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Bishkek International School
SPECIALIST TEACHING TEAM 2020/21
Head of Computer Science & Design
Thierry Taberna
Mr Thierry has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the
University of Nantes, a Master’s Degree in Computing from the University of
Toulouse and a Degree of Teaching French as a Second Language
(DAEFLE). He has previously worked as a software engineer and software
developer in various companies in France. Mr Thierry joined BIS in August
2015 and has been very effective in inspiring a wide range of students to
improve their computer science and design skills and in guiding students
through their graduating year.
Head of Science; Physics & Science Teacher
Alisher Arstanbek
Mr Alisher has a Degree in Engineering from the Kyrgyz Russian Slavic
University (KRSU) and has teaching and research experience at several
educational institutions. He is currently working on his dissertation for
postgraduate studies in Engineering at KRSU while he works full time at BIS.
He enjoys teaching and helping students discover their abilities and talents.
Mr Alisher joined BIS in 2016 and teaches Physics, Science and
Mathematics in middle and high school. Mr Alisher is currently completing
the UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) remote learning program.
Biology & Science Teacher
Pamela Reed
Ms Pamela has a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Georgia State
University. Her undergraduate research focus was primarily related to
medical anthropology with a special interest in cancer cell biology and public
health accessibility in the United States. She has many cultural interests and
spent some time in Taiwan in 2013, where she served as an academic
ambassador at China Medical University in Taichung. She has been
teaching both Biology and Chemistry for four years in the Texas education
system. Ms. Pamela joined BIS in August 2020.
Chemistry & Science Teacher
Soumiya Srinivasan
Ms Soumiya has studied in India and Singapore and has obtained
Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Genetics and Chemistry and two
Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry. She has research experience and has
worked for several years as a technical support and marketing specialist for
researchers in Singapore. Ms Soumiya joined BIS in August 2020.
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Science Laboratory Technician & Science Teacher
Zhandos Bocholoev
Mr Zhandos graduated with a Masters in Food Technology from Kyrgyz-
Turkish Manas University, and has work experience in both Turkey and the
Kyrgyz Republic, including laboratory experience with food companies. Mr
Zhandos joined BIS in August 2019.
Head of Math; Math Teacher
yo
Adelia Kadyralieva
Ms Adelia graduated from the American University of Central Asia with a
degree in Applied Mathematics and Informatics and a minor in Software
Engineering. During her studies, she completed two academic exchange
programs in the USA, worked as an English language and Math tutor, taught
programming skills to teenagers and prepared high school graduates for the
Republican Test. Ms Adelia joined the BIS team in July 2018 and was
appointed as Head of Math Department in summer 2019.
Math & DP Theory of Knowledge Teacher
Toon Cavens
Mr Cavens is originally from Belgium, where he studied Mathematics and
Economics. He has also studied Philosophy in Paris, and English Literature
in London. He joined BIS in August 2016 to teach Mathematics and Theory
of Knowledge. Mr Cavens hopes to instill in his students a life-long passion
for learning, and to help them to develop their own ideas.
Math & Economics Teacher
Azamat Kasymov
Mr Azamat has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the
American University of Central Asia (AUCA), where he also taught
undergraduate level mathematics. He is a part-time research assistant at
AUCA and has helped to write several mathematics textbooks for primary
through to university level mathematics. Mr Azamat enjoys teaching
mathematics at BIS with a special focus on our more advanced students.
Mr Azamat is also currently completing his PhD in Economics.
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Makerspace Manager; Math & Design Teacher
Reza Danaei
Mr Reza is originally from Iran. He graduated from the Charles Molnar
University in Malaysia with a degree in Electronics Engineering at the
Charles Molnar University in Malaysia, and worked in an electronics and
physics lab at the APIIT University in Kuala-Lumpar after graduation. In
recent years he has worked as an English language tutor in different
language schools and international schools, though his passion has always
been in math and applied sciences. He loves to encourage students to
research, question the world around them, explore their environment, come
up with ideas and solutions, and find answers of their own. Mr Reza joined
BIS in August 2020.
MYP Coordinator, Math and Spanish Language Acquisition Teacher, Extended Essay Coordinator
Tim Johnson
Mr Tim has a first-class honours degree in Modern Languages from the
University of Oxford, and is a qualified teacher (University of Newcastle) with
a Master’s in Education from the University of Leeds. His work experience
covers both NGO leadership and teaching in Austria, Portugal and the UK.
