— Staff List —
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
José Antonio Parra
Chair of Executive Committee
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José Antonio Parra - Chair of Executive Committee
Married with two sons and one daughter, José Antonio is an aeronautical engineer and additionally holds an MBA from Instituto de Empresa (Madrid). José Antonio was General Executive for Carrefour Group and CEO of the Sotogrande International School before arriving to Sage College. He is the Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Casado y con dos hijos y una hija, José Antonio es ingeniero aeronáutico y posee un MBA por el Instituto de Empresa (Madrid). José Antonio fue Director General del Grupo Carrefour y CEO de Sotogrande International School antes de llegar a Sage College. Es el presidente del Comité Ejecutivo.
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Alexander Wickham
Headmaster
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Alexander Wickham - Headmaster
Mr Wickham was born in Oxford, England and raised in Spain. He holds a Degree in Sports Sciences and Education with a specialisation in Management from the European University of Madrid, complemented by a Master’s in Business Administration. Prior to his years as Head of Sage College, Alexander began his career in education as a Music and Physical Education teacher at the International School of Madrid. After that he continued his career as Headmaster of a British School in Madrid followed by two years as the Head of The International School of Central Switzerland in Zug.
Nacido en Oxford, Inglaterra y criado en España, Mr Wickham es Licenciado en Ciencias de la Actividad física y del Deporte con especialización en Gestión por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, además posee un Master en Administración de Empresas por CEF, Madrid. Anteriormente a ser Director de Sage College, Alexander trabajó en educación como profesor de Música y Educación Física en el International School of Madrid durante 10 años. Tras esa etapa, continuó su carrera como Director de un colegio británico en Madrid, seguida de dos años como Director del International School of Central Switzerland en Zug.
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Maria Garrido
Legal and HR
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Maria Garrido - Head of Admissions and HR
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Connie Sawyer
Primary School Coordinator
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Connie Sawyer - Primary Coordinator
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Mark Ambrose
Middle School Coordinator
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Mark Ambrose - Head of Middle School
Mr Ambrose studied and trained professionally at the University of Leicester (BSc Chemistry, PGCE). He has been working for 8 years in the teaching profession both as a teacher and head of faculty. He likes science, music and has a passion for cooking outside of school. His goal is to train young people how to think for themselves and absorb new ideas so they are able to have their own impact on the world.
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Francisco Soto
High School Coordinator
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Francisco Soto- High School Leader and Exams Officer
Mr Soto studied Chemistry at University of Cádiz. He holds a master’s degree in chemistry and technology and in Secondary Education. After working for the University of Cádiz for 5 years in the area of Environmental and Aquatic Toxicology, he too worked as a researcher and professor publishing articles in international journals. Since 2016, he has been working as a teacher at Sage College and collaborating with the Didactic Group of University of Cádiz, publishing articles in journals about how to improve the teaching of science. He enjoys reading, swimming and travelling and is passionate about encouraging students to be the best citizens possible in the future.
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DEPARTMENT LEADERS
Richard Gómez
Head of Humanities
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Richard Gómez
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Colin Maclean
Head of Science
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Colin Maclean - Head of Science
Mr Maclean was born in Inverness (beside Nessie) and raised in a small town called Nairn in the highlands of Scotland. He studied a degree in physics at the University of Edinburgh located in a beautiful city to which he still has strong family ties and visits regularly. He then completed his PGCE at Leeds University and had his first years teaching experience in a Yorkshire town called Otley. From there he has worked internationally, firstly teaching physics in Madrid and then helping lead a school in the Dominican Republic. Mr Maclean is a keen golfer and a Cadiz FC fan where he has a season ticket. He has thoroughly enjoyed his time so far In Jerez, settling in the local community and exploring the surrounding area.
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Estrella Arce
Head of Spanish
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Estrella Arce - Spanish Coordinator
Ms Arce has a Degree in Hispanic Philology. When she concluded her studies, Ms Arce worked in a Secondary School in the UK as Spanish teacher. After coming back from the UK, she worked at an International Tourism Institute from Norway. She has a Masters Degree in Spanish Studies focusing on Spanish as a foreign language and has been working at Sage College since the opening of the building in 2008.
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Emily Westwood
Head of Pastoral and Drama Teacher
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Emily Westwood - Year 6 Tutor
Having graduated with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Theatre directing from LAMDA, winning the RSC young director award and subsequently working in professional theatre, Emily decided to merge her creative background with a passion for education.
