Directors

Hans Huerlimann

President

Mr. Hürlimann is the Director of Education Department of the city of Buchrain in Switzerland, President of three public schools in Buchrain, and former principal of Swiss International School in Singapore. He’s the overall director of our school, concentrating on school strategy and key policy decisions.

Leadership

Keith Izsa

Executive Dean

Mr. Isza has 20 years of teaching experience, mostly in the USA, with the last 6 years at an American International school in Switzerland. He holds a B.A. in History, a Master’s Degree in Social Studies, two teacher certifications from the USA and he is currently completing a Doctorate in Education. He has taught mainly Economics and Business but also History, and Government and Law. He has also worked with students coaching football, wrestling, baseball, and track and field, personally enjoying running and exercising.

Henar Acebes

Communication and University Counselling

Ms. Acebes holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Hochschule Luzern and a Bachelor’s from Dublin Business School in Ireland. With over 10 years of international experience in marketing and event management, she brings strong intercultural and communication skills to her role. At International School Altdorf she is passionate about supporting students, fostering an inclusive community, and helping them achieve both academic and personal success as a University Counsellor.

Vanessa Domingues

Academic Coordinator and Teacher of German and Portuguese

Ms. Vanessa Domingues holds a degree in Languages and Cultures from the Open University of Lisbon (Portugal), a Master in Intercultural Education from the Free University of Berlin and a PhD in Language and Cultural Sciences from the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (Germany). She has been active since 2003 in the field of Bilingual Education as a teacher and since 2011 in academic research.

Leanda Wood

University Counselling

Ms. Wood holds a BA, GradDipEd, MEd and a Certificate of International School Counseling. She is an experienced educator with 25+ years in teaching and 20+ years in international schools across Switzerland, China, the Middle East, and Australia. She guides students through university applications with optimism and integrity, helping thousands gain admission to best-fit, top-choice schools. Passionate about learning and ethics, she brings expertise, high standards, and proven success.

Teachers

Ann Northfield

Teacher of English

Ms. Northfield has degrees in English Literature, History, a Master’s in Literature and a PGCE from University of Hull. She has taught English Language and Literature in various schools and colleges in the UK and internationally, including 11 years at the International School of Zug & Luzern and has worked as an examiner for various boards. She has always encouraged students to develop their knowledge, to read and to communicate with people from different nationalities and cultures.

Fanny Beaudier

Teacher of Mathematics

Ms. Beaudier earned a Master of Engineering in Energy, Building, Environment from Polytech Annecy Chambéry, Université Savoie Mont Blanc after two years of preparatory classes. She spent three years as an engineer in France and the United Kingdom, then started teaching in an IB school located in the south of France, promoting practical applications, projects and experiences, which help learners to understanding and apply new concepts.

Meg Ennis

Teacher of Biology and Chemistry

Meg Ennis holds a PhD in Geology from the National University of Ireland in Cork and a degree in Geosciences from the same institution. She had been teaching Science for 15+ years in International Schools in Switzerland to students in Primary, Middle and High School classes. She believes Science lessons should be immersive, lab-based and above all fun.

Yuliia Crawley

Teacher of Psychology and Art

Ms. Crawley graduated with a Master’s degree in Philosophy and Psychology from the Pedagogical University in Kyiv, Ukraine, and a Certificate of Teaching with Technology from the University of London, UK. She has lived in Europe, the Middle East and China, teaching international students of different ages, from young students to teenagers and adults. She has been teaching philosophical studies, Ukrainian and English languages, and literature. She believes that any goal can be achieved with collaboration and empathy.

Csaba Szasz

Csaba Szasz

Teacher of  Physical Education

Mr. Csaba Szasz graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and also holds an International Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Physical Education), a testament to my dedication to the development of sport in a school environment. A former rowing champion, he has worked in Australia, China and Hungary, coaching and teaching students of different ages.

Gaynor Dindorf

Teacher of English

Ms. Dindorf has many years of experience teaching English language and literature in national and international schools in Austria, the UK, America, Sudan, Germany, and now Switzerland. I strive to create engaging, enjoyable lessons, believing students learn best when both they and their teachers feel relaxed and happy. I am married, with two grown-up sons, a grandson, and a much-loved elderly cat rescued during my time in Sudan.

Yuqin Hong

Teacher of Chinese

Ms. Hong has obtained her Education Certificate in Mathematics from University in Shanghai. She was a Chinese IB teacher in Institut Montana and has been teaching Chinese in the Klubschule in Switzerland for more than 10 years. Ms. Hong is also a poet whose work has been published in Chinese and foreign poetry magazines. She has also published a book of poems titled The Time Code.

Dino Sola

Teacher of Mathematics

Mr. Sola earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics and Master’s Degree in Iberian Linguistics at UC Santa Barbara and also holds a degree in Quantitative Techniques in Financial Markets. He has 30 years of teaching experience, in the USA and as a professor of Finance, Mathematics and Quantitative Methods in International University of Monaco.

Tomasz Dindorf

Teacher of Physics

Mr. Dindorf studies in the USA and has a Bachelor in Physics from Harvard College, a Master in Special Education from Columbia University, and has taught Physics in secondary and high schools for 34+ years. He lived and worked in the USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, and Sudan. He has been a leading contributor to the IB academic activities as an assistant examiner, workshop leader, textbook evaluator, and co-creator of the new IBDP Physics syllabus.

Christian Doerr

Teacher of History

Mr. Doerr brings extensive teaching and industry experience. He has taught History and Geography in the Swiss Matura Programme, Business Management at HFLU, and Hospitality Management at SHL. He holds a B.A. in International Affairs, a teaching certificate, and is completing a Master’s in History. Prior to teaching, he spent 25 years in Brand, Marketing, and Communications with organizations including UEFA, Sky Sports, and ESPN.

Admission and Recruitment

Christine Hoelzle

Head of Admissions and Relationship Management

Ms Christine Hoelzle holds a Bachelor´s degree in Translation and has built an extensive international career. After 11 years in London´s financial sector she spent six years in Shanghai, China, where she taught German at the prestigious Tongji University. Since returning to Europe, Christine has held leadership roles within the admissions teams of several Swiss international boarding schools, where she is deeply committed to advising and supporting students and families from around the world in making informed and confident enrolment decisions.

Student Service Staff

Anita Ladanyi

Boarding Manager

Ms. Ladányi joined the team of International School Altdorf in 2018 as a boarding supervisor. She graduated as a Fitness Instructor in 2001 and a Kindergarten Teacher in 2007. She has many years of experience working with children and teenage students, ensuring mentoring, safety, guidance and constant support.

Eva Harfai

Boarding Supervisor

Ms. Eva joined International school altdorf after 20 years of experience in childcare, including working in an orphanage and in institutions for social services to children picked up from the family. She also worked as caregiver and support supervisor for 4 years in a hospital. She can provide students mentoring and safety support to study in a calm, orderly environment.