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Mr. Karim Mostafa
Vice-Chairman
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Ms. Mona Mostafa
Board Member
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Ms. Collette Ellis-Toddington
Principal
It has been my privilege and joy to have worked with students for over 35 years. Both as a classroom teacher and as an administrator I have worked with children from Kindergarten through to grade 12. I have a degree in Physical Education and Masters Degree in Education Administration. Prior to coming to Cairo, I taught in a number of communities in British Columbia. See if you can find Sparwood, Lillooet or Chilliwack on a map. During my leisure time, I enjoy the game of golf, reading and travelling. I have developed a real love for biking the roads of Maadi and look forward to continuing this adventure. As I enter my third year at BCCIS, I am excited about the new year and working with both the students, the staff and the parents.
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Mr. Thomas Tauts
Vice Principal, Math and Physics
Hello. My name is Thomas Tauts. I was born in Estonia . I have lived for years in each of the three big cities in Canada : Toronto , Montreal and Vancouver . I graduated from University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education, and I went to York University for an M.A. in Mathematics for Teachers to gain new insight into Mathematics. I have been teaching Mathematics for five years, three in China and two in Canada . I love the World and I am excited to be here in Egypt. As an educator I have a responsibility to lead by example and provide students with meaningful learning opportunities. My goal is to create an environment with high academic standards, where all students feel respected and motivated to learn. I want my students to feel free to share ideas and be active and primary participants in their own learning. I think that everybody has a personal way of learning, and I strive to provide choices in my classroom that will facilitate the individual learning process. My hope is that students will gain subject matter proficiency and will become more cognizant and caring members of the community around them. I believe that all students are capable of success, and that learning is a journey that does not end in school, but accompanies us throughout our lives. In knowledge and understanding we gain our freedom.
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Mr. Rafaat Sayed
Assistant To Chairman
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Ms. Eman Younes
Administrative Manager
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Ms. Shaimaa Bekier
Public Relations
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Ms. Stela Xhafa
Student Affairs
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Mr. Hesham Mohamed
IT Manager
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Ms. Maureen Stoll
Librarian
My name is Maureen (Mau) Stoll and I have been working as Teacher Librarian at BCCIS. I have a Master of Library Science degree and have been working in varying types of libraries for over thirty years. I thoroughly enjoy working with the students at BCCIS and try to encourage their love for literature and reading.
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Ms. Iman Guirgus
Library Assistant
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Dr. Dalia Tewfik
Doctor
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Ms. Courtney Attle
K2 Teacher
I am a returning teacher to BCCIS and am looking forward to my second year teaching Kindergarten (KG2) in Egypt. I grew up in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada with my parents and my sister. I have always wanted to see more of the world. I have a bachelors degree with a major in psychology, and a minor in English, and a bachelors of education with an elementary focus. I love working with kids, and am looking forward to this coming year.
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Ms. Becky Garrod
K2 Teacher
My name is Becky Garrod and I am from Langley, British Columbia. I recently graduated from the University of British Columbia-Okanagan with a Bachelors of Education. Prior to this degree, I attended Mount Olive College where I completed a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science. At Mount Olive College, I was a two sport varsity athlete competing in softball and cross country. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling, training for triathlons and spending time outdoors. Currently, I am training for two half Ironman triathlons that will take place this summer. I’m looking forward to Egypt being my next adventure, and am excited to get in the classroom.
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Ms. Erin Kolmatycki
Grade 1 Teacher
I have completed a Bachelor of Elementary Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education and Sociology from Vancouver Island University. I worked as a health and wellness assistant at the VIU gym for 3 years. I recently completed my second year playing for the UBC Okanagan Heat women’s volleyball team. We won the National Bronze medal last year and the National Gold medal this year! Beach and indoor Volleyball and other team sports have always been a big part of my life. I love coaching and playing both team and individual sports. These include: long distance running, mountain biking, yoga, rock climbing, soccer, hiking and tennis. I have spent the last two summers working for the BC Ministry of Forests as a forest fire fighter. I will be working as a forest fire fighter again this summer. I was born and raised with my sister Jen, and parents, Jane and Bob, on Vancouver Island. Since graduating from high school, I have spent over 4 months travelling in South America, Mexico, and Cuba.
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Ms.Jen Kolmatycki
Grade 1 Teacher
My name is Jen Kolmatycki and I was born and grew up on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. I enjoy hiking, playing volleyball, tennis, scuba diving and many other outdoor activities. My love of sports has motivated me to spend time coaching volleyball and track and field to children of all different ages and skill levels. Upon completing my Bachelor of Arts in English and Physical Education, I took some time to travel around Europe, Mexico, Central America and South East Asia. Exploring other parts of the globe has made me extremely interested in learning more about other cultures and meeting different people from all around the world. I am incredibly excited for the upcoming school year at BCCIS in Cairo and look forward to meeting all of the people involved in the school community!
