About the School
A WORLD CLASS EDUCATION AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED QUALIFICATIONS
British International School of Timisoara is a coeducational private international school offering a British-style education and accepting children aged between 4 and 18.
The British based educational system combines a strong and balanced academic curriculum (languages, mathematics, sciences, technology, creative arts, humanities, social sciences, physical education) with extracurricular activities designed to help children develop emotionally, culturally, socially and spiritually.
All teaching is carried out through the medium of the English Language apart from Romanian that is taught as first language. The school employs teachers from the United Kingdom alongside international teachers with relevant experience in similar schools from all over the world. All the teachers recruited locally attend a comprehensive training programme, meant to provide them with all the necessary information and tools to enable them to embrace the educational approach promoted within our vision and aims.
British International School of Timisoara offers its students a truly international experience through a British-style curricula and adheres to the guidelines of the Council of British International Schools, Cambridge Assessment International Education and the International Baccalaureate Organisation.
Students joining our school are stepping into a world of dreams and opportunities which can grow proportionally with their desire, effort, determination and ambition; they will be able to graduate with a portfolio of achievements recognized by top universities worldwide, including Romania.
Why British International School of Timisoara?
- Small class sizes to support personalised learning
- State of the art facilities and resources
- Modern classrooms and special designed areas for specialised subjects
- A safe, happy, caring and friendly environment
- A student centred educational system and a modern teaching approach
- British curriculum functioning under the auspices of Cambridge International Examination from the United Kingdom
- All teaching will be carried out through the medium of English language
- Romanian language will be part of the curriculum for natives and non – natives
- Highly qualified teaching staff (recruited from the UK, internationally and locally)
- International and national accreditations
- High standards of personal development care with a focus on fostering students’ self-confidence
- Highly engaging teaching and learning
- Continuous open communication with parents and an open doors policy
- Ongoing personalised academic and career paths guidance
- Rigorous academic standards
- The unique opportunity of graduating with a portfolio of achievements recognized by top universities worldwide
School Director’s Message
I am excited to welcome you to the British International School of Timisoara.
I would like to start by saying that I am happy and proud to be part of the team that has developed in Timisoara, what we like to call, the Foundation on which our children can flourish, the British International School of Timisoara.
Education is the greatest gift we can give our children and is the key to their future and to their very identity. For this reason, we must ensure that what we do in our homes as parents and in our schools as educators is provide our children with the best possible environment to nurture emotional wellbeing and development at all levels.
Our commitment here at BIST is to do our best to ensure that using a British based curriculum and a truly international approach, we provide the best possible experience for our children and members of staff. The school’s welcoming, family atmosphere is grounded in respect, trust, compassion and the ideal of community service.
Education is the key to a successful, purposeful and a happy life and it is one of the main aspects that contribute to building a healthy and a strong society. Strong education can only be built on a foundation that combines fundamental values with rules and regulations that are in place to protect all members of the community and to give everyone equal opportunities for development and progress. In addition to the highest British academic standards, at BIST we want to ensure that all members of our community understand and adhere to our school ethos and values.
One of our long-term aims is to ensure that our children leave our school at graduation as knowledgeable, responsible, independent and happy young adults with a complex, positive and balanced approach towards life and equipped with a set of skills, values and abilities that will enable them to build a successful life and make a valuable contribution to the community they will be in. We also aim to develop students to be independent learners and leaders in the global community.
We want our children to leave our school well aware of their strengths and weaknesses, passions and abilities and we want our children to learn how to live purposeful and meaningful lives.
BIST has a first-rate team in place with solid, experienced and passionate educators, outstanding leadership to provide momentum and guidance, support staff who love what they do and have a real sense of belonging here at BIST.
I invite you to come and visit our school and see outstanding teaching and learning in progress and savour the unique atmosphere that we are so very proud of. I very much hope that you and your family will join us in the future.
Sincerely,
Ciprian TIPLEA
School Director
School Board
The School Board at The British International School of Timisoara has an important role in setting the educational character and vision for the school.
The Board plans the strategic development of the school, approves the annual budget, capital and investment strategy and procedures that will ensure the best possible education for the children studying at the BIST.
Ovidiu Sandor
PHD, MSc, BSc
Chair of the School Board
Mr Ovidiu Sandor is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in Romania. He has a keen desire to bring improvements to the community through his various projects. His main area of activity is in real estate. His modern, multifunctional office centres and residential areas are well known for their innovative flair. As recognition of the quality of his projects and the positive impact in the community, Mr Sandor has won numerous awards, including the EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019. In addition to his work in the building industry, Mr Sandor is also involved in several civic and community projects. His Art Encounters biennial is well known in the region and has had a significant impact on the Timisoara community and surrounding areas.
As he himself would say, the implementation of top-quality international education, through the opening of the British International School of Timisoara, in the west of Romania is one of his dearest projects. Mr Sandor is the main founder of BIST and the Chair of the School Board. He is actively involved in the strategic development of the school and together with the School Board and the School Leadership Team, he is planning to build one of the best schools in the country and to create a centre of excellence in international education.
Mr Sandor can be contacted via the school office at office@britishschool-timisoara.ro
Sorin Maxim
BA, BSc
School Board Member
Mr Sorin Maxim is a prominent and a very present figure in the community in the west part of Romania. He has been involved in the BIST project since the very start. Mr Maxim offers a huge amount of experience and expertise in terms of managing and overseeing a complex project such as this. Mr Maxim has performed many different roles in the business world including acting as president, consultant, minister of state and even as a lecturer. Mr Sorin’s particular expertise is in legislation and regional development, helping to chart through the complex paperwork and protocols required for the creation of a new school.
Mr Sorin is a passionate believer in the power of education; he has seen the importance of a solid educational grounding in his European wide travels, business associations and committee work. Above all, Mr Maxim is dedicated to bringing a highly successful British style educational institution to Timisoara. He is using all his skills of diplomacy and all his knowledge of regulations and funding to ensure the smooth transition of the school into full operational mode and towards becoming the institution he visualised when he first became involved.
Mr Maxim can be contacted via the school office at office@britishschool-timisoara.ro
Animona Hutu
MSc, BSc
School Board Member
Ms Animona Hutu is a member of the School Board and has a vast experience in the business area locally and also a distinguished sporting career. The CEO of a Romanian company with tradition she has managed to successfully combine her professional career with volunteering work, being the President of the Romanian Federation of Badminton, for 7 years. During this time, she has promoted the implementation of an important project related to sports in the schools, called Shuttle Time. With the support of many teachers and school managers, Animona has managed to implement this project in over 250.
