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Meet the teachers at Vlastina Primary.
Principal
Michael graduated from Manchester in 1993, studying Psychology (BSc) before moving on to Leeds to complete a PGCE in ICT. He was Head of ICT in York for nine years where he met his wife Nathalie before moving to Harrow International School in Thailand as Head of House. In 2010, Michael and his family moved to the Netherlands, joining the British School in Amsterdam as Secondary School Headteacher.
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Head of Vlastina Campus
Paul graduated from Staffordshire University where he studied Philosophy and Cultural studies. He then moved to Slovakia where he worked as a language teacher and later became a senior teacher. After two years in Slovakia he returned to England to study for a PGCE at Bishop Grosseteste teaching college in Lincoln. He then spent four years teaching in his hometown of Boston in England. In his spare time he enjoys running and spending time with his family.
Year 2 Teacher & Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Katharine is originally from London and graduated from Warwick University with a degree in Education (QTS), specialising in Art and Drama. In 2017, she subsequently obtained a Masters Degree in Leadership and Management, from the University of Bath. She has also trained as an Independent School’s Inspector. She has been teaching for over 20 years, both in the U.K. and overseas. Teaching internationally has given her so many opportunities to interact with different people, experience new cultures and absorb new ways of teaching. She has taught in a number of year groups within KS2 and KS3 and held a variety of management roles over her career. She is currently the Deputy Head Pastoral and Vlastina Safeguarding Officer. She loves her current role as it gives her plenty of opportunities to interact with staff, children and parents within the school community. In her spare time, Katharine loves spending time with her family - which often involves a lot of travel, going to the theatre and being creative.
Year 2 Teacher & Deputy Head (Academic)
Louise comes from a small village on the west coast of Scotland. After graduating from Glasgow University with a General Science degree (BSc), Louise spent a year travelling around the world. A summer stint as Waterfront Director at a community summer camp in America introduced Louise to the wonderful world of child education. On return from her travels abroad she completed her teaching qualifications through the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Head of ČBZŠ / Head of Czech Programme
Having graduated from Charles University, Petra gained her precious life experiences in international companies, thanks to which she had opportunities to visit various countries all over the world. Petra speaks several languages fluently. She familiarised herself with the British curriculum at Riverside School. In 2001 she joined BISP, as an EAL teacher and soon developed the “Czech Programme”. In 2004 Petra successfully prepared the opening of the bilingual school (Česko Britská Základní Škola), which has been met with growing interest from the Czech public. Petra likes travelling. Her favourite activities also include sport; in particular artistic gymnastics.
Year 6CZ Teacher, Czech Programme for Y6 PBIS & Deputy Head (Č...
Helena comes from Prague. She earned her Master degree in Education for children with special needs from Charles University in Prague. Helena gained her work experience at two primary schools for children with special needs in Prague and then for four years also as a mentor for training teachers at Charles University. After having returned from Boston, MA, where Helena worked for 18 months with special needs children as a day programme manager, she joined PBS in October 2005 as SEN and Czech programme teacher and worked for all PBS sites before being appointed to Deputy Head of Czech British School for Vlastina site in 2015. Helena has two grown-up sons and one lovely granddaughter. She likes hiking, playing squash, cycling and travelling.
Early Years Coordinator
Carolyn was born and brought up in Warwickshire, England. After Graduating from Loughborough University with a degree in English and History of Art, she moved to Oxford to complete a PGCE in Early Education. Whilst teaching in the UK Carolyn specialised in the Foundation Stage where she began her leadership journey. In 2008 Carolyn moved with her family to Dubai, where she worked in the Early Years as an Assistant Head and Assistant Principal. After nine years in Dubai Carolyn moved to Malaysia, where she has spent the past three years as a Senior Leader teaching in Nursery and developing the Early Years provision. Carolyn is passionate about Early Education, curriculum design and the learning environment. In her free time Carolyn enjoys spending time with her family, the outdoors, travel and running.
Early Years Teacher
Siobhan graduated from Leeds, UK where she studied Spanish and International Relations (BA Hons). After working in a small primary school in Barcelona, Spain for a year she completed a PGCE in Leeds. She taught in Leeds for four years before moving to Thailand where she has been teaching for a further four years. She has experience in both KS1 and KS2 and is a qualified and experienced SENCo of 6 years. Her passion for drama, singing and previous roles as an ECA coordinator and Head of House means she has been part of school productions and events. When not at school Siobhan enjoys keeping active and is excited to run in colder weather. She loves travelling and immersing herself in new cultures and languages.