I have been working at ISR since 2014, I hold bachelor’s degree in Sports Sciences with qualification Physical Education teacher and Track and Field coach. My passion for teaching and love for sports have allowed me to nurture both skill development and sportsmanship in my students, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. I am passionate about dance and track and field keeps me physically active and competitive.

I was born and grew up in Riga, Latvia. Since my childhood, I always knew, that someday I would be a teacher. When graduating from the university, I received my teaching certificate and became a part of the ISR community by teaching Early Years students by helping children to discovering the world around them. During my free time I like being in the nature, reading, painting, traveling and learning all about Italy, it’s culture and language.

I am an ISR’s “dinosaur.” I have been in this school since its beginning (1997) and have experienced all its changes and challenges. As a teacher, I am “forever young” since I have always worked with the best age – Preschool children. These kids help keep creativity, patience, and good humour balanced through the years. My education also helps. I have my Masters in Education and Management of Culture and a Certificate in EY Education from the University of Latvia.

I spent the first 35 years of my life in Colorado, USA. Growing up and living in the rocky mountains gave me a love of sport, outdoor activities and enjoying nature. Before becoming a teacher I worked in restaurant management for over 10 years where I GM of a popular American restaurant. In 2016 my wife, who was a teacher, convinved me to move to Cairo, Egypt. I started teaching English and found a love of education. Between then and now I completed my teaching certifications, got my teaching license and also attained a Master’s in Education. I have been teaching now for 6 years. I moved from Egypt to Latvia in 2023 with my wife, our 1 year old daughter, Zoren, and our 3 year old dog, Olive. In my free time I enjoy exploring new places, hiking, being in nature, traveling, and watching our daughter grow and learn new things.

Sveiki! My name is Ginta and I am the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme coordinator at ISR. This means I am helping our teachers to help their students learn. I am deeply intrested in how children learn and what teachers could do support their learning. I am starting my 19th year at ISR, Some time in between my ISR years I was in the USA for 3 years. I have seen this school grow, experience challenges, and bloom again. When I’m not at school I love reading books, going for longer and shorter nature walks, or just spending time in the garden.

I was born and raised in Kuldīga. Kuldīga is one of the most charming and magical towns in Latvia. It is the pearl of Courland for those who appreciate history and charm. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new. In 2014 I started my career at ISR by working as a support teacher. I have a bachelor‘s degree in pedagogy, qualification as a primary teacher and a Latvian language teacher in primary and middle school.

I was born and raised in Latvia, where I developed my passion for music and singing. According to my parents, first I started singing, then talking. I graduated from Riga Cathedral Choir school and received a Bachelor’s education in jazz vocals and pedagogy from the Jāzeps Vītols Latvian music academy. As a student, I had a chance to study in Germany, "Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg" for a half year.

I was born and raised in Latvia. I have been at ISR for 20 years now but every new day seems to bring so many new things, experiences to share with the fantastic students and surprises. I hold a Master’s degree in Library and Information science.There is always more to learn and I am a big believer in life-long learning. As for books, I started reading when I was 3 years old and have never since stopped. I love to share my passion with the ISR students and watch them develop into readers. At ISR we are a family and I love and appreciate my job.

I was born and raised in Valmiera, Latvia. I‘m proud to have been with ISR for 18 years. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy as a Latvian and Literature teacher and a Master’s degree in Educational Sciences. I enjoy teaching students the Latvian language so they can apply the language in everyday life.
I believe that the whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows because learning is the treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
In my free time I dance Latvian folk dances and spend time with my family.

I was born and grew up in Canada. I have lived in Germany and Australia before finding my way to my roots in Latvia. I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree with a Double Major in Dance and Psychology from York University, Canada. I gained my TESL/TESOL Certificate followed by a Master of Education Degree (MEd) at the University of Toronto. After joining the ISR community in 2010 I also continued my studies with a Postgraduate Certificate of Education.

Some years ago… I was born in Nantes, a wonderful city in the northwestern part of France, close to the Atlantic Ocean. I grew up there, and on my 18th birthday, I joined the “Université de Nantes” where I studied German History and Literature before joining the “Universität Rostock” Germany. I left the University with a B.A of Germanistic delivered by both my French and German Universities. Life brought me to Latvia 20 years ago and I joined ISR only a few years after that. Most of you know me as Mr. Tony, the French Teacher, but I have also been the ISR Child Protection Officer for many years, dedicating time and energy to the safety and wellbeing of the ISR students and community.

I am a dedicated educator from Latvia with 7 years of experience in the public school system. I have a Bachelor‘s degree with a specialization as an English and Psychology teacher, and a Master’s degree in Education Science focusing on teaching and learning for proficiency. I am excited to take on the challenge of IB PYP. I believe challenges are opportunities for growth.

I was born and raised in Latvia, and all my work experience also sticks to my beloved country; I appreciate being part of a local and international community. I graduated from an Art high school in Riga and received a Bachelor’s education in pedagogy from the Latvian Academy of Arts. I am proud to be with the ISR from the beginning of our school. I started as a Preschool teacher for the first seven years, and now I teach art to our amazing Early Years and Primary students.

I am Eryn Wiseman, born in the USA, lived abroad since I was 7 and now Dutch. I have been a student in the international circuit and have been teaching in that same circuit since 1999. I moved to Latvia to again broaden my horizons in education, language, culture and experiences. I look forward to my time at ISRiga and all the great peopel I will meet.