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Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
John Coles
Headmaster at Haileybury Astana
BA in Geography, University of Wales, 1995. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, University of Buckingham, 2015. PGCE in Geography, University of East Anglia, 1998. QTS
Thomas Hill
Head of Senior School
Bachelor of Arts in English and Physical Education and Sports Science, Loughborough University, 1997. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management (with merit), University of Warwick, 2014. PGCE in University of Hull, 1998.
Lianne Dominguez
Senior School Deputy Head
Bachelor of Elementary Education, Centro Escolar University. Master of Education in International Education, Endicott College, 2017. Certificate of International School Leadership from the Principal's Training Center. Certificate of International School Counselling from the Counselor's Training Center.
Liam Stewart
Head of Junior School
Bachelor of Arts with honours in Drama, University of Lancaster, 2007. PGCE programme in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, Sheffield Hallam University, 2014. MBA in Educational Leadership (Distinction) from University College London (2022).
Emma Gricmanis
Deputy Head of Junior School
BA in Primary Initial Teacher Education, University of Worcester, UK, 2005. Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching, UK, 2024
Kindergarten
Ginny Everett
Reception Class Teacher & Kindergarten Milepost Lead
BA (Hons) in Teaching, Kingston University, UK, 1999.
Maria Aguirre
Nursery Class Teacher
BSc in Education, Mobile University, USA, 2008. MSc in Education, Troy University Dothan, USA, 2016. BS in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and MS in Gifted Education.
Katrine Altiok
Reception Class Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education with honours, University of Brighton, 2017.
Zhanar Yessirkepova
Creche Class Teacher
BA in Pedagogics and Psychology Southern Kazakhstan University, Kazakhstan, 2016
Sholpan Utevlinova
Nursery Class Teacher
BA in teaching 2 foreign languages, Kazakh University of International Relations, Kazakhstan, 2012. MSc in Leadership in Education, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2018 PGCE, University of Buckingham, UK, 2024.
Ainur Sadykova
Creche Class Tutor
BA in Teaching Foreign Languages Karaganda State University, 2012. MA in Foreign Philology Eurasion National University, 2014
Junior School
Nadine Quirk
Head of Milepost 3, Junior Class Teacher
BA of Education, University of Fort Hare, South Africa, 2012
Paul Oliver
Edmonstone Housemaster in Junior School, Junior Class Teacher
BA (Hons), St Mary's University, UK, 1994 BA/QTS (Hons) Education and English. (1995)
Laura Ismailova
Dance Teacher
BA in Teaching Englsih, Arkalyk State University, 2002. BA (Hons) National Art (teaching), South Ural State humanitarian-pedagogical University, 2018
Stephen Bell
Junior Class Teacher
BA In French & Russian, University of Sheffield, UK, 2012. PGCE, University of Buckingham, UK, 2019
Cameron Roberts
Junior Class Teacher
BA in Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia, 2000. BA in Education, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, 2022
Margaret Chappell
Junior Class Teacher
BA in African American History and Culture, Canterbury University Christchurch NZ, 2004. Teaching Diploma, NZ Graduate School of Education Christchurch NZ, 2014
Scott Chappell
Junior Class Teacher
BA in Music, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, 2012. PGCE in Teaching Primary, New Zealand, 2014
Arina Ismagul
Art Teacher in Junior School
BA in Finance, KIMEP, Kazakhstan, 2006. Master of Pedagogical Sciences, Kokshetau University, Kazakhstan, 2020
Sally Grundy
Junior Class Teacher
Bachelor Degree in Interior Design, University of Huddersfield, 2014. PGCE in Primary Education, Middlesex University, 2022. QTS Department for Education UK.
Charlotte Karim
Junior Class Teacher
Master of Arts with Distinction in Childhood Studies and Early Years, Leeds Beckett University, 2022. PGCE with Distinction, Leeds Beckett University, 2023.
Jason Preskey
Junior Class Teacher
Bachelor of Arts with honours in Business Management, Kingston University, 2011. Master of Science in Operations and Supply Chain Management with merit, University of Liverpool, 2017. PGCE in University of Nottingham, 2023.
William Izzett
Junior Class Teacher
BA in Politics and Modern History, University of Manchester, UK, 2015. PGCE in University of Derby, UK, 2021.
