Senior Leadership Team
The following people contribute their work day by day to organise and implement the quality of education offered by ISB. If you have any questions, you are kindly welcome to contact any of them by phone +36 1 395 6543 or via e-mail at: info@isb.hu
Wouters, Karin
Karin Wouters brings over 30 years of global experience in education to her role as Principal. Originally from the Netherlands, she has taught and led schools in Australia, the UK, and her home country, developing a passion for fostering inclusive, future-focused learning environments.
With advanced degrees in Educational Leadership and Education, Karin combines academic expertise with a hands-on approach to creating schools where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Her leadership style emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and preparing students for a rapidly changing world.
Karin is also actively involved in international education networks, ensuring that her schools remain connected to the latest global developments. Beyond the school gates, she enjoys travel, literature, and sports, bringing a well-rounded perspective to her role.
Dr. Schimert, Gabriella
Hum, Sofia
Sofia brings experience and a global perspective to her role as Vice Principal of Primary at ISB. Originally from Australia, Sofia holds a degree in Art Theory from the University of New South Wales in Sydney and a Communications degree from the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane. Sofia’s diverse background includes working as a television writer and teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL) to both adults and children. Her journey at ISB began as a Homeroom and Art teacher, where her passion for creativity and education flourished. She later took on the role of Assessment Coordinator, further enhancing her deep understanding of student development and academic excellence. In addition to her extensive teaching experience, Sofia has earned a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from Leeds University in England. Fluent in both English and Hungarian, she is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment for all students at ISB.
Milne, Angela
Angela Milne is an accomplished and dedicated educator with over 22 years of experience in the field of education. A Canadian by birth, Angela has made Europe her home, where she lives with her husband, two children and a wire-haired pointing griffon. She holds a master’s degree in applied Linguistics and Teaching English from Anglia Ruskin University in the United Kingdom.
With 15 years of experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, Angela has honed her skills in engaging students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Angela’s approach to education is deeply rooted in the belief that learning should not be confined to the traditional classroom setting. She is a staunch advocate of inquiry-based and project-based learning, methodologies that place students at the center of their education.
As Vice-Principal of Secondary, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and leadership skills to her role. Her vision for education is one that inspires both students and colleagues alike. Angela leads with empathy, clarity, and a collaborative spirit, fostering an environment where innovation and excellence in teaching and learning thrive.
Szücs, Daniel
Middle Leadership Team
Almádi, Andrea
Andrea graduated as a primary teacher and cathedral musician in 2000. She worked in School of Arts where she taught playing the recorder, piano and solfeggio. Also, she is a qualified Music teacher for all grades, choir conductor and Music theory teacher. In 2010, she earned her Master degree in Music education from the Eötvös Loránd University. She worked as a teaching assistant for Key Stage 1 and 2 when living in the United Kingdom for 3 years. In 2015, she moved back to Hungary and joined ISB, where she teaches Music. Actively, Andrea sings and performs a lot with a female choir and also plays the organ regularly.
Béres, Lilla
I completed my BA in Psychology at the University of Pécs, Hungary and later on my MSc in School Psychology in the Netherlands. Before I began my journey to understand the human mind, I’ve had the privilege to study in different countries, such as, Romania, China and the USA. All these different countries, cultures and people not only helped me to build a diverse and rich foundation for my higher education, but it also helped me to become a more open-minded and curious person. I was first introduced to Psychology in high school through the IB program. Back then, I didn’t think it would become something which I pursue and expand my knowledge of to this day. For three years, I’ve worked as a school social worker with the aim to learn the child protection system, which I believe is essential when working with minors, and also to help where help is needed the most. Throughout these three years I had individual cases and I also implemented prevention groups, team building exercises and sociometry for elementary and high school students. I am also a mentor at Milestone Institute for three years now and in the process of becoming a Family and Couples Therapist. In my free time I play in a Division II futsal team.
Kovács, Dóra
Dóra studied Hungarian Language and Literature, as well as History, at the University of Szeged, and European Studies at the University of Malta. After graduating, she felt it was important to continue her educational journey, which led her to participate in numerous Hungarian and international teacher training courses and conferences in recent years. This is how she connected with the Centropa organisation, with which she actively collaborates and where she is the Hungarian Representative on their Educational Advisory Board. As she considers it important for the school community to have opportunities for various international projects, she is one of the coordinators of our school’s Erasmus+ programme.