Tim joined BIS in August 2019. He is MYP Coordinator, as well as teaching
some Math and Spanish in MYP. He is also Extended Essay Coordinator for
the IB Diploma Programme.
Head of Individuals and Societies Department; History Teacher
Darren Simpson
Mr Darren has a teaching qualification and Master’s Degree in education
policy from the University of Glasgow. He joined BIS in August 2019
following teaching in the UK and South Korea and three years at Wellington
College, Shanghai, where he led the history department and worked in
student welfare roles. Mr Darren is also Head of Student Welfare and
Designated Safeguarding Lead at BIS.
Individuals and Societies & History Teacher
Claire Berger
Ms Claire graduated with a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Texas
A&M University. She worked in the private and non-profit sectors before
earning a social studies teaching license. She has previously taught in South
Korea, Washington, and Texas. Ms Claire joined the BIS community in
August 2020.
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Geography Teacher; DP CAS Coordinator
Andrew Wheeler
Mr Andrew has a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, Cross-Cultural
Studies, and Peace Studies from Whitworth University, Washington State.
Before joining the BIS team in August 2018, he served for two years as a
Peace Corps Volunteer teaching English as a Foreign Language in Naryn,
Kyrgyzstan. As well as teaching Geography and being CAS Coordinator, Mr
Andrew also leads Model UN and leads the annual international educational
visit for students.
Economics & Business Studies Teacher
Jacques Prinsloo
Mr Jacques has a PGCE in Secondary teaching from the University of
South Africa, a Diploma in Investment Management from the University of
South Africa, a Bachelors in Economics from the University of Pretoria, a
Diploma in teaching English as an Additional Language and is currently
completing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University
of Illinois. Mr Jacques taught EAL in South Korea for several years before
joining BIS in August 2017. Mr Jacques is also Assistant Head of School
and IGCSE Coordinator.
Individuals and Societies Teacher
Olen King
Mr Olen graduated from Hastings College, Nebraska, with a B.A. in
Secondary Education, Language Arts. A desire to learn Russian led him to
a semester abroad in Pyatigorsk, Russia. After graduating, he taught English
in the Republic of Georgia and southern Russia, while also getting a
certification in TEFL. He then spent 6 years teaching in an international
school in Khartoum, Sudan. He enjoys being active in school activities,
including the arts. A passion for sports, particularly basketball and
track/running, are personal interests, along with coaching sports.
Head of Performing Arts; Music Teacher
Grant Chamberlain
Mr Grant has a Master’s Degree in Music from the Australian National
University (ANU) and Graduate Diploma of Education from the University of
New England (UNE). He has been teaching music for over 20 years in
Australia, the West Bank, Washington DC, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania,
Vietnam and Ethiopia, including substantive experience teaching music in
the Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme. Mr Grant
joined BIS in August 2019 and since then has been developing all aspects
of music performance for students from Preschool to IB Diploma graduates.
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Music & Drama Teacher
David Lien
Mr David has a BA in Music Composition from The New England
Conservatory of Music and an MA in Theatre Education from Emerson
College. He most recently taught Music and Theatre at a Public Middle
School in Massachusetts. He has been involved in a variety of music and
theatre projects in the Boston and Seattle area (where he is originally from).
Mr. David joined BIS in August 2020.
Music Teacher
Munara Korpotaeva
Ms Munara graduated from Kyrgyz National Conservatory as a pianist. In
2015 she finished her postgraduate studies in the class of Professor
Tsokurenko. Currently she is also working in the Conservatory at the “solo
singing” department. She is the prize winner of national competitions and
the scholarship holder of the KR President’s scholarship “Altyn Shaty”. Ms
Munara joined BIS in October 2019.
Head of Visual Arts; Art & Design Teacher
Anna Phillips
Dr Anna has over twenty-five years teaching experience in both
international and Australian schools, and a PhD from the University of
Tasmania. She is a practicing artist and has exhibited her work in Germany,
South Korea, and Australia. Dr Anna believes in student centered and
enquiry-based learning, and is certain that making art assists students in the
problem-solving process and encourages them to gain confidence and
imaginative thinking while learning new skills. Dr Anna joined BIS team in
summer 2019.