Animona has also been involved in teaching, being a collaborating tutor and teaching management courses organized by a partner company with Open University in the United Kingdom.
With a keen desire to bring her contribution to the development of the new generations, she has decided to join our project as one of the founding members of the school.
Animona strongly believes in the importance of sport, as a tool for shaping the child’s character and ambitions and as a tool for developing positive human relationships, leadership qualities and teamwork.
Ms Hutu can be contacted via the school office at office@britishschool-timisoara.ro
Mr Ciprian Tiplea (School Director) and Ms Alina Barna (Financial Officer) are also part of the school board and in their roles are actively involved in the strategic development of the school. See their profiles under the school team link.
School Leadership Team
Ciprian ȚIPLEA
PGCE, BSc, MEd
School Director
Ciprian joined our team at an early stage in our project and has been an integral part in preparing the opening of the school. He is originally from Timisoara, where he qualified as a teacher of Mathematics, before leaving the city in 2002. Since then, he has been working in various teaching and management roles in the international British based educational sector. He has had the opportunity to experience life in international schools in Bucharest and the independent school sector in the United Kingdom.
Ciprian has over 12 years’ experience in the leadership and management of international schools and has been the Academic Head in a prestigious international school with a British curriculum in Bucharest, for over 9 years. Over the past five years he has gained a master’s degree in Educational Management and has recently achieved the status of British Schools Overseas Inspector through Cambridge Education Inspectorate.
Contact: school.director@britishschool-timisoara.ro
Bogdan N. LAZAR
PGCE, BA, BSc, MA, MEd
Deputy School Director
Bogdan joined the British International School of Timișoara as the Deputy School Director. He is a fully qualified teacher with experience in international schools across Asia and Europe. In his previous role, Bogdan served as an IB Coordinator and a member of the Upper School Management Team at a leading international school in Germany.
Bogdan specializes in teaching IB, A-Level, and IGCSE Economics, Business, and Sociology. He has held various educational management positions, ranging from Head of Department to School Principal, in diverse contexts. His teaching experience also extends to the undergraduate level, where he served as an Assistant Professor at a prestigious university, teaching part-time for several years.
In addition to his teaching roles, Bogdan is an IB Examiner who enjoys marking exam scripts and moderating internally assessed components. His qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Social Sciences, a PGCE, and Master’s degrees in Organization Management and Educational Psychology. He also holds a Certificate of Qualified Teacher Status from the United Kingdom and recently completed a course in Global Education from the United States. As a staunch believer in lifelong learning, he has decided to pursue an additional Bachelor’s degree at a Swiss university.
Bogdan admits that he misses riding his motorbike through the crowded streets of China and driving on the unrestricted motorways in Germany.
He is married and has a 13-year-old daughter who is currently in Year 10.
Megan Hickman
PGCE, BA, MA
Head of Primary
Ms. Hickman arrives at BIST from a premier international school in Budapest, where she has been dedicated to fostering academic excellence and community growth. Her adept management of school expansion initiatives, akin to our own recent endeavors, highlights her proficiency in navigating changing educational landscapes, which is key to supporting students particularly in the wake of the global pandemic.
Grounded in her belief in the transformative power of education, Ms. Hickman’s pedagogical philosophy centers on cultivating a culture of joyful learning and holistic personal growth. She is dedicated to instilling values of global citizenship, community engagement, and equality across all facets of school life, ensuring a nurturing and inclusive environment for students and educators alike.
Originally hailing from Canada, Ms. Hickman’s academic career began in linguistics and English literature, followed by a transition to Europe where she pursued her PGCE and obtained a Master of Education in leadership and management from the UK. Beyond her professional pursuits, she is an avid enthusiast of art and classical music.
Silviu NĂSTASE
PGCE, BSc, MA, PHD
Head of Secondary / Associate IB Coordinator
Silviu joined the British International School of Timisoara as a teacher of science with responsibilities in the areas of examination and timetabling. Before coming to our school, he worked for an international British school in Bucharest where he taught science at Key Stages 3,4 & 5 and held the positions of timetable officer and examination officer, respectively.
He has obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Chemistry at the University of Bucharest and he continued his PhD studies at the same institution. As a researcher at both University of Bucharest and Politehnica University of Bucharest, he has published numerous scientific articles in international journals, has been involved in several international projects along with receiving grants to study abroad at the Universität Karlsruhe (Germany), the University of Manchester (UK), and the University of Pavia (Italy).
Silviu loves reading and enjoys cycling and one of his major passion is photography.
Our World Class Teachers
Primary School Teachers
Andreea LAZAR
PGCE, BA, MA, TESOL
Deputy Head of Primary (Years 1-3) and Primary School Teacher
Andreea has been teaching primary school students for most of her professional life and is joining our school from the International School on the Rhine, a leading international school in Germany.
Andreea is a fully qualified teacher with experience working in international and state schools from China, Germany, the United States and Romania. She received recognition from both the American and British boards of education. Andreea started her teaching career 15 years ago in the United States and has continued teaching ever since. Her experience covers the international, British and American curricula; she also received certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and Young Learners. She graduated from the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences from the University of Bucharest in 2005. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology.
Andreea is married and has a 13-year-old daughter in Year 10.
Emma BRAY
BSc (hons) , PGCE
Deputy Head of Primary (Years 4-6) and Primary School Teacher
Emma is a British member of staff, being born and raised in Yorkshire, England. This year, in addition to teaching Year Six, Emma is also the Deputy Head of Primary School (Years 4-6), she is a member of the Safeguarding Team, and she is responsible for coordinating the Primary School Prefects.
Emma graduated from Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent, with a Forensic Psychology honours degree. She was inspired to become a teacher after initially beginning a career in the NHS, working on a forensic unit for mentally disordered offenders. After completing a PGCE in Primary Education at Manchester Metropolitan University, she gained six years’ teaching experience in the UK. Following this, Emma has taught at an international school in Italy, and also in Bucharest, Romania, before joining BIST in 2021.