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Ms. Lisa Van Es
Grade 2 Teacher
As all teachers at BCCIS, I am from British Columbia, Canada, but specifically Vancouver Island. I am a graduate from Malaspina-University College and have both my Bachelor of Arts degree as well as my Education degree. I majored in English and Anthropology and have a great interest in culture. This is my second year teaching at BCCIS as the Grade 2 teacher and I am looking forward to another great year!
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Ms. Ashley Richardson
Grade 3 Teacher
Welcome! My name is Ashley Richardson and I will be teaching Grade 3 at BCCIS this year. I am very excited to start my educational journey in Cairo and am looking forward to immersing myself in a new culture and community. I am an avid backpacker and have recently travelled in Thailand, Australia and Mexico. I love the outdoors and when given the opportunity will be seeking out more adventures. I look forward to joining the BCCIS team and meeting the students and staff. See you in the fall!
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Ms. Jillian Folk
Grade 4 Teacher
Hello. My name is Jillian Folk. I was born and raised in the city of Vernon, in the Okanagan Valley, found in the beautiful interior of British Columbia. I am hoping the fact that I used to work for B.C. Parks, including a park in the pocket desert of Osoyoos, will help me adapt to the hot dry climate of Egypt faster than my coastal colleagues. Addicted to learning, I have about eight years of post secondary education under my belt including a diploma in Wildland Recreation and a B.A in History /English. My love of travel has lead me to backpack around Europe and drive across Canada (in my rusty little 1983 Chevy Cavalier Wagon). After completing my Education Degree, I took a teaching position at a Canadian School in China, which allowed me to travel around South East Asia and India. I am very excited to be joining the BCCIS community in fascinating Egypt!
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Ms. Mindy Elgie
Hello! My name is Mindy Elgie and this is my second year teaching Grade 5 at BCCIS. I was born and raised in Nanaimo, British Columbia where I earned two degrees from Vancouver Island University - Bachelor of Arts (Majors in Anthropology and Sociology) and Bachelor of Education. Through the education that I have received, I have a keen interest in children and their development within different diverse and cultures backgrounds. I decided to come to Egypt as I wanted to work with ESL students and immerse myself into a different culture than my own.
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Mr. Peter Stoll
My name is Peter Stoll and I have been teaching at BCCIS since September 2007. I hold a Master’s degree in Education Administration and have been teaching at the elementary/middle school level for over thirty years. I enjoy coaching the elementary girl’s soccer teams and very much enjoy working with the students at BCCIS.
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Mr. Jeff Von Wartburg
"As a new teacher from Canada, I am both delighted and honoured to be teaching at BCCIS. I am an active and energetic individual who loves exploring what the world has to offer. In Canada, I really enjoy hiking and surfing, as well as playing basketball and soccer. I am also an avid musician. I will try and play any instrument I can get my hands on. As I prepare for 2009/2010 school year, I am excited for the ideas and materials that I have to offer the students, as well as what the students, school, and community can teach me. I look forward to our time spent together during the upcoming school year!"
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Ms. Maya Matthew
Elementary French and Band
Hello. My name is Maya Matthew. I was born and raised in BC, Canada. I recently graduated from the University of Victoria with distinction, concentrating on German and Choral music. My passion is learning new languages and to this end, I have travelled and moved to different countries to immerse myself in the local language and culture for example French in France and Quebec, Canada. I developed a love of music early in life and decided to pursue studies in singing at the encouragement of a vocal coach in Berlin, Germany in 1999. I completed a diploma in Vocal Performance in the Music Program at Capilano College, BC before continuing with my studies in the field of Education. As a teacher, I find it exciting to provide my students with the resources and support they need to successfully embark on their personal journeys. I am delighted to be a part of the BCCIS team!
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Mr. Kris Walushka
Physical Education And Social Studies
Hello, Hello,Hello! I am very excited to be in Egypt and teaching PE and Social Studies. I am originally from Victoria, British Columbia, but have spent the better part of the last 7 years living in Nanaimo, BC, Australia, and England. I attended University in Nanaimo at Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College), where I completed my Bachelor of Arts. I then headed down under for a year to complete my Masters of Teaching in Queensland, Australia. I have most recently spent a year teaching in London, England where I was a supply teacher for all subjects, and a full time teacher of Physical Education, Technology, and Citizenship. I am an extremely active person and thoroughly enjoy working with young people within the community and within the school system. I am interested in all types of sports and games and look forward to bringing a positive, motivational energy to BCCIS for this upcoming school year! I am looking forward to meeting all of you, so feel free to come and meet me as soon as you can! See you all very soon!
