by Orianna Quintero | 7 December, 2023 | ISP Group Educational team
Regional Director of Learning – Europe
Fiona grew up in Lancashire in the UK where her passion for the Expressive Arts began.
She went on to study a BA Honours in Dramatic Arts and Dance at Bretton Hall College, Leeds University. It was during this time that she discovered her desire to become a teacher.
Fiona studied a PGCE in Drama and Special Educational Needs and moved to live in Essex and take up her first teaching role and went on to teach in eight secondary schools. One of her key achievements was her creation and leadership of ‘My Learning Choices’; a programme that advocates personalised learning and fosters independence through reflection. A significant learning experience for Fiona was supporting a colleague to secure Apple Distinguished Schools Status in 2017; it was a real challenge but with real grit and determination it was achieved and recognised at the Manchester Apple Learning Conference. In 2018 Fiona took on the exciting opportunity of becoming the Head at The British School of Málaga before becoming Regional Director of Learning for the European region.
She prides herself on being a positive, enthusiastic role model. Her learner-centred approach to education, passion for all young people to be ambitious and successful and her dedication, allows young people and adults to feel valued and supported, generating a positive and successful ethos and culture. Her work ethic and commitment to securing success for young people defines her.
In her spare time Fiona enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, exploring new countries, trying new foods, walking and dancing.
by Orianna Quintero | 7 December, 2023 | ISP Group Educational team
Deputy Director of Learning for Iberia
Natasha was born and grew up in London but spent holidays in Spain, where she learned Spanish.
These experiences inspired her love of languages, leading her to study a BA in French, Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Nottingham.
She has a background in developing Teaching and Learning having worked at three of the UK’s top state schools in various leadership positions. She then moved to Spain to become Head of Secondary at the British School of Málaga, which led her to apply for her current role. She is passionate about creativity in the classroom and completed a Masters degree at Cambridge University in Leading Teaching and Learning, specialising in Digital Learning.
Natasha used this experience to help the British School of Málaga to move from using a traditional model of education to a blended learning model where all students have access to digital technology and creative learning experiences.
In her spare time, she enjoys making music and singing at cathedrals with her choir back in the UK. She likes to go to as many live concerts as possible including music from all genres from rock to rap to classical. She is a football fan and had a season ticket to Watford FC in England prior to moving to Spain. She also loves to travel and owns a suitcase that has visited all the inhabited continents in the world.
by Orianna Quintero | 7 December, 2023 | ISP Group Educational team
Director of Learning – Europe
Fidelma joined ISP in September 2022 as Director of Learning for Europe; she supports our schools in Italy, the UK and Switzerland.
Fidelma was born and educated in Ireland but has worked and lived internationally in both Europe and the Middle East.
She has an MA in languages and a Higher Diploma in Education from Trinity College Dublin. She has extensive experience in education as a teacher, coordinator of International programmes, consultant to start-up schools in the Middle East, recruiter, school principal and an IB school visitor.
She is a linguist and particularly enjoys supporting the development of multilingual language programmes. She also enjoys building partnerships with schools wishing to become part of a bigger educational family.
Fidelma comes from a family of educators. Her father was a Senior Lecturer in the Dept. of Higher Education and Research at Trinity College Dublin, his passion lying in comparative education. Fidelma shares his passion for International Education.
In her free time Fidelma enjoys cooking, travelling, yoga and practising water sports.
by Orianna Quintero | 7 December, 2023 | ISP Group Educational team
Head of Learning – Malaysia
Liz steps out of the classroom for the first time in almost twenty years to join the International Schools Partnership (ISP) as the Regional Head of Learning.
Previously Liz led the International Secondary School at Tenby Schools Penang and has positively impacted many colleagues.
Liz has been part of the Tenby Schools Group since 2014, arriving at Tenby Setia Eco Park where she was successful raising the Learning and Teaching standards across the secondary team.
Liz grew up in Hampshire in the UK and decided after a couple of different jobs and her love of sport that she would study BA (Hons) Business Management and Sports Science and continue with a PGCE to become a secondary physical education teacher. A love for learning, leading, and developing teachers was established from the start of her career and after five different schools spanning three countries Liz now collaborates, shares, and supports nine campuses and their teams.
Keen to connect with people and continue her own journey of discovery, Liz enjoys blogging or reading anything related to learning and leadership with her ultimate goal of continually improving the learning offer and outcomes for our stakeholders.
You can usually find Liz running, trekking, swimming, or kayaking in Penang, unless she’s exploring another country and discovering new vegetarian delights.
by Orianna Quintero | 6 December, 2023 | Regional Managing Directors
Regional Managing Director – Vietnam & Thailand
Rosy is from Hanoi, Vietnam. While Rosy initially gained concurrent degrees in Education and English language from two local universities her inherent entrepreneurial foresight compelled her to complete a Bachelor of Economics in Marketing and an MBA with RMIT.
The resilience and tenacity of the Vietnamese people have been inspirational in Rosy’s motivation to aspire to the highest levels of professionalism and management. She has worked as a senior manager and director in Australian, Singaporean, Japanese, Thai and UK companies; the last 19 years being in international education covering all sectors from Kindergarten to University.
With broad international experience and an understanding of Vietnam’s modernisation, Rosy became the long-term Director of Operations with a Singaporean start-up company which grew to be the largest provider of international education in Vietnam, from two Kindergarten campuses in 2004 to fifteen campuses covering Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary schools by 2018.
Now, as ISP’s Regional Managing Director for Vietnam and Thailand, Rosy relishes the challenges of creating new and innovative schools of international quality and providing new opportunities for international and local students in the region.