In her spare time Emma has a real passion for hiking, particularly in the mountains. She has climbed Romania’s five highest peaks and many other mountains across Europe. Emma has two pet dogs, which she rescued, and they often accompany her whilst travelling and hiking.
Jane MIHALACHE
PGCE, BA
Primary School Teacher
Jane joined the British International School of Timisoara as a Year 2 teacher and is currently Head of the Pastoral Care and part of the IB team and Teacher of Visual Arts. She graduated from Birmingham Polytechnic with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Three Dimensional Design. She then went on to complete a PGCE in art and design at the University of Central England in Birmingham. Jane has 17 years teaching experience, working in Birmingham, London and Manchester in the UK as well as abroad. Before joining BIST, Jane taught at an international British school in Bucharest where she was involved in teaching and management roles.
Over the years, Jane has had the opportunity to develop her passion for holistic education with a strong focus on pastoral care. She has worked on a number of initiatives for example, building global dimensions into the curriculum, organising and running international educational trips, student exchange programmes, community action service, citizenship days, mentoring programmes, organising Model United Nations conferences, school assemblies and shows. Outside teaching, Jane continues to pursue her Interests in holistic living. Her interest in cultural and historical travel continues to influence her own personal creative projects.
Denisa STOIAN
BA, MA
Primary School Teacher
Denisa graduated from The West University of Timisoara with a Bachelor’s degree in Romanian/English and also a Master’s degree in American Studies.
Studying and teaching English is her passion. She has over three years’ experience in teaching English to students aged between three and fifteen in prestigious public schools in Timisoara. She has also passed the English tenure exam for the Romanian educational system.
At the moment, one of her interests is in studying Piaget, Erikson and Montessori’s theories, while also trying to apply the concepts on a daily basis.
She is a mom of a two-year old daughter whom she loves to play and spend time with. She is enthusiastic about travelling, arts and crafts, reading, listening to podcasts and spending time with her family and friends.
Jena MATSON
BA, MA
Primary School Teacher
Originally from the United States, Jen began her teaching career abroad with a BA in Anthropology and a TESOL degree. Starting in 2006, her journey took her first to Taiwan and then to Vietnam, where she taught English to students of all ages and specialized in teaching and developing ELL curriculum for early learners. In 2014 she gained insight into child-centered approaches and experienced using a blended curriculum at a top bilingual school in Istanbul, Turkey. Since then she has worked at bilingual and international schools around Thailand, continuing to deepen her passion for early childhood teaching.
Jen’s academic background is complemented by a master’s degree in Early Childhood from Concordia University. Her experience includes teaching under the UK, California, and Ontario curriculums, and she is well-versed in holistic, child-centered, and inquiry-based teaching philosophies. She is joining us from her most recent work at the Canadian International School of Thailand, where she gained valuable experience and training using the IB program for early years and Key Stage 1. Her approach includes using a growth mindset to motivate and encourage learners, helping them to achieve their goals with confidence and compassion for others.
Jen enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, and playing games with her family and friends. She looks forward to joining BIST and exploring Romanian culture.
Manuela CONSTANTIN
PGCE, BA, EYFS Certificate
Reception Coordinator and Teacher of Reception
Manuela joined the British International School of Timisoara as a reception teacher and coordinator.
Manuela graduated from university in Bucharest with a bachelor’s degree in geography and has achieved a certificate in Early Years Education (EYFS) from the University of Roehampton, in London. She has been working in the international school sector with a British based curriculum for over twenty years, as an EYFS teacher and member of the management team. Before joining us at BIST, Manuela has been working as the EYFS stage coordinator and reception class teacher in a British International School in Bucharest.
Prior to that, she was part of the management team in one of the first international nurseries with a British based curriculum in Romania.
Manuela loves travelling, reading and going to the cinema. She brings along her expertise wrapped in love and ready to nurture all of our young learners.
Damaris CIRET
BA, PGCE
Primary School Teacher
Damaris is originally from the United States, but she has lived overseas since August 2007. Upon graduating from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Damaris originally planned on becoming a juvenile probation officer and working with at risk youth. After graduating, she had the opportunity to work in a tutoring capacity with young children, and she realized that teaching was her calling. Her love of traveling and teaching led her to become certified in teaching English as an additional language. Once certified, Damaris headed to Shanghai, China to officially begin her teaching career. She spent one year teaching English, and after that, Damaris started working at international schools as an Early Childhood teacher. During this time, she decided to return to school to get her master’s degree in education from Concordia University.
Damaris has taught in international schools in China, Germany, and France. She is experienced in teaching the American curriculum, the British curriculum, and the IB PYP program. She’s also experienced in teaching in a play based setting.
Damaris enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and learning new languages. She is excited to explore Romania and try her hand at learning the language.
Joann DUNBAR
PGCE, BA
Primary School Teacher
JoAnn Dunbar was born and raised in Alberta, Canada but discovered early in life that she loved exploring the world. She combined travel and learning with a high school semester abroad in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a University semester in Caen, France. After completing her Bachelor’s of Education degree at the University of Alberta, JoAnn started her teaching career. Her first years of teaching included HS English; Junior High French and Language arts; and ES French.
JoAnn discovered she could combine her teaching career with her love of travel when she was presented the opportunity to teach 6th grade in North Carolina. In addition to teaching Language Arts, Social Studies and Math, she was involved in many activities outside of the classroom, which included coaching volleyball, becoming a certified volleyball ref, and acting in two productions with the Western Rockingham Community Theatre Guild.
After her adventures in North Carolina, JoAnn decided to try English teaching in Korea for a year. One year turned into two and during that second year, she learned about International schools. When a position opened up at Seoul Foreign School (SFS), JoAnn decided that Seoul could be home for a few more years. JoAnn taught a variety of subjects during her 14 years at SFS and she also earned a Master’s degree from Simpson University, Redding California while working at SFS.
After 16 fulfilling years in Korea, JoAnn chose to try something new. She joined the team at Wellington College International in Hangzhou, China where she gained valuable experience with the British National curriculum and a new age range of pupils. She was also flexible and practiced thinking outside the box to deliver engaging lessons, both in person and online.
JoAnn is excited for the new learning opportunities at BIST, and for a new city and country to explore.
Oana STRÎMBEANU
PGCE, BA, MA
Primary School Teacher
Oana graduated Faculty of Psychology and Sociology, specializing in pedagogy from the West University of Timisoara, master’s degree in Integrated Education and Psycho-pedagogical Counseling.
