Meet Our New Dragon!
Reflecting our community's spirit, our new SSIS Dragon steps forward - proud, confident, and eager to contribute to making a better world.
Leadership & Teachers
Our teachers’ expertise and passion bring our classrooms alive and inspire our students to take risks and strive to reach their highest potential.
Widely recognized as experienced masters of their craft, our teachers are known for the individual time and devotion they dedicate to each student. Outside of the classroom, teachers coach and lead after-school activities, further strengthening the bond with students.
On average, our teachers have 16+ years of experience and over 70% of our teachers hold advanced degrees. Many are thought-leaders in their field, and are often invited to present at conferences throughout the region. All of our teachers are invested in actively developing their abilities as educators and mentors through professional development each year. They are proud of their responsibility as role models to our students, eagerly employing a growth mindset.
Leadership Team
David Chadwell
Associate Head of School for Teaching & Learning
MAT, University of South Carolina
MA, American University
BA, Kalamazoo College
MA, American University
BA, Kalamazoo College
Dr. Timothy Chute
Associate Principal: High School
Ed.D, University of Calgary
M.Ed, University of Calgary
B.Ed, Queen's University, Ontario
M.Ed, University of Calgary
B.Ed, Queen's University, Ontario
Wai Mun Fong
Associate Head of School for Finance and Operations
MBA, National University of Singapore
BBA, National University of Singapore
BBA, National University of Singapore
Dr. Daniel Keller
Principal: Elementary School
Ph.D, Bilkent University
MA, University of Washington
BA, Beloit College
MA, University of Washington
BA, Beloit College
Dr. Catriona Moran
Head of School
Ph.D, University of San Diego
M.Ed, University of Southern Queensland
B.Ed, University of Limerick
M.Ed, University of Southern Queensland
B.Ed, University of Limerick
Katie Rigney-Zimmermann
Admissions, Marketing & Communications Director
MBA, Schiller International University
BS, Texas Tech University
BS, Texas Tech University
Melanie Sylvester
Associate Principal: Elementary
M.Sc., Wilkes University
M.Sc., State University of New York
B.Ed., University of Alberta
M.Sc., State University of New York
B.Ed., University of Alberta
Faculty Directory
Nomer Adona
Teacher - HS Visual Art
M.Ed., The College of New Jersey
BS, University of the Assumption
BS, University of the Assumption
Elena Anello
Teacher - ES Kindergarten
MS, Southern Connecticut State University
BA, Wesleyan University
BA, Wesleyan University
Craig Armitt
Teacher - ES Learning Support
PGCE, Sunderland University
BS, Liverpool John Moores University
BS, Liverpool John Moores University
Cassandra Armstrong
Teacher - HS IB/DP Coordinator
MA, Northern Arizona University
BA, Aquinas College
BA, Aquinas College
Cintia Bastos
Librarian: Middle School
M.Ed., The State University of New York
BA, University Federal Fluminense
BA, University Federal Fluminense
Natalie Beals
Teacher - MS EAL and Social Studies
M.Ed., George Mason University
BA, Liberty University
BA, Liberty University
Gary Bertoia
Teacher - MS Instructional Technology
M.Ed., Rosemont College
B.Ed., University of Alberta
B.Ed., University of Alberta