MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Primary Faculty
MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Maria Gebrial, Head of Primary
My name is Maria Gebrial and I am the Head of Primary here at
KICS. I did my teaching degree in the UK and have been an
educator for 16 years and I have a Masters in International
Education Administration. I appreciate the immeasurable impact
that teachers make on the lives of young people. I also realize the
skills and knowledge acquired within the classroom environment as
well as beyond that setting, will be used by young people
throughout life. Therefore I hope to be a role model that cultivates in young people,
open minds, the knowledge and ability to look at the world critically, and the belief in
one's capacity to make positive contributions to society. In my spare time I enjoy
cooking and trying new cuisine, travelling, exercising and spending quality time with
family and friends.
Jenny Lathrop, PYP Coordinator
My name is Jenny Lathrop and I am very happy to be the PYP
Coordinator here at KICS. I look forward to collaborating with teachers
on developing a strong Programme of Inquiry, which encourages
student-driven and inquiry-based learning, as well as action. I am from
a small town in Wisconsin, USA. After having lived abroad while at
university, I realized the international lifestyle was one I wanted to
pursue. I have a BA degree in Studio Art and a Masters Degree in
Education. Before coming to Sudan, I taught in international schools in
Colombia, Singapore, Morocco and Germany. I have experience
teaching a wide range of ages in both the primary school and visual arts. In my free
time, I like to travel, scuba dive, cook, read, draw, and paint.
Marina Cannon, Little KICS
I am an Australian teacher and my family live in Newcastle, NSW. My
teaching experience includes contracts in Botswana , Zimbabwe,
Philippines and remote indigenous communities. I enjoy all outdoor
activities and am making the most of the golf club here. I love to travel
and meet new people. I have a 19 year old daughter. I am looking
forward to my second year at KICS.
Suna Daoud, Reception
My name is Sawsan Elsayed Daoud. In school I am called Mrs. Suna.
I am from Sudan and I graduated from the University of Khartoum,
Faculty of Education. I also have a Diploma in Teaching English as a
Foreign Language, from the London Montessori Centre. I have
attended many PYP workshops, some here in Khartoum and one in
Mumbai, India. I have been in this school for 27 years, mainly
teaching the Reception with three years experience in Nursery class.
My own children went through this school.
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MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Christopher Fadera, Reception
My name is Chris Fadera and I'm from the Philippines. I am thrilled to
be a part of the diverse KICS learning community and be immersed in
the culture of Sudan. This school year marks my 3rd year at KICS.
International school teaching has brought me to exciting places from
Manila, Philippines to Jakarta, Indonesia and now Khartoum, Sudan.
Aside from teaching I love to learn new things, sing, swim, run, cook,
yoga, read, watch movies, drink coffee, chat with friends, travel, surf
the net and much more!
Lucy Hall-Patch, Year 1
Hello! My name is Lucy Hall-Patch and I am very happy to be
teaching Year 1 at KICS. This is my fifth year of living and working
in beautiful Khartoum. I am originally from Victoria, British
Columbia, Canada, but I have spent most of my adult life studying
or working in other cities in Canada and around the world. I have
taught in a range of situations - lower Primary, upper Primary and
EAL - and locations - Canada, Japan and Qatar. Outside of work, I
enjoy singing, reading books, cooking, riding my bike, and doing anything outdoors.
I also love to spend time with family and friends, and I am passionate about
travelling and seeing as much as I can of our amazing planet.
Kelly Anderson, Year 1
My name is Kelly Anderson. I have spent the last four years in
Dubai, where I taught Kindergarten, but I am originally from the
State of Nevada, in the USA. My husband James teaches
Business Management and Economics, and my daughter Brooke is
in Year 5; we are excited to be joining the community at KICS. In
addition to Kindergarten I have many years' experience with
Special Education. My hobbies and interests include: traveling,
spending time with my family, and watching live music.