Her recent interests include the methodology of history teaching, 20th-century history, and remembrance politics. She is also a theatre enthusiast and previously volunteered for many years at the ’Thealter’ festival in Szeged, where she loved to see what goes on beyond the stage. She seeks to share her enthusiasm for theatre and contemporary literature with her students.
In her free time, she loves reading, traveling, jogging in the City Park and enjoys Budapest’s diverse cultural life.
Hughes, Claire
Claire is from the Yorkshire countryside in England. Ever since she was young, she has held a desire to learn about the world as much as possible through both reading and travel. After graduating with a degree in Drama and Theatre Arts, Claire began her English teaching career in China before moving on to work with children in the Czech Republic, Thailand, Romania and Hong Kong. Claire has a special interest in building literacy skills with her students and has completed a diploma in language, literacies and dyslexia teaching with the University of Birmingham. In her free time, when she is not reading, Claire loves taking her dog for long walks in the countryside and trying local food.
Jeszenszky, Márton
Márton was born in Hungary, and after attending universities in Budapest and Barcelona, he graduated as a Spanish teacher from ELTE, Hungary. He has been teaching Spanish for more than 15 years now, which he speaks at a native level and loves passionately. He has experience with every possible age group from kindergarteners through university students up to elderly people, but he has the best rapport with school children. His main goal is to transmit to the students his own enthusiasm for languages and make them realise that speaking a language itself should not be a goal but a tool, and acquiring a second language opens the door not only to a much wider horizon of information, but to brand new possibilities and experiences as well. He loves getting to know what young minds think, and believes in mutual respect and inspiration. In the classroom, he enjoys using innovative teaching methods that he presented in conferences and language-teaching workshops as well. Besides that, he also has been involved in curriculum development and dictionary edition, and he is also an experienced English as a Second Language and Hungarian as a Second Language teacher. In his free time, he loves studying new languages, improv theatre, and playing music and he also works as a dubbing dramaturge.
Kahriman, Sergej
I was born in Serbia. In elementary and high school, I played different sports which ultimately led me to the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education. I hold a Master’s Degree in Physical Education from the University of Novi Sad. After college I moved to the USA and spent 10 years teaching physical education and fitness. My PE classes focus on physical development, promoting exercise and healthy eating and encouraging team building and student cohesion through physical challenges, activities, sports and games. Recently I moved to Budapest with my Hungarian wife and our 3 years old son. I love exercising, travelling and experiencing new cuisines.
Vajnai, Amrita Cikra
Cikra has been teaching for over a decade and has a PGCE from Leeds Beckett University, as well as a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies. She has experience both as a primary teacher, kindergarten teacher, drama and art teacher. Mostly, Cikra has taught in international schools, but she has also worked with SEN (Special Education Needs). Over the years she has developed a love for cross-curricular teaching and often combines art, drama, music and science into literacy and maths lessons. Recently, Cikra has been exploring using gamification as a classroom tool especially when combined with stories.
Cikra grew up in the UK and returned to Hungary as a young adult. She now lives in Budapest with her family.
Teachers
Aydinli, Merve
Merve Aydınlı is a secondary mathematics teacher and the homeroom teacher for grade 8, who is passionate about making learning meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable for all students.
Before this school, she taught for seven years at a bilingual school in İstanbul, where she had to work with students from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
One of the most enriching parts of her journey was going to the Netherlands through the Erasmus Program, where she completed her first teaching internship at a bilingual school in Eindhoven. This experience gave her a broader perspective on international education.
Outside of teaching, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, tasting different cuisines, and cooking dishes from around the world. Yoga helps her stay balanced, and reading keeps her curiosity alive.
She is excited to connect with students, parents, and fellow learners at ISB.
Ángyás, Erzsébet
Erzsébet graduated as a conductor-teacher, then she got a degree in Special Needs Education. She completed her master’s degree at József Attila University (Szeged, Hungary) as a Curriculum Theory Expert. She has been helping students with special needs at ISB, and she is also leading homework clubs for Grade 3-4 students. She has 40 years’ experience in helping children to achieve their best. She enjoys reading, travelling, gardening and doing sports in her free time.
