Meet The Team
Adrián Estévez Cebreiro
Adrian is the Vice Principal and Head of Cambridge at BIS, where he also teaches Global Perspectives in the English Department. He holds a Master’s in Education from the IOE at University College London and a Certificate in Educational Management and Leadership from Harvard University. Adrian is passionate about empowering students to achieve their full potential and is committed to fostering a reflective, equitable, and inclusive learning community.
Anna Droob-Hamilton
Anna is the secretary of the school and welcomes both parents and children with a smile. Are you in doubt of anything regarding the school, Anna is the person to help you. ----------------------------------------- Anna er skolens sekretær og byder både forældre og børn velkommen med et smil. Er du i tvivl om noget i forhold til skolen, er Anna den rette at spørge.
Andrea Magnus
Andrea Magnus er klasselærer I DB. Hun har arbejdet på Bjørn’s siden oktober 2021 og har 20 års erfaring med undervisning i grundskolen. Andrea underviser I dansk, matematik, natur/teknologi, støttelærer I DA og dansk som fremmedsprog i engelskafdelingen. Andrea er uddannet husholdningslærer på Ankerhus Seminarium, dansklærer på Zahles Semninarium og natur/tekniklærer på Professionhøjskolen Absalon.
Barbara Picca Piccon-Siebner
Barbara is the German teacher in the Danish department, aiming to make the exploration of another culture through its language an enjoyable experience. She employs creative methods such as singing, dancing, acting, and poetry to create a child-friendly learning environment for German language acquisition. In the initial years of their language journey, Barbara uses books, videos, and games as effective tools to familiarise children with the German language and its cultural nuances. As students progress to their 'udskoling' years, the focus shifts towards attaining a proficiency level in German that prepares them for success in the Danish 'afgangsprøve' exam at the end of year 9.
Camilla Møller
Camilla underviser i dansk, historie, natur & teknologi, matematik i den dansk afdeling, og Dansk som fremmedsprog i den internationale afdeling, advanced level, er støttelærer, og er også læsevejleder på skolen. I hendes timer er der morgen- eller gå-hjem-gymnastik, hvor vi er aktive udenfor, vi laver mange kreative ting i timerne, og laver vores egen rekordbog i klassen.
Caroline Rahbek
Caroline serves as the form tutor for English C and teaches both first and second language English to our secondary classes. She regards the opportunity to shape young minds as an honour and approaches this responsibility with utmost diligence. Her principal objective is to cultivate a lasting enthusiasm for learning that goes beyond the confines of the classroom. Caroline strives to nurture an environment where everyone feels secure, demonstrates respect, and appreciates the value of their ideas. Caroline adopts a teaching style encompassing facilitated discussions, questioning, small-group activities, and student-centred learning. Moreover, she integrates a cross-curricular approach, fostering a collaborative learning environment throughout the entire school.
Erik Tom Hansen
Erik is the caretaker of the school. He has 40 years of experience and can fix everything.
Erica Renneberg
Erica is the Year 3 and 4 classroom teacher in the International Department. She teaches English, Math, and Science in her home room class, and supports the Year 1 and 2 class in English and Math. Having taught in Canada, England and Denmark, as well as being an expat herself, makes her attuned to the educational, social and cultural transitions that students face when moving to a new country. In her lessons, Erica engages and motivates her students through their own interests using developmentally appropriate resources and materials.
Itziar Ochoa de Alaiza
Itziar brings over a decade of teaching experience from top universities in the United States and international schools across Scandinavia. She holds a Master’s in Education from UNED and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Her past roles include a three-year tenure as a Lecturer at Yale University and a position teaching Physics and Mathematics at the International English School in Täby, Sweden. Itziar’s teaching philosophy centres on empathy and motivation, and she is skilled at presenting mathematical concepts through puzzles, games, and real-world applications to make the subject engaging and accessible.
Jonathan David Bauer
Jonathan was born and raised in New York, USA, and has lived in Seville, Spain, and various cities throughout Denmark. He is the school's art teacher and English E form tutor. As a former graphic designer and exhibiting artist, Jonathan applies his knowledge and experience to his teaching.
Jonas Sprenger Witte
Jonas underviser i dansk, historie og idræt. Jonas har en Bachelorgrad i Æstetik & Kultur, og Filmvidenskab, fra Aarhus Universitet, og er uddannet som lærer fra Zahles Seminarium. Jonas har undervist i mere end 12 år, og har erfaring både fra den danske folkeskole, specialskoler og privatskoler.