Erica Zent - Year 2 Teacher
I am from Arizona, USA. I taught elementary and middle school
English in eastern Turkey for two years. Prior to that, I taught
primary school in Arizona and Texas. I enjoy camp fires, sailing,
scuba diving, and spending time at my family's ranch. I joined the
KICS community in August 2015.
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2016 - 2017
Whitney Warren, Year 2
My name is Whitney Warren. I'm from Atlanta, Georgia. I have a
BA in Urban Studies and a Masters in Elementary Education. I fell
in love with international teaching during a Fulbright year in Mexico.
After researching the role of music in teaching young children
English in Ecuador, I taught in Colombia and then went back for
two more years of teaching in Mexico. I love traveling, swimming,
and scuba diving. I have a darling yellow lab who is now in her
fourth country with me.
Joanne Butler, Year 3
My name is Jo Butler and I am from Australia. I have a husband
who has recently retired and two grown up children; one studying in
Australia and one teaching in Ireland. I enjoy travelling, reading,
swimming and crafting but most of all spending quality time with my
family and friends. For the last 10 years I have been teaching PYP
in International schools in Europe, Asia and Africa. The first two of
these years was spent right here at KICS which was the beginning
of a wonderful adventure. I am very happy to be returning to KICS
and involving myself in the many facets of school life.
Stephanie Groshell - Year 3
My name is Stephanie Groshell and I'm from Tacoma, Washington
in the USA. My husband, Zach, and I moved to Sudan from Ho
Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in August 2015. I'm an avid swimmer and
before I began teaching in the classroom I was a swim teacher.
My favorite things to do outside of the classroom are travel, hike,
scuba dive, and drink coffee.
Molly Unterseher, Year 4
Hi, I'm Molly and I am from the US. I have been an international
teacher for the past 5 years, where I have taught in the UAE and
Malawi. Outside the classroom, I enjoy running, biking, trekking,
hiking, CrossFit, pilates, yoga and of course traveling. I am looking
forward to life in the KICS community and meeting everyone.
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MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Brian McDaid, Year 4
Hi My name is Brian McDaid and I am originally from Derry,
Northern Ireland. I have been living in Sudan since 2007.
After deciding on a change of career, I spent time completing my
TEFL qualification and taught English for a short period before
commencing my PGCEi in 2014. I spent the 2014/15 academic
year training at KICS and have now completed my studies to
become a fully fledged class teacher. I am excited about my new
career and look forward to preparing the next generation for the
ever changing world around us.
Zachariah Groshell - Year 5
My name is Zach Groshell and I am from the United States. My
most recent school was in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and before
that I taught at a Native American tribal school in my home state of
Washington. Before teaching, I worked in camping and outdoor
education. I'm here with my wife, Year 3 teacher Stephanie. I love
trying new food, traveling, learning languages and playing sports.
This is my second year at KICS.
Nick Devine - Year 5
Hi my name's Nick Devine and I am a Canadian/American dual
national. I was born and raised in Dubai, U.A.E., where both my
parents were teachers. I taught in Korea and Taiwan for eight
years. Most of my experience has been teaching elementary level
students and I also taught for one year at a university in Seoul. I
Joined KICS in August 2015.
Darwin Balog-Ang, Year 6
I was born, raised and educated in the Philippines. With over 9
years of teaching and learning experience in the IB-PYP setting, I
have been part of schools in countries such as Indonesia,
Philippines and now Sudan. Apart from assuming roles of a
homeroom teacher and an IB coordinator, my being an IB
workshop leader and also a school visiting team member have
brought me to different places and schools in the Asia-Pacific
region. I have had the pleasure of conducting workshops for
international school teachers and evaluating schools. I have the
passion of learning and experiencing different cultures as well as
watching documentaries about civilizations and societies.