After leaving the bright lights of London, she worked for six years on the International school circuit in Indonesia where she founded and developed theatre departments and worked as Secondary Coordinator.
Since arriving back in Europe, she has fallen in love with Spain (and her husband!) and had two wonderful girls. Aside from an obvious love of all things performance, she adores the beaches of Spain’s deep south; both running on them and enjoying tapas to the backdrop of their waves.
Emily feels very lucky to have found her place within the Sage College community and is very excited about the continuing expansion of the performing arts, as well as the budding talent that lies within these walls!
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James Collingwood
Head of English
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James Collingwood - English Language
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Bonnie Pike
Head of Mathematics
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Bonnie Pike - Mathematics and Physics
Originally from Bristol in the UK, Bonnie earned her BSc in Mathematics and Education from the University of Plymouth, specialising in Physics and the teaching of mathematics in mixed ability groups. Whilst in the UK, Bonnie worked for three consecutive years as the Welfare Officer of a large international summer school in Cambridge, which gave her the opportunity to work with staff and students from all over the world. Bonnie joined the Sage Team in 2016 as the leader of KS2 Mathematics before transitioning to the Secondary team as a teacher of Mathematics IGCSE and A Level and AS Level Physics
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PRIMARY STAFF
Jenny Midgley
Early Years Coordinator and Year 1 Tutor
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Jenny McIntyre - Early Years Coordinator and Year 1 Tutor
Mrs Jenny McIntyre is an Early Years specialist from the UK with a Masters in Early Childhood Studies. Jenny has over 20 years experience within the Early Years sector, including schools in the UK and Spain. Her degree, profession and Masters have been fuelled by her passion of how children under 5 learn and allowing them to discover and learn through play.
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Samantha Bye
Pre-Nursery Tutor
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Samantha Bye
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Natalia Bunch
Nursery Tutor
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Natalia Bunch - Nursery Teacher
Born in the United States of America Natalia has spent most of her life living in Spain. Having taught at Sage College for 8 years, she has had the chance to fulfil experiences in Pre-Nursery, Nursery and Reception. Natalia has a degree in Primary and Early Years Education from the UCA.With a passion for working with the youngest members of our school she has a keen interest in alternative pedagogies, such as Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Emilia,…, and applies these to her teaching pedagogy.
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Yvonne Davidson
Reception Tutor
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Yvonne Davidson - Nursery Tutor
Ms. Yvonne Davidson, is an Early Years Educator with over 20 years’ experience. She has taught in bilingual and international schools in Spain. She has a PGCE and MA in Education through which she has extended her knowledge and passion for child-initiated learning, where children learn through exploring and engaging in play.She uses this ideology to initiate interest and beginning to read with Jolly Phonics.
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Pilar Suárez
Primary Spanish Studies Coordinator
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Pilar Suárez - Primary Spanish Coord & Year 6 Tutor
Pilar is specialised in Human Sciences and is thus aware of the importance of the emotional competences that children consider and their way of relating to the world in their day-to-day lives. Pilar has been teaching Spanish Language at Sage College since 2014 and has been coordinating the Spanish Department in Primary for the past 2 years.
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Norin Benítez
Spanish Language and Culture
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Norin Benitez - Lengua Year 1, 2, 3, and 4
Norin has worked at Sage for five years. She has extensive experience throughout Early Years and Primary Years. Norin has a strong belief in the importance of developing creativity to give the opportunity to our students to resolve problems in different ways. Through her teaching methodology she encourages curiosity as it drives learning
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Kate Rolleston
Year 2R Tutor and Primary Languages
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Kate Rolleston - Year 2 Tutor
Kate graduated with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education specialising in Modern Foreign Languages 11 years ago. Since then she has taught in a number of Primary Schools in the South East of England, an international school in Verona, Italy and a Montessori school in Madrid. Kate moved to the South of Spain 3 years ago and has enjoyed teaching at Sage College. Kate really enjoys the pastoral side of education and believes that teachers should not only educate children academically, but emotionally, socially and spiritually too.
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Carrie-Ann Smith
Year 3C Tutor
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Carrie- Ann Smith - Year 3 Tutor
Carrie has taught all year groups across the primary phase in the UK, most recently teaching Yr 4 for 8 years in England, Germany and Spain. She has a BA honours degree in primary teaching and she loves to be creative and energised when teaching, inspiring young minds to achieve their full potential.