Art & Host Country Studies Teacher
Anna Balduk
Ms Anna studied at the Children’s Art School and graduated from the Kyrgyz
State Art School in 1991 with a degree in Teaching Art. She has over 20
years’ experience in teaching art to children of various ages and has
encouraged wonderful art and built theatre stage sets as part of the BIS team
since 2013.
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Head of Physical Health Education; Athletics Director
Zeljko Jovetic
Mr Zeljko graduated with a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and
Sport from the University of Belgrade, and a Masters degree in Physical
Education from University of Novi Sad, Serbia. He has worked as PE
teacher and coach in schools and sports clubs in Serbia before working
in athletics and PE teaching in an international school in the United Arab
Emirates. He has school teaching licenses from both the Serbian and
UAE ministries of education and is also a licensed basketball and
swimming coach. Mr Zeljko joined the BIS team in August 2019.
PE Teacher
Slava Klychev
Mr Slava graduated from Kyrgyz State Technical University and has several
years’ experience in sports teaching, with a particular focus on swimming
and table tennis. Mr Slava joined BIS in August 2018.
PE Teacher, English Language Acquisition and Inclusive Education Support
Faez Kanji
Mr Faez is the creator of Hockey Jam Sessions, an international ice hockey
and floorball school promoting skills development and social emotional
resilience in challenging circumstances. He has worked with children in
North America, Europe and Central Asia through his Hockey Jam Sessions
program. Mr Faez has a degree from the Sauder School of Business at the
University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Mr Faez joined BIS in
January 2020.
Dance & PE Teacher
Aliman Madylbekova
Ms Aliman graduated from the Bishkek Choreographic school and
American University in Central Asia majoring in European Studies. Before
joining BIS in August 2020, Ms Aliman worked in the event-theater 'Mirrors'
and in kindergarten as an English teacher. Ms Aliman joined BIS in
September 2020.
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Head of English Department; English Language & Literature Teacher
Allison “Sunny” Stimmler
Ms Sunny has taught high school and university literature and writing
classes for the last 17 years in the US, Bosnia, Japan, Serbia, Turkmenistan,
and Bulgaria. She holds a MA in Education from Columbia University and
has served on two international school boards, taught public writing
workshops, and mentored independent writers all over the world. Ms Sunny
has a daughter at BIS and has been Head of English Department from
August 2019.
English Language and Literature Teacher
Grace Park
Ms Grace has a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and English from
Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, USA, and teaching experience
in both the US and in Kyrgyzstan. Ms Grace joined BIS in August 2017. Ms
Grace teaches English language and literature in both the MYP and IGCSE
programs.
English Language and Literature Teacher; DP Theory of Knowledge Teacher
Jan Scott
Mr Jan has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Russian from the University
of Florida and also brings his experience of successfully completing the IB
Diploma Programme at a public school in the US. He joined BIS in August
2018 following teaching work in Kyrgyz universities and language schools.
Mr Jan teaches English in both the Cambridge IGCSE programme and IB
Diploma Programme.
English & English Language Acquisition Teacher
Amith Ravindar
Mr Amith grew up in the United States but graduated high school in
Singapore. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and
International Studies from the University of Miami, Florida. He is a licensed
teacher in the United States and holds a Cambridge qualification in teaching
English. Mr Amith has teaching experience at schools and universities in
Vietnam where he taught English as a Foreign Language and Academic
English courses. In his free time, he enjoys learning languages, traveling,
and reading about current events. Mr Amith joined BIS in August 2020.
English & English Language Acquisition Teacher
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Tom Clifton
Mr Tom has a Bachelor of Arts in English from Queen Mary University in
London, as well as a Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge. He has worked in
language schools and universities in countries such as Spain and Iraq, as
well as 2 years working in the Kyrgyz Republic. Outside of the classroom,
Mr Tom enjoys travelling around the region and documenting Kyrgyzstan
through photography. He joined BIS in August 2020.
