INTERNATIONELLA ENGELSKA SKOLAN

Växjö

Internationella Engelska Skolan Växjö is a bilingual school with a safe and calm environment, where teachers can teach and students learn.

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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Meet Our Staff

All of our staff pull together to create the best learning environment through the school.

Our teachers are recruited from all corners of the world, within Sweden and internationally, to find the most competent and best-equipped pedagogues for each subject. As up to 50% of our subjects are taught in English from year 5 we seek to provide native-speaking English teachers - these subjects are focused on Mathematics, Science, Aesthetics and of course English. One of our organizational policies is to have all graduating grade 9 students fully bilingual. To achieve this we gradually introduce English-speaking pedagogues already from grade 1.

The international compilation of staff helps to give the students a cultural width and perspective.

Leading the school

Management

Ben Owens

Principal

''I love education and seeing the opportunities and prospects it continually provides to the young people in my care''

Mona Pfaus

Assistant Principal/DPCP

''Our school is characterized by a structured environment with clear expectations and with a focus on "growth mindset" (that everyone can develop and succeed). The international mix of staff gives our students a cultural breadth and perspective. Welcome to us - a door to the rest of the world.''

Administration

Annika Predikaka

HR/Administrative Coordinator

''Meeting parents, students and staff in this international setting is so rewarding. You learn something new every day"

Maja Åkesson

Economist/administrator

"Seeing the students and school itself grow and evolve each year is truly a privilege to be a part of."

Alice Horsell

Admission Coordinator/Mother Tongue Administrator

"I love the moment when I finally meet the students I've spent the year admitting, it brings me so much joy to see them thriving"

Vilma Lönneborg

Librarian

Annelies Kooijman

Receptionist

"As a receptionist I see myself as a unifying link between students, parents/guardians and staff.
I like meeting people and creating a welcoming environment for everyone who visits our school."

Markku Mäntylä

IT-Representative/Caretaker

"We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn."

Student Care

Jessica Ekholm

School Nurse

"School nurses play a vital role in student health by providing preventative care, health education, and support for well-being. We conduct health screenings, manage vaccinations, and collaborate with teachers, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure students thrive."

Amra Muhamedagic

Special Educator / SCT Coordinator

''I am a part of the student care team, where my focus is on all children's right to education regardless of need.''

Brynja Gunnarsdottir

Special teacher assistant

Muharem Vuckic

School Counsellor

 "Spring will come through winter’s long,
And make our roots forever strong.
Just like the trees that lose and gain,
We grow through joy, we grow through rain."

Alisa Tomasek

Social Pedagogue

"Safety and positive relationships are the foundation of learning in our supportive and inclusive school community. For me, it’s essential that every student feels seen and heard as we foster a culture of connection and build a community of trust and respect."

Student Assistants

David Saadoun

Student Assistant

Armend Ramadani

Student Assistant

Mikaela Bergman

Student Assistant

Victoria Nita

Activity Leader

Primary

Elizabeta Antonov

F-class FA Teacher

"Giving students a stable foundation, a secure rock to stand on as they take their first steps into the world of school, this is at the heart of my role as a preschool teacher. My goal is for every child to feel validated, secure and motivated to explore and learn."

Marija Kolevski

F-class FB Teacher

"Kindness is the universal language that can be spoken by everyone".

Berglind Matthiasdottir

Mentor 1a

Haider Abbas

Physical Education Teacher

''Meeting students every day at school is valuable to me! Supporting, guiding and seeing each one's needs are among my goals for future prepared students who can meet society's various demands and challenges. Together with my colleagues we build and prepare future heroes for a better future! My important messages are; Nothing is impossible, just believe in yourself!''

Blerina Sylejmani Ademi (parental leave)

Parental leave

Liv Nilsson

Mentor 3a, HoY Primary

''Education holds immense significance in shaping the future of all students, regardless of their background. As a teacher, I find it truly inspiring to be part of this mission at our international school.''

Elizabeta Voda

Mentor 2A

‘Watching a child grow up is not just a job – it is a privilege that shapes both the heart and the future.’

Aesthetics/Practical Department

Görel Kumerius

Mentor 5a, Crafts Textile Teacher

Oskar Sjömalm

Mentor 9b, HoY Seniors, Physical Education Teacher

"Repetition is the mother of all learning"

Tobias Söderholm

Mentor 7a, Music Teacher

''The best thing about the school is the students! We have many talented, ambitious and positive students at the school! The students make you want to do that “little extra” for them, like arranging student concerts.''

Emmelie Lindner

Mentor 4a, Art teacher

Lars Andersson

Teacher Wood Craft

"Teaching students craftsmanship and helping them grow with the task, is a guiding principle."

English Department

Tanya Hartzenberg

Mentor 6a, HoY Juniors, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher

Shane Lewis

Mentor 8a, HoD English, English Teacher

Maths Department

Tanya Hartzenberg

Mentor 6a, HoY Juniors, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher

Jacques Hartzenberg

Mentor 7a, HoD Science, Science/Mathematics Teacher

Steven Milosevic

Mentor 9a, HoD Mathematics/Academic Coordinator, Mathematics Teacher

After over two decades of teaching mathematics, my philosophy of teaching is simple; "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."

Science/NO Department

Tanya Hartzenberg

Mentor 6a, HoY Juniors, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher

Jacques Hartzenberg

Mentor 7a, HoD Science, Science/Mathematics Teacher

Gürhan Ercelik

Mentor 8a, NO teacher

I likes making the lessons fun to learn by connecting the theory with some real life experiences. Enjoys taking the students to the science lab to let them explore the wonderful world of practical learning!

Camilla Linnér

Mentor 8b, NO Teacher

Social Science Department

Albin Karlsson

Mentor 7b, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher

‘Do what you can - and the task will rest easily in your hand, so easily that you will eagerly reach for the more difficult test that may follow.’

Jocke Söderström

Teacher SVA

Robert Andreasson

Mentor 4a, Swedish/SVA Teacher

Swedish Department

Ioan Marghit

Mentor 5a, Swedish Teacher

"It's a privilege to be where learning happens"  

Anders Landin

Mentor 9b, HoD Swedish, Swedish Teacher

Albin Karlsson

Mentor 7b, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher

‘Do what you can - and the task will rest easily in your hand, so easily that you will eagerly reach for the more difficult test that may follow.’

William Arevalo Monge

Mentor 7b, Spanish/SVA Teacher

Robert Andreasson

Mentor 4a, Swedish/SVA Teacher

Jocke Söderström

Teacher SVA

Modern Foreign Languages Department

Galaxie Béchy

Mentor 9a, French/HKK Teacher

Thorsten Schmitz

Mentor 8b, German Teacher

"Discipline is the silent architect of success, building steadily when motivation fades. While motivation sparks the flame, it is routine that keeps the fire burning, long after passion has dimmed."

William Arevalo Monge

Mentor 7b, Spanish/SVA Teacher

Fritids Team

Manar Falah

Activity Leader

Leonard Nita

Activity Leader

Lina Hallak

Activity Leader

''I love inspiring students to live life to the fullest by engaging in lots of exciting activities and staying active.''

Seedan Correya

Activity Leader

Midori Maeyama

Fritids Teacher

Andreea Anchidin

Activity Leader

“Everything is temporary, except knowledge. It sticks with you, much like glitter after a craft project. I love being part of the journey that helps children discover and hold on to the lasting spark” 

Kitchen Team

Saska Palifrova

Kitchen Assistant

"It is not knowledge that should come to you, it is you who should come to knowledge."

Mr AdMa

Kitchen Chef

Cleaning Team

Maja Dimitrijevic

Cleaner