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Samuel Guest
Year 3G Tutor
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Sam Guest - Year 5
Mr Guest holds an MSc-Psychology- Commendation and PGCE from Plymouth University. He has extensive experience as a primary school teacher in the UK as well as in British schools in Madrid.
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Lizzie Peberdy
Year 4 Tutor
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LIzzie Peberdy - Year 4 Tutor
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Samantha Benjamin
Year 5B Tutor
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Samantha Benjamin
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Ana Torrente
Year 6 Tutor
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Ana Torrente - Year 5 Tutor
Ana Torrente is entering her second year with the Sage College Team. Previously, she taught in Wales for 5 years mainly in the primary setting. Ana believes in hands-on authentic learning and applies this to her teaching methodology in the Maths subject
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Alison Earnshaw
Year 6 Tutor
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Alison Earnshaw - Year 6 Tutor
Ms Earnshaw comes from Manchester, United Kingdom and holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics from Manchester College of Higher Education and PGCE from Leeds Polytechnic University. She has extensive teaching experience in the UK, in British schools in Spain and in International schools abroad.
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Jonathan Arthur
Year 5A Tutor
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Jonathan Arthur
Mr Arthur was born in London. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and a Postgraduate certificate in Primary Education from Roehampton University. Prior to teaching, Jonathan worked for several years in publishing, HR and project management across private and public sectors before a career change and training to enter education. Jonathan has been working in education for 11 years, he started his teaching career working for the London Diocese Board of schools in the City of London and later moved to Dorset where he worked in public and private schools teaching across primary and specialising in English. He enjoys gardening, cooking and playing the piano as well as running and exploring the countryside.
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Marcus Earnshaw
Physical Education and SEN
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Marcus Earnshaw
Mr Earnshaw is BA Hons in Physical Education from Carnegie School for Physical Education, Leeds Polytechnic PGCE from London Institute for Education. He has experience as an English teacher in Spain and in educational leadership in the UK, Spain and other international destinations.
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Raquel Caja Oesch
Music Teacher
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Raquel Caja Oesch - Music Teacher
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Sandra Robert
French
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Sandra Robert -French
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Karin Wilkinson
English Language
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Karin Wilkinson - Primary Languages
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Sara Marchán
Pre-Nursery Assistant
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Sara Marchan - Teacher Assistant
Sara has a degree in Physical Education. She has been working with children for over 14 years. She feels working in education in not only enriching but also led her to some of the most beautiful experiences of her life
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Zaida Becerra
EYFS Assistant
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Zaida Becerra - Teacher Assistant
Zaida graduated with a degree in Special Education. She has professional experience in the field of education, both as a Primary Spanish Teacher and in working with children with Special needs. She is passionate about student centred learning and inclusive instruction.
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Ana Duque
Primary Assistant
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Ana Duque - Teacher Assistant
Ana studied for her Magisterio de Lengua Extranjera (English) at Cádiz University specialising in Catholic Religion; she chose English because it has been her passion since childhood. Ana spent the last 8 months of her degree on Erasmus studying in Sweden.
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Ana Bostaph
EYFS Assistant
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Ana Duque - Teacher Assistant
Ana studied for her Magisterio de Lengua Extranjera (English) at Cádiz University specialising in Catholic Religion; she chose English because it has been her passion since childhood. Ana spent the last 8 months of her degree on Erasmus studying in Sweden.
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SECONDARY STAFF
Michael Dormer
Physical Education
Manuel Arroyo
Geografía e Historia
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Manuel Arroyo - Geografía e Historia
Mr Arroyo has a degree in Philosophy and Arts from the University of Cádiz. I have the Master of Education and the QTS. Since 1998 I have been teaching ESO in different schools the subjects of Spanish Language, English and Geography and History. Teaching Geografía e Historia (Spanish Culture) at Sage College since 2008. Passionate about sports, mainly tennis and football and futuristic fiction novels. With effort, positivity and joy we can achieve a better world.
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Wayne Logie
Business and ICT
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Wayne Logie - Business and Economics
I studied at Middlesex University and achieved a BA Business Administration and PGCE in Business Studies.
I have now been teaching for 11 years. I started my Teaching in London and the surrounding areas and for the last 4 Years I have been Teaching in International British Schools in Andalucia.
I like to learn about cultures, and enjoy studying new technological advances and how they impact our World.
I have now been teaching for 11 years. I started my Teaching in London and the surrounding areas and for the last 4 Years I have been Teaching in International British Schools in Andalucia.
I like to learn about cultures, and enjoy studying new technological advances and how they impact our World.
