Administrative Staff

Principal and Acting Head of School

I love to teach small children - they are so open and eager to learn new things. I enjoy getting to know new children and their families each year. At TIS I get to teach not just a language, but to introduce my culture to the children. This is a friendly place, and it feels a little bit like home. I am very proud to be part of The International School.

Business Manager

Welcome to TIS! With previous experience as Director of Finance for a large Oregon winery and as branch manager for a Mid-Western community bank, I bring eight years of administrative and financial experience to my position as Business Manager of this school. I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri and an MBA from William Woods University.I enjoy travel and multi-cultural activities. I am proud to be a part of this quality institution and believe that your children will benefit from the unique educational experiences that only The International School can offer.

Admissions Director

I moved to the United States after undergraduate work, and, after several years on the east coast, I moved to Portland in 1991. Before becoming the Director of Admissions at the International School, I worked in admission offices at Lewis & Clark College and Reed College.

Marketing Director

As a child, I followed a language immersion program exactly like the one taught at The International School. It was a program designed for English speaking students with complete immersion in a second language (French). I became bilingual in language and thought, and it has been an absolute gift - thank you Mom & Dad!Now I want to give that gift to my children and to every child in Portland. I want to create great marketing to help show parents what a wonderful experience our school would be for their children. I also want to raise enough money so we can serve more children even better than we do today. In my job at The International School, I get to spend my days working for my biggest passions: children, open-minded people, and great marketing. What more could I ask for?

Summer Camp Director

It has been a privilege to be part of the Summer Camp Program here at TIS for the last six years. Serving as Camp Director allows me to be a positive influence on the campers. In addition, being a member of the faculty during the regular school year allows me to support the pedagogical work of my colleagues, and to work closely with them to attain educational goals that benefit children who spend the summer with us.The Summer Camp program provides a wonderful option for children from TIS and from the Portland community. At camp, the children have fun and meet new friends while enhancing and reinforcing their skills in one of the languages we teach during the summer.

More information coming soon.