Oana started her career in private preschool 12 years ago at an international school and has worked with children between the ages of 3 and 6.
From her experience with children she has learned that all are good, smart, but different, so that teachers should adapt to children and not vice versa.She considers empathy, the affection and the smile of the teacher to be essential in early education and beyond.
On a personal level she likes to spend time with her family, friends, reading and travelling.
Sebastian JONES
PGCE, BA
Primary School Teacher
Sebastian graduated with a Degree in Business and Management from Aberystwyth University in 2015. He then spent four years teaching in public schools and private academies before returning to the U.K Since then, he was awarded a PGCE with a distinction after working across Key Stages 1 & 2 in the Midlands region.
Sebastian is passionate about languages and enjoys working with children for whom English is an additional language. He is interested in the evolution of languages and removing language barriers in the classroom to allow all children to access the curriculum. Another subject of particular interest to Sebastian is geography, stemming from a multi-cultural background and a love for traveling. He also enjoys staying healthy and keeping fit and is a big fan of playing and watching rugby.
Daniela ENE
PGCE, BA, MA, QTS
Primary School Teacher
Daniela is in her 20th year of teaching and inspiring young minds. Daniela qualified as a primary school teacher after graduating from high school and continued her education by graduating from university with a bachelor’s degrees in Law and Psychology. Following that, she gained a master’s degree in Educational Psychology and School Counselling, in Bucharest.
Daniela has over 19 years of experience in the international school’s sector, having the opportunity to work in both the international British and international American schools’ systems. Over the years, she been able to expand into a multitude of areas in addition to working in the class, such as: after school activities, student mentoring, helping with winter and summer concerts, field trips, themed weeks and assemblies. Daniela has a passion for reading and she is a big promoter of a healthy lifestyle and the growth mindset approach in education and life in general.
Kirsty HEGYI
PGCE LLB
Primary School Teacher
Kirsty graduated from The Univeristy of Abertay Dundee with a bachelor’s degree in Law. She initially worked for the Scottish Court Service on civil law matters including family law, before a career change into teaching through a PGCE in primary education with The University of Buckingham.
Kirsty has 9 years teaching experience at British schools in Cyprus and Bahrain. During that time she has held a variety of positions including SEN teacher, classroom teacher and been part of middle leadership as Phonics Leader. Kirsty is passionate about creating a safe and child-centred learning environment, with a focus on developing the ‘whole’ child. She loves to get creative with the children and help them on their journey to be curious, life-long learners.
In her own time, Kirsty enjoys spending time with her family, taking walks with their family dog and visiting new places.
Isabbelah WANYONYI
PGCE
Primary School Teacher
Isabbelah is from Kenya, and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Community Development at Mount Kenya University, Nairobi. Additionally, she is obtaining a certificate in the Early Year Foundation Stage (EYFS) at Educare Education Centre, Doha, Qatar, and diplomas in Nursing Assistant and Caregiver at the Filipino Institute in Doha.
She is passionate about working with children and aiding the needy. She has experience as a social worker at Kipsongo Rehabilitation Centre for Street Children in Nairobi and as a floor supervisor at Step One International School in Doha. With seven years of experience as an EYFS class teacher, she also enjoys teaching sports, including football, Zumba, and yoga, to children during her leisure time.
Seona ODINSON
PGCE
Primary School Teacher
Coming soon…
Thomas GISBORNE
MA, PGDE
Primary School Teacher
Glenn THOMAS
PGCE, BA
Primary School Teacher
Glenn graduated from Cardiff University with a degree in History in 2005. After a year travelling, he decided to complete a PGCE in Primary Education in Aberystwyth University. He has taught across all ages in primary education since then and has also worked as a deputy head.
Glenn is passionate about travelling, sports and history. He is a proud Welshman and has been busy learning Cymraeg over the past couple of years and achieved a distinction from Swansea University. He loves watching football and American football and he is an avid supporter of Tottenham Hotspur and The Baltimore Ravens. In his spare time, Glenn loves running (slowly), walking (quickly), and exploring new places. He loves to read and listen to music.
Viviana Granata
PGCE, BA
Primary School Teacher
Coming soon…
Primary School Specialist Teachers
Ceren NUR
BA, MA
Teacher of Music
Ceren is half Romanian half Turkish, was born and raised in Turkey. Her journey with music started at age of 9 with piano. She started to study music in high school and graduated from Gazi University Music Education Department with majors in Violin and Piano Education.
She started her teaching career in 2018 and continued her academic studies in Palacky University/Czech Republic, piano with Prof. Petr Plany, chamber music with Gabriela Coufalova.
Ceren was always passionate about improving herself as a musician and teacher; she attended many workshops and educational courses. She is also certified in Graded Examination in Music Performance by University of West London,London College of Music in violin and piano.
After her teaching experience as music teacher in Turkey, she decided to move to her mother’s homeland Romania to learn more about her cultural roots and speak Romanian fluently.
Besides that Ceren is passionate about volunteering and worked as an international volunteer in Romania.
Lavinia TANASIE
BA, MA – in progress
Teacher of Romanian Language
Lavinia joined British International School of Timisoara as a teaching assistant.
Lavinia graduated the West University of Timisoara, having a bachelor’s degree in language and literature. Currently, she is a first year in the American Studies MA programme.
Lavinia is passionate about teaching and helping children reach their full potential, not only as students, but also as people.
Sara GARCIA
PGCE, BA
Primary School Teacher
Denis IOVESCU
PGCE, BA
Primary School PE Teacher
Denis graduated from West University of Timisoara, top of his class, with a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Motor Performance. Currently he is in the 2nd year of his Master’s Degree studying Fitness and Motor Performance.
Fabiana JIVANOV
PGCE, BA
Primary School PE Teacher
Elena TROFIN
PGCE, BA, MA
Teacher of EAL
Elena joined the British International School of Timisoara as a Teaching Assistant.
She graduated from “Vasile Lupu” Pedagogical High School and she has experience of working with primary school students. Elena graduated from the West University of Timișoara with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Modern Languages and a master’s degree in The Theory and Practice of Translation. Elena is deeply fascinated by the Japanese culture and she likes to study Japanese in her spare time.
Eva NISTOR
BA
Teacher of German Language
Eva was always in fond of learning foreign languages. She started teaching German language as mother language in Kindergarten in year 2012 in Deva.