Jimmy Rhodes
Junior School Teacher, Milepost 1 Lead and English Lead
BA in Acting, Arts Educational Schools, UK, 2004. PGCE in University of West England, UK, 2020.
Emma O'Brien
Junior Class Teacher & Senior Milepost 2 Lead
BA (Hons) Primary Education QTS, University of Wales Institute Cardiff (UWIC), UK, 2004.
Louise Allen
Junior Class Teacher
BA of Education, Mary Immaculate College, Ireland, 2011.
Dominic Mawdsley
Junior Class Teacher
BA in History, University of Leicester, UK, 2017. QTS, University of Bedfordshire, 2019, UK.
Daniel Cheadle
Junior Class Teacher, PSHCE Coordinator, Mathematics Lead
LLB (Hons), Government and Politics, University of Hertfordshire, UK, 2015. PGCE, University of Buckingham, UK, 2018.
Mic Gricmanis
Junior School Teacher
BA (Hons) Business Studies with Enterprise Management, Abertay University, 2004. PGCE Primary Education, University of Bedfordshire, 2007.
Sara Stewart
Junior Class Teacher
BA in Business, Khawarizmi International College, 2013. PGCE, Abu Dhabi University, 2018, MA in Education from Middlesex University, 2025
Gemma Mebrahtu
Junior Class Teacher
BSc (Hons) in Biology, University of York, UK, 1997. PGCE in Secondary Science, University of York, UK, 2000
Music/Art/Drama Department
Simon Armstrong
Director of Music
Bachelor of Music with honours, Bangor University, 2014. PGCE in Bangor University, 2016. Education Workforce Council QTS.
Hannah Movassagh-Nekounam
Head of Arts
BA in Fine Art and Art history, University of Wolverhampton, UK, 1995. MA in Education, Open University, UK, 2004. PGCE, Birmingham University, UK, 1998
Takhmina Kakenova
Music Teacher
BEd in Music, Kokshetau State College, 1995.
Ilyas Danyarov
Teacher of Performing Arts
BSc in Ecology, Eurasian University, Kazakhstan, 2013. MSc in Natural Sciences, Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, 2013
Computer Science and Digital Learning
Fatih Unal
Head of Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computing with honours, University of Leicester, 2015. PGCE with merit in Secondary Computing with QTS, Sheffield Hallam University, 2018. QTS Department for Education, UK.
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Kuanysh Magauin
Robotics Teacher
Pavlodar State University named after S.Toraygyrov (2015). Teacher of Informatics
Mathematics Department
Funda Shaymardanov
Head of Mathematics
Master of Science in Secondary School Science and Mathematics Education, Boğaziçi University, 2006.
Najib Sboui
Senior Mathematics Teacher, Head of Sixth Form
BA in Science of Computers Applied Management, University of Kairouan, Tunisia, 2007. QTS, 2011
Josephat Onchwati
Mathematics Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in Education with honours, University of Nairobi, 2009. Starting Year 2024
Faye Casinillo
Mathematics Teacher
BSc in Secondary Education, San Carlos University, Philippines, 2003. MA in Mathematics (M.A. Med), University of San Carlos, Philippines, 2009
Magzhan Kabashev
Olympiad Mathematics Teacher
BA in Maths, Suleyman Demirel University, Kazakhstan, 2011
Deepa Khati
Mathematics Teacher
BA in Teaching Maths, University of Mumbai, 2004. MSc in Maths, Indian Institute of Technology, 1999
PE (Physical Education) Department
Russell Hogg
Director of Sport
Liverpool John Moores University (2006): Sport Development with Physical Education. MA in Education from Bath University.
Luther Hinds
PE Teacher
Bachelor of Arts with honours in Sport Development with Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University, 2013. PGCE in Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University, 2014. QTS Department for Education. MSc in Educational Leadership (2024)
Andres Martinez
PE teacher
BA in Education, University of Hawaii, USA, 2016. PGCE in Framingham State University, USA, 2018. Masters in International Education, Framingham State University, USA, 2019.
