College. She has teaching experience in Canada, Italy, Japan and Germany. Ms Doyle is Canadian.

MEGHAN LUTTRELL KGR MEGHAN LUTTRELL KGR
Ms Luttrell has a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies from the University of Oregon and a Master of Arts in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Pacific University. She has teaching experience in the United States of America. Ms Luttrell is American.

SUAAD SHAMI KGS SUAAD SHAMI KGS
Ms Shami has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Education from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and a Primary School Teaching Certificate from Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School in California. She has teaching experience in the United States of America and Germany. Ms. Shami is American.

German Kindergarten Teachers

KIRSTIN RIPPINGER TRH KIRSTIN RIPPINGER TRH
Frau Rippinger is a qualified Erzieherin with a Diploma from St. Franziskus College, Lingen. She was educated at Bandung International School in Indonesia. Frau Rippinger teaches recorder to Grades 1 and 2 and is currently developing the lower school choir. She is German.

KATHARINA SCHMIT-ONYEGBULE TRF KATHARINA SCHMIT-ONYEGBULE TRF
Frau Schmit is a qualified Erzieherin with a Diploma from St. Franziskus College, Lingen. She has a key responsibility for student Health and Personal Hygiene. Frau Schmit is German.

ELVIRA SCHMIDT TRSQ ELVIRA SCHMIDT TRSQ
Frau Schmidt is a qualified Erzieherin with a Diploma in Social Pedagogy from the Fachhochschule der Diozöse Speyer', Landstuhl. She was born in Russia and speaks three languages. Frau Schmidt is German.

ANNE RUEHL KGK ANNE RUEHL KGK
Frau Ruehl has a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education from Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen. She minored in psychology and teaching methods in the Early Years. Frau Ruehl is German.

ANNA KRAUS KGR ANNA KRAUS KGR
Frau Kraus is a qualified Erzieherin with a Diploma from the Sophie-Scholl-Schule, Mainz. She is also a qualified Social Assistant who majored in Social Pedagogy. Frau Kraus is German.

MARINA FERL KGS MARINA FERL KGS
Frau Ferl holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Giessen. She minored in arts, theology, psychology and teaching methods in the Early Years. Frau Ferl is German.

MAREIKE WENZLAFF INTEGRATIONSKRAFT MAREIKE WENZLAFF INTEGRATIONSKRAFT
Frau Wenzlaff is German.