Among many languages she considered German the most challenging. Her first teaching job was in Kindergarten, as an educator in German language as mother language, and continued with primary and secondary school.
She graduated Germanistics at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu and also studied Pedagogy for primary and preschool education as native German language at Babeș- Bolyai University in Cluj Napoca. After 10 years of teaching experience she joined us last year in November as a German Teacher in the Primary school.
Cristina MUNTEANU
BA
Teacher of Romanian Language (Non-Native)
English for Cristina was love at first sight. Since the very first English words that she heard and thanks to her teachers, she promised herself that one day, she would be a teacher.
Teaching or tutoring English is her passion. She have always said that being a teacher involves a lot of passion, empathy and respect for the students. She has over 25 years of experience in teaching and tutoring English to primary students and to teenagers. For more than two years she have been teaching English online on an e-learning platform.
She considers being a responsible and sociable person. She is empathetic and grateful for everything she has. She enjoys traveling abroad and trying out different cuisines, reading and dancing. She loves nature and spending time with friends and family drinking a cup of coffee or tea.
Secondary School Teachers
Benjamin SHORTEN
MA (hons)
Academic Quality Manager (Whole School) / Deputy Head of Secondary (Pastoral)
Benjamin joined the British International School of Timisoara as a Year 5 teacher at the beginning of our journey. He is currently part of the IB team as well as the Assistant Head of Secondary.
Benjamin grew up in Mallorca, Spain, where he attended Queen’s College International School. He is a native English and Spanish speaker, who spent five years teaching sports in English to Spanish children. He developed a love for Sports Science while being captain of his local rugby team and being part of the Spanish National team.
He studied Primary Education at the University of Dundee, in the United Kingdom and taught in Scotland after receiving his degree.
Raluca BEMBE
PGCE, BA, MA, PHD
Deputy Head of Secondary (Academic)
Raluca joined our team as a teacher of Romanian language and literature and is currently the Head of languages and part of the IB team. She graduated from the Romanian language and literature section of English language and literature, at the Western University of Timișoara and is a doctor of philology at the same university. Raluca is interested in the multicultural environment, otherwise, during her doctorate, she benefited from a scholarship at the University of Vienna and participated in various summer schools abroad with a multicultural theme.
Throughout the course, Raluca had the opportunity to work with students of all ages: with preschoolers, teaching English at different kindergartens, she taught Romanian in secondary schools and high schools, and in the university environment, Romanian as a foreign language.
Raluca is passionate about theatre and is ready to introduce students to local cultural events.
Adam HEGYI
PGCE, BSc, MA
Head of Computer Science
Adam graduated from The University of Abertay Dundee with an honours degree in Sociology. After teaching for a year in Kuwait, he completed his PCGE in primary education with The University of Buckingham followed by a Master’s in Education a few years later.
Adam has 9 years teaching experience at British schools in Kuwait, Cyprus and Bahrain. He has previous leadership experience as Head of Innovation and Technology and as Computing Subject Lead, and has a real passion for technology. Adam is a certified Apple and Google educator is a firm believer in empowering children to become confident in the skills required to navigate the ever-changing technology of modern life.
In his own time, Adam enjoys football, photography and spending time with his family.
Maja IZAKOVIC
PGCE, BA
Teacher of Science
Maja spent most of her life in her native country, Croatia; she recently moved to Timisoara and she very much enjoys her new home. She graduated from Faculty of Food Technology in Osijek, Croatia where she also worked as a Teaching Assistant and Scientific Researcher for a six years.
From a young age she showed interest in dancing and now she calls herself a passionate dancer. Also, she gained experience working with children as a leader of children dance group.
Psychology and emotional development of children is one of her main interests and something she deeply cares about. In her free time she enjoys listening to music and loves to spend some time outside in the nature.
Abass MUGABE
PGCE, BEd, MEd
Teacher of Business Economics, Socio – Psychology
Abass Mugabe has over 18 years of IBDP and CAIE teaching experience. He is specialised in Economics and Business Management and has been an IBDP examiner for 15 years. He has also enjoyed supervising Extended Essays and moderating internal assessments for both Economics and Business Management and was invited to become one of the IB Business Management assessment content creators, a role he has enjoyed since 2020. Abass also has 11 years as a CAS coordinator and 5 years as a Head of Humanities.
Abass holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Hons) from the most prestigious University in Uganda and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sunderland. He is his completing Masters of Arts in Education from the university of Sunderland.
He is a super football and formula 1 enthusiast. He was a junior versify (under 16) football coach in China and Qatar. He also fancies a game of tennis once in a while.
Abass am happily married with two children whom he loves very much.
Daira GHIOCEL
PGCE, BA
Teacher of Physical Education
Coming soon
Tim SCHULZE
PGCE, BA
Head of Physical Education / Teacher of Physical Education
Tim graduated from the University of South Australia with a bachelor of education, majoring in physical education.
Tim started his international teaching career as an elementary and middle school physical education at Seoul Foreign School (SFS). Tim gained knowledge of key stage two by working at SFS’s British School, teaching classes and preparing teams to participated in the FOBISIA games. Additionally he coached swimming, track and field, cross country running, basketball, soccer, volleyball and Scottish dancing.
After 15 wonderful years in Seoul, Tim was employed as Head of Physical Education and Physical Education Teacher at Wellington International School in Hangzhou, China. He taught years 1 to 10, while also tackling middle management tasks. One of his greatest achievements was creating different ways to keep students active and engaged during online PE lessons. He developed a variety of lessons tailored to different age groups and registered the school in virtual swimming and running competitions.
During his spare time Tim loves to stay active by cycling, running, working out and cooking.
Amy RICE
PGCE, BA
Head of Humanities and Social Science / Teacher of Humanities
Amy graduated from the University of Wales, Cardiff, with a BA in History and Sociology (Joint Honours). She then achieved a PGCE in Secondary Education, History with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), at the University of Sussex.
Amy has been teaching for over twenty years, in a personal ‘voyage of discovery’ which has taken her from comprehensive schools in the UK, to international schools in China and Hong Kong. She has taught a variety of curriculums, including the British Key Stage Three, GCSE and A Levels in History and Sociology, IBMYP Humanities, IGCSE History (Cambridge) and IBDP History. In addition to this, Amy has many years of pastoral experience, as a Head of Year in the UK, Senior Head of House in China and Head of Pastoral in Hong Kong. She is a strong believer in ‘every child matters’ and feels that all children develop and grow in environments where they feel cared for, supported and encouraged. Amy has also led additional student initiatives, such as the Student Council and Model United Nations, attending conferences in China, Hong Kong and Seoul.