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2016 - 2017
Rick Devine, Year 6
My love of overseas living began when my father moved his young
family to Saudi Arabia from Northern Canada in the mid1960's. On
my return from schooling in ARAMCO and Europe, my university in
Canada prepared me for my first professional international teaching
experience. This was in Tripoli, Libya. Since that time I have taught in
Dubai, Japan and Oman. My experiences range from early childhood
through high school with extended stays in middle school. I have
recently taught the PYP in Kobe, Japan and MYP Humanities in Oman. I enjoy
creating grade level trips to enhance the curriculum and include an integrated service
component. This is my 3rd year at KICS.
Randa Saeed, PYP Arabic
I am Sudanese, born and raised in Sudan. I studied Economics and
Development Studies in the American University in Cairo. This is my
12th year at KICS and I teach Arabic in the primary section. In 2012 I
got my Masters degree in International Education from Endicott
College in Massachusetts. I love to travel, read and shop.
Rogaya Ibrahim, PYP Arabic
I started my career in Sudan as a teacher immediately after
leaving college in 1976, but as I soon got married, I moved to
Saudi Arabia with my husband . There I lived as a housewife but I
managed to develop my English language skills by attending
Aramco English language classes. In 1986, I moved with my
husband to UAE where I had a chance to work in different
reputable schools such as Rosary school in Sharjah, Cambridge
High School and Al-Khubairat British School in Abu Dhabi.
I joined KICS as a primary Arabic teacher from 2007 to 2011 and
as a senior Arabic teacher from 2011 to 2016 to teach all classes
from 7 to 13, and now I returned back to the Primary section.
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2016 - 2017
Wadiaa Elsharief, PYP Arabic
My name is Wadiaa Elshareif and I am Sudanese. I was a lecturer
at Sudan University College for Girls. This is my seventh year at
KICS and I teach Arabic in the Primary Section. I hold a PhD in
Business Administration.
Barbara Devine, Art Teacher
Originally from California, I have travelled extensively and lived in
Ghana, Libya, Dubai, Japan and Oman. Having taught all the
grades from early years through middle school, adult education,
art, support and reading, I am again enjoying teaching junior art.
Rick and I have raised our three children abroad. The two eldest
are international educators and our youngest presently attends a
performing arts college. Our eldest, Nick, is teaching here at KICS!
Dabbling in the arts, reading and writing are among my favorite
pastimes.
Jacklyn Nguyen, PYP Music Teacher
I am from Olympia, Washington USA. I received my Music degree
at Western Washington University, Masters in Ethnomusicology at
Sheffield University and lastly went back to The College of New
Jersey for a teaching certificate. I have played classical piano
since an early age and want to continue to take cello lessons here
in Khartoum. Using my knowledge as a trained classical pianist, I
am always exploring methods for my students to make music
either through their chosen instrument or by collaborating with other musicians at
KICS. I have taught in Olympia, Washington, Seoul, South Korea and Ho Chi Minh,
Vietnam. I am looking forward to working with your children at KICS to bring out the
musician in them by broadening their musical knowledge and deepening their
appreciation and skill in music.
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2016 - 2017
Branden James - PE Teacher
My name is Branden James and this is my third year teaching at
KICS. I have taught in Canada, Australia, the United Arab Emirates
and am proud to add Sudan to the list. I am an avid Scuba diver
and will go diving whenever I can. I also enjoy hiking and
everything one can do in the great outdoors.
Fadwa Elmasri, EAL Teacher
Hi, I am Fadwa Fathi Elmasri. I have been working in this school
for eleven years, and before that in Hai El Matar School. I
graduated from the Faculty of Education, University of Khartoum. I
also have a Montessori Diploma in teaching English as a Foreign
Language. I used to work in the Junior and Infant Libraries as I
enjoy reading and getting students to love reading too.