Beke, Péter
I received my bachelor’s degree in History in 2009 at Pázmány Péter Catholic University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. In 2011, I attended the University of Miskolc and was awarded a master’s degree in Teaching History and English Language and Culture. I worked at a bilingual primary school for 10 years as a teacher of History and English. I have prepared many students for B2 and C1 language exams, and also attended a Euroexam examiner course in 2022. Apart from my job as a teacher, I have also been an English-Hungarian translator of books and a documentary series.
Blasco, Juan
Juan graduated in Primary Education and Therapeutic Pedagogy from the historic University of Zaragoza (Spain), where he proudly finished at the top of his promotion. This academic journey led him to incredible opportunities, including internships and scholarships in countries like Türkiye, Bulgaria, Switzerland, and France, where he gained invaluable international experience and a broader perspective on education.
Alongside his teaching experience, he has been deeply involved in educational research, attending conferences across Europe to stay connected with the latest developments in the field.
He is eager to begin this new chapter at ISB, working together with his students and colleagues to make this year a rewarding and enriching experience for all.
Bukvic, Milana
I was born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia. Passionate about learning languages and particularly Spanish, I enrolled in the Philological High School in Belgrade. As a high-school student, I was awarded the American Serbia and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange scholarship to attend school in Iowa, USA for an academic year. I earned my BA in Spanish Language and Hispanic Literatures from the University of Belgrade, as well as an MA in Applied Linguistics and a MSc in Human Resource Management from the same university. During my studies, I had a chance to spend a year studying at the University of Granada, Spain thanks to an Erasmus Join EU-SEE scholarship. I have work experience in Spanish, English and Serbian translation and since 2017 I have been working as a language teacher. Prior to joining the ISB, I taught students of various ages and levels in Vietnam and Uzbekistan. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and exploring new places, cycling and yoga.
Burhán, Zsófia
I was born in Pécs, Hungary, and completed my Primary School Teacher BA at Kaposvár University. During my studies, I spent one year in Turkey as an Erasmus student, an experience that deeply influenced both my personal and professional path. After graduating, I decided to return to Turkey, where I spent ten inspiring years.
During this time, I learned the Turkish language and culture, worked as an English teacher for many years, and also had an amazing adventure as a flight attendant for two years. After moving there, I married my Turkish husband, and Turkey truly became a second home for me. These diverse experiences greatly broadened my perspective and strengthened my ability to connect with people from different cultural backgrounds.
After the birth of my daughter, Lily, I happily returned to teaching — a profession that truly feels like home to me.
This summer, my family and I moved back to Hungary after ten years in Istanbul, while we continue to travel back occasionally to visit family and enjoy holidays there.
In my free time, my family and I love travelling and discovering new places. Personally, I enjoy reading, which helps me recharge and continue learning.
I am very happy to be part of the ISB community and look forward to supporting my students’ growth, curiosity, and love of learning.
Chien-Szegedy, Jolan
I have been working as a teacher since moving abroad to Budapest in 2013. In these years, I have team-taught and led a plethora of lessons and subjects, ranging from core subjects to humanities. My main focus has developed into Visual Arts specialization that utilizes my multidisciplinary backgrounds in Fine Arts, Graphic Design and New Media. I have a lifelong passion for this subject and am actively involved in interdisciplinary collaboration. I am also passionate about nurturing creativity and global mindedness in my students. I immerse and engage students in the world around them through a great variety of hands-on activities, integrating STEAM and utilizing technologies to enhance learning. I absolutely love seeing them share their own perspectives and I encourage them to continually raise the bar of their potential.
Craymer, Soussan
Erdélyi, Krisztina
Kriszta grew up in the western part of the country near Lake Balaton. She graduated cum laude from the Lorand Eötvös University of Sciences where she gained MA in German Language and Literature with specialization in Digital Technologies in Language Teaching. In her 20 years of teaching in international education, Kriszta helped many students sharpen their language skills, complete their IGCS and A-level exams, or study in Germany. As a lifelong learner, she continued her studies in the field of psychology and is a trained Gestalt Therapist. In her spare time, Kriszta enjoys gardening, playing with her two daughters and is a passionate Postcrosser (Postcrossing is a postcard exchange project that invites everyone to send and receive postcards from random places in the world).