After six years in Hong Kong, Amy is ready for new experiences, including inspiring students and encouraging them to embrace a lifelong learning for History. This is her first time in Romania and she looks forward to discovering new culture, food and places. In her spare time, Amy enjoys theatre, reading, yoga, gym classes, travelling and eating.
Sean CAIRNS
PGCE, BA
Teacher of Humanities
Sean graduated from the University of Portsmouth with a BA in Geography. He recently completed a Secondary PGCE with QTS specialising in Geography Education at the Institute of Education, University College London (UCL).
While Sean is an expert Geographer, he is also a History buff and particularly enjoys Modern History and the History of Art. As a Photographer Sean has travelled globally from the Himalayas to Svalbard and loves to bring first hand global experiences of Human and Physical Geography into the classroom. He has worked in this capacity with several organisations from the Royal Navy to a Salsa dance company.
Sean enjoys travel, photography, hiking, swimming and reading in his spare time and is keen to explore Romania and beyond.
Theodore WOODHEAD
PGCE, BA
Teacher of Humanities
Theo was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, he ventured abroad and taught English for three years in South Korea, China, and for an online company. Upon returning to his hometown, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching and has been teaching Geography and English at an international school in Auckland for the past two years.
With experience instructing diverse learners, Theo is driven by a passion for integrating technology in the classroom, fostering an innovative and engaging learning environment. His teaching philosophy involves inspiring and empowering students to embrace a lifelong journey of learning, critical thinking, and personal growth.
Beyond the classroom, Theo finds joy in travel, surfing, hiking, maintaining an active lifestyle, and learning new languages. He is excited to be joining the team at BIST and immersing himself in Romanian culture, embracing new experiences, and making a positive impact on the lives of his students.
Jay MOORE
PGCE, BA
Teacher of German Language
Jay comes from a large town on the south-east coast of England, made famous for a battle in 1066 – Hastings. He gained his BA Hons from St David’s University College, where he learned, amongst other things, Swedish and Welsh. After a brief interlude teacher training at the University of Sussex, he taught for seven years, including five years at his former school, in his hometown, teaching Key Stages three to five, including GCSEs, AS and A-Level courses. It was in the UK where he took on the roles of head of German and head of department.
After seven years of teaching in the United Kingdom, Jay chose to make the jump to international teaching and relocated to Kiev, Ukraine where he was head of department. Then came fourteen years in Moscow, Russia where he was a founding member of staff for a brand-new school and teaching a range of subjects from history, to French to English literature.
Sofia, Bulgaria was the next point where Jay was head of Upper Secondary and also teaching English language and literature until he decided that teaching German in Timisoara was where he should be.
Jay enjoys travel and spending time in his holiday home on the coast of Bulgaria.
Brett SCHLOSSER
PGCE, BA
Teacher of Science
Brett is from the United States, growing up in the states of Georgia and Florida. Brett received dual Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Florida in Materials Engineering and Biochemistry with a minor in Classical Studies. He has also received a Master of Arts in Teaching for Science Education from the University of Central Florida.
Brett has over 10 years teaching experience both in the United States and abroad. Most recently he has spent time teaching in China. Brett’s teaching experience includes AP, IB, and IGCSE science and math. Brett’s primary teaching interests include interdisciplinary presentation, real world project based learning, and international comparative curriculum. He also has leadership experience from his time as an assistant principal in China.
Outside of the classroom, Brett enjoys living a physical lifestyle, playing and watching sports, reading, and traveling. A lifelong learner, Brett has plans to pursue an educational doctorate in international comparative curriculum.
Oana BOLDEA
PGCE, BA
Teacher of Romanian Language
Oana Boldea is joining our school as a teacher of Romanian. She graduated from university in 1999, with a degree in philology – Romanian and English language and literature, and has been teaching ever since. She has honed her teaching skills in various environments, working with children and undergraduates in the Romanian formal school system, but also adults in face-to-face and online classes. She has enjoyed interacting with people from different countries at international conferences and during the international camps she has been a part of as a teacher and organizer.
She approaches her work with great enthusiasm, grateful that she is one of the people who get to do what they love. She is passionate about teaching and always strives to help her students grow as individuals, at the same time being aware that she has learned a lot from them over the years, becoming a better teacher in the process. This is a journey she fully enjoys. Outside the classroom, she enjoys travelling with her husband and their two teenage sons, discovering places and people.
Niamh KEATING
PGCE, BA
Secondary School Teacher
Sofia PAPADOPOULOU
PGCE, BA
Teacher of Mathematics
Her journey as an educator began during her time as a student in the mathematics department at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki. She started teaching small groups of students, preparing them for either the Greek National exams or the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
Recognising her passion for teaching, she decided to pursue a master’s degree in Education, specializing in developing mathematical thinking, from the University of Dundee. Additionally, she obtained the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) certification.
Once she felt sufficiently experienced, she desired to explore teaching opportunities abroad. With an interest in the Scandinavian educational system, she aimed to secure a position in one of the international schools within that region. Over the past four years, she has taught various age groups in different cities across Sweden, creating unforgettable experiences. Additionally, she had the opportunity to serve as a head of mathematics, which greatly contributed to her professional development. She also thoroughly enjoys participating in and preparing her students for mathematics competitions. She continuously seeks opportunities to engage her students with math games and brain teasers.
On a personal note, she has a deep love for traveling, hiking, and playing board games. These activities bring her great joy outside of her teaching profession.
Georgios GKEVETZS
PGCE, BA
Head of Science
He was raised in Athens, Greece, and pursued his studies in Mathematics.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Aegean. He further expanded his knowledge in the field by earning a Master’s degree in banking from Hellenic Open University in Greece. With a license as a Maths Teacher, he has dedicated several years to teaching Maths and Science at secondary international schools in both Sweden and Greece as well as held leadership positions as Head of Year and Academic Coordinator.
Viviana PAPADOPOULOU
PGCE, BA
Secondary School teacher
Born and raised in Greece, She developed a passion for mathematics and science from an early age. This enthusiasm led her to pursue a degree in Physics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her dedication paid off when she was accepted for a one-year internship at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research.