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Jacob Bostaph
Mathematics
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Jacob Bostaph - Maths
Mr Bostaph has a degree in Mathematics from the University of Delaware (USA) specialising in the Pedagogy of Mathematics and in the areas of Algebra-1, Algebra-2, Geometry, Honors Pre-Calculus, A.P. Statistics, and A.P. Calculus. He has extensive experience teaching Mathematics both in the United States and abroad for more than 10 years.
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Lorena Garcia
KS3 Spanish
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Lorena García - Lengua Castellana y Literatura
Ms García studied at Woodlands Academy in Lake Forest, USA and at the Universities of Zaragoza and Seville. She holds a Language and Literature Degree with PhD studies. After working in spanish schools as a Primary and Secondary teacher she then worked at the British School of Seville for 5 years before arriving to Sage College.
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Delia Zamacola
Travel and Tourism
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Delia Zamacola - Global Perspectives, English and French
Ms Zamacola graduated from the Universidad de Sevilla (BAs, MAs & MAs/PGCE) and started teaching at MIll Hill County High School in London, where she was Head of Spanish and also taught French and Latin within the Modern Foreign Languages Department. She has now been teaching for 7 years in British and Spanish high schools and Universities.
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David Ashaolu
Head of ICT and Computing
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David Ashaolu
Mr Ashaolu is a UK native with a BA (Hons) in Human Resources Management (HRM) with Business Information Systems (BIS), from Middlesex University with a PGCE in Information Communication Technology from Liverpool Hope University. Mr Ashaolu has worked as a teacher in prestigious British schools in England and Spain and is a former semi-professional football player.
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Raquel Vega
Biology
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Raquel Vega
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Minlin Lee
Mandarin
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Minlin Lee
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Shelly Lennox
Secondary Science
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Shelly Lennox
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Soledad Molina
Matemáticas y Química Evau
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Soledad Molina
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Henry Jenks
English
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Henry Jenks
Ms Jenks is from the UK and holds a BSc Hons in Modern and Medieval Languages from the prestigious University of Cambridge. He has extensive teaching experience in the UK, having spent several years as an English IGCSE and A-Level teacher at the renowned school Brighton College.
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Alejandro Rey
Matemáticas 2 y Física Evau
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Alejandro Rey
Mr Rey holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cadiz and a Masters in Teacher Training from UCAM. He is also a graduate of the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Música de Cádiz and is an orchestra conductor.
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María Mateo
Secondary Spanish Language and Art
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Maria Mateo - ELE
Ms Mateos studied the degree of English language and literature at the University of Cádiz. Then, I got my Master degree in Education and I focused on teaching foreign languages. I have been working with children for many years, as I was Scout monitor, private tutor and teacher at an English academy. I love foreign languages, nature and sports such as trekking or paddle surf.
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Liam Brady
History
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Liam Brady
Mr Brady holds a BA (Hons) Degree in History – 2.1 from the University of East Anglia with a PGCE from Anglia Ruskin university and a PG (Britain and its Empire) from Oxford University.
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David Álvarez
Head of Innovation and Technology
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David Álvarez - Head of Innovation and Technology
Married with two sons and one daughter, David holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering and has a Master’s in Team Management complemented by a Master’s in Business Administration. He has worked for Apple in different partners and at Sotogrande International School, leading the design, implementation and data structuring of Inbound Marketing. He also has broad theoretical and practical experience in back office, network and systems.
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Alba Bejarano
School Psychologist
MARKETING, BOARDING, ADMISSIONS AND HOSTEL
Laura Martín Peramo
Head of Marketing
Evelyn Domínguez
Admissions
Carmen Seren
Sage Hostel Project Manager
Richard Lennox
Head of Boarding School
ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT STAFF
Cristina Ramos Catalina
Administration and Finance
Alejandra de Beaumont
Secondary Office
Silvia Gómez
Primary Office
Antonia Aguilar
School Nurse
Fernando Alvarado
Head of Maintenance
Alberto Rubia
Chef
David López
Maintenance
Jose Luis Alvarado
Maintenance
Alam Alves
Maintenance
Mercedes Solano
Cleaner and Canteen Support
Casandra Romero
Cleaner and Canteen Support
Vanesa Solano
Cleaner and Canteen Support
Mª Ángeles Pimentel
Cleaner and Canteen Support
Ana María Ortiz
Cleaner and Support
Francisco Natera
Cook
Rosario Sánchez
Cook
Gema Offerral
Support
Marcos Medina
IT Department
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