Ewald, Christian
I was born and raised in Swakopmund, Namibia, but have lived about half my life in a number of other countries, including Australia, Thailand and South Africa. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences from the Stellenbosch University and have been teaching Geography and Computer Science for the past 5 years, before this I spent 2 years in Asia teaching English and that is where my passion for teaching started, as well as travelling, because I learnt that you can really emirs yourself in a culture by living in an area for a longer time, and that you can learn so much.
In my free time I like to go kayaking, listening to music and supporting my different sports clubs. I am very excited to work at a school like ISB and look forward to learning as much as I can.
Farmer, Julianna
I am originally from Hungary, but I lived in the United States for 15 years where I graduated from High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I have been working with young learners for 10 years. The first 5 years I spent working in the United States, then I worked in a Budapest based international kindergarten for 5 years before making the move to ISB. As a teacher, I believe the most important part of my job is to make children feel welcome, loved, and secure in their school environment. Once I am able to achieve that, children will be confident to learn and grow. I myself have 2 children, a son and daughter and we also have a doggy named Zebi. In my free time I enjoy a wide range of activities such as reading, playing board games, bicycling, hiking, and discovering new places.
Fejes, Ágnes
Ferenczy, Marika
Marika is from Transylvania. She’s been living in Hungary for 23 years. She has been working at ISB since its foundation, especially with prep and lower grade students. Marika loves woodwork, gardening and reading. Her woodcraft club is very popular both for boys and girls.
Fülöp, Evelin
My passion for different languages and cultures dates back to my primary and secondary school years, as these subjects were always my favourites, and I followed the lessons with great enthusiasm. From the second year of secondary school onwards, I consciously oriented myself in this direction. I obtained my BA degree in Hungarian Language and Literature in 2021 at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE).
I began gaining professional experience relatively early, as during my studies I worked with students preparing for their school-leaving exams (érettségi) and central entrance examinations (központi felvételi), as well as providing remedial tutoring. I taught both individually and in groups at a small private educational institution.
In 2023, I completed my Master’s degree in Hungarology (Hungarian studies) with a specialisation in Hungarian as a Foreign Language, also at ELTE. Thanks to one of my professors, I had the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge I had previously encountered only in theory: alongside my studies, I taught Erasmus and Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship students at the university as a visiting lecturer. I greatly enjoyed sharing my enthusiasm for the Hungarian language and culture and working together with students, and this experience confirmed for me that teaching is truly my chosen career path. Motivated by this, I also completed the teacher training Master’s programmes in Hungarian Language and Literature and in Hungarian as a Foreign Language at ELTE in 2024.
In addition to the experiences mentioned above, I have had the opportunity to try myself in several other areas as well, for example by teaching Hungarian to foreigners at various language schools. In these institutions, I worked with learners of different ages and nationalities, which I greatly enjoyed. I also learned a great deal about my students’ cultures and languages. I consider this to be at the core of my teaching philosophy: openness towards one another, as well as mutual respect and trust.
In my free time, I enjoy learning languages, travelling, going to the theatre and concerts, and, of course, reading.
Gál-Pap, Orsolya
I graduated from Apor Vilmos Catholic College in 2009 with a teacher’s degree. I specialised in PE and sports. I received my other degrees in developing pedagogy and game pedagogy. I had worked for ISB before; I was an after school teacher and coordinator and substitute teacher between 2012-2016. I am delighted to be part of the ISB community again. As a mother of three boys, I live in Szomor with my family. We share our house and garden with some of our favourite animals. My favourite pastime activities include reading and gardening. I also do sports on a regular basis: I play twice a week on the local volleyball team.
Gomez, Russel Mark
I was born and raised in New Jersey, USA. I earned my BS in Computer Science and Music from Tufts University and started my teaching career on a Fulbright Scholarship in Galicia, Spain. I taught in Spain for 3 years and during that time I earned a Masters in Bilingual Education from Universidad de Alcalá in Madrid.