Inspired by the desire to share her knowledge and passion for science, she embarked on a career in education. She moved to Sweden, where she spent two enriching years teaching science and mathematics to students in years 7 to 9. Her commitment to education and her ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to young minds have made her a valued educator.
Karina GHEORGHE
PGCE, BA
Teacher of German Language
Is part of the BIST team since 2021 and is enthusiastic about teaching German as a foreign language to the school’s students.
She has graduated from the West Univeristy of Timisoara in 2008 majoring in German Language and Literature but also specializing in Englisch Language and Lietarture as a second language. In 2010 she received her Masters of Art in German in a European context. Starting with 2008 she was part of the German Cultural Center’s team in Timisoara where she had the chance to develop her teaching skills of German as a foreign language alongside her experienced colleagues as well as to take part in advanced vocational training regarding her methodic and didactic skills both internally on site and the ones organized by the Goethe Institute Bucharest.
Apart from teaching German as a foreign language she has also been active as an examiner for the German exams offered by the Goethe Institute Bucharest. Starting with 2018 she parted from the German Cultural Center but continues teaching German as a foreign language independently since then
Paul JENNINGS
PGCE, BA
Teacher of English
Paul graduated with an Honours Degree in English Literature from Sheffield University and followed this with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education in English and Drama. Paul has extensive experience working at independent schools in the United Kingdom as housemaster, pastoral roles and management roles. He taught in Kent, Hertfordshire and at a rural boarding school in Gloucestershire and, before landing in Romania, he taught in Switzerland.
Paul believes that education is paramount in ensuring a student’s future success: integrity, consistency, respect and a sense of curiosity will be at the heart of BIST’s new generation of life-long learners.
BIST is a new venture and he believes that BIST’s first students have a fantastic opportunity to be participating in this adventure from day one. He believes that they will leave the secondary school in the years ahead not only with excellent examination results but, much more importantly, with a sense of having been on a journey of exploration and discovery.
In his personal life, Paul loves cooking, hiking, cycling, world cinema, reading and supporting Manchester United through thick and thin.
Simina DOLCA
BA, MA – in progress
Teacher of Mathematics
Simina has joined our team as a Teacher of Mathematics. She graduated the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, at West University of Timisoara in 2022 and decided to continue her studies willing to obtain a Master Degree in Financial Mathematics.
Simina’s dream has always been to become a teacher and this is why she started volunteering in her first year of University at Generala 1, together with the “Ajungem mari” Association. There she polished her teaching skills but also learnt how to be a teacher and a friend to her students.
Diana STĂNICĂ
PGCE, BSc, MA
Head of Mathematics / ICT and Teacher of Mathematics
Diana joined the British International School of Timisoara as a mathematics and computer science teacher in the secondary school. Diana graduated with a Degree in Mathematics and Computing Science from the West University of Timisoara. After graduation she spent four years teaching mathematics in secondary schools in Romania and then decided to try the British school system.
Diana moved to England to teach mathematics to secondary school students in a multicultural school in Dagenham. For the past five years Diana has been working within the British school sector, teaching children from 11 to 16 years old. She has experience with preparing students for the IGCSE exams and has been successful in assuring very good exam results for her students.
Diana is passionate about reading, logical games and gardening.
Kristina DANCIU
PGCE, BA, MA
Head of English / TOK Coordinator
Kristina was born and raised in New York City, in the United States of America where she finished high school.
She graduated from the West University of Timisoara receiving a Bachelor’s degree in English and Serbian Language and Literature. Kristina has also obtained her Master’s degree from the West University of Timisoara in Theory and Practice of Translations (Romanian-English). In addition, she has also completed a certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and a certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners.
Before joining BIST, Kristina has worked with children from 3-13 years old teaching English as a second language.
Kristina loves reading, spending time outdoors, art, and watching movies. She enjoys producing lessons that are thought-provoking and creative.
Iulia BUNDURUȘ
BSc, MA, PGCE PhD – in progress
Teacher of Science
Iulia Bunduruș joined our BIST team as a Science teacher. She was born and educated in Timișoara, graduating from West University of Timișoara, where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry. She holds two Master’s degrees: Developmental Biology and Teaching.
Iulia sees herself as a true born naturalist currently taking interest in teaching and scientific research. At the moment, she is also doing a PhD in Biotechnology at University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timișoara
Primary School Teaching Assistants
Sebastian HAMZA
Teaching Assistant
Coming soon…
Sandra MARCUS
Teaching Assistant
Sandra graduated from The Polytechnic University of Timisoara in 2022 with a degree in Translation and Interpretation. Driven by a passion for language and education, Sandra further enhanced her qualifications by obtaining the CELTA certificate shortly after graduation.
The inspiration to pursue a career in teaching sparked seven years ago during Sandra’s time in South Korea. A visit to a school, facilitated by a friend from the United States, allowed Sandra to observe classes and witness the impactful role of educators. This experience solidified Sandra’s decision to become a teacher.
Upon returning from South Korea, Sandra enrolled at The Polytechnic University of Timisoara to pursue a degree in Translation and Interpretation, laying a strong academic foundation for a career in education. With a blend of practical experience and academic knowledge, Sandra is dedicated to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment for students. Additionally, Sandra is currently studying the Korean language, further demonstrating a dedication to linguistic and cultural proficiency.
As a teacher assistant, Sandra aims to bring enthusiasm, dedication, and a commitment to helping students achieve their full potential.
Alexandra GRECU
Teaching Assistant
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Victor ION
Teaching Assistant
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Raluca DUMITRAS
Teaching Assistant
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Patricia BOTINESTEAN
Teaching Assistant
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Minn Mann PYAE
Teaching Assistant
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Diana BRUT
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
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Diana BRUT
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
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Delia STRIMBU
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
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Cristian Marcus
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
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Carmen MICLOSONI
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
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Andreea ROSIANU
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
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Ana SCHILIGIU
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
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Alexandre CIRET
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
Alexandre is originally from the South West of France.
He initially obtained a Level IV Sales Diploma in 2002, but quickly realised that it was not for him.
A few years later, Alexandre obtained a BAFA allowing him to work with children as an animator in both primary schools and leisure centres between 2010 and 2016, interrupted by a 2-year stay in Germany.