Sabina Slezak, EAL Teacher
The Czech Republic in the heart of Europe is my home country. I
also lived in the US and France. I started teaching English and
Czech languages almost ten years ago as a language lecturer at
the Charles University and in the Language School. Before joining
KICS in August 2015 I taught in the International School of
Prague. At ISP, I was a member of the Upper School SSS team
focusing on supporting, accommodating and assisting high school
students in their daily activities and tasks. I am excited to be a
member of the KICS community and help students to become
successful inside as well as outside the walls of KICS.
Steffi Ann James, Resource Teacher
Hi my name is Steffi and I am from India. I am married and have a
beautiful baby daughter named Isabel. I am looking forward to
working with young children again. I enjoy listening to music,
reading and dancing.
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Senior Faculty
MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Andrew Hodgkinson, Head of Section
My name is Andrew Hodgkinson, I joined KICS in August 2014
and I am the Head of the Senior section. Originally from a mill
town in the North West of England, I read Physics at Newcastle
University, then went on to be a science teacher and senior
pastoral manager in the UK for nine years . On my travels I have
visited 43 countries, living and teaching in Africa, Europe, Asia
and the USA over the last 16 years. I am an IB examiner for both
Physics and the Extended Essay. Although I am a science
teacher I have always placed a high value on how knowledge and
understanding in different subjects is interrelated, and I love the
fact that IBDP recognizes this and places ToK as part of the core
for the older students. I have a passion for restoring cars and
motor cycles. I cannot resist any form of technology and I am an
avid collector of computers and operating systems.
Reem Heakal, Head of IB Diploma
I am originally from Egypt, but was born and raised in the United
States until the age of 15. I then moved back to Egypt and finished
my BA and MA at the American University in Cairo. I came to
Sudan almost 15 years ago with my husband who is half German
and half Sudanese. We have two children at KICS; Sharif is in Year
7, and Tamara is in Year 5. This will be my 12th year at KICS. I
have worked at the CAS Coordinator and the IB Business and
Management teacher. In my free time I enjoy walking, hiking,
playing tennis, reading and especially relaxing and spending time
with my family.
Paula Pasanen, Head of Arts Department
My name is Paula Pasanen and I am proud to say I come from the
land of Santa. Finland is and always will be my home country, for
the past 16 years I have been exploring various parts of UK as well
as completing my teaching degree in Bristol. In addition to this I
also have BA in Fine Arts and Masters in Media Arts. In my free
time I love to travel, explore countries, cultures, art and culinary
delights as well as document all the wonderful journeys through
photography.
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2016 - 2017
Lawrence Espinosa, Drama Teacher
Mabuhay! I am from the Philippines, Pinoy Pride! It is my second
year in KICS and I am excited to share with the KICS community
the passion I have for theatre. I am accompanied by my wife
Annette and son, Thor, who will be entering Year 8. May the force
be with you!
Robert Denzel, Music Teacher
I am the Senior School Music Teacher teaching Years 7-11 Music.
Besides that I am also the director of KICS Band Programme. I direct
and teach the instruments of the band as well as piano in the
Instrumental Tuition Programme (ITP). This is my 11th year and I am
enjoying very much my work in KICS. I have several major goals for
the Music Programme in the years ahead, namely having a Gold
KICS Band; establishing the Associated Board of Royal Music
Schools external graded auditions for music students; joining the
Association of Music International Schools; recording our first CD for
public enjoyment.
Narvesh Auchoybur: DT & ICT Teacher
I am from the beautiful island of Mauritius. I worked for several
years as a Design and Technology teacher in Mauritius and Dubai
before arriving at KICS in August 2015. I am also an IB DT
examiner. I am passionate about e-learning, teaching, portrait,
product and landscape photography. I intend to make beautiful
pictures of Sudan and show the warmth of the Sudanese people. I
spend most of my free time with my two sons who are 6 and 8
years old.
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2016 - 2017
Brad Butler - Head of English
I am from Texas, USA and have taught IB and IGCSE English for
two years in eastern Turkey brfore joining KICS in August 2015.