Shortly after, I moved to Budapest to practice the Hungarian I had been studying for a few years. Now I am happy to teach at ISB where I can combine my passion for teaching and IT in a single profession. In my free time, I enjoy learning new languages, playing music, and riding my bike.
Horvat, Kathy
I was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. My first language, however, is Hungarian, as my parents and sisters immigrated from former Yugoslavia (from a small Serbian town on the border of Hungary). I graduated with honours from Queen’s University, with a specialization in Biology and Psychology. Following my undergrad, I received my Bachelor of Education, with qualifications from the Junior to Senior level within Biology, Geography, and Mathematics. I have had the privilege of teaching at the middle and high school levels in Austria, Canada, and Fiji. My passion for experiential learning and creating a sense of community in my classroom, make me eager to join the ISB family. In my spare time, I love to travel, read, discover new foods, and spend time with my family.
Ipek, Yusuf Erdem
My journey to becoming a mathematics teacher stems from my deep love for learning, teaching, and mathematics, which began at a very young age. I graduated as a mathematics teacher from Middle East Technical University in Türkiye. In the final year of my bachelor’s degree, I began my teaching career as an assistant teacher in the Czech Republic. Since then, I have gained valuable experience working in private schools in Turkey before continuing my career in Budapest in 2022.
As a teacher my aim is to inspire meaningful growth in every student, as I firmly believe that every child can succeed in and enjoy mathematics when provided with the right environment. Seeing students develop their mathematical skills and confidence brings me great joy.
I am proud to be part of the ISB community and look forward to contributing to the success of my students.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy driving and exploring new places, discovering innovative technologies, and spending quality time with my family.
Jenei, Attila
I was born in Debrecen, Hungary, but have been living in Budapest for more than 10 years. I went to secondary school in Eger and then spent my university years at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering. I then earned a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering. Since then, I’ve been doing research at the university, focusing on using artificial intelligence to detect Parkinson’s disease. Over the last five years, I have participated in several scientific conferences both locally and abroad and have published multiple scientific papers on the topic. My basic and applied research is based on mathematics, computer science, biology, and physics.
Kass, Eszter
She has been teaching at ISB since 2004. She was born into an artist family. She has graduated from the Hungarian Academy of Applied Art as a textile designer, later she graduated as an art and visual culture teacher at the Moholy Nagy Art University, Budapest. She is a member of the Hungarian Society of Fine and Applied Artists, and the National Association of the Hungarian Artists. She is presenting her art on numerous one-man shows and collective exhibitions. She likes to read, to cook, to travel, to visit exhibitions. She has a grown-up son, her husband is an interior architect.
Katona, Noémi
Noémi was born in Budapest. She has been involved in sports since she was very young, and her journey has taken her from competing as a gymnast to a national team platform diver and later on to teaching Physical Education in Hungarian state schools. Along the way, she also gained international experience working as an activity animator in Greece and Cyprus.
Through these experiences, she has learned how powerful sports and movement can be in building confidence, teamwork, and joy. She can’t wait to share this passion with her students and to inspire them in class and beyond.
Koczkás, Sára
I’m excited to be joining as the new Business teacher for grades 9 to 12 from the 2025/2026 school year. I studied Economics in Shanghai, China, before coming back to Hungary to pursue a PhD in cross-cultural management.
What I enjoy most about teaching is connecting with students from diverse backgrounds and helping them spark ideas on how organizations around the world operate. I find it truly exciting to explore together how businesses from different corners of the globe can be so different, and yet, in many ways, very similar.
Koltcova, Olga
Olga is a qualified teacher from St. Petersburg, Russia. Her path to becoming a teacher began back in high school, when she was one of the lucky 9th graders who got the chance to take over the role of teacher for the annual Self-governance Day. This lit the spark inside her, and this was when she first thought she could pursue a career in teaching. Now she holds a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Early Foreign Language Education and in Intercultural communication from the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia. She has taught English as a foreign language in university, in both primary and high school and also kindergarten. She also has quite a bit of experience teaching Russian as a foreign language – first as a Fulbright scholar in the University of Pennsylvania in the USA and then at an international school in St. Petersburg. She is passionate about trains and her hobbies include travelling, photography, and playing the ukulele.
