Meet The Team
Adrian Estevez
Adrian is the IGCSE Global Perspectives and History teacher, English E (CIE Years 10 and 11) form tutor and staff representative for both the International and Danish departments. Prior to joining Bjørn’s International School, he gained extensive teaching experience in multilingual primary and secondary settings in Spain, Poland, and Denmark. Adrian holds a Bachelor of Education, a Master’s in Expressive Art Therapies with specialism in Music Therapy, and a Master’s in Education from the IOE at University College London, the world's leading university for education and social science research, teaching, and engagement. He speaks 5 languages and has a TEFL certification. Adrian is passionate about conducting close-to-practice research (his most recent project focused on language acquisition and integration processes of newly arrived students to international school settings) and is a proud member of the first "ECIS DEIJ Leadership Development Cohort", which has been designed for international school educators who seek to deepen their understanding and strengthen their work in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. In his spare time, Adrian enjoys spending time with family, making music, and riding his vintage moped around the city. He lives in Copenhagen with his wife and two children.
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.
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. Andrea har dansk og amerikansk pas, mor til fire børn og gift. Hun bor på Østerbro i København.
Bernadette Gregersen
Bernadette works exclusively in EA. Her main aim is to create a calm, happy, inclusive learning environment in which each child can develop a love of going to school. The focus is on each child building communication skills and the motivation which will empower them to learn and blossom socially and emotionally. Well-being is cultivated and a global outlook is developed, based on curiosity and tolerance, in keeping with the multilingual, multicultural nature of the students. Bernadette’s original degrees in Environmental Sciences and Education from Queen’s University, Belfast, N. Ireland, have been followed by many years of teaching in International Schools. Bernadette continues to be passionate about the environment, does her best to promote the SDGs, loves wild places, wild waters and walking. When travel time is limited, she likes to get lost in books.
Barbara Picca Piccon-Siebner
Barbara Picca Piccon-Siebner underviser i tysk på BIS fra 4. til 9. klasse i den danske afdeling. Hun er født i Torino, hvor hun har læst tysk sprog og litteratur. Efter nogle år i Tyskland er hun flyttet med sin familie til København, hvor hun har undervist nu i mange år. Barbara er meget glad for sine tysktimer med eleverne, hvor der bliver sunget , spillet og lært meget på tysk.
Caroline Elizabeth Rahbek
Caroline was born and raised in Nottingham, United Kingdom and has been living in Denmark since 2018. She is the Maths teacher of English C, the Science teacher of English B and a teacher of English as a Second Language across the school. Caroline qualified as a teacher in 2003 and before moving to Denmark she taught History, English and Religious Studies at a grammar school in rural Lincolnshire. She taught there for fifteen years and outside of the role of a classroom teacher she was a mentor for newly qualified teachers, supervised trainees on the teacher training programme and also worked as an examiner for GCSE History. In her free time, Caroline enjoys visiting historic sites, galleries, museums, horse riding and crafts.
Camilla Møller
Camilla Møller er uddannet engelsk og geografilærer fra Blaagaards Seminarium i 2001 og har læst dansk på Professionshøjskolen hvor hun blev færdig i 2018, og underviser i dansk, historie, natur & teknologi, matematik og Dansk som fremmedsprog i den internationale afdeling, advanced level Ekstra dansk støttetimer i danskafdelingen Camilla har været ansat på skolen siden 2001. Camilla er skolens læsevejleder.
Erik Tom Hansen
Erik is the caretaker of the school. He has 40 years of experience and can fix everything.
Erica Renneberg
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Hector B. Robinson
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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, Cambridge coordinator and IGCSE exams officer. As a former graphic designer and exhibiting artist, Jonathan applies his knowledge and experience to his teaching. Jonathan has taught at international and public schools in Esbjerg, Aarhus, and Copenhagen since 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Communication Design from Parsons School of Design, New York, and a Merit degree in Education from University College Syddanmark in Esbjerg where he received teaching endorsements in English and Art. Besides teaching, Jonathan enjoys drawing, painting, cooking, traveling, learning, and spending time with family and friends. Aside from his native language, English, he also speaks Danish and “un poco” Spanish. Jonathan co-writes Ed Talk for the Copenhagen Post with his wife, Jennifer. He is also known for his amazing guacamole.
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. Jonas bor med sin familie på Nørrebro, og kan godt lide bøger, knallerter og sit privatliv.
Jeffrey Scott Weber
Jeff Weber 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, Jeff comes with a unique perspective and approach to teaching that brings real-world issues into the language acquisition of his students. Before arriving to Bjørn’s, Jeff taught English, Music, and Art at a Danish efterskole. Prior to teaching, Jeff performed in over 15 countries playing piano as his primary instrument and directing choir. He holds a BA in Music from Trinity International University in Chicago where he also perused his MA in Theology. Jeff has four grown children and seven grandchildren all living on Zealand in Denmark. He is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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. Lea har arbejdet på BIS siden endt uddannelse i 2015. Under uddannelse har hun været fast vikar i fysik/kemi og geografi og tilkaldevikar på 2 forskellige folkeskoler i København.
Merete Brydensholt Christiansen
Merete is the French and Danish teacher in the international department and learning support coordinator at BIS, working mostly with upper KS2, KS3 and KS4 classes. She holds a Master’s in French language and literature and certificates in Intercultural communication and Language acquisition (University of Copenhagen). She lived and worked in Paris for several years and has been teaching languages for twenty years.
Helle Moe Jensen
Moe er skolens uddannelsesvejleder og giver undervisning i uddannelsesvalg i den danske afdeling. Moe er ansat i UU-København.
Pia Drabowicz
[DA] Pia Drabowicz Har været ansat på BIS siden 1981. Skoleleder fra 1994. Uddannelse: -Instruktør/koreograf i polske folkedanse og folkesange fra Uniwersytet Marii Curie-Sklodowskiej i Lublin, Polen. (1970-75) -Københavns Universitet, Teatervidenskab (1975-80) -Københavns Dag- og Aftenseminarium, Læreruddannelsen (1980 -84) -Danmarks Lærerhøjskole, Skolevejleder (1987 – 89) [EN] Pia has worked at BIS since 1981. Principal since 1994. Education: -Instructor/choreographer of Polish folkdances and folksongs (1970-75). -Copenhagen University, Theatre Literature, History and Criticism (1975-80) -KDAS (Teachers Training College), Teacher Education (1980-84) -Denmark's Teachers College, School Counselor (1987-89)
Thomas Dahl
Thomas Dahl er klasselærer i Dansk E. Han underviser i matematik, samfundsfag og Uddannelsesvejledning. Thomas underviser også i matematik i C- og D-klassen. Han har en særlig forkærlighed for at arbejde med programmering og 3-D design/print. Thomas er uddannet dansk- og matematiklærer fra Blaagaards Seminarium i 2001, og har siden suppleret med linjefag i fysik fra DPU i 2004. Thomas har primært koncentreret sig om det naturfaglige fagområde og er bl.a. uddannet matematikvejleder. Thomas er Souschef på skolen og har ved siden af sin undervisning en del administrative opgaver. Thomas har været ansat på skolen siden 2001.
Unni Ova Tolfsen
Unni er klasselærer i DA
Anna Gade Brask
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Evie Vinje Steffens
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