Prior to that, I was a University Assistant Professor for 10 years in
Texas. I have two children aged 13 and 17. I enjoy golf, river
running, and sailing. I am excited to be working at KICS and
joining the larger Khartoum community.
Angela Dundas, English Teacher
I'm happy to be at KICS with my son. I'm originally from Ireland but
have lived most of my life in Bilbao, Spain with some time spent in
Paris, London and Menorca. I have a B.A.Hons in English and an
iPGCE. This is my 3rd year at KICS.
Beth Atiavila C. Mudaki / English, TOK
I am Beth Atiavila, a Kenyan and I have been teaching for the last
eleven years. I have worked for the IGCSE and IB systems for the
last eight years. My experience ranges from PYP to IB DP. I
particularly enjoy Literature and TOK. I have a Bachelor's degree in
English and Literature and a Master's degree in Education. I have
worked in Kenya, Tanzania and India and have found teaching to
be a most fulfilling career choice. This is my second year at KICS.
Kathy Stefanides, English
New Hampshire is my original home where I was born and raised.
However, since I have lived in warmer climates for a great majority
of my life, my home of record is now Marco Island, Florida. I have
been an educator for 35+ years and have taught at all levels. I
have had the wonderful opportunity to teach and live all around the
world: Europe, Asia, South America, Middle East and now Africa.
My area of specialty is English and EAL. I am looking forward to growing as a
professional and learning about Sudan.
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2016 - 2017
Lize Janse van Rensburg, Head of Science
Born and raised in central South Africa, I completed a B.Sc. Hons
degree at the University of the Free State in 2004 and obtained a
PGCE from the University of South Africa thereafter. After nine
years of teaching Physics, Chemistry and Biology at both state and
private schools in South Africa, I decided to spread my wings and
moved to the UAE to teach at an IB school in Abu Dhabi, before
moving to Khartoum in 2015. I have served as Head of the
Science Department at two previous schools.
Greg Sims, Biology Teacher
I am originally from the United States. Pinning it down to a specific
state is difficult as my family moved a lot when I was growing up.
My teaching areas of specialty are Biology, General Science, and
mild/moderate learning disabilities. Before joining KICS in 2015 I
taught in Germany, Nepal, the US, and Korea. I studied
Philosophy and Biology in Wisconsin, and did my graduate school
work in Experiential Education, Biology Education, and Special
Education at universities in Minnesota and Massachusetts. Cycling, tennis,
badminton, music, cooking, photography and books are all areas of interest of
mine.
Colin Mitchell - Biology Teacher
I was born and raised in New Jersey, a state in the Northeastern
part of the US. I lived in France and Germany for 12 years before
moving to Sudan in August 2015. I have a degree in Biology, an
MBA in Marketing, and a PhD in Public Health with a specialization
in Epidemiology. I spent 12 years supporting the medical device
industry while presenting at educational and scientific conferences
and seminars in Europe. I enjoy reading, travelling and learning something new.
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2016 - 2017
Aldirdery Ahmed, Physics Teacher
I am Sudanese and born in Atbara. I received my B.Sc. at the
University of Khartoum, Faculty of Education and Masters degree
at The Philipp University of Marburg, Germany. I've taught for 12
years at Sudanese public schools and one year as a lecturer at
Omdurman Science and Technology University teaching
Mathematics. Prior to KICS I taught at Unity High School. This will
be my first year at KICS. I have two sons (Mahmoud and Ahmed)
they are 15 and 19 years old. I am looking forward to being a part
of the KICS community. I also enjoy reading, taking walks and
swimming.
Zainah Othman, Head of Mathematics
My name is Zainah Othman and I am originally from the southern
state of Malaysia, Johor Bahru. I have been teaching Mathematics for
the last 22 years in secondary schools, up to the IBDP level.
Countries where I have taught before joining KICS in August 2014
include Namibia, Syria, China, Japan and, the USA. I enjoy cooking ,
reading and paper crafting in my spare time. I also love traveling and
hope to include drawing and painting on my list of interests one day.
