Meet our Principal and
Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
MS CLAUDIA DEMARTINI
Claudia Demartini is an esteemed educational leader renowned for her global expertise and unwavering commitment to international education. Hailing from Madrid, Spain, and nurtured within an Italian-American milieu, Claudia embodies the essence of a Third Culture Kid (TCK), fostering a rich understanding of diverse cultures and global perspectives.
Claudia’s illustrious career has seen her excel in pivotal leadership roles across five prestigious IB World Schools in the United Arab of Emirates, South Korea, Germany and Spain, leaving an indelible mark on the educational landscape across continents. Her journey commenced as a distinguished linguistics professor at esteemed universities in the USA (Miami) and the UK (Bristol), laying the groundwork for her passion for language education and international learning.
With a profound embrace of the identity of an international educator, Claudia epitomises the IB Learner Profile, characterised by dynamism, optimism, and a penchant for taking calculated risks. Over the past decade, she has been a cornerstone of the International Baccalaureate Educator Network (IBEN), contributing significantly as a School Visit Member and Workshop Leader. Her multifaceted expertise extends to roles such as examiner for DP Language & Literature and Language Acquisition, curriculum reviewer, mentor in concept-based learning, and various key positions in educational technology platforms like ManageBac and Toddle.
Claudia’s academic credentials include a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, specialising in teaching Spanish. Demonstrating resilience and dedication during the challenging pandemic era, she sought and acquired certification in Educational Leadership from Harvard University.
At the heart of Claudia’s professional philosophy lies an unyielding dedication to Teaching and Learning. She is driven by ambitious goals, perpetually placing student success at the pinnacle of her educational endeavours, a testament to her unwavering commitment to fostering excellence in education.