For relaxation, Rosy enjoys travel, cooking, yoga, working out in the gym, gardening, shopping and keeping in touch with her family spread across the world.
by Orianna Quintero | 6 December, 2023 | Regional Managing Directors
Regional Managing Director – Mexico, Caribbean and Central America
Matt grew up in Dallas, Texas, and fell in love with Mexico after an incredible summer learning experience in 7th grade.
He studied Latin American Studies at the University of Texas, and after a stint in entertainment marketing in Los Angeles and New York, moved to Mexico City in 2003 to join Laureate Education and launch the first ever working adult bachelor’s program in Mexico.
An initial cohort of 207 students grew to over 35,000 students. Matt went on to launch similar programs in Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Chile and Ecuador, and in 2010 moved to Brazil to launch the program all over the country. Later as CEO of Laureate Panama, he and his team built a state-of-the-art university campus that to this day is one of the finest university campuses in Latin America.
In 2017, Matt joined Inspired Education as the CEO Americas, growing the region from just one school in Bogota to seven schools in six countries, and helped drive significant improvements in academic quality, staff, marketing, and school facilities. He is proud to be a part of the International Schools Partnership, where confidence grows.
Matt is happily married to Marjan, a health and wellness expert, and they have three amazing kids, and reside in Mexico City. He is an avid practitioner of yoga and meditation, loves to cook elaborate meals with the family, and is always down for a long Mexican comida.
by Orianna Quintero | 6 December, 2023 | Regional Managing Directors
Regional Managing Director – Malaysia
Iain grew up in the seaside town of Brighton in the UK and has been working in education for over twenty years.
He graduated from Greenwich University with a teaching degree in Sciences and PE, and later achieved a Post Graduate Certificate from Brighton University and a National Professional Qualification for Headship.
Iain has worked in seven schools in differing contexts during his career and has held leadership roles for 20 years. He has supported several educational groups and universities. Before moving into his current role of Regional Managing Director – Malaysia, Iain was the proud Campus Principal of Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, our flagship school in the region in Malaysia, with 2,000 students and two curriculums.
Passionate about partnership, he has supported several educational groups including Brighton and Hove Headteacher Collaboration and Tomorrows Leaders and taken part in international collaborative projects such as the British Council Malawian leaders project in Africa. Iain’s other educational passions range from Educational Leadership and using data to impact learning.
Iain worked as a youth coach at Brighton and Hove Albion FC Academy for 10 years. He is always learning and in his spare time enjoys snowboarding, golf, travelling and watching live professional sport.
by Orianna Quintero | 6 December, 2023 | Regional Managing Directors
Regional Managing Director – Iberia
Maggie Wright is a passionate educator committed to life-long learning and personal development.
As a senior executive leader, with 35 years of international school experience, she works collaboratively to ensure outstanding learning outcomes for all students and staff.
Maggie has a strategic approach to authentic self-evaluation, leadership development at all levels, and school improvement. She is bilingual and has experience teaching and leading in diverse and complex multi-lingual school environments in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Maggie is driven to achieve and succeed with a sense of shared vision and common purpose. Committed to continuous improvement, she encourages herself and others to engage in personal reflection, inspired goal setting and making positive life changing choices. She is known within the education community as an outgoing, fun-loving person with strong, yet flexible views and with a genuine interest in people and an authentic compassion for others.
Maggie lives in Valencia with her husband Jim who enjoys exploring and photographing Spain. Her adult children are global citizens having lived internationally and studied the IBDP in England and Wales. She is a competitive triathlete but also relishes the fine dining opportunities that the many diverse regions of Spain have to offer. As a published author and researcher, Maggie also enjoys speaking at events to highlight her holistic approach to work and life in general.
by Orianna Quintero | 5 December, 2023 | Colegio
El Altillo International School offers a unique trilingual educational project in the area, from 1 to 18 years old, with a clear international vocation to achieve the best and most complete education for its...
by Orianna Quintero | 5 December, 2023 | Colegio
The British School of Almeria offers a British education for students from 3 to 18 years old. It has qualified native teachers and complements the curriculum with Spanish subjects approved by Junta de Andalucía.
by Orianna Quintero | 4 December, 2023 | Executive Committee
Group Chief Education and Innovation Officer
Emily joined the International Schools Partnership (ISP) in 2018. With over 25 years of experience in K-12 education, she has helped ISP develop into one of the world’s largest and most successful K-12 school groups.
In her role, Emily directs the group strategy to inspire innovation and improve learning at scale through fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
ISP is known for developing the world’s most curious and confident minds by creating Schools of Choice. Prior to joining ISP, Emily served as the Vice President of Consulting Services for the National Association of Independent Schools in Washington, D.C. As a Director at World Class Learning, she designed the International Middle Years curriculum for Fieldwork Education. Her passion revolves around empowering people to develop high impact learning experiences for students and colleagues.
Under her leadership, ISP has innovated and grown initiatives such as: the ISP International Learning Opportunities for Students; ISP’s professional develop platform “The Learning Hub”; ISP Teacher Professional Learning and Leadership programmes; ISP Lab Schools Initiative; The ISP Learning Improvement Process; and ISP Future Pathways programme.
Originally from Virginia on the east coast of the U.S., Emily has lived in DC, Buenos Aires, London and Madrid. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she holds an MA in Systems Design from the University of Maryland. In addition to her work in education, Emily enjoys being with her family, traveling, practicing yoga and being outside, especially on the beach.
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