Leisztinger-Tóth, Adrienn
Adrienn has been teaching at ISB for more than 10 years. Besides ELL lessons she’s been teaching Science and Math. She obtained her BA degree in Primary Education from the University of Glasgow, Scotland where she has been teaching for some time. For many years she organized and taught chess at ISB. She likes gardening, entertaining guests and traveling, she has been already visited 26 countries.
Magonyi, Csanád
I was born and raised in the South of Hungary, in Villány. Since I was a kid I have loved every single form of sports, especially Soccer made a great impression on me. That is why I dedicated most of my time to it. After all I decided to pursue my education at the University of Sport Sciences in Budapest. During this time I acquired all the tricks to sports and physical educations. Amid my studies I worked as a Soccer coach, where I learned and improved my teaching skills. Throughout my internships I had the opportunity to try myself as a P.E. teacher as well and learned how to pass on my knowledge to students.
Megyeri, Ágnes
After having graduated in 2015 as an elementary school teacher, an active period began in my life. I have taught and tutored many children in Budapest; therefore, I have a lot of experience in teaching, from preschool to sixth grade. I live for my work and try to be the best in my profession.
Mikó, Orsolya
In addition to her teaching as speech therapist, psycho-pedagogue and special education teacher degree, Orsi also holds a university degree as a teacher of inclusive education. She has more than twenty years of practical experience and she has completed a number of accredited professional courses. She has dealt extensively with elementary school pupils with learning difficulties as well as speech development in preschool children. She became involved in the work of ISB with great enthusiasm in 2012, as she had always been interested in the connection between foreign language learning and the acquisition of the mother tongue. She primarily supports pupils attending ISB in developing beautiful, clear and understandable speech.
Orsi loves animals and gardening. She particularly enjoys her nature walks with her husband, two children and their rescued dog.
Ortega, Patricia
Originally from Ecuador, has been an educator for over 30 years. She holds two master’s degrees: an M.A. in Intercultural Education and Psychology from Eötvös Loránd University, and a Master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language from Károli Gáspár University.
This year, Patricia teaches English and Science in Grade 4 and also coordinates the EAL department. She also loves teaching Spanish and sharing her language and culture with students. Throughout her career, Patricia has dedicated herself to fostering meaningful learning experiences and inspiring a passion for languages. With extensive expertise in teaching English, she is committed to creating an environment where students feel supported, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential. Her approach combines academic rigor with encouragement, helping learners build both confidence and skills.
Known for her friendly and approachable nature, Patricia is always happy to answer questions and connect with students and families. Outside the classroom, she enjoys swimming, cycling, and listening to music. She is proud to be part of the ISB community and continues to bring her passion for education to every student she teaches.
Perger, Ágnes
She graduated as a primary school teacher at Zsámbék Catholic University in 1997, then she got her English language teacher degree at Kodolányi János University in 2003. Now Ágnes is finishing her latest degree at ELTE as a learning development therapist. She has been teaching at ISB since 2002, and also has been a homeroom teacher for several classes. She has two children, with whom she loves to spend her spare time. She takes yoga classes and loves running.
Quigley, Meghan
I am originally from Philadelphia, USA and went to school at the University of Delaware, where I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL). I have a special interest in linguistics and teaching language learners, and enjoy working within the bilingual model. During my time in University I pursued this passion and spearheaded academic research that examined the relationship between language variety and literacy achievement in Delaware public schools. This project was part of a larger effort to examine linguistic biases in American public schools and create more equitable literacy programs. In regards to teaching, I have experience in both Homeroom and EAL, across grade levels 1-5. Most recently, I worked at an international multilingual school in Casablanca, Morocco. I am passionate about holistic, student-led education, where students learn through inquiry, and learn to love learning itself. In my free time, I love to travel, cook, and spend time with friends and family.