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Mr. Shawn Merke
Math, Sciences and Social Studies
Prior to coming to Cairo and BCCIS, I resided and taught in Delta, British Columbia. I have not always been teacher throughout my working years; I previously worked in the forest industry before I decided to enter the University of British Columbia-Okanagan and complete my Bachelors of Education. I thoroughly enjoy travelling around the world, which allows me to meet new people and experience different ways of life.
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Ms. Mekaila Frajman
Biology,Chemistry, Math and IT
My name is Mekaila Frajman. I was born and raised in British Columbia and moved to Alberta to attend the University of Alberta. I received my secondary education degree with a major in Biology, and a minor in Chemistry this year. I can’t wait to start my dream career as a teacher. As a teacher I make sure that every student is given ample opportunity to learn, and believe that every student has the ability to learn. I personally love fishing, camping, crafts, and keeping up with new discoveries in science and technology. I am fun, and am often remembered by my laugh.
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Ms. Carmen Chan
English and History
Ms. Carmen Chan was born in Hong Kong and raised in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Education and a Bachelors of Arts. She is on the path to completing her Master’s degree in Education. Ms. Chan has been an English Department Head, Grade 12 Dean and has taught English 10-12 and Social Studies 9-11 in the past. On her spare time, she enjoys traveling, writing and eating. Ms. Chan is a published food critic in Map Magazine, a major Jiangsu publication. She has also appeared on television representing her school for charitable causes. Ms. Chan is looking forward to a new experience in Egypt.
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Ms. Linda Breault
Secondary English & Transitions / Student Advisor
Ms Linda comes back to us another year after having survived teaching grades 8, 9, 10 and 11. She must be a masochist or else she loves us.
You can often hear her asking, "what part of 'no' don't you understand?" Maybe that's why she's growing all those grey hairs!
Ms Linda has had many careers besides teaching which makes her an ideal Career Adviser. She's also a mother and grandmother so she knows all the tricks young people play. Be ware!
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Ms. Kim Holtner
Secondary French and Physical Education
Hello, My name is Kimberly Holtner, and I am from Victoria, British Columbia. I have recieved both my Bachelor of Humanities, and my Bachelors of Education from the University of Victoria. I am a returning teacher to BCCIS, and am looking forward to working with the secondary students this year in French, P.E, Planning 10, and Futures 11.
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Ms. France Dionne
Classroom Assistant
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Mr. Mohamed Hasabo
Classroom Assistant
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Mr. Michael Holtner
Webmaster
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Mr. Amer Fathy
Arabic Teacher Head
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Mr. Waheed Kamal
Arabic Teacher
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Ms. Shaymaa Ahmed
Arabic Teacher
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Ms. Nisreen Nour El Din
Arabic Teacher
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Ms. Ghada Nabil
Arabic Teacher
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Mr. Mohamed Ahmed Moher
Arabic Teacher
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Mr. Mohamed Hassan
Egyptian Social Studies Teacher
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Ms Germaine Mounir Nawar
Christian Religion Teacher
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Ms. Adrienne Calder
Head of Preschool
2010 will be my third year at BCCIS and as head of the early childhood department (pre-school KG1) at BCCIS, I am looking forward to nurturing existing relationships and establishing new ones, with the staff, parents, and children in 2010 . My experience in working with children, outside of my current position at BCCIS, includes raising my own children, social-work practice with young children and youth, being a grandma, and twelve plus years as an early childhood educator in various roles. I love my work and am very passionate about all aspects relating to the educating and raising of young children. My interests outside of school are mainly of the creative nature. I love to write and have attempted some simple vignettes of my life and others. I have no professional training but like to play with paints and drawing. I am very enthusiastic about the growth and progress happening in our department. This year we will be opening with four classes and looking to expand to five within the coming year. We have a great team of professional teaching and support staff, all of whom value the importance of community. Even if your child isn’t in our department please stop by and say hello when you have a moment, I’d love to meet you.
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Ms. Sherena Cheraki
Preschool Teacher
My current position at BCCIS is preschool and KG1 teacher. I have been teaching this age group for 9 years, I enjoy and love what I do; I particularly enjoy watching the children grow and develop into confident individuals. I am a big fan of art, I love to paint and design different objects, I also like travelling; it allows me to mix with different cultures and people.
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Ms. Juae Stupple
Preschool Teacher
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Ms. Nadia Donnelly
Preschool Teacher
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Ms. Shelby Lambert
Preschool Teacher
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Ms. Sibelle Nobre
Preschool Assistant
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Ms. Christina Duta
Preschool Assistant
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Ms. Nermin Labib
Preschool Assistant
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Ms. Laura Balc
Preschool Assistant
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Ms. Glenda Estuita Camara
Preschool Assistant
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