Head of Language Acquisition; Spanish Language Teacher
Esther Johnson
Ms Esther graduated with an Honors degree in Russian Studies with French
and Spanish from the University of Leeds. She worked for four years at the
University of Leeds promoting the study of languages throughout the UK,
and has worked as an ELA teacher as well as advising on the reformed
Russian GCSE and A-level qualifications in 2016. She trained as a
languages teacher in the UK and taught Spanish and French in primary and
middle school. Ms Esther joined BIS in August 2019.
French and Russian Language Acquisition Teacher
Lailo Youssoup-Akhounova
Ms Lailo joined BIS as a French and Russian Language Acquisition Teacher
in 2016. She has extensive experience teaching both French and Russian
languages, including at local universities, the Alliance Française and
Embassies. She graduated in 1984 from the Kyrgyz National University. In
addition to teaching, Ms Lailo is also a professional translator.
French Language Acquisition Teacher
Nurzhamal Alymova
Ms Nurzhamal graduated from the French Department of foreign languages
at the Kyrgyz National University. Since graduating with a Master’s Degree,
she has worked as a French teacher at the National University, with Alliance
Française and with international organizations. Ms Nurzhamal joined BIS in
October 2019.
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Spanish, French and Russian Language Acquisition Teacher
Adele Antheunissens
Ms Adele has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Saint-Louis
University, Belgium and is currently completing a degree in International and
Comparative Politics at the American University of Central Asia. Prior to
university she attended French schools in Uzbekistan and Belgium. Ms
Adele speaks six languages and joined the BIS team in August 2020 as a
Spanish, French and Russian Language Acquisition Teacher.
Spanish Language Acquisition Teacher
Krisha Gandhi
Ms Krisha graduated with a first-class degree from University of London’s
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) where she studied Mandarin
and History. She is a qualified Primary Teacher (PGCE) with teaching
experience in the UK and China. Ms Krisha gained her Master’s degree in
Educational Leadership and Policy from University of Warwick. She lived in
Spain during her schooldays and has advanced Spanish language skills. Ms
Krisha is also overall the Director of Studies and PYP Coordinator at BIS.
German Language Acquisition Teacher
Arzygul Almasbekova
Ms Arzygul has a bachelor degree in German Language and Linguistics
from Kyrgyz National University. While completing her degree she received
a scholarship in Universitat Passau in Germany as a participant of the DAAD
international exchange program. Prior to university she attended the Kyrgyz-
German “SOS Hermann Gmeiner” school in Bishkek. Ms Arzygul enjoys
working with children and helping them achieve their dreams through
enhancing their education by increasing their knowledge of German
language and broadening their outlook on life. Ms Arzygul joined BIS in
August 2018.
Mandarin and Russian Language Acquisition Teacher
Saikal Alamanova
Ms Saikal graduated from the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University with a
bachelor degree in Public Relations. She then received a scholarship from
the Confucius Institute to learn Mandarin at Beihang University in Beijing,
followed by a scholarship to complete her Master’s degree in teaching
Chinese for speakers of other languages from Tongji University in Shanghai.
Ms Saikal joined BIS in August 2019.
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Mandarin and Russian Language Acquisition Teacher
Erkeayim Zhekshenalieva
Ms Erkeayim has a Bachelor’s degree from International University of
Central Asia and has diverse experience working with children within the
Kyrgyz Republic. She taught Mandarin and English in an orphanage in
Tokmok and taught English to students of Hong Kong Polytechnic University
in Ivanovka school. She worked in the special school of Hong Kong with
children who were addicted to drugs. Ms Erkeayim enjoys working with
children as they are open to speaking their minds, being silly, and they make
learning fun. She believes that the students she teaches now will one day
be the people running the country. Ms Erkeayim joined BIS in October 2019.
Japanese Language Acquisition Teacher
Makiko Inaba
Ms Makiko has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Waseda University
in Japan. Foreign languages and cultures have always been her passion
and she has lived in the United States, South Korea, France, China and the
Kyrgyz Republic in pursuit of that passion. She has experience tutoring
students ranging from elementary to high school level, and of teaching at
publicly funded educational centers in South Korea. Ms Makiko joined BIS
in August 2014 and is a much-loved teacher with exceptional skills in
education. Ms Makiko has been IB Diploma Programme Coordinator since
2017.
Russian Language Acquisition Teacher
Olga Taberna
Ms Olga has a Bachelor’s degree in Russian philology from Kyrgyz-Russian
Slavic University and a Master of Law from Kyrgyz State Academy of Law.