Ráth, Edit
Edit Rath earned her MA in Mathematics at ELTE, Budapest, on top of her MSc in Electrical Engineering. She worked as an educator at California elementary and middle schools for 7 years, and as a high school math teacher in Budapest. She is married and has three grown sons. She believes that math is a supreme exercise for our brains, be it for earning a living, managing our life, or just relaxing with a good puzzle. Edit enjoys hiking, reading, singing, and listening to classical or folk music.
Ruzsinszki, Edit
Originally hailing from Nyíregyháza, Hungary Edit possesses degrees in English and social pedagogy and has been working with children for over a decade and a half in Hungary and the United Kingdom. Her professional experiences include working as a head teacher in both private and state institutions. With her sparkling personality, Edit brings joy into the classroom by utilizing her specialties, such as arts and crafts. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, cooking, and studying psychology. Edit currently resides in Budapest with her husband and their daughter.
Sescilla, Matthew
Matt began his teaching career in North Carolina after serving for eight years in the United States military. He was primarily a high school social studies teacher while in America, Matt expanded his teaching credentials to Global perspectives and English while teaching in Kazakhstan for four years. After which, he took a three-year sabbatical to live a minimalist lifestyle in nature, exploring his country and expanding his perspective on life. Feeling completely reinvigorated, Matt headed to Hungary to teach English and begin another chapter in his life. In his free time, he enjoys bicycling, tennis, and fitness. He is always on the lookout for a new adventure or experience.
Shoebridge, Duncan
Duncan joined the ISB team in 2018 as a temporary PE teacher, and after his stint was finished he carried on here as a Substitute and will carry on with this role this year.
Duncan has been in Budapest for 7 years now and has lots of experience of working with children of all ages.
He has been a member of the coaching staff at Buda Juniors for 5 years now, where his main role is with children aged 4-6 years old.
He also has been the leading Coach at the Bat and Ball Cricket Academy for 6 years and is now in his 2nd year of running the sports company himself. He has experience working mainly with children aged 8-15 years old and has now used his experience with Buda Juniors to now coaching cricket to children as young as 4.
Stefanova, Darina
Darina’s focus as a teacher is to inspire her students to achieve their personal goals and reach their highest potential. She holds a certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Arizona State University and a Master of Arts degree from Eötvös Loránd University. She has led rigorous educational programs across Europe and strives to bring innovation and joy to her classroom. Perhaps that’s why students at ISB lovingly refer to her as Mrs Happiness. Besides teaching, she enjoys skiing, swimming, traveling and spending time with family in the UK, North America and at the Bulgarian seaside.
Székely, Ágota
Ágota joined ISB in 2019. After completing her MA in Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching at the University of Southampton (UK), she started her teaching career as an English for Academic Purposes Teaching Fellow at the same university. Later, she worked as the Speaking and Listening Coordinator of the English for Academic Studies course and she was one of the coordinators of the summer pre-sessional courses. She continued to teach EAP at Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University (China). In Budapest, she became a freelance course developer who designed and taught the following online courses: How to Become an Independent Learner, Life in the UK, EAP and Presentation Skills as well as the IELTS Exam and University Preparation Course at the English School of Budapest.
In her teaching, her aim is to motivate her students to focus on being able to communicate effectively in English by having a positive attitude towards errors i.e. to perceive mistakes as an opportunity to improve. She is also passionate about enabling her pupils to become independent learners. As a “.b mindfulness” trainer, she teaches them how to respond rather than to react in stressful situations, thus reducing their stress levels.
In her free time, she loves to learn about healthy eating, to connect with people, to travel, to dance and to go for long walks in nature. She is also a felting artist who combines traditional Hungarian embroidery with modern fashion.
Szücs, Angéla
Angéla is from the lovely city of Győr, Hungary and always had an aspiration for teaching. Being a regular participant of national mathematics competitions, she decided early on to pursue a career in mathematics education. She moved to Budapest to study in ELTE’s teacher training program and earned her Master of Education degree in teaching Mathematics and English Language and Culture.
During her university years, Angéla gained hands-on experience working as a trainee in several secondary schools across Budapest, spent a semester as an Erasmus+ student at the University of Brighton, UK, and conducted research on gamified evaluation. After graduation, she joined Spain’s bilingual education program as an English language assistant in Madrid. Alongside this role, she also taught IB HL and IGCSE Extended mathematics at an after-school academy.