In 2016, Alexandre moved to China for 3 years.
He returned to France in the summer of 2019. Alexandre worked as an animator and teacher’s assistant at a small bilingual school outside Paris.
In the summer of 2023, He and his family moved to Romania.
In his free time, Alexandre enjoys spending time with his family, going to the cinema, playing video games and watching animé.
He has also caught the travel bug thanks to his wife and enjoys the opportunity to visit different places whenever he can.
Alexandre is currently learning the Romanian language.
Diana POPESCU
PGCE, BA
Teaching Assistant
As a new addition to the British International School of Timișoara, Diana is genuinely enthusiastic to embark on this learning journey.
In 2018 Diana graduated from Faculty of Letters, History and Theology at West University of Timișoara, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in English and Romanian languages and literature. Her experience in working with primary and secondary school students made her committed to building a healthy learning community for children. She is a firm believer that anyone can achieve their goals through work and discipline.
Diana loves teaching, art and languages. She is responsible, patient and invested into proper communication and coordination. In her spare time she likes reading books, writing stories and travelling.
Elvira GOMEZ
PGCE, BA, MA
Student Supervisor/ Cover Teacher / Teacher of Spanish
Elvira is from Majorca, Spain; however she got her bachelor’s degree in Primary Education from the University of Granada. While living there she developed her interest in art and cultural management, which is her passion. She is also very interested in politics and social issues. In order to further develop her knowledge in these two areas, she came to Romania to participate in a European Union’s volunteering program.
In her free time she loves getting to know new people and cultures, biking and, especially travelling. She is enthusiastic and fun, something she puts a lot of effort into translating into the activities she plans for the students.
Administrative non-academic staff
Lia CORLAN
BA, MA
Admission Officer
Lia joined our team as Admissions Officer. With 7 years of experience in marketing and public relations. She is mainly responsible for the admission process of students in our school.
She is a communicative person, often involved in charity and voluntary work. Originally from Timisoara, Lia holds a Bachelor Degree in Public Relations and Communications and a Master’s Degree in European Studies.
Angelo Michael SCHULDESZ
BA, MA
Events Coordinator / PA to School Director / Deputy School Director
After graduating from the Faculty and the Master’s Degree in Administration of Business Organizations at FEAA, he started working at Hotel Angellis Timisoara.
He joined the BIST team in August 2023. He is passionate about sports and has participated in numerous karting and car rally competitions.
He was also a football referee. He loves animals and likes to be surrounded by children.
Aurica COSTINESCU
BA, MA
PR Coordinator
Aurica joined the British International School of Timisoara as Personal Assistant for the School Leadership Team and is currently the PR Coordinator. She is originally from Romania but lived in Canada for twenty years which gave her the opportunity to learn, work and enjoy life in a multicultural environment with English as the main language.
Aurica graduated from Faculty of Communication Sciences- UPT- Timisoara with Bachelor degree in Communications and Public Relations and Master degree in Communication, Public Relations and Digital Media.
She is a motivated and enthusiastic person, having extensive communication experience with the internal and external organisational publics. She is a follower of positive communication and wishes to inspire others by this.
Music is the passion which accompanies her and during different stages of her life it gave her the chance to have artistic experiences by conducting or singing in choirs.
Larisa SPAN
PGCE, BA
Communication Coordinator & School Director’s Secretary
Larisa is currently studying Counselling and Educational Orientation for her Master Degree. She is an organised and enthusiastic individual, who loves to take part in our community’s social events. Interested in pupil’s education and wellbeing, she is eager to offer her support to children and parents.
In her free time, she enjoys painting and drawing using all kinds of media whether it is digital or on canvas. She enjoys taking long walks in nature as her favourite place in the world is the village she grew up in.
Carmen SCHULDESZ
BA, MA
Administrative Coordinator
After graduating from the Faculty of Management and Rural Tourism and the master’s degree, Carmen worked in the field of hospitality as a hotel manager at the Angellis hotel in Timisoara, then to carry out her activity in culture, occupying in recent years the position of head of the literary secretariat service, marketing and show organization in the German Theater Timisoara.
Starting with July 2022, she became part of the big British International School Timisoara family, as the administrative coordinator.
Maria PAVEL
BA, MA
HR / Admin Support Officer
Maria joined our team as HR/Admin Support.
Maria was born in Timisoara and she graduated from the Faculty of Sociology and Psychology, Department of Social Work in 2008 and holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resources and Organizational Administration.
Maria has experience as trainer and has been working in the Human Resources field for over 6 years.
In her free time she likes to read and travel.
Daniela NICORICI
BA
Administrative Secretary
Daniela was born in Timisoara and she graduated at Banatul University of Timisoara, Public Relation-English. She has about 15 years of experience in Customer Service and Administrative/HR department. She is an organized, communicative and friendly person and she likes to pay attention to details.
She likes reading, especially personal development books and watching movies and documentaries on Discovery Channel.
Alina BALI
BA
Head of IT Department / IT System Engineer
Alina joined the BIST team in 2019 as the IT System Engineer. She graduated from the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science and is very passionate about technology.
She enjoys spending her free time in nature with friends and family. Camping or fishing are two of the activities she usually does with her family.
Mihai LAPOSI
BA
IT Support
Comming soon..
Andreea HEPEȘ
NPC
School Nurse
Andreea Hepeș joined our team as School Nurse. She is originally from Timisoara, where she attended the courses of the Post-secondary Health School becoming a general medical assistant in 2002.
Over the years she has been a nurse in the family medicine and cardiology practice. Before joining the BIST team she worked for three years in a kindergarten and International Primary School in Timisoara.
She is a communicative person, cheerful, loves children and spending time with her family.
Radu LAZĂR
School Caretaker
Mr. Radu is our longest serving member of the maintenantce team having join us five year ago. Mr Radu knows a little about everything and enjoys his long holidays overseas.
Needlees to say we are happy to have him on the team aswell.
Sorin DOBOSAN
Mr Sorin joins the team recently after serving as the administrator of his own company.
We are glad to have him on the team aswell.
Nicolae Pinzari
School Caretaker
Originally from Russia, Mr. Nicolae moved to Timisoara in the early 2000s.
In the past Mr. Nicolae was very succesfull in the construction industry.
We are very glad that he decided to join our very succesfull maintenance here at BIST.