She has taught Russian Language and Literature to high school students at
one of the local schools in Bishkek. Ms Olga joined BIS in August 2020.
Kyrgyz Language Acquisition and Host Country Studies Teacher v
Saikal Maatkerimova
Ms Saikal has a Bachelor of Arts in Archeology and History from the Kyrgyz-
Turkish Manas University. In 2010 she took part in archeological expeditions
and in 2015-2016 she taught ‘Central Asian History’ at the School of Russian
and Asian Studies. She also has 5 years’ experience of teaching Russian
and Kyrgyz as a foreign language. Ms Saikal is currently also studying
Kyrgyz Philology at Bishkek Humanitarian University. Ms Saikal joined BIS
in October 2017.
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Kyrgyz Language Teacher
Nazgul Sultakeeva
Ms Nazgul has a Postgraduate degree in Kyrgyz Philology from Arabaev
Kyrgyz State University. She has over 10 years teaching experience in
universities in the Kyrgyz Republic and joined BIS in August 2017 to teach
Kyrgyz language.
Russian Language and Literature Teacher
Indira Bekkoenova
Ms Indira graduated from the Kyrgyz National University, where she studied
Russian philology. She has extensive experience teaching Russian
language and literature to school and university students. She joined the BIS
team in 2013 and loves the warm and friendly environment.
Russian Language and Literature Teacher
Nazgul Kakelova
Ms Nazgul has a Degree in Teaching Russian Language from the Kyrgyz
State National University and over 20 years teaching experience in schools
in the Kyrgyz Republic. Ms Nazgul joined BIS in August 2016 as a Russian
Language Teacher.
Learning Diversity & Inclusion, and Language Acquisition Assistant
Aikel Tashtanbaeva
Ms Aikel has a degree in English Language and Literature from the Kyrgyz-
Turkish Manas University and a Master’s degree in Linguistics from the
Social Sciences Institution in Kyrgyz Turkish Manas University. Previously,
she has worked in the Bishkek Turkish Secondary School as an ESL
teacher, as well as in private language schools and courses. For her
“Teaching is learning twice”, as she believes that children are the ones from
whom adults should always learn to love and be happy. Ms Aikel joined BIS
in November, 2020.
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ELA Teacher & Library Support Assistant
Aidem Baketaeva
Ms Aidem graduated from the Academy of Public Administration under the
President of the Kyrgyz Republic with a degree in Public Administration.
Since 2016 she has worked for non-governmental organizations working
with young people of different ages. In 2019 she volunteered as an English
teacher in South Korea in 2019. Ms Aydem joined BIS in November 2020.
ECA Coordinator; Houses Coordinator
Bojana Askovic
Ms Bojana has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Masters Degree in
Marketing and Public Relations from the University of Belgrade. She is also
a qualified physiotherapist. Ms Bojana founded a local youth NGO in Serbia
and she has worked as Head of the Department for Education in local
municipality in Serbia organizing educational, cultural and sports programs.
Ms Bojana joined BIS in August 2019 and is responsible for the school ECA
program and coordinating House competitions between students.
Librarian
Irina Pak
Ms Irina has a Master’s Degree in Russian Language and Literature from
Kyrgyz National University. She has 19 years’ experience in library services,
first with the National Library of the Kyrgyz Republic as senior librarian in the
computer technologies department, then with the American University of
Central Asia (AUCA) as electronic service librarian. Ms Irina is also the
Executive Director of the ‘Library and Information Consortium of the Kyrgyz
Republic’ and country licensing coordinator of the project ‘Electronic
Information for Libraries - elFL’. Ms Irina joined BIS in 2019.
Learning Resources Explorer & Guide
Gulbara Akunova
Ms Gulbara has a Bachelor’ degree of English Language Teacher from
Bishkek Humanities University. During her study she experienced two
exchange programs in the USA and China. From September 2019 to August
2020 Gulbara worked as a Reference and Instruction Specialist in the
American University in Central Asia Library. Currently she is completing her
post graduate study in the field of Central Asian region at The Diplomatic
Academy of the Russian Federation in Moscow. Ms Gulbara joined BIS in
November 2020 and works in the BIS Library to help students find and
explore all of the resources available.