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Sonia Barghani
Vice Principal

With over 16 years in education and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Technology degree, Sonia brings both heart and strategy to her new role. Raised in Virginia and having lived in Iran, she blends cultural depth with a talent for calm, purpose-driven leadership. She once translated 372 bedtime stories from Farsi to English, so she's clearly equipped to handle even the busiest elementary hallway.

Lisa Kimble
Teaching Assistant

Lisa is no stranger to international schools, with a decade of experience in classrooms from South Korea to Panama to France (and a few points in between). She holds a Master of Education degree and has spent the last several years teaching in É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½. Known for her love of long walks, new restaurants, and a good book, she’s perfectly at home in a city as dynamic as this one.

Margaret LaGrand
Learning Support Teacher

Margaret arrives from Madrid by way of Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., bringing extensive experience supporting diverse learners in both American and international school settings. She plays the cello, loves to bake, leads origami sessions, and describes herself as optimistic, creative, and passionate. Whether she’s making origami, baking cookies, or supporting student success, Margaret brings both heart and flair to the team.

Jody Liguori
EAL Teacher

After 18 years of teaching across four countries, Jody brings a passion for community engagement and a deep understanding of how to support multilingual learners. A fan of exploring É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ and discovering new places, he’s also surprisingly good with airport codes - a hidden talent that may come in handy during school holidays. Jody completes his family’s SAS trio, joining his spouse and son who are already at the school.

Erin Ramsey
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher

Originally from sunny Orange County, California, Erin has lived everywhere from Georgia to England and now calls É«ÇéAPPµ¼º½ home. She holds a Master’s in Multicultural Education and brings eight years of international teaching experience, along with a love of cycling, crafting, and travel. She’s excited to bring her hands-on teaching style and collaborative spirit to the classroom.

Claudia Reyes
Librarian

Claudia joins us from Monterrey, Mexico, with 16 years of experience in elementary education and a Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies degree. A passionate advocate for inclusive learning spaces and a lifelong love of reading, she’s eager to create a vibrant, welcoming environment in the library. Her talents range from scriptwriting to guiding book clubs, and she’s excited to bring even more curiosity and joyful page-turning to an already thriving library.

Susan Thomas
Grade 5 Classroom Teacher

Susan joins us from Chennai, India, bringing with her over 15 years of teaching experience across Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and China. She is passionate about guiding young learners to reach their full potential while fostering creativity and authenticity in the classroom. A lover of music, singing, and musicals, Susan brings both warmth and energy to her work making her a natural fit for our elementary school.