Teaching has always been close to her heart, and she is delighted to be part of the International School of Budapest community. Her goal is to help students discover the beauty of mathematics, and support the development of their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Beyond the classroom, Angéla has been a dedicated volunteer at Roots Camp (Gyökerek Tábor), a community initiative offering summer getaways for Hungarian children from less privileged backgrounds living in neighbouring countries. As part of the organizing team, she helped create an inclusive and engaging environment by coordinating logistics, cultural activities, and daily programs. She brings the same spirit of community and care to her homeroom classes. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, hiking, and crafting, the latter she often incorporates into her lesson plans to enhance student engagement and foster creativity.
Tóth, Dániel
I was born and raised in the Far East side of Hungary. I was a competitive swimmer for 10 years so that made me stick to this sport and P.E. That’s why I came to Budapest to study at the Hungarian University of Sports Science. In my first year of my studies, I started to work for the University by running and organising swimming classes and mentoring other students to do so. After my first year, I started to work for a Swim School at Mom Sport and had a lot of young and happy children leaving my courses that most importantly learned how to swim safely. In my university years I have done a Pilot Study which involved Sports psychology. I have that publicized in different international Forums both in English and German. I have done my P.E. practical classes in different schools in Budapest which I really loved doing. Students can expect a very kind, understanding but consequent Mr. Tóth.
Van der Vlis, Iris
My name is Iris van der Vlis, and I am originally from The Netherlands. I graduated with a MSc in Educational Science and Primary Education at the University of Amsterdam, where I specialised in multilangualism and translangualism. I have been working in education in The Netherlands for the past four years, and love working with young learners. As a teacher, I believe the most important job is to make students feel safe enough to grow. I am passionate about providing a classroom-environment where students feel at home, and about having students learn about the world and themselves. In my free time, I enjoy reading, travelling, and being creative.
Varga, Tünde
Tünde joined ISB in 2008. She graduated in 1993 from Teacher Training College of Budapest. She taught in several schools both in the countryside and in Budapest. She has been playing music and singing since her high school years. Her hobbies, in addition to music, are literature and cooking. She has two teenage daughters.
Yasin, Eymen
Eymen Yasin was born in Iraq, where he developed a deep curiosity for chemistry. This passion led him to Mosul University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry Education. Thanks to a scholarship from the Iraqi government, he pursued a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry, collaborating with Sheffield University.
In 2014, Eymen moved to Turkey, where he continued his academic journey. He received a scholarship from the Turkish government to complete his PhD in Organic Chemistry at Gebze Technical University. His hard work earned him Turkish citizenship.
Teaching has always been Eymen’s calling. He began teaching IGCSE, A-Level, and IB chemistry at international schools in Turkey in 2015. His students often achieved outstanding results, with many accepted into top UK universities.
Balancing teaching with research, Eymen has published extensively in Organic Chemistry. Despite his professional success, his greatest joy is his family. He is married and a proud father to a young son, finding fulfillment in both his career and home life.
Zatykó, Sára
I was born in Budapest, Hungary, however, I spent most of my childhood in Calgary, Canada. I loved living there, I have fond and vivid memories from that period of my life. Unfortunately, when I finished second grade we had to move back to Hungary. Every now and then me and my family visit our Canadian friends, and it always feels like going home. Still, I would not change how things are now. I graduated from Eotvos Lorand University with a masters’ degree in teaching English as a foreign language and Classroom Music teaching. I have experience mostly in teaching English for young learners in Primary School and Music. My main goal is always to create a friendly and highly motivating environment for my students, in which they feel safe to learn and have fun. Besides teaching I like to sing, play the piano, make music, dance, do all kinds of sports, cook, and travel in or outside the country.
Zelei, Mónika
Móni is the Assistant of the Bilingual Preparatory Homeroom Teacher. She has got to know ISB during the past years. After graduating, Móni had worked in the clothing and food industries but she has always wanted to work in the field of childcare and education. In the long run, she only wants to work with children. Her love for and commitment to children led her when she decided to obtain a nanny’s degree. In her spare time, Móni loves taking trips with her daughter and they play a lot with their 12-year-old dog and their hamster.