English Department
Gemma Legg
Head of English
BA in English/Writing and Performance, University of York, UK, 2007. MA with Merit in Novel Writing, Middlesex University, UK, 2022
Rachel Breckon
Deputy Head of English, TOK Coordinator
BA (hons) English Language - University of Newcastle upon Tyne 2002 (2:1) PGCE with QTS- Manchester Metropolitan University 2007 (Distinction) MA Education (Secondary) - Manchester Metropolitan University 2012 (Distinction) MA English Literature - Northumbria University 2024 (Distinction)
Simon Rowat
English Teacher
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of London, UK, 2004. PGCE in University of London, UK, 2007.
Samuel Wilkins
English Teacher
BA in English Language, University of Exeter, UK, 2017. PGCE, University of Oxford, UK, 2018.
EAL (English as Additional Language) Department
Ghadeer Grant
Director of EAL
Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, 2010. PGCE with Distinction, University of Nottingham, 2022.
Ainur Abdiyeva
EAL Tacher
BA in Education, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, 2014. MA in PETAL Programme, University of Cordoba, Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, Marmara University, 2021
.JPG)
Alina Assanova
EAL Teacher
Kazakh Abylaikhan University of International Relations and World Languages (2015) Two foreign languages. TEFL/TESOL | Global Language Training UK, 2022 TEYL | Global Language Training UK, 2022 Global citizen trainer| APCEIU (Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding), 2021
Ayan Moldakhmetova
EAL Teacher
BA in Education (2 foreign languages), North Kazakhstan State University, Kazakhstan, 2013
Anna Cheremissova
EAL Teacher
BA in Teaching English, Eurasian University, Kazakhstan, 2010
Viktoriya Rydchenko
EAL Teacher
B.Ed. in Foreign Languages, The L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, 2011, CELTA, International House, London, 2013, MSc in School Leadership, Nazarbayev University, 2014, PhD in Education, Nazarbayev University, 2021
Kamila Akhmetniyazova
EAL Teacher
Eurasian Humanities Institute (2019): Two foreign languages
Dinara Kaidarova
EAL teacher
Bachelor in Humanities (Foreign philology), Kostanay State University, 2013 MSc in Educational Leadership (Inclusive education), Nazarbayev University, 2019 CELTA, International house, Almaty, 2024
Nazira Subebayeva
EAL Teacher, Attlee Housemistress in Junior School
Bachelor of Education in two foreign languages, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, 2018, TESOL/TEFL Certificate, World TESOL Academy, 2024
Faculty of Modern Languages
Daniel Gonzalez
Head of MFL
Bachelor Degree in Philology, University of Oviedo, 1997. PGCE in Secondary Education, University of Oviedo, 1998.
Sylvie Piegelin-Coles
Teacher of French
BA in Languages and Maths, Lycee Pierre Bayen, France, 1990. MA in English, University de Reims Champagne Ardennes, France, 1995. PGCE, Kingston University, 1999
Yelena Yun
Attlee Housemistress, Teacher of Russian
BA in Teaching Russian Language & literature, Teacher's University of Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2012
.JPG)
Anuar Sharipov
Teacher of Russian, Bartle Frere Housemaster, CAS Coordinator
BA in Teaching Russian Language & literature, Teacher's University of Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2012
Diana Ryabintseva
Teacher of Russian
BA in Education, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, 2014. MA in Philology, Omsk State University, Russian Federation, 2018.
Kazakh Department
Zhanat Yangibayeva
Teacher of Kazakh
BA in Teaching Kazakh Language & literature, Teacher's University of Almaty, Kazakhstan, 2010
Dinara Rakhimova
Teacher of Kazakh
BA in Education (2 foreign languages), Kokshetau State University, Kazakhstan, 2003. MA in Kazakh philology, Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, 2020
.JPG)
Gulim Oliver
Teacher of Kazakh
BA in Teaching Kazakh, Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan, 2013. MA in 2 foreign languages, Kazakh State Women's Teacher Training University, Kazakhstan, 2013
Gulshat Nazymbekova
Kazakh Teacher, Edmonstone Housemistress
BA in Foreign languages, Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, Kazakhstan, 2008. BA in Teaching Kazakh Language & Literature, University of Astana, Kazakhstan, 2013. Master of Pedagogical Sciences, Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, 2022. Trinity Diploma TESOL, Oxford House Prague, 2016.
Science Department
Duncan Ware
Head of Science
BSc. in Chemistry, Diploma of Education Post graduate, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, AUSTRALIA. University of New England, UK, 1986.
