Having amazing staff is the most important piece to having an amazing school. We hope you are able to meet and get to know our people. We've supplied a short bio here in order for you to get an idea of the staff at the school.
Tiffany Baker (Pedigogical Coordinator / Middle School Teacher)
Tiffany is originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada). She has a B.A in International Development from St. Mary’s University and is currently working on her BSc. in children and trauma. She has spent 6 years teaching at a private boarding school in China where she taught English language arts and 5 years teaching here in Djibouti. She established a STEM program for female students and created a school-wide drama program. She has spent most summer breaks teaching at Koç University in their intensive English language boarding program for kids. When she isn’t teaching, she enjoys running, playing hockey or watching her favorite team, Montreal Canadians, play. She loves to travel, loves both dogs and llamas and enjoys a strong cup of coffee.
Abdi-kadar Osman (Executive Assistant)
Abdi-Kadar Osman has a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Science from the University of Djibouti and a Master’s degree in Educational Management from University of Malaya. He has participated in a student outbound exchange program that took place in Colombo, Sri-Lanka. He has worked as English language teacher in the Ecole Bilal primary school for two years and in Djibouti for the past 2 years. He is proactive and eager to implement state of the art teaching and learning practices to make education more appealing to students. Furthermore, he is aspiring to become a prominent researcher in the field of Education. Outside of school, Abdi-kadar is, among other things, fond of learning video editing skills, swimming, and meditating.
Alice Odoch (Elementary Teacher)
Alice has a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Makerere University and a postgraduate diploma in Public Administration and Management from Uganda Management Institute. Alice has over 15 years of experience in the teaching profession, both at the primary and secondary level. During this period, she has taught subjects based on national and international curriculum. She has worked in Uganda, the UAE, and Djibouti. Her experience has enabled her to live and work with a multicultural community. Outside the classroom, Alice enjoys listening to music, watching documentaries, and sports.
Ms. Ann Gesare (Head Teacher)
Ann is an educator and inclusion specialist with experience teaching and supporting learners across Kenya, Bahrain, and Djibouti. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Linguistics and Literature and a Diploma in Special Needs Education and Inclusion, and is currently undertaking a Master's in Education Policy and Planning. Passionate about learner-centred and inclusive education, Ann is committed to helping students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse abilities reach their full potential. Her experience spans classroom teaching, learning support, and school administration in multicultural environments.
Outside the classroom, Ann is involved in animal farming. She actively participates in community mobilisation, training, and volunteer missions in rural coastal communities in Kenya, supporting education, empowerment, and social development initiatives.
Saharla Badri (Elementary Teacher)
Saharla is originally from Djibouti but was born in the United States and has lived and studied around world. After completing her Masters and CELTA, she decided to move back to Djibouti to become an elementary school teacher. Saharla is passionate about education and aims to create a safe space for her students in all of her classes. She speaks English, French and Somali.
When Saharla is not teaching, she enjoys learning new languages, reading and drawing.
Mariam Terese Mohamed (Co-Teacher)
Mariam has a number of post-graduate certificates and a high-school diploma. She grew up in Djibouti and is well placed to understand the linguistical and cultural issues of the local context as she is fluent in English, French, and Somali. She has a huge heart for kids and will be assisting in the PreK - K classroom this year.
Sande (Co-Teacher)