Elias Shashati, Mathematics Teacher
I am Elias Shashati. I started teaching in 1974 at the Catholic Sisters'
School, then at Unity High in 1983 till 2006 when I joined KICS.
Wallis Green, Mathematics Teacher
I am looking forward to joining the KICS staff as part of the
mathematics department and living in Khartoum from where it will
be possible to discover another fascinating part of the world. I am
from the US and taught math and coached tennis there for many
years before going overseas. I have taught in Germany, Mongolia,
Latvia, Tunisia, and Venezuela. I am passionate about
mathematics, animals, reading, my family and friends, traveling,
music,nature - especially mountains, and many sports and
outdoor activities. I like to be active and especially love hiking,
skiing, tennis,yoga, and riding.
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MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Quazanne Van Der Bijl, Math Teacher & CAS Coordinator
I am originally from South Africa, but have been teaching on the
international circuit since 2007. I started in Abu Dhabi, then spent two
years here at KICS, went to Hong Kong for two years, returned to
Sudan for a year and now I'm excited to be returning to KICS as IB
Mathematics Standard level teacher and CAS coordinator. I'll also be
teaching a middle years mathematics course.
I learnt to love riding the last time I was here and I look forward to
Imogen Van Der Bijl, Head of Humanities
I previously taught at KICS before working in Lebanon but decided to
come back to Khartoum in August 2015. I am very excited to be
working at KICS again. I am now entering my 9th year of teaching,
having taught in Vietnam, New Zealand and Hong Kong previously. I
am very passionate about History and spend a large amount of time
reading history books and visiting museums and traveling to places of
historical interest. I am very happy to be back!
Samuel Dodwell, Geography Teacher
I have been teaching for seven years, specialising in Geography. I am
particularly interested in the geography of Sudan and am looking
forward to taking advantage of being able to go on trips to the desert. I
enjoy playing and watching sports in my free time, especially following
Liverpool FC and Northampton Saints RFC. I am excited to be working
at KICS and getting to know more about the culture of Sudan.
James Anderson, Economics/ Business
My name is James Anderson. I have spent the last four years in
Dubai, where I taught MYP Humanities, but I am originally from the
State of Nevada, in the USA. My wife Kelly teaches Year 1 and my
daughter Brooke is going into Year 5. We are excited to be joining the
community at KICS. Over the course of my 18-year career I have
taught Humanities, Business Studies, Geography, English, Grade 6,
Grade 5, Gifted and Talented Education and Physical Education. I can
be described as an adventurous person who loves traveling and
exploring the world with my family. I am an outdoors and sports enthusiast who
especially loves mountain biking, snowboarding, golf, and basketball.
Savani Naidoo, Humanities / English
I am from Johannesburg in South Africa. I completed a Bachelor of
Journalism and Media Studies degree at Rhodes University and
obtained my PGCE at the University of the Witwatersrand. I have
previously taught in South Korea, the U.A.E and in Sudan. I am excited
to be teaching at KICS.
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2016 - 2017
Josee Fortier - Head of Languages
I was born in Montréal and grew up on a dairy farm. I teach IGCSE
and DP Language B programs. As a true latin French Canadian, I
am passionate about transmitting the French culture that it is not
limited to France. I find it interesting to learn about new strategies
to facilitate the language acquisition. I got a teaching certificate
from Sunderland University and a Masters degree to teach French
as a Second Language from Dijon University. I have over 25 years
of experience. I have two teenage sons (respectively 15 and 14) where the eldest
is passionate about computer and the youngest is very keen on piano. I have lived
14 years in Beijing, so I speak a bit of Chinese; 3 years in Mongolia before coming
to KICS in 2015.