Jeffrey Scott Weber
Jeff has been teaching at Bjørn’s since 2002 and is currently the English and Music teacher in the Danish department. Jeff’s students consistently receive the highest marks in the country in English. He also leads whole-school performances and assemblies. With 25 years of teaching experience combined with an illustrious career as a performer and conductor, Jeff comes with a unique perspective and approach to teaching that brings real-world issues into the language acquisition of his students.
Jesper Sonander Westphal
Klasselærer i DE
Lea Rylander-Kjær
Lea er skolens naturfagslærer i udskolingen i den danske afdeling og underviser i Biologi, geografi og fysik/kemi i DD og DE. Hun har desuden idræt i C-, D- og E-klasserne. Lea blev uddannet i 2015 på læreruddannelsen Metropol. Lea er linjefagsuddannet i Matematik 4.-10. klasse, Geografi, Fysik/kemi og Biologi (merit fra universitetet). Lea har læst matematik og biologi i 2 ½ år på Københavns Universitet inden læreruddannelsen.
Merete Brydensholt
Merete is the French and Danish teacher in the international department and serves as the learning support coordinator at BIS, focusing mainly on upper KS2, KS3, and KS4 classes. With a rich background that involves residing and working in Paris for several years, Merete brings over two decades of experience in teaching languages. She employs a communicative teaching approach, emphasising practical language usage. Additionally, Merete places great importance on the cultural aspect of language teaching.
Sara Lindsay Knox
Sara is a dedicated educator with fifteen years of teaching experience across the United States, Brazil, and Denmark. She holds a Master’s in Literacy from Northeastern Illinois University, and a Master’s in Elementary Education and Social Justice from Loyola University Chicago. She is also a certified Reading Specialist with a Type 10 Teaching Certificate for K-12. Sara believes in the transformative power of language to connect individuals with their surroundings. Her teaching approach blends visual aids, verbal and non-verbal communication to build children’s confidence in language. As an English A teacher, she focuses on fostering a love for reading, boosting mathematical confidence and creativity, and designing lessons that inspire curiosity about the world. Sara is committed to creating a predictable, safe environment that strengthens connections among students, their peers, and the school community.
Thomas Dahl
Thomas er skoleleder på BIS. Han har opnået sin læreruddannelse fra Blaagaard Seminarium og har gennemført lederkurser på VIA University College. Som skoleleder fokuserer han på at fremme et dynamisk og innovativt skolemiljø i samarbejde med skolens lærere, elever og forældre. Thomas har et stort fokus på at fremme og udvikle det multikulturelle rum, hvor medinddragelse og forståelsen for hinanden spiller en afgørende rolle. ------------------------------------------- Thomas is the principal at BIS. He earned his teaching qualification from Blaagaard College and has completed leadership courses at VIA University College. As principal, he focuses on fostering a dynamic and innovative school environment in collaboration with the school's teachers, students, and parents. Thomas places great emphasis on promoting and developing BIS as a multicultural space, where inclusion and mutual understanding play a crucial role.
Unni Ova Tolfsen
Unni har arbejdet på Bjørn’s siden august 2022. Hun er matematiklærer i DA, DB og DC. Derudover underviser hun i billedkunst, musik og idræt i DA og i natur/teknologi i DB. Unni er uddannet matematik- og fransklærer fra Blaagaards Seminarium i 2000. Hun har undervisningserfaring fra den danske folkeskole, specialskoler og privatskoler. Her har hun undervisningserfaring med elever fra 1. klasse til 10. Klasse.
Nkerorema Djodji Damas
Nkerorema teaches Maths and Combined Science in the English Department. He holds a PhD in Molecular Biology from Copenhagen University and has extensive experience in both academic and private sector research. He draws on this "real-world" experience to engage students and provide a comprehensive understanding of scientific issues through real-life examples. Nkerorema’s teaching approach focuses on encouraging critical discussion, helping students formulate their own questions, and fostering curiosity. As he often says, "The only stupid question is the one you don't ask"
Gitte Brun
UU Vejleder / Educational Councellor
Anna Gade Brask
Tale-høre vejleder / Speech & Language Therapist
Helle Elvstrøm Christiansen
Sundhedsplejerske / School Nurse
Charlotte Munch
Sundhedsplejerske / School Nurse
Evie Vinje Steffens
Skolepsykolog / School Psychologist