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

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Ben Owens

Principal

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

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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

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Maja Åkesson

Economist/administrator

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

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Adil Paratusic

IT-Representative/Caretaker

''Multi-tasking takes my creativity to the next level and makes the work day much easier!''

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Annika Predikaka

HR/administrator

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

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"

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Vilma Lönneborg

Librarian

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Annelies Kooijman

Receptionist

Student Care

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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."

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Febe Degerman

Social Educator

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Zulfikar Salman

School Counsellor

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Linnea Torgilsman

Special Educator

Amra Muhamedagic (Parental Leave)

Special Educator

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

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Khushnum Stevens (ON LEAVE)

School Counsellor

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Hanna Sander

Student assistant

Brynja Gunnarsdottir

Student care resource

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Ken Holmgren

Student assistant

''When I was small, I had a dream that when I grew up, I would choose a job that I can make people laugh and be happy every day.''

Primary

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Elizabeta Antonov

F-class Teacher

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Marija Kolevski

F-class Teacher

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

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Berglind Matthiasdottir

Mentor 1a

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Haider Abbas

Mentor 2a

''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!''

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Blerina Sylejmani Ademi

Mentor 2a

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Liv Nilsson

Mentor 2b, 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.''

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Gabriela Montiel Reyes

Mentor 3a

"Working at IES gives you the opportunity to interact with teachers and students from many different backgrounds which has truly enriched my teaching experience and the students' learning process."

Aesthetics/Practical Department

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Görel Kumerius

Mentor 4a, Crafts Teacher

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Anna Görefält

Mentor 6a, HoD Practical Aesthetics, Crafts/Science Teacher

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Jean-Baptiste Nonet

Mentor 6a, HoD Modern Foreign Languages, Home Economics/Sciences Teacher

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Maja Henson (On leave)

Mentor 7a, Art Teacher

"I believe that, through art, every student is able to learn more about themselves, history and the world around them."

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Oskar Sjömalm

Mentor 8b, HoY Seniors, Physical Education Teacher

''I believe that the significance of Physical Education in contemporary schools extends beyond merely fulfilling subject requirements and objectives. In today's sedentary society, it is truly remarkable that we provide all our students with dedicated time each week to engage in physical movement and exercise. I also aspire for our students to explore a diverse array of activities, as this will foster a lifelong dedication to training and maintaining good health.''

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Tobias Söderholm

Mentor 9b, 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.''

English Department

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Tanya Hartzenberg

Mentor 5a, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher

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Mathilda Johansson

Mentor 6a, SO/SVA/English Teacher

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Shane Lewis

Mentor 7a, HoD English, English Teacher

Maths Department

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Tanya Hartzenberg

Mentor 5a, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher

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Jacques Hartzenberg

Mentor 7b, 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

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Tanya Hartzenberg

Mentor 5a, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher

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Jean-Baptiste Nonet

Mentor 6a, HoD Modern Foreign Languages, Home Economics/Sciences Teacher

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Anna Görefält

Mentor 6a, HoD Practical Aesthetics, Crafts/Science Teacher

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Jacques Hartzenberg

Mentor 7b, HoD Science, Science/Mathematics Teacher

Social Science Department

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Mathilda Johansson

Mentor 6a, SO/SVA/English Teacher

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Albin Karlsson

Mentor 8a, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher

Swedish Department

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Ioan Marghit

Mentor 4a, HoY Juniors, Swedish Teacher

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

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Mathilda Johansson

Mentor 6a, SO/SVA/English Teacher

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Anders Landin

Mentor 8b, HoD Swedish, Swedish Teacher

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Albin Karlsson

Mentor 8a, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher

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William Arevalo Monge

Mentor 8b, Spanish/SVA Teacher

Modern Foreign Languages Department

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Galaxie Béchy

Mentor 5a, French/HKK Teacher

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Jean-Baptiste Nonet

Mentor 6a, HoD Modern Foreign Languages, Home Economics/Sciences Teacher

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Thorsten Schmitz

Mentor 7b, 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."

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William Arevalo Monge

Mentor 8b, Spanish/SVA Teacher

Fritids Team

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Manar Falah

Activity Leader

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Leonard Nita

Activity Leader

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Lina Hallak

Activity Leader

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

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Victoria Nita

Activity Leader

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Seedan Correya

Activity Leader

Midori Maeyama

Fritids Teacher

Kitchen Team

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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

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Maja Dimitrijevic

Cleaner