Fawatih Ali Ahmed, Arabic Teacher
Graduate of Khartoum University 1977. Holder of many
Development Courses Certificates in Teaching English language
and Methodology such as, Master Teacher Certificate, Power Point
& Presentations, Leadership & Development Progamme,
Educational Events & Conference Planning, Young Learners
Certificate, First Prize in Using the Internet in the Classroom in
addition to Certificates of attendance to many international
conferences & workshops.
Salwa Arian, Arabic Teacher
I was born in Omdurman and was educated in Khartoum. I
specialised in teaching Arabic language and attained a Master
Degree in General Translation from Juba University. I have
worked as an Arabic teacher in Sisters' School as well as Unity
High School. This year is my 5th year at KICS. I enjoy reading
Arabic novels by famous authors such as Nagib Mahfouz and
Taha Hussien.
Mohammed Osman, Arabic Teacher
My name is Mohammed Osman, born and raised here in Sudan.
Having done my BA in English and Masters degree in Translation,
I started my amazing journey in education and teaching Arabic
Language at Unity High School, and Arabic English translation in
some education centers. I also teach Non- Arabic speakers.
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2016 - 2017
Yves-Gabriel Dejean, French Teacher
My name is Yves-Gabriel DEJEAN and I come from Reunion
Island, a small French overseas department located East of
Madagascar in the middle of the Indian Ocean. I am a French
native speaker who loves travelling and discovering new cultures. I
have taught modern foreign languages in different countries
including France, French Guiana and the United Kingdom. I can't
wait to start a new adventure at KICS!
Sabrin Mandil, Spanish Teacher
My name is Sabrin Mandil, I am Spanish with Sudanese-Egyptian
origins. I have a BA in Journalism & Mass Communication and a
minor in Biology (my real passion) from the American University in
Cairo as well as a PGCEi from the University of Nottingham. Five
years ago, I moved to Sudan from Spain and joined KICS as a
Teaching Assistant in the Primary Section. In August 2015 I joined
the senior section to teach Spanish. In my spare time I enjoy
nature, travel, drawing (not that I am any good at it) and all types
of handcrafts.
Amy Ozols, Head of PE Department
This is my fourth year at KICS as the PE Head of Department. During
summer months I visit with family and friends in my hometown,
Ottawa, Canada. My love of active living is accompanied by a
passion for travel and music, which has taken me to many places
around the world. My husband Jamie and I are very excited to have
been given the opportunity to work at KICS and look forward to
enjoying another great year in Sudan.
Jamie Lynch, PE Teacher
I am a native of New Zealand and grew up in the beautiful South
Island. After teaching in New Zealand for three years, I taught in Chile
and Kuwait. My specialties are high school PE, Health and Outdoor
Education. In my spare time I love playing sports, listening to music
and exploring the globe! This is my 4th year at KICS.
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2016 - 2017
Samantha Montgomery, EAL Teacher
Originally from the UK, I have lived and worked abroad for many
years, including stints in Europe, Australia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
and Malawi. I have a PGCE in Modern Languages from Exeter
University in UK and have taught second languages in the UK,
Malawi and China. I teach TOK at Diploma level and provide ESL
support throughout KICS. My professional aim is to make my
students feel confident in their abilities and prepared to tackle new challenges, be it
in a second language or another area of life, as well as to show them the joy to be
had in learning something new and the importance of building good relationships
with others. My personal aim is to do the same for myself!.
Jessica Winter, EAL Teacher
My name is Jessica Winter and I am from England. I studied
Anthropology and Modern Languages at University and then
completed a Cambridge English Teaching Certificate and a
Post Graduate Certificate in Education. I spent several
years teaching English in Reunion Island and French
Guiana before returning to the UK to teach French. I love to
travel and have visited many countries all over the world. I also love
outdoor sports, especially hiking and cycling. I am very excited about
starting my first year teaching at KICS.
