
Leadership & Faculty

Denise Coates, Director
Appointed Director of ISBerne in 2018, Denise is an outstanding and experienced school leader. Formally Director of Knightsbridge Schools International, Morges and the Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Lead for the Knightsbridge Schools group, Denise is also an IB Lead Educator for the Africa, Europe and Middle East region.

Margrit Schuerch, Business Manager

Scott Jackson, Principal
Originally from Australia, Scott has over 25 years teaching in schools in Australia, Indonesia, Germany and Hong Kong. He has taught all ages, from 3-18, across a wide range of subject areas. Scott has held school leadership roles since 1999, has been an International Baccalaureate workshop leader and school visitor, and is accredited as an Advanced International School Leader.
Pedagogical Leadership Team
Guided and supported by the School Principal, our Pedagogical Leadership Team, comprised of our IB Coordinators, oversees the curriculum implementation across the school.

Dom Thomas, IB PYP Coordinator

Kirsty DeWilde, IB MYP Coordinator
With significant IB experience, serving as a Visiting Team Member, Workshop Leader, and Extended Essay Examiner, Kirsty introduced the MYP across five schools of the English Schools Foundation, Hong Kong. B.A. (Hons) in Literature from the University of Stirling, Scotland, MA in Literature and Education from Bath University, England.

Brette Book, IB DP Coordinator
Originally from the United States, Brette has experience in schools in the Chicago area and United Arab Emirates. She earned her BA and MA at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition, Brette serves as an IB examiner for English A: Literature and the Extended Essay.
Highly Qualified & Diverse Faculty
ISBerne has a faculty of 50 full and part-time teaching faculty representing 12 nationalities. Not only is our faculty diverse, but most have also spent significant time teaching and living in foreign countries, acquiring familiarity with the customs and language of their host country. This extensive cultural knowledge enriches our inclusive community when working with a diverse student body.
Our staff is not only well-travelled but, more importantly, they are well trained. Most of our faculty members have received two or more degrees in their teaching field. In addition to hiring well-trained and experienced faculty, ISBerne prides itself on supporting regular Professional Development opportunities to all staff.
ISBerne Board of Directors
ISBerne is owned by Pansophic Learning, an international education company. As such, the ISBerne Senior Leadership Team meets quarterly with the ISBerne AG Board of Directors, the latter being comprised of four representatives from Pansophic Learning and three elected parent representatives. This unique blend on the governing board gives perspective and balance to the business decisions involved in operating a school that thrives.