Sadie Rodea
Science Teacher
Bachelor of Science, University of Bristol, UK, 2008. PGCE in Univeristy of Nottingham, UK, 2010.
Riel Casinillo
Science Teacher
BSc in Physics and Chemistry (Education), University of San Carlos, Philippines, 2003. MSc in Educational Technology, University of Cebu, Philippines, 2008
Shagufta Khan
Science Teacher
BSc Biology & Chemistry, University of Bombay, India, 1996. MA in Education in Maths & Science, Un-ty of Poona, 2000.
Quinton Tyler
Science Teacher
BA Economics, Reed College, Portland State University, USA, 1989. American Teaching License, Portland State University, USA, 1992
Humanities
Mary Massey
Head of Humanities
BA in Sociology, Queen's University, Belfast, UK, 2002. PGCE in Secondary Geography with QTS, University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK, 2008. MA Irish Studies, St. Mary's University, Twickenham, UK, 2016
James Crewdson
Teacher of Business Studies
Bachelor of Arts with honours in Business Administration, University of Northumbria, 2001. PGCE in Business with information communication technology, Manchester Metropolitan University, 2011. QTS General Teaching Council for England.
Marcus Massey
Kipling Housemaster, Humanities Teacher
Higher Diploma in Education from UCD, Ireland from 2004.BA in History and Politics, University College Dublin, Ireland, 2000. MA in Irish Studies, St Mary's University, UK, 2016
Robert Griffiths
Humanities Teacher, Year 13 Class Teacher
BA Economics, London Guildhall University, UK, 1997. MA in Human Rights, University of London, UK, 2008. PGCE in Economics, University College London, UK, 2016
Learning Support Department
Yevgeniya Passeka
Head of Learning Support
BA in teaching foreign languages, State Karaganda University, Kazakhstan, 2001. PGCE in Special Educational Needs Coordination, Leeds Beckett University, UK, 2019. MSc in Educational Leadership (Inclusive Education), Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2020. Certificate in Psychometric Testing, Assessment and Access Arrangements (CPT3A), BPS RQTU
Shynar Aktanova
Learning Support Teacher
BA in Foreign Languages, Semey State Institute, Kazakhstan, 2014. MS in Leadership in Education, Inclusive Education, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, 2021. Global Citizenship Trainer at APCEIU (Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding), 2021 Fellow of the One-Year Educational Exchange Program: Gyeongsang National University, South Korea (2013), English Language and Literature
Zukhra Bekturganova
Learning Support Teacher
BA in International Relations, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan, 2009. Bachelor of Education in Pedagogy and Psychology, University of Astana, 2013. Advanced Diploma in Teaching Children with Specific Learning Difficulties University of Worcester 2015, UK. Speech Therapist Qualification, Institute of Psychoanalysis, Moscow 2024
Karina Zhanali
Junior School Counsellor
BA in Social Science, Psychology major, KAZGUU University (MNU), Kazakhstan, 2019.
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Anna Zhernovaya
Learning Support Teacher
Eurasian National University (2019): Two foreign languages (English, German)
Marina Poyarkova
Senior School Librarian
BA in Education, Syrdariya University, Kazakhstan, 2007. MA in Information and Library Science, Chelyabinsk State Institute of Culture, Russia, 2020
Bakhyt Adrysheva
School Counsellor
BA in Philology, East Kazakhstan State University, Kazakhstan, 1991. Moscow Geshtalt Institute, Psychotherapy in Geshtalt approach, Russia, 2019. MA in Psychology, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan, 2015
Diana Akysh
Learning Support Teacher
BA in Psychology, Central Asian University, Kazakhstan, 2006. MA in Education Human Exceptionalities, Idaho State University, USA, 2012
IB (International Baccalaureate)
Ana I. Munoz Lopera
Head of International University Admissions
BA in English Philology, University of Zaragoza. Masters in Educational Leadership, University College London. BA Primary Education, University of Salamanca
Zeeshan Raza
IB Coordinator & Business Studies Teacher & EE Coordinator
BA in Journalism, University of Punjab, Pakistan, 2002. MSc Business Management, Edinburgh Napier University, UK, 2005. Master of Arts in International Education, University of Sunderland, UK, 2022. PGCE in Business Education, University of Sunderland, UK, 2015.