Christopher (Kip) Daly, Learning Support Teacher
I am a 1:1 instructor, an ESL teacher, and a behavior therapist from
Richmond, Virginia in the U.S.A. After achieving degrees in both
Psychology and Sociology from Northern Arizona University, I have
continued my passion to help others through further studies and work
projects around the world. For one year, I studied Maori Psychology
at the University of Waikato in New Zealand, for two years I taught
English and Environmental Science in the Galapagos Islands, for the following year
and a half was a social worker with 'at risk' youth on the Navajo Reservation in Northern
Arizona, and for the last five years taught ESL and TOEFL to students of all ages with
the Vietnam United States Society in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I am proud to continue
my journey by providing learning support to children at both junior and senior levels at
the prestigious Khartoum International Community School.
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School Wide
MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Brad Arnold, Director of Educational Technology
I was born, raised, and educated in the US, but I have spent the
majority of my life living and teaching overseas. I have lived in
Cameroon, China, India, Qatar, Thailand, and Sudan. I joined KICS
in August 2014. My original specialization was teaching English as
a second language, but this has evolved into developing teaching
for online learning and mobile technology. My bachelor's degree is
in political science from the University of Pennsylvania. My Masters
degree is in foreign language education from Ohio State University. My teaching
certification is in international education from The College of New Jersey. Currently,
I am working for my doctoral degree in instructional design for online learning
through Capella University, specializing in collaborative learning with iPads.
Ultimately, I hope to help KICS develop into an exemplar of best practice and
student achievement.
Jeanette Brooker, Library Manager
Hello everyone, I am from Wellington, New Zealand but have been
fortunate to work as a librarian in Japan, Laos and Ecuador. I have
also taught English as a Second Language in Japan and New
Zealand. I am passionate about reading and information literacy. In
my spare time I enjoy reading, travel, swimming, integrating into the
local community and learning languages. I've mastered Spanish and
Arabic will be my next challenge!.
Natasha Winnard, Guidance Counselor
This year is my fifth year in the Student Support Services Department
as a Guidance Counsellor. As part of this role I support students and
families facing challenges that are beyond the normal day to day
social and emotional issues that young people face. I also work very
closely with Reem Heakal, in her duties as College Counsellor, to
guide Senior Section students with careers and college counseling.
When I am not working part time at KICS I am studying. I also enjoy
spending time with my husband Nigel, our son George and time with
friends. I am a keen swimmer, enjoy pilates and horse riding.
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MEET THE FACULTY
2016 - 2017
Adrian Brink, Athletic Director & ODE
My name is Adrian Brink and I teach Outdoor Education in addition to
my role as Athletic Director. Sport and the outdoors is a big passion of
mine, especially because there are so many great things to learn from
it. I am originally from South Africa, but I spent 9 years working in
Taiwan and China, where I taught Years 1-13 ODE & PE at local
private schools. I also coached rugby at Taipei American School. I
joined KICS in August 2014.
Jill Ellis, Riding School Manager
I am English and here at KICS with my partner David, who is the horse
riding instructor. I am manager of the KICS Riding School. This means
I am involved in liaising with parents, helping to plan riding lesson
timetables and organising Pony Club activities. I enjoy reading,
gardening and in my spare time can be found practising my golf swing
at Fenti.
David Hancock, Riding Instructor
My home is in Dorset, the south-west region of the U.K. I hold an
international instructors certificate (BHSII). Having been a product
of The Pony Club I graduated to representing G.B. in Eventing. My
approach to riding and instructing is to offer a relaxed professional
environment where I like to give confidence to my pupils, so they can
enjoy their riding and gain new experiences.
Carly Morris, Learning Support
I am the Student Support Services Head of Department from
Seattle, WA. I have a B.A. and certification in elementary
education, and a M.S. and certification in special education. I have
extensive training in academics, behavior and autism. I have also
served as a mentor teacher, facilitated trainings on classroom
management and behavioral support, managed building testing
systems, and trained staff from student support to administration
on behavioral management. In addition to enthusiasm, I will be
bringing my son, Huggins (7), and we are both looking forward to exploring
Khartoum, Africa and the world.
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