Greetings! I’m back! I am a native Rhode Islander from the US who was sent to Latvia as a Peace Corps volunteer many years ago. My degrees are in English Literature and Political Science with a masters in Applied Linguistics from the University of Massachussetts. I have worked as a teacher for more that 20 years in the US, Spain, Singapore and Latvia. I am the proud mother of 3 daughters and have a dog and 2 cats! I love theatre and films and you can often find me after work on the beach or in the forest around my home.

Hi! I‘m from Canada and have taught in Canada, Egypt, Taiwan, and India before coming to ISR where I’ll be teaching HS math. I hold a Certificate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of University Studies in Secondary Education, and Master of Mathematics for Teachers degrees. Teaching is my third career, having previously practiced mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship. I’m entering my seventeenth year of teaching and am very excited to be a part of the ISR community. When not in school, I enjoy traveling, music, and dabbling in ed tech.

I started my career in the UK, where I grew up, but decided I was destined for warmer climates. After spending 10 years in Asia (Hong Kong) I decided I had enough of the warmth and needed a change. I am now loving being based in Europe with proper seasons and clear fresh air. During the day, I am the IB Diploma Coordinator and really enjoy seeing our students go through this journey in their final two years of school. You might find me in the classroom teaching TOK, or a variety of high school humanities courses. Outside of the school I have a toddler that keeps me busy and I love to crochet flowers to grow my collection of plants I cannot kill.

After earning my IB Diploma in Thailand and studying at a university in England, I have had the privilege of working and living in Peru, Slovakia, and now Latvia. With over a decade of experience in career and university guidance, I love helping young people discover their passions and future career paths. When I am not working, you will find me running by the river, enjoying delicious food, watching mystery series, or listening to smooth jazz tunes.

I am originally from the Western part of France and moved to study French literature and classical studies in Paris. I stayed there to start teaching French, Latin, Classical Greek, and Drama, before moving to Warsaw, New York, and Geneva. I have a wide broad of interests including theatre, literature, sports and mythology, and I love to include all of this, and more, in my teaching. In 2023, this is my first year in Riga and ISR.

I am from India, have taught university physics for five years there before moving to Myanmar teaching IB physics and then to Cambodia teaching IGCSE and A-level physics. I have a masters in Physcis with electronics and intrumentation as a specialisation from India and an iPGCE from the University of Derby, UK. I have enjoyed my time in Latvia so far over the last one year, for someone who has never lived a pace that snows. I enjoy singing, cooking, dancing, reading and writing.

Born in Riga with academic and professional experience in both Latvia and the United States, I am passionate about human relationships and emotional well-being. At ISR, I support students in developing empathic leadership, courage, and lifelong skills that promote positive peace. I hold degrees in Political Science, Law, and Peace and Justice, and I am a certified mediator, trained in counseling, and Latvia’s only certified Nonviolent Communication Trainer. Since 2002, I have worked in restorative justice and peacebuilding, supporting leaders and communities in resolving conflicts and building sustainable agreements. I’m also dedicated to inner peace work as yoga and meditation practitioner and teacher.

Originally from northern Canada, but I grew up as an international student in the jungles of Sulawesi and the megacity of Jakarta. After graduating with my IB Diploma I went back to Canada for university and began my career teaching game development and design theory to university and high school students. However the thought of going back international was always there and I missed the adventures of teaching students who brought new ideas, and cultural understandings.

Originally from Newfoundland and Labrador Canada, I have three bachelor‘s degrees: Commerce, Psychology and Elementary Education as well as a Masters degree. This is my sixteenth year teaching and my fifth country. Prior to Riga, I spent nine years Hong Kong, with the remaining years in Doha, Kuwait City and Tokyo. An elementary teacher by trade, I was highly excited when ISR presented me with the opportunity to teach grade six.

I am originally from Latvia. Now I live in Riga since 17 years. I lived in my twenties in Germany, Frankfurt/Main for 6, 5 years. During this time I studied German language, German Philology and next to my studies I worked. After Germany I moved back to Latvia. Since that time I teach German and Latvian. My hobbies are languages, literature, sports and yoga, and I love to include all of this, and more, in my teaching. In 2023, this is my first year in Riga and ISR.

I was born in Canada and grew up in Southeast Asia. After majoring in political science, I taught English and volunteered with young people in the Czech Republic. I then pursued a Masters in linguistics with a focus on teaching German as a foreign language. As a language teacher, I have taught English, French and German to various ages and groups in the Czech Republic, Germany and Latvia. My aim is to help students discover the fun in learning a foreign language and for them to learn and grow personally through it. I enjoy travelling, baking desserts and ice skating.

Greetings! My name is Fadwa Mostafa. I am from Egypt and grew up in North Carolina and the UAE. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Electronics Engineering and a master’s degree in Education. I am currently teaching Individuals & Societies and Mathematics at ISR. I have 16 years of teaching experience in American and IB programs, during which I have taught English, Mathematics, Science, and Individuals & Societies. After years in Egypt enjoying the warm weather, I decided it was time to try a colder climate. I feel very lucky to be in Latvia, where I can enjoy the beautiful forests and cool weather. I am passionate about student agency and creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences.

Hello! I am from Italy and I love nature, sciences and experiments! After graduating in chemistry I have been working 3 years in an IB school in Italy as lab technician ad teacher assistant, there I discovered my passion for teaching and I decided to obtain an iPGCE in secondary science. Later, I moved to Spain, where I have been teaching chemistry and maths in a British curriculum School for another 3 years. I am very happy to be part of the ISR community now and I will try to help the students to learn not only science but also to be be open minded and critical thinkers. In my free time I love alpinism, snowboardig, cycling, cooking, playing the guitar, painting and reading about global politics. Fun fact? I know everything about pizza! Dream? Flying!

I grew up in the Pacific Northwest of America where I developed my love of sports and the outdoors. At university I studied science and curriculum development at Gonzaga University (GO BULLDOGS!) Eastern Washington University (GO EAGLES!) and Nova Southwestern University (GO SHARKS!). For the last 20 years I have taught Science, Math and PE, and I can honestly say I love my job. GO BEARS!!!!!!!!

I am a qualified art teacher and librarian with a master’s degree in Education Technologies. My teaching journey has taken me to Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam, where I briefly taught art, and I have also worked in both formal and non-formal education settings in Latvia. I’m excited to help secondary students and colleagues at ISR discover the right resources, tools, and ideas to support their learning and teaching journeys.

I’m a third-generation Australian-Latvian, born and raised in Sydney. Throughout my life I’ve been very active in the Latvian diaspora community - conducting choirs, working at summer camps, and organising events.
Since moving to Latvia in 2020, I’ve been working as a professional musician and guitar teacher. My specialty is guitar, post-folk music, and choir, but I enjoy all sorts of music - back in the day I even played in a few rock bands!
I’m really looking forward to stepping into the secondary school classroom and using my unique experience to inspire a love and appreciation of music and the arts. My second love is history and anthropology, so I’m also excited about teaching Year 7 I&S!

I am born in Latvia. From five years of age, I knew I would be an artist. I liked to do art and took the challenge to enter Jana Rozentals art school in Riga. I have been practicing art since finishing the art school, working on art-related projects, and privately tutoring adults and children. In between, I received a Bachelor’s education in Psychology. My international experience started in Egypt, where I taught art to grade 4-8